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AO Coolers Original Soft Cooler with High Density Insulation
Last Updated: April 13, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Cooling
91cold, keeps, drinks, ice, love this cooler
+99%
-1%
" ... Also keeps food and drink cool for 2 days with frozen glycerol freezer packs. ... "
" ... I loved this cooler when I first got it then about a year after I got it, it began to leak. ... "
" ... It keeps items cold. ... "
" ... Easy to transport and keeps drinks cold. ... "
" ... Love this cooler! ... Kept drinks cold enough. ... "
" ... With is this cooler. ... "
" ... Kept items cool and cold. ... "
" ... Really does the job of keeping stuff cold. ... "
Freezer
85cold, cooler, packs, frozen, drinks
+84%
-16%
" ... Got this at Christmas time for my wife as she takes ice, snacks and drinks to work every day. ... Holds ice very well, still plenty left after 12 hours and the inside cleans easily. ... "
" ... I have also forgotten it overnight in my car several times, and everything is still ice cold the next day and ice packs still aren't melted. ... "
" ... Ice retention - I was very impressed. ... "
" ... Can hold (and keep ice cold) enough food water and beer to keep you going ALL day on the beach. ... "
" ... great size for a day at the lake hold ice better then the ones I purchased at Walmart and it very durable only grip side sipper very tight I wish it had a pouch on the other side or one you cold buy like the yeti ... "
" ... Holds ice for longer than I would ever need it. ... "
" ... It stores an 18 pack of 12 oz beer with a bag of ice. ... "
" ... Way better than the cheap big box store soft coolers that don't hold ice. ... "
For Travel
59cooler, trips, ice, beach, camping
+93%
-7%
" ... Took this in a Jeep on a week-long National Parks trip in Colorado this summer. ... "
" ... It's now part of my essential tools for camping, hunting and barbeque outings. ... "
" ... If you need a good cooler let me tell you this cooler is on its second beach trip and has been abused all year with golf tournaments etc and it still works awesome. ... "
" ... Perfect size for day trip. ... "
" ... Especially works great for airplane travel. ... "
" ... Used this on a cruise! ... "
" ... It is perfect for day trips to the beach and picnics. ... "
" ... I took it for a week and a half trip, where it was never completely emptied and it never leaked a drop. ... "
Storage
57cooler, frozen, freezer, bag of ice, drinks
+86%
-14%
" ... I had about 12 drinks in it and a bag of ice we went riding for the day we put everything back on the trailer to go home. ... "
" ... I've been able to fit 18 cool cans and a bit of ice and holds cool for 12+ hours which is all I needed. ... "
" ... Holds plenty to drink and ice. ... "
" ... Great cooler huge storage slot bigger than I thought it does leak a little don't know if that needs to be warrantied we will see but love the cooler ... "
" ... It can fit 18 cans, a few bottles of water and most of a 10lb bag of ice. ... Holds the ice way better than my previous soft sided cooler. ... "
" ... We did purchase some special "flash" freezer packs . ... "
" ... I am very happy, with my cooler bag purchase. ... "
" ... I thought, for the price this is worth trying, and if it's not great I can still use it as an insulated grocery bag. ... The bottle came open, so the cooler itself was filled with sangria. ... "
Build Quality
39soft, zipper, liner, insulation, yeti
+85%
-15%
" ... Best soft side cooler we have had and we have had many over the years. ... "
" ... The zipper had finally broke, but the cooler still worked fine, because there is so much insulation. ... "
" ... Material is great quality and looks to be very durable ... "
" ... Very nicely constructed. ... "
" ... This is an outstanding cooler and very durable. ... "
" ... Handles and shoulder strap are veey rugged. ... "
" ... Holding up well, looks like new after 3 months of daily use. ... "
" ... Product is made of quality materials that have been holding up very well no issues what so ever. ... "
Price
35cooler, worth the money, money, well worth, value
+94%
-6%
" ... A very good value for the price. ... "
" ... Great product and price. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, as advertised at a good price. ... "
" ... Can not beat for price. ... "
" ... All in all I think this is a great value for your money . ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Worth the price we got it for, compared to the way pricier competitors. ... "
