Camping coolers are ideal for keeping your food nice and cold, and many people take them for granted until they open the lid and find all of their food is spoiled. This is why it is important to select a quality camp cooler and not go the cheap route. Of course if you like rotten food, then by all means feel free to buy a low quality cooler that will constantly leak – if this isn’t your idea of fun, then read on.

I have been around the block and owned more coolers than I can count. There are several names I have come to trust, especially Coleman products. But there are several other brands that are just as good. Here are a few choices that I feel are of good quality and that you can rely on.

Maxcold Wheeled Cooler (Igloo) – here is another trusted name that you can feel good about. This 5 day cooler is great for week long camping trips. The cooler will keep your food from spoiling in up to 90f heat and it can also be wheeled around for easy transportation.

Coleman Electronic Cooler – this is one of my favorite coolers because it has a built in entertainment center. It includes a radio and MP3 player jack so you can listen to music while enjoying a cold drink! Best of all it is made by Coleman, so you know it is going to be reliable and trustworthy.

PowerChill Cooler (Coleman) – this is like having a portable refrigerator with you at all times. Plug it into your RV or a standard outlet if you are going to a cabin, and it will keep your food chilled and fresh. It comes with handles to make lifting it simple and easy. The down side is the price, which is around $130.

Selecting a camping cooler for your next trip should be much easier now that you are armed with this information. Always stick to the trusted name brands and don’t sacrifice quality for price. If you do, I guarantee you will come to regret it!