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REI Picnic Cooler

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Item # 828511

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Put away that old picnic basket and set out on your next adventure with the insulated REI Picnic Cooler.

Closed-cell foam provides efficient insulation to keep your food cool for hours
Heavy-duty PEVA liner is waterproof and PVC-free; liner wipes clean quickly and easily
Molded-foam bottom provides excellent structure, support and waterproof protection
Exterior pockets hold utensils and napkins (sold separately); compression straps secure a picnic blanket to the front and side pockets
Padded carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap allow comfortable hauling of the REI Picnic Cooler
Packs down to 15 x 10 x 6 in. for storage

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REI Picnic Cooler Customer Reviews

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REI Picnic Cooler

4.4

(based on 13 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (10)
Good capacity (9)
Retains temperature well (9)
Easy to drain (4)
Good grip (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (12)
Camping (8)
Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Aug

2013

5.0

Great Lil Cooler

By Sierra Summit Bagger

from Sierra Nevadas

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

Man what a great little cooler this is. I take it in my canoe while fishing to keep all my "beverages" nice and frosty. It holds well up to 18-25 cans and about 15 or so bottles easily. And it also has a bottle opener attached to it for when you need to open those pesky "Coca-Cola" bottles. The hard bottom makes it super durable and the shoulder strap is comfy enough to walk a mile or two with out it digging into your shoulder too much. All in all a great buy. A little pricey but you do get what you pay for and more.

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Aug

2013

4.0

Good Day Cooler

By lunchpail

from Asheville, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

We primarily use this during car trips on weekend jaunts or when we spend the day on the boat on local mountain lakes. Also when grocery shopping on hot days when we need to keep meats, etc. cool before getting them home.
It keeps our Stuff: drinks, lunch, fruit, etc. cool and tastey!
Use at least two ice packs for best performance.
It will serve nicely for picnics. The outer straps to tie down a picnic table cloth will come in handy too.

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Jul

2013

5.0

Great carry on cooler for flights

By The Peterson Family

from Louisiana

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity
Good Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

We use this cooler almost every weekend in our car for road trips. Not to big but holds a surprising amount of food and drinks. I agree with using frozen "blue ice" or similar as recommended. Another great use is for lunch or snacks while traveling by plane. This cooler fits in the seat in front of you! Easy to carry with the shoulder strap.

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Jun

2013

4.0

Great cooler

By rickg78834

from Casa Grande, AZ

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Durable
Easy to clean
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Survival

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

I use this product everyday to pack my luch. I owned two, one for work and a bigger one for day trips. Words to describe the produts "durable and keeps my lunch and drinks cold".

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May

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

It leaks.

By cfellow

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Cons

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Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

Filled it with ice and beer. Tomorrow morning, there was a huge puddle under it. Going to exchange it and see how the second one does.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Soft sided Cooler get' r done!!

By EtotheK

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Easy to store
Good Grip
Large capacity
Light Weight
Retains Temperature Well
Well Equipped

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

We use this ALL the time, and love it! Before I bought one I put 2 gallons of water inside to see if it would leak. 3 Hrs later there was NO trace of permeability, so I bought it right then. Lunch for three with beers fit in here nicely. The three side pocket hold dry snacks or utensils, while the mesh bag inside the lid is a nice place to stash those things you dont want to accidently get wet. Let's face it every cooler gets soaked. The bottle open on a leash is GENIUS!! You'll never be in need to open up a beverage when thirst call you!

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Apr

2013

5.0

Typical REI form and function

By Compass21

from Monterey, CA

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Pros

Durable
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

Good value, well designed...much better than the conventional plastic coolers...and looks cool as well!

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Feb

2013

5.0

Great Travel Cooler

By Swagsquatch

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Drain
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

I got these as groomsmen gifts and ended up getting one for myself too. They are great coolers for picnics or tailgating. The over the shoulder strap is really nice. I carried one full of beers around a tailgate all day and wasn't too sore the next day. It has a lot of handy pockets to store lighters, napkins, etc. and it collapses when you're not using it so it doesn't take up as much room in a closet.

From what I can tell my groomsmen really liked them too.

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Nov

2012

4.0

High Quality, Multi-Purpose Cooler Bag

By Lieutenant Dan

from Ferndale, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable Shoulder Strap
Good Capacity
Retains Temperature Well
Water-proof Inside Liner

Cons

Front Wall Too Soft

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips
Motorcycle Rides
Work lunch box

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

I purchased this small cooler to use as my lunch box for work. I need something that will stay cool with miminal ice, several storage pockets on outside and durable. For me, this is the perfect bag. I've had it almost 2 years and have used it in many differient ways. It's great for the motorcycle, providing plenty of room for a nice picnic for two.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Cooler. Not so great colors.

By DJamesKennedy

from Oakland, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Ugly colors

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

I love this cooler. I have used it mainly for the beach and outdoor concerts. Good size. Fairly roomy for day picnic and a good size for carrying comfortably. My only con is the colors. I have the older more muted blue one. All the other colors are too bright. New ones are even brighter. What is this, 1986? I have never seen the grey color shown in the product video in stores. I like the grey one. How about black? Can't lose with black.