Welded Soft Cooler Backpack
What's to love: Padded shoulder straps allow this soft-sided cooler to be carried on the back leaving hands free to carry beach chairs, picnic blanket or other outdoor essentials.
What does it do: Made of high strength polyester with a waterproof coating, this cooler is made to be leak-proof and resistant to puncture and abrasion. One-inch thick insulation on the sides and 1.5 inches on the bottom will keep up to 36 cans cold. Hauling bottles? A stainless-steel bottle opener is attached to the handle. A zippered pocket on the outside is a great spot to keep keys. A wide mouth opening allows for an easy reach inside. The cooler, made by Built NY, sells for $199.
Lotus Trolley Bag
What's to love: Reusable grocery bags keep items organized while shopping making it easier to put them away when home.
What does it do: The set comes with four bags, each a different color. One is a thermal cooler bag and another has pockets for eggs, and sleeves for wine bottles. The machine washable bags are made from recycled plastic bottles and can hold more than 70 pounds. Detachable rods hold the bags open in the shopping cart making it easy to fill with or remove groceries. The set, which has reinforced handles, sells for $44.95. More information is available at lotustrolleybag.com.
— Cary Jenkins
HomeStyle on 03/23/2019