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REI Picnic Cooler

Item # 765258

$39.50

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

  • Closed-cell foam provides efficient insulation to keep your food cool for hours
  • EVA molded-foam bottom provides excellent structure, support and protection
  • PVC-free waterproof liner easily wipes clean and will not leak
  • Exterior pockets hold utensils and napkins; compression straps secure a picnic blanket to the top
  • Padded carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap allow comfortable hauling

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Item 765258

REI Picnic Cooler Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2 lbs. 3 oz.
Capacity23.5 liters
Dimensions13.5 x 11.6 x 8.25 inches
MaterialPolyester/EVA

REI Picnic Cooler Customer Reviews

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REI Picnic Cooler
 
4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good grip (6)
  • Good capacity (5)
  • Retains temperature well (5)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trips (6)
    • Campgrounds (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (6)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    May

    30

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I would highly recommend this product!

    By Heinz57

    from Indiana

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good grip
    • Great size and versatile
    • Retains temperature well

    Cons

    • Coating on bottom needed

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips

    Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

    I have used this product for sporting events,beach use, and camping. The cooler has plenty of space,good pockets and adjustable strap that gives it good comfort while in transit. The only con is I wish the bottom had a rubber coating. However, I would highly recommend this product not to mention REI's service.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    25

    2009

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great product but not for sharp objects

    By Raivyn

    from SoCal

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easily packable
    • Good Capacity
    • Good Grip
    • Retains Temperature Well

    Cons

    • Hard To Clean
    • Interior fragile
    • Retains Odors

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • Travel

    Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

    We have two of these (green and blue) and used them for three days of beach camping. The first thing we discovered we liked about these coolers was that because they are soft-sided, they are easier to pack in a fully loaded car than a hard sided cooler.

    We like the size of this picnic cooler, it allows for alot of food items but won't let you overpack so much that it is too heavy to carry. Also, the padded shoulder strap and soft sides make it easier to carry than similarly sized hard coolers. The shoulder strap is attached to the cooler with metal hooks and one side disconnects so it can be stowed.

    We keep a camp towel and vinyl tablecloth in the zippered front pocket, which is great for flat items. There are two pockets on either side which fit two wine bottles (tightly). The rear has a pocket, also, that can fit other slim items.

    While the size is manageable, the cooler is cumbersome to clean and drain since there is no drain plug. We cleaned ours right when we returned so it would not retain an odor.

    We would not recommend putting sharp objects inside the cooler, since it can puncture the interior, which would allow liquid between the liner and the foam core. We also read that while the cooler is packable, that it should not be stored in the packed set up because it can damage the foam.

    We plan to bring these with us on the plane when we go on vacation, but we store them in their full position to avoid damaging them.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    31

    2008

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Extremely Convenient

    By M.N.

    from Oslo, Norway

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Convenient
    • Good Grip
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Picnics

      Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

      Living near a public park, we have a lot of impromptu barbecues in the summer, but we don't have a lot of storage space in our apartment. We decided to buy a soft-sided cooler so that we could easily pack it away into storage during the winter. After nearly a year of shopping and comparing, this one seemed like the best option. We have not been disappointed at all!

      It seems to keep contents as cold or colder than other soft-sided coolers we've used. The shoulder strap is extremely handy, since we usually have a bit of a walk and lots of other supplies to carry. And the pockets provide an easy place to stash little extras.

      The blanket strap on top was a surprisingly nice addition. Looking at the description on the website, I thought it was a little silly, but it's adjustable and can hold a decent-sized picnic blanket, which frees up a lot of room in our other bags!

      The cooler collapses easily, and the best part I didn't even know about until it arrived! When it was shipped to us, it came folded up, and the blanket straps were wrapped the opposite direction, holding the cooler in its collapsed state. That means that we can fold it up, use the straps to keep it compact, and put it away without worrying about it gradually unfolding.

      For our lifestyle, living in a small apartment and often getting around on foot, this is pretty much the perfect cooler!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      8

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Just What I Wanted

      By MarciaB

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Capacity
      • Good grip
      • Retains temperature well

      Cons

      • Doesn't have a drain plug

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Car trips
      • Day Trips

      Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

      Very well designed cooler; lots of pockets on the outside for napkins, plates, utensils, etc. if going on a picnic. Did a great job keeping things frozen with dry ice. Like the cube shape - can get wide things in it that won't fit in other coolers, like the 3 cakes I froze & transported in it. I Like the hard bottom - more durable on rocky surface. Wish it had a drain mechanism.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      28

      2008

      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Worked as expected

      By JimNancy

      from Twin Cities, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Capacity
      • Good grip
      • Retains temperature well

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips

        Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

        Purchased because it is packable, I didn't want to buy a cooler at my destination that I couldn't bring back.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        18

        2008

         
        5.0

        Best soft-sided cooler

        By NE Kayaker

        from New England

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good Capacity
        • Good Grip
        • No Plastic Taste
        • Retains Temperature Well

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips

          Comments about REI Picnic Cooler:

          The product description doesn't include what really makes this cooler great - it's collapsible and folds up small with the attached straps, and it's very light. If I'm staying in one place for a few days but still carrying everything on my back, I can lash this collapsed to my pack and then fill it up at the store when I get where I'm going.

          I was pleasantly surprised to find that with a few pieces of blue ice, it kept the contents frozen solid for two days and cold for another two.

          I searched high and low for a good collapsible cooler and I'm glad I found this one. Great product for the money!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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