" ... It's nice to see products that over-perform for the price point. ... "
Size
35carry, easy to carry, cooler, easy, works
+94%
-6%
" ... Works great, doesn’t leak, easy to transport. ... "
" ... Well made and large. ... "
" ... Handles make for easy carry. ... "
" ... The small is big enough to hold, as pictured ... "
" ... For 1 - 2 people this is a great size. ... "
" ... I went with the 36 can size. ... "
" ... Large opening but folds up to a compact shape when the sides are clipped. ... "
" ... Easier to use and lighter in weight makes it my go to cooler. ... "
Water Resistance
27beach, cold, pool, cooler, still
+89%
-11%
" ... Appears well made, can't wait to try it on the beach. ... "
" ... It's a perefect bag for underwater photographers. ... "
" ... Great cooler for a day at the beach! ... "
" ... Inside reminds me of a pool liner ... "
" ... Perfect pool bag. ... "
" ... The lining is water tight. ... "
" ... A full day of ice even with the bad sitting in the sun on the beach. ... "
" ... Rugged and leak proof. ... "
Fit
21stroller, seat, luggage, leak, coolers
+86%
-14%
" ... They are large and can hold quite a lot! ... "
" ... It fit everything perfectly! ... "
" ... - Holds a surprising amount ... "
" ... This soft cooler beats Yeti on price and still delivers the same quality, easy to use, fits 24 cans, doesn't leak, and has a Great Warranty. ... "
" ... I attached the bag on the luggage rack of my bike and left it in the sun all morning. ... "
" ... The zipper is easy to open and doesn't snag. ... "
" ... Fit in my car nicely, easy to access. ... "
" ... It fits anywhere and easily transports. ... "
Marketplace
11picture, photo, like, described, amazon
+55%
-45%
" ... Performs as advertised . ... "
" ... Thank you Wirecutter. ... "
" ... Thanks for creating a valuable product! ... "
" ... Being a customer, of "Amazon.com " for a lengthy period of time. ... "
" ... It does not look like the picture until you fill it and zip it up. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Cleaning
11clean, cleaning, leak, well, pulled
+100%
" ... I was worried it would leak, but it didn't, not a drop, and the cleanup was just as easy as rinsing it out and wiping it down. ... "
" ... The design is nice sand does not stick to it so easy to wipe off. ... "
" ... I did spray it with scotchguard as it would be exposed to external water which helps keep it clean. ... "
" ... It doesn't leak and cleans easily! ... "
" ... It is roomy, easy to close and open and the inner liner can be pulled out to clean and dry. ... "
" ... Easy to clean if needed. ... "
" ... I didn't get around to cleaning out the cooler for 2 day and it still had ice in it seems to be built strong and exceeded my expectations I have the 12 pack cooler. ... "
" ... Purchased when we made a move and was appropriate size for cleaning out the frig and freezer. ... "
Comfort
11strap, straps, uncomfortable, cooler, carry
+45%
-55%
" ... - Straps are unpadded and can be uncomfortable when carrying a load of cans ... "
" ... Two, the shoulder strap is pretty much useless for the weight of the cooler. ... Its small and uncomfortable and when the cooler is filled, its painful to carry. ... "
" ... The shape is terrible and makes it difficult to pack and zip. ... "
" ... The shoulder strap is useless because it is too short. ... "
" ... Straps broke the first time I used it. ... "
As Gift
9christmas, bought, mom, husband, worth the money
+100%
" ... This was about the fifth or sixth one that I've purchased as a gift for a friend or family member and they're always well received and greatly appreciated. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my mom. ... "
" ... Bought this as a christmas gift for my bf to take to work and he loves it! ... "
" ... Worked out just fine bought for Christmas gift and they were very pleased. ... "
" ... Baught this as a birthday present for my mom over a year ago. ... "
" ... I got this cooler for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and it's worth the money. ... "
" ... Was a gift for my husband. ... "
Overall performance
9performance, job, expectations, used, hard
+100%
" ... This cooler exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... Excellent quality and performance. ... "
" ... It does a good job of balancing performance and price compared to high performance/expensive Orcas, Yetis, etc. ... "
