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Keep food and other rations fresh and protected with the Canyon Coolers Prospector 103. The mega cooler can hold four baskets and comes with six tie-down slots.
Go off-grid with the Yeti Hopper Two 30, which keeps contents frosty while withstanding the hazards of the wild. The second-generation Hopper has a new zipper that’s much easier to work than the original. The soft cooler’s straps make it easy to grab and go, and it can double as a carry-on.
$299.99, yeti.com
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The versatile Silver Horde KatchKooler II doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it doesn’t need them. The highdensity close-cell foam interior and fully waterproof reflective coating keeps your catch insulated and fresh. Lightweight and compact, it folds to a small size when not in use. $39.99, cabelas.com
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$369.99, canyoncoolers.com
Ideal for long hunts for big game, the massive Grizzly 400 Outdoor Cooler has a RotoTough double wall UV poly construction with polyurethane foam insulation that can keep ice for more than two weeks. Full-length drain channels and a 2-inch drain plug mean easy cleanup. $724.99,
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Cabela’s 100-quart Polar Cap Equalizer Cooler retains ice for up to 12 days and is certified bear-resistant. Rubberized latches and a freezer-grade gasket keep game secure while the elevated, nonskid feet reduce heat transfer.
$399.99, cabelas.com
Rubber feet help keep the KULA 5 from sliding, and the top, which flips all the way open for easy access, doubles as a seat. The round shape fits better on a paddleboard, and the rotomolded plastic inspired the Gator Proof Alliance to certify it “gator proof.” Bonus: there’s an integrated stainless steel bottle opener.
$199, kulacooler.com
The backpack option on the Trooper LT 30 keeps your catch mobile and you hands-free. Its 30-quart capacity and wide opening make loading easy and quick, and the leakproof latch means you won’t have a mess to fuss with. $299.99 to $349.99, otterbox.com
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