AO Coolers Caravan Canvas Soft Cooler with High-Density Insulation and Oversized Storage Pockets

I did my homework on this purchase. I joined Freedom Boat Club a few months ago so I go out on a powerboat about once a week. I need a convenient way to bring cold drinks and food without lugging a huge cooler from my car to the dock everytime. So, I wanted to find a suitable soft cooler that was a good compromise between size and weight -- and of course it needed to keep drinks cold and not leak all over my car. I really did want a Yeti soft cooler but I really didn't want to pay $300. So I googled and read every review and article I could find on soft coolers. As far as I can figure, there are basically four segments in the market: 1) Yeti -- perhaps the best and undoubtedly the most expensive; 2) Yeti knock-offs -- a host of coolers that claim they are as good as Yeti and cost almost as much; 3) Mid-priced soft coolers -- like this one; and 4) Disposable, tradeshow-grade crap. So I've had a bunch of type 4 coolers and I'm done with them. They don't keep stuff cool and they leak water everywhere. I decided that type 1 (Yeti) is not going to happen -- just too much to spend for a soft cooler no matter how good it is. So I was really torn between Type 2 and 3 and trying to make the best decision. At the end of the day, it came down to a few good reviews for this AO Cooler, one in Consumer Reports, and the realization that the most logical decision is to take a chance with this cooler for $60 rather than a Yeti knockoff for 3-4 times more. If this AO Cooler works out, I've saved a bunch of money. If it doesn't, then I get the Yeti knockoff or even the Yeti itself knowing that it's worth the substantially higher price. So far, so good. I've taken it on a couple trips and it performs well. My drinks stayed cold and there was no leaking. It's not as heavy-duty as the Yeti or knock-offs but I think if I'm careful it should hold up. I'll update this review in a few months and report positively or negatively on durability. At this point, I would recommend this soft cooler.

Very impressive! Kept our drinks and lunch items cold for longer than we expected. We froze water bottles and surprisingly it took them 2+ days to thaw while keeping beverage cans and bottles of water cold. We only put cold items in the cooler. We were sure to keep the bag in the shade and zipped it up quickly. Nice sturdy quality with a smooth zipper. Easy to clean and durable. The two side pockets are extra nice and large enough to hold various items, like bags of cookies, chips, silverware etc. Would buy again! Even my husband was impressed!

I couldn't tell from the photos, but the zipper top closes like a book bag, not a rectangular cooler. I thought it would be to large for a daily lunch or dinner bag, but it works well. I can't compare it to other soft sided coolers as I haven't bought any others but the construction seems very sturdy. The interior liner is some of the thickest plastic I've ever seen. I like it more as the zipper is straight across the top instead of making it into a "box". After a solid 6 months of using this for my lunch bag cooler, I thought I'd update and clarify my review. The top zipper is doube ended, a feature I like as you can open it from either side, or zip them together in the middle if you prefer. When opened, the cooler opens into a square shape. which makes loading it easier than say a Yet which only opens to a slit. The top is also insulated, where a Yeti is thick plastic. The interior plastic liner is a single piece, so it's not a formed fit, wrinkles and spaces make it a tad harder to clean out but a gargen hose and detergent is sufficien. The one piece construction avoids interior welded plastic seems as in the Yeti. I had doubts of the usefulness of zippered pocket. But they are very handy for storing some utensils or paper plates/napkins, The Yeti doesn't offer side pockets. The insulation is sewn through in some spots (sides, corners) which would effect performance. After 6 months as a truck lunch cooler I'm very satisfied. The Yeti is more extreme, but not needed at teh price point for keeping a tuna sandwich from becoming soggy. This product (AO) looks very similar to the Polar Bear brand but I paid $20 less than that one. I recommend it for the price to performance ratio.

I had a YETI - notice HAD. I did my research and went ahead and purchased this cooler. I received it this week -delivered very quick by the way. I wanted to go ahead and test it out. I live in South Louisiana were temperatures are in the high 90's. It was an extremely hot day when I tried it out. I put ice in it just at the bottom at 7:30am - I checked it at noon while having it in the full sun and the ice did not even look like it melted still looked like I had just put it in from the freezer! By 7pm that evening the picture I have posted was how it looked by the end of the day. Very little water in the cooler from the ice and still cold as could be! This is my new cooler!! Half the price of a YETI and much easier to open and roomier!

