Coleman Soft Cooler, 30 can

Last updated: August 13, 2023

Coleman Soft Cooler, 30 can
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We looked at the top Small Coolers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Small Cooler you should buy.

Overall Take

This trusty Coleman soft cooler will be your best friend on camping trips, road trips and any other excursion you decide to take it on.

In our analysis of 197 expert reviews, the Coleman Soft Cooler, 30 can placed 4th when we looked at the top 19 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Soft Coolers Key Features Leak Proof Insulate Compact Storage Leak-Proof Heat-welded seams prevent leaks so there’s no need to worry about melted ice seeping out. Keeps the Ice Pack up your food and drinks with ice and they’ll stay nice and cold all day. In fact, soft coolers retain ice for 24 hours at up to 90°F. Compact Storage Collapse, fold, or roll up your cooler for convenient storage when not in use. Easy-Carry Straps & Handles Multiple Pockets Easy-Carry Straps & Handles Adjustable comfort shoulder straps and large side handles make it easy to carry your cooler even when it’s fully loaded. Multiple Pockets Stash dry goods and gear in the outside pockets, saving room inside for items that require controlled temperatures. Antimicrobial Germ-Resistant Liner The flexible plastic liner is treated with antimicrobials to prevent the forming of mold, mildew, and odors. Coleman Logo About the Brand Coleman helps people make fun memories by providing the lighting, stoves, coolers, tents, sleeping bags, and camping tools integral to their favorite outdoor experiences.

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

Even when you’ve filled the cooler to capacity, and still put lots of stuff in the extra storage compartments, you won’t have trouble carrying this cooler around. The adjustable shoulder strap makes for comfortable hands-free carrying and the side handles give you more control as you carry the cooler around.
The styling of the Coleman 24-Hour Coolers is also a bit more progressive. You will find the fabric and general curves more aggressive and the look comes together quite nicely.
It is installed with an antimicrobial liner that boasts of resisting bacterial odor, fungus, and mold.
It’s also treated with a cocktail of antimicrobial substances that will keep away odors, residue and bacteria. If you like taking food safety seriously, this small ice cooler can more than keep up with your standards.
The flip top allows access without losing too much chill from inside.
One of the good things about this model is that it comes with heat-welded seams. These seams will prevent the melted ice from leaking out of the insulation compartment, and it will also prevent any drinks that might spill into the bag from staining anything around it.
Coming in at just $20, this pick consistently receives reviews boasting its effectiveness in keeping things cold in the hot sun for long periods of time.
It features an antimicrobial liner that is not only odor-resistant but is resistant to mold, mildew, and fungus. Its outside features a rip-stop fabric that’s durable and tear-resistant and it has a zippered main compartment that keeps the contents of the cooler inside the cooler.
We like the Coleman 24-hour 30-Can Cooler, as well as the 30-Can Soft Cooler with a hard liner. We took one on a full-day bike ride around a lake and it fit well enough and kept our drinks cold.
This is a versatile cooler with multiple access points including a larger zippered opening as well as a soft hinged top access point. The front of the cooler also offers a pouch for dry goods.
Comes in many sizes.
Small Velcro flip open top allows quick, easy, one-handed access for a beverage without fumbling with a zipper, or opening the whole top and letting all of the cool air out
The liner is anti-microbial, and this resists the growth of fungus, mold, and mildew. There is a zippered main compartment for your drinks and food. We like the material used for this bag, which is a rip-stop fabric that is tear-resistant.
The zippered main compartment holds up to 30 cans, which you may access through the Velcro-sealed top access window. This beach cooler’s insulating properties can retain ice for up to 24 hours at 90-degree temperatures.
Zippered main compartment is insulated to keep contents cold; front pocket provides extra storage for dry goods and utensils
The front pocket adds a reasonable space to keep your smaller items. As a special feature of this bag, it is treated to resist bacteria so it can resist mildew effectively.

What experts didn't like

Velcro fastening on the lid hatch may wear with time.
The air inside box easily escape, making the insulation last a shorter amount of time.
Zipper not strong enough; catches on the lining
Perhaps one thing that is not very satisfactory about this bag is the size. It is just not that big, so it is probably only going to fit up to 20 cans.
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