Coleman coolers are always a solid bang-for-your-buck option, and they’ve changed the game with this one. Their latest innovation: a first of it’s kind collapsible cooler that’s uniquely portable and easy to store. It collapses to less than half its full size, but it can still hold up to 64 cans. Setup takes no more than a few seconds. It’s not flimsy when it’s set up, either. It can hold up to 100 pounds and is just as sturdy as the standard Coleman Pro coolers. This was definitely a game-changer.

Yeti makes some of the most rugged coolers for camping in the game, but there's serious competition out there. Most notably, Pelican, which makes all types of premium storage gear. Their Elite cooler is ideal for camping and fishing, specifically. It features an impressive 2 inches of polyurethane insulation and latches for added ice retention. It’s pretty bulky by design, but the overmolded carry handle makes it more portable than it looks. It also boasts four self-draining cup holders, which help it double as a pseudo-outdoor end table, and the non-skid rubber feet help keep it in place on all sorts of terrain. This is probably the most rugged cooler I own, and it’s easily the best one I’ve used for camping to date. It also helps that it’s almost $100 less than similarly durable Yeti options.

I’ve had my eye on this vintage-looking Coleman for a while. I haven’t had the opportunity to test this one out, but the retro-inspired, alloy-steel design makes it an instant favorite. It’s rugged in a throwback way. The steel-belted cooler can fit up to 85 cans, accommodate up to 250 pounds, and, according to the brand, retain ice for up to four days. If nothing else, it’s an awesome-looking cooler, and the fact that it’s under $200 is genuinely shocking.

This is a certified classic. It’s vintage in a totally different way; this feels like every rotomolded cooler you’ve seen at every barbecue ever. But there’s a reason for that. the 70-can capacity is ideal for get-togethers and camping excursions, and you won’t find anything else, performance-wise, for less than $70. Yes, you, read that correctly. 7-0. It also doubles as a seat, thanks to its 250-lb weight capacity, and despite its larger design, the easy-grip handle makes it fairly simple to carry around. The 316 series may as well have been renamed ‘ol reliable.

This one is a little departure from your standard cooler, but we think it fits the bill nicely. If you’re someone who likes hosting (or just having easy access to cold ones while you’re grilling), this is a fantastic alternative. It’s an outdoor insulated beverage cart that adds a little pizzazz to your patio, and we couldn’t recommend it enough. Keter makes a lot of versatile, practical outdoor storage, and this is no exception. And considering the versatile 90-quart wheeled option is still cheaper than most Yeti coolers, we’d consider it a win.

We’ve recommended the Coleman Pro in previous roundups, but I personally love the soft-shell version for beach trips, camping, or lunch at the office. It’s more durable than other soft coolers I’ve owned, and it stays cold for up to 30 hours. It features a reinforced base, comfy padded strap, and a rugged oversized zipper for easy access and long-term durability. I have the 24-can cooler, but the 16-can version makes for an ideal lunchbox. It’s such a beast that you’d think it’s a hardshell cooler.

This is another bang-for-your-buck option from Rctic, and it’s amongst the lightest we’ve tested. One of our testers brought it to and from their cabin multiple times, and it didn’t record a scratch. It features a solid three days of cold retention, and our editors were impressed by the cooler’s lid seal, which is essentially tip and spill-proof. Of course, the kicker here is that it’s just over $150 and holds up well to its higher-priced rivals.

Dometic really made its bones with its line of electric coolers, but they’ve forayed into ultra-rugged hardside coolers. Our editors rave about the Recon, and while it’s the priciest option on this list, it’s worth its weight in gold. Or in this case, cold retention. Our testing showed it can retain ice for about five days, and that’s not even the best part. Test editor Brad Ford raved about the coolers’ versatile interior storage component. “Inside, the Recon comes with an internal divider that doubles as a cutting board,” he said, “as well as a drop-in storage basket. These items are frequently sold as cooler accessories, but they’re included with this model.” All things considered, you’re getting great value here, even at the $300+ price point.