Coolers
Soft coolers and cooler bags from Yeti, Essential Armour, and Vexed at Compleat Angler Nedlands. Portable insulated bags that keep drinks and food cold without the bulk of a hard esky.
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Soft cooler vs hard esky?
Soft coolers are lighter, portable, flexible (fit in tight spaces), and easier to carry. Hard eskies offer better ice retention and more protection. Soft coolers suit drinks/food for the day; hard eskies for multi-day or fish storage.
How long do soft coolers keep ice?
Quality soft coolers (Yeti Hopper) keep ice for 1-3 days depending on size and conditions. Less than hard eskies but more than enough for a day's fishing.
What size soft cooler for fishing?
A 12-20 can size handles drinks for 2-3 people for a day trip. Larger backpack coolers (20-30L) suit longer trips or bigger groups. Consider what you'll carry beyond drinks.
Are Yeti soft coolers waterproof?
Yeti Hopper soft coolers feature waterproof zippers and welded seams — they won't leak even on wet boat decks. This also means they can hold ice slurry without dripping.