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Summer is my favorite season for a multitude of reasons: longer days, warm weather, and, of course, summer trips. I love spending time outdoors, whether that be at the beach, in the park, or on camping trips. But the number one thing I hate about these summer adventures? Warm beer, soggy sandwiches, and melting ice cream.

But with one of the best coolers , these problems are merely a bad dream. I got the Yeti Roadie cooler box and the Yeti Hopper cooler bag last year, and my summertime adventures have completely changed. Now, I can drink ice-cold beer, fridge-temperature dips, and sturdy sandwiches all day long.

How to choose the cooler for you

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When figuring out which cooler to buy, you need to think about three things: budget, size and function.

The most important part is budget.…