How to Select Floating Coolers

Choose Type of Floating Cooler

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  Decide how big of a floating cooler you need. Floating coolers come in a variety of sizes from mini to large. On the large end, a floating cooler can hold 60 quarts. Select a personal floating cooler for a party of one.

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  Select what type of plastic you want your floating cooler made of. Some floating coolers are inflatable and made from soft plastic. Other floating coolers are made from hard plastic. Hard plastic coolers are more durable than soft plastic inflatable coolers.

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  Choose a floating cooler to match you favorite sports team. You can show team spirit by purchasing a floating cooler adorned with your team's colors and logo.

Shop for a Floating Cooler

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  Browse a site like Shop.com to compare prices and styles of floating coolers (see Resources below). You can sort the results by price for added convenience.

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  Read reviews of various styles of floating coolers at a site like Amazon.com (see Resources below). Reviews give you a chance to see how the cooler held up in real life, and they can often save you some trouble.