MIER PEVA-Lined 3-Pocket Backpack Cooler

Last updated: April 7, 2023


There are two ways to carry this backpack cooler. You can use the padded grab handle on top of the cooler, or slide the padded shoulder straps over your back and adjust them to match your height. The backpack itself has an inner cooler, a front storage pocket and two mesh side pockets.

MIER PEVA-Lined 3-Pocket Backpack Cooler

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

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Although this backpack cooler is constructed from a heavy-duty fabric, it's still lightweight and easy to carry.

In our analysis of 114 expert reviews, the MIER PEVA-Lined 3-Pocket Backpack Cooler placed 8th when we looked at the top 14 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

MIER When you have an insulated cooler backpack, you can walk hands-free. Just think about past trips to your favorite camping spot or down to the lake. You carry your towels, cell phone, all your other necessities, and MIER cooler that weighs a ton. MIER backpack cooler bag has heavy duty shoulder straps that are adjustable, as well as a padded handle. There are back pads on it to protect your back from getting sore sports. It can hold an outstanding amount at 24 cans and it is heat sealed to ensure it does not leak. When empty, this backpack weighs only 1.34 lb. outdoor cooler backpack leakproof cooler backpack Q: Wearing it as a backpack, does your shirt get wet from melting/heating ice packs? A: No, inner heat-welded seams make sure anti-leaking. Q: Is it crushable – to be put in suitcase pocket for travel? A: Yes, it is foldable, but due to it is fully padded insulated bag, so there still has a little bit thickness. Extra-thick padding not only in shoulder straps but also in the back, making it easier and more comfortable to carry even for a long distance. outdoor cooler backpack insulated cooler backpack large cooler bag outdoor backpack Inner mesh pocket Front zipper pocket with divider Front small zipper pocket Side mesh pockets

Our Expert Consultant

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Brittany Anas is an award-winning investigative journalist turned freelancer who now specializes in travel and lifestyle topics. She is a former reporter for the Daily Camera and The Denver Post. Her travel writing has been featured in American Way, USA Today, AAA magazines, Simplemost, Better, Livability, Apartment Therapy, Men’s Journal, Austin-American Statesman, TripSavvy and other outlets. She’s carved out a niche in adventure travel writing and has a column with Forbes that’s focused on outdoors travel. She logs about 75,000 airline miles a year and has mastered the art of napping in airports and finding the best spicy cocktails in whichever city she visits. She treats travel like a scavenger hunt, finding what makes cities special. Brittany is based in Denver, and loves exploring Colorado’s hiking trails with her gremlin that the rescue described as a “Boston Terrier.”

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The thick insulation works in combination with the leak-proof PEVA liner to keep everything in your ice chest fresh. The vast interior holds 24 cans, or easily enough food for four people for a day.
Featuring thick insulation coupled with a PEVA liner, it ensures no heat transfer occurs. In addition to that, the large compartment of the bag can hold numerous cans and still have some more space for food.
Nice array of side sleeves, zippered pockets and mesh netting for organizing your picnic. The side pocket can fit a bottle of wine.
- Heavy
The fabric is nicely made with strong stitching to encourage longevity and easy cleaning. Featuring a deep main compartment, it can comfortably hold up to 24 cans without the worry of squeezing them in which gives you a straightforward packing.
Lightweight when not filled. Includes external pockets. Holds ice for a good amount of time. Doesn't sweat when you are hiking. Easy to carry. Backpack straps are well made and comfortable.
Mier’s insulated backpack has several mesh pockets for storage and a large internal insulated pocket that can keep up to 24 cans nice and cool. It also has two additional pockets in front for keys, snacks, and whatever else you need to tote.
The inner thicken insulation and leakproof PEVA liner work together to keep things cold/hot for hours, easy to clean and storage when not use
The inside of this cooler is also excellent as it comes with mesh dividers and it’s much taller than most other models.Thus, you never have to worry about your beverage container (i.e., water bottle) being too large to bring along.
One of the advantages of using this model is that it has a very user-friendly design. The insulated compartment is large and easy to access.
The material is sturdy and durable, and is ideal for multiple uses. You will like that you can store large beverages inside the backpack, including wine bottles, while also having outer pockets that allow you to carry smaller goods and cutlery if needed.
It comes with an adjustable strap that is padded for extra comfort plus the inside of the bag will be really easy to clean it the bag is made to have minimal number of seams while the compartment walls can be completely taken out so as to thoroughly clean the bag to avoid allowing bacteria and germs to multiply and spread. Good customer support.

What reviewers didn't like

Complaints about the zippers snagging the interior insulating material. Could use a wasit or sternum strap. Boring color options
- Heavy
The model is not very large. It is desgined to hold 24 cans, but will do better with about half that amount.
Wearing for extended periods may affect internal temperature. In rare cases, the seams for the straps may start to come undone
When carrying ice the bag will sweat on the exterior.
This is not machine washable.
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