Coleman Chiller Insulated Backpack Cooler, Leakproof 28-Can Backpack Cooler with 12+ Hour Ice Retention, Made with Recycled Materials

-Before PurchasingWhen searching for a cooler backpack, I wanted the best one for the best price while being stylish, sleek (not too bulky), durable, water resistant, and light weight so it is comfortable to carry on my back for hours while on a hiking trip or while tailgating. After searching for quite some time, I finally found this Coleman 28-can cooler backpack and did not have to look any further. This backpack was all I was searching for while being at a great affordable price being just below $30.-Negative CharacteristicsThere was only one negative characteristic and it is being water resistant. There has only been one instance where the water resistant characteristic could be tested and it id not quite pass. It was raining quite hard outside, then once I made it inside, I opened the bag and it was pretty full of water.-Positive CharacteristicsIt was exactly how it was advertised and exactly what I was looking for. After testing it out the first time, I was able to fit 30 cans in it easily, I still had room in the extra pockets for miscellaneous items, and the cans stayed cool throughout the day. For carrying 30 cans on my back for hours, I thought my back or shoulders would be sore, but having the waist strap at the bottom of the backpack really felt like it took off a lot of the weight by distributing it evenly. The durability of this Coleman cooler backpack is impeccable. The Material is perfect for using outdoors because it has a rough texture so if you were to rub against a rough surface it would hold together well. If you are looking for an affordable cooler backpack to take on hikes, tailgating, or just walking around on a hot summer day, that you don’t dread carrying, and looks like a regular and nice backpack, this Coleman 28-can cooler backpack is perfect.

I have a very specific diet I have to follow due to autoimmune issues. Due to this, I have to travel with my own food. Tbis backpack has come in clutch countless times. Between flights, week long road trips and small day trips, this thing has kept my food cool and the durability has been great.I will say that on longer drips/days I do put in an ice pack or two.

Great backpack cooler. Keeps things cold and does not leak. Holds lots of cans and has compartments for other items. Very durable and light.

I have many backpacks, but this is my first cooler backpack. I love it.Pros:• Easy washable material. I got it soaked in river water and it cleaned up nicely with a damp sponge.• Nice zippers, open and close without issue.• Front bungee cord seems useful and cinches up pretty tightly.• Straps are thick and comfy and fit well on me (5’11” 200lbs)• Mostly waterproof. I had this fastened down to my kayak which rolled in a river. Later upon getting back to shore I noticed only a little bit of water had entered the bag. I knew it wasn’t supposed to be waterproof, but it’s pretty darn close to it.• It kept my stuff cold. I did not check temps, I did not evaluate scientifically – I just used the backpack every day for a week during a beach vacation.• 2 main areas to hold stuff are fine for what I need. (1 main and 1 front small pocket)• 2 side water bottle pockets are great, too. Held a large bottle of sunscreen and a med bottle of bug spray just fine. I never put water bottle in them.• The silver lined insulation is pretty thick – thicker than any of the lunch bags, boxes, etc. that I have for my kids.• Note: first time using it was for 5 straight days of beach use at 86F+ temps: I usually put 3 bottles of water, 4 cans of soda, a packable beach blanket (think parachute material), 1 2.5lb Arctic Ice Chillin Brew Series Reusable Cooler Pack and a few other items in the large pocket with my phone, charger, wallet in the smaller pocket. Both pockets had room to spare. Whenever I first checked email (was on vacation) for the day I took out my glasses and phone and both were so cold condensation appeared! Drinks were always cold. The Arctic Ice Chillin Brew Series Reusable Cooler Pack partially melted after the full day. Every night around 6PM I would empty my backpack at the house, and any leftover drinks and the ice pack were still cold. Love this backpack. This is just normal use, no tests, no thermometers. BTW I saw this bag’s review from someone who used it a Disney World I can totally see myself taking this to theme parks, cruises (updated: 6/24: has been to Disney World and a Disney Cruise now still awesone!), etc. awesome.Cons:• The handle is a bit thin, I wish it was thicker or covered with plastic/foam of some sort.• I don’t like the waist belt and I don’t use it. Wish there was a way to remove it and reattach when I needed it.• Zippers aren’t waterproof, but they are close. The 4-minute river submersion only yielded a little bit of water (less than an ounce for sure.)Overall, I highly recommend this backpack.TIP - One new thing: I now use this backpack on every vacation. I fill it up with the normal stuff I would put in my backpack while on the plane using a large grid-it organizer – action cams, chargers, cables, gadgets and gear all fit into the grid-it, then I slide the grid-it into the back pack. Once at the vacation spot, the grid it goes into a drawer in the room and the backpack is used daily as a cooler and carry-all for the day. Love it. I just need another family member to carry one too so we can double the amount of drinks/snacks!5/11/2020. Removed 1 star. I use more frequently during the summer, but recently took it to the mountains for a weekend. I stuffed a thin hoodie into the outside stretchable straps and 2 of the strap holders pulled loose from the backpack. The rest of the backpack is in great shape, but this failure makes it look a little odd. That's too bad.

Long story short, would purchase againThis was purchased to bring on a week long trip to Disney. It was on the colder side most days, so that is something to think about. That being said, the bag did what it was designed to do. We had one frozen bottle of water and that kept all the food items, and drinks cold for a 12hr day. Usually the ice bottle still had ice by the end of the day. It obviously will only keep things cold if you leave the bag closed, so watch out for the kids leaving it open. It is not 100% leak proof, but damn close. The only time I had a problem is when one of the kids didn't close a 32oz H20 bottle and it leaked water into the bag. We just dumped what water was left in the bag out and hung it up to dry over night. This was at the end of the day on the bus, but I'm sure you would notice while carrying it.I used it as my main work bag now just because it was my carry on when we came home. I have had many packs over the years from book bags to tactical and this is just a solid bag with the added advantage of being insulated.A few cons:-Really could use a chest strap, with walking all day your shoulders could get tired as the bag wants to slide when loaded. Tightening the straps helps but a chest strap would be great.-there isn't a ton of room inside, I was packing for 3 adults and 3 children ages 9, 5, and 2. That being said it would be perfect for a couple of an individual. I wasn't expecting there to beat ton of room, but you may feel it is a bit smaller than you thought. As long as you pack smart you'll be fine.That's really the only problems I had. Hope the information was useful.