" ... Quality of the cooler exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... Was looking at the yeti coolers and glad I bought this since way cheaper and does the job! ... "
" ... It did a great job. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the overall performance of this cooler. ... "
" ... I've used this cooler all summer long, and it has worked flawlessly. ... "
Ease of Use
8clean, works, easy to clean, carry
+100%
" ... Easy to clean if needed. ... "
" ... Handles make for easy carry. ... "
" ... That a pretty easy fix though. ... "
" ... Works great, doesn’t leak, easy to transport. ... "
" ... Bigger than expected and would probably prefer a smaller size with easier quick access option. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Capacity
8grocery, cooler, trips, insulation, ice
+100%
" ... Good for toting cold or hot food to friends' houses. ... "
" ... Works great for grocery store runs, and big parties, or picnics. ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... I use it for going to the pool and carrying things to and from the grill (I live in an apartment). ... "
" ... I am now using this for trips from the grocery store and to take drinks to a friends house. ... "
" ... I use it in my car that has very little room to spare. ... "
" ... I am a home health nurse with a breastfeeding baby and I have to pump in my car. ... "
" ... Excellent chilling capacity--highly recommend. ... "
" ... I wanted a mid sized cooler for day use (boat,beach,etc). ... "
Product Reliability
7months, days, week, last, six
+86%
-14%
" ... Quality will last for years. ... Have owned for six months and it still looks brand new. ... "
" ... Have had this for several months now and love it! ... "
" ... I use this several times per week when golfing. ... "
" ... I bought this to go with the large one I bought last year. ... "
Product As Described
6photo, like, described, misleading, advertised
+50%
-50%
" ... This picture is very misleading. ... "
" ... Item not as described, doesn't match photo. ... "
Water Usage
4still, hours, water bottles, entire, cold
+100%
" ... After several days water was still icy ... "
" ... The lining is water tight. ... "
" ... Granted, we removed the water bottles during the entire ride. ... "
" ... After a couple of hours I found the water still very cold. ... "
Band
4shoulder, straps, uncomfortable, handles, broke
+25%
-75%
" ... The shoulder strap is useless because it is too short. ... "
" ... Straps broke the first time I used it. ... "
Returns
4date, first
-100%
" ... returning and never buying this brand again. ... "
" ... Now I’m out of return date. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I missed the return window cutoff date for this ripoff. ... "
Heating
4cold, hot, sun, lunch, kept
+100%
" ... Good for toting cold or hot food to friends' houses. ... "
" ... Used twice, it keeps food cold for long periods of time ... "
" ... Kept food and drinks cold on the beach, under a hot summer sun. ... "
" ... I then went riding in 100 deg heat. ... "
Food Items
4sandwiches, kept, keep, yogurt, frozen
+100%
" ... we will keep the HUGE one for our seafood boils or other bbq's at home! ... "
" ... Kept our drinks and sandwiches cold. ... "
" ... Keeps my cook packs frozen all day inside a car in the sun. ... "
" ... Kept all the water bottles, kids snacks (yogurt), and sandwiches cold. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4easy, well, leak, easy to clean, easily
+100%
" ... Easy to clean if needed. ... "
" ... It doesn't leak and cleans easily! ... "
Design
4quality, material, much, durable, better
+100%
" ... Material is great quality and looks to be very durable ... "
" ... Great quality and appearance. ... "
" ... still looks new! ... "
" ... I will say the yeti looks much better and feels much better. ... "
Delivery
3delivery, arrived, went, well, received
+100%
" ... Arrived on time, as advertised at a good price. ... "
" ... Thanks for the great delivery service. ... "
Drying
3dry, water, pulled, easy, inside
+100%
" ... After cooler is emptied of ice, water, the liner pulls up and hangs out to make drying super easy. ... "
" ... It is roomy, easy to close and open and the inner liner can be pulled out to clean and dry. ... "
" ... Vinyl might be a little more durable, but this canvas series stayed dry, didn't leak, it's HUGE (held around 20-25 beers, some water bottles, some Gatorades, & three or four Tupperware bowls of food), and just flat out kicked ass. ... "
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