It really does keep ice for 24 hours! I’m airline crew and can easily carry 6 meal prepped meals for a three day trip with ice blocks. There are front and back pockets for cutlery. One drawback—no over-the-handle trolley sleeve. If it could attach to my rolling crew bag it would be five stars and sell to every airline employee

Great soft-sided cooler / lunch bag. As a railroader, I use it EVERYDAY for work for both keeping my water / refreshments cold and perishable snacks and sandwich cool - especially in the summer. I use either a couple refreezable blue ice packs or add a frozen bottle of water when temps go over 100° F and this AO Coolers soft cooler keeps everything cold for the workday! Just remember to always keep the main pouch zipped closed to keep it cold inside. Love the shoulder strap for easy, comfortable carrying and the dual end hand grips come in handy when I need to hand up my cooler on to my train locomotive equipment at the start and end of each work shift. The smaller side pouch pockets are convenient too for both holding non-chilled snacks, eating utensils or items like my work gloves, headlamp, pens, air gauge, phone charger, and other various compact work tools. Since I work in an oily, dirty outdoor environment, the cooler is also fairly easy to clean with a rag and either rubbing alcohol or dish detergent. I love it so much, this thing has become my daily ManPurse!!

This was GREAT buy. I stand by this bag. I had full 7 pound bag ice I placed in this bag and forgot about for few days Oops on my part. No leaks No Leaks all the water was jus sitting inside like champ. For soft side coolers this is BIG plus. We all know soft side coolers really jus leak out. But not this AO cooler I take this bag with me on all my travels. I drop cold pack in it and it keeps frozen for 2 1/2 days. All I can say is my experience has beed nothing but great. My food, drinks, beer, stay ICE cold. FYI this is real review of this product. I am not getting paid to write this nor has this bag been given to me. I actually found out about this bag from few of my cowokers. So if your reading this review I say pull the trigger on this one you will not be disappointed.

UPDATE 10-2024: I've had two of these bags now and they have held up reasonably well, but if used daily like me, the main zipper will die (a beefier zipper would be a welcome improvement). The good news is, you can return the bag to AO Cooler (you pay shipping to them, they pay shipping back to you) and they will install a new zipper (and interior lining if needed) for $15. .. These bags also work well to bring home frozen items from the store. I work for the railroad and I've been using the 24-pack AO Cooler as an overnight lunch bag for several months now. Keeps everything cold for my two-day trips (using freezer packs and pre-frozen foods). It's holding up well. I carry 1gal of water plus glass containers of frozen food = heavy. No problems with the zippers or the handle so far (though I wish the carry handle had some padding). The full-width side pockets are indespensible - love the side pockets! Going to get a bigger one for road trips. Highly recommend. PS: I was concerned the 24-pack size might be too big for use as a lunch bag, but it's not. I'm glad I didn't get the smaller size.

Good quality and kept everything cool

保冷性能は、今まで買ったソフトクーラーの中でも最強です。保冷剤を入れてもあまり重くならないので、飲み物を長時間運ぶ時にお勧めです。

After much research I went with AO 24 Deluxe. I am not disappointed at all. I love the side pockets and the overall quality is great. I use it as a lunch kit and can’t speak to the insulation yet as it’s winter in Canada... Only complaint would be the shoulder strap is too short to put over your head and wear across your body. Can’t go wrong for the price.

メールを送らない様Amazonから連絡してもらったにも関わらず、再三のメールと自社評価の削除要求やめて下さい。Amazon規約に違反してますよね！ 軽くて持ちやすいので、ジュース等入れるのに便利でした。肉などの生物はハードクーラーBoxに入れ野菜やドリンク等開封度が高いもの本AOクーラーに入れて使用しました。 朝7時(気温22度)に保冷剤(アイリスオーヤマ氷点下MとS)凍らした水のペットボトル(500ml3本)とドリンク、野菜、フルーツ、凍らした200ml紙パックジュース3本等をIN。 車内気温25度3時間 外気温29度の車内に6時間 車内温度25度2.5時間 外気温26〜7度に8時間 野菜やジュースは冷たい状態。 氷の状態はペットボトルの氷のが半分残。 保冷剤は、少し凍ってる。 車内25度に4時間 ボトル内の氷状態はキューブ氷が3個分位のサイズ残。保冷剤は溶けているがヒンヤリ。紙パックジュース2本は液体だが冷たい。 勿論、夕飯や朝食時には何度も開けて出し入れしています。 これなら、AOクーラーと小さなハードクーラーBoxで十分ですね。

Solid construction for the price