Maelstrom Cooler Backpack - 35/50 Can Insulated Soft Cooler Lunch Bag for Camping, Beach, Hiking & Shopping

As always, arrived quickly and in good shape.The bag's primary compartment is the cooler, with a zippered space up top for things you want to remain separate but still keep cold. There is another compartment on the very top that isn't insulated, as well as a front pouch with two zippered compartments. The larger of the two is shone and is built to help organize utensils. There's also a zippered compartment on the lower back pad, which I also show in a picture. I wouldn't put much in there unless it is very flat or else I can see that being pretty uncomfortable. Still, a nice "hidden" compartment of sorts. Two standard mesh side pockets for ater bottles or small items, each has a draw cord to tighten as needed. Overall, plenty of additional storage space for the odds and ends you'll need when going out with this. The included bottle opener is a nice touch.So, big question, how much beer or wine can it hold? I only had 16oz cans on hand, so I'm not sure with 12oz cans or bottles, but I comfortable got 24 cans in there (pictured) with room for some ice. For a bit more ice and a better packing set-up, I found that 22 worked better, with 18 standing and 4 laid across the top. For wine, it easily fit 8 Bordeaux, Alsatian or even Burgandy bottles. I mixed and matched different size and shape bottles a bit...the taller Alsatians had plenty of room and all Burgandy was a bit of a tighter squeeze but it was okay. Sparking bottles were too big to share a column with any other bottle, but you can offset them a bit (zig-zag pattern) and get 6 definitely, maybe 7 in there. You can also get a similar number by lying them down, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have differently shaped bottles as they don't stack neatly.The bag is a bit heavy when full, as would be expected. The back padding is actually pretty good. The shoulder straps held up okay, but I don't know if it would be comfortable for long. Still, for this price point, I think that is to be expected. For me, it's primarily for day trips with the car or canoe/kayak, so I'm not walking with it for long and this isn't an issue. Food is generally lighter than beer, so if you are packing some food and drinks together, it feels a lot better. The seams and zippers seem well constructed, so I don't feel like the bag is going to tear apart, even at full capacity. You can turn the entire inner lining inside out for easy cleaning. I haven't noticed any leaking issues although admittedly I haven't had it full of a lot of water yet. As for cold retention, I haven't gotten a chance to truly test it, but it has kept things cold for short periods of time so far without any concerns. If you are expecting something to hold ice for days at a time, you aren't going to be paying this little for it, so understand your purchase.Overall, a solid cooler bag that does what you would expect. I would definitely recommend it at this price point.

Bought this to pack meals for 10-12 hour work shifts out on sites. With three small ice packs, it is able to keep my lunch(es) and a few drinks cool up until lunch time. Even when I get home and take the ice packs out, they've already melted but remained cool. I've even had some food stay in there that I didn't eat (like yogurt or fruits) and they're still cold when I get home.Functionally, there are a lot of pockets available:Outer Top Pocket - I use to hold my phone charging cable, backup battery, earbuds, and contact lenses case.Inside Top Pocket - I use to hold cough drops, gum, pretty much anything I want kept cool but not cold.Side Mesh Pockets - I use to hold my eyeglass case, measuring tape, LOTO lock/tag, flashlight, pens.Outer Pocket - Use to hold some sanitizing hand solution, and my forks/spoons.Outer Most Pocket - I keep any handbooks or paperwork.Bungie Cord - I use to hold a jacket or hatSide Loops - I have a carabiner to hold keysSide Buckle - I use to hold my beltBack Hidden Pocket - I use to hold my aspirin, eye drop solution, and vitaminsSo as you can see, there's a lot of functionality with this bag. One thing I haven't test yet is the company claims it's inner insulation is seamless, so washing it out should be simple and easy, without completely soaking whatever are in the other pockets.Lastly, the only con I have of this bag, is if I don't have anything packed in the insulated pocket, and the top pocket still has all my electronics and cables, the backpack will sag backwards under the weight. Minor annoyance, but shows there is no rigidity built in to the main pocket.But overall, a very good cooler bag. So far, it serves it's purpose well!

We have severe dietary restrictions and can't eat out, meaning we carry food everywhere. We had a softside cooler with a shoulder strap that we carried in the car, but this summer when we went to a ballgame and the zoo, we realized that we needed something more portable. This cooler has kept our food cold and fresh for hours in the summer heat, from the Cincinnati zoo to mountain hikes in Colorado. It's roomier than we need for the 2 of us, so we keep other food in it besides what needs refrigerated--it's kind of an all-in-one for us. I like the front pocket with elastic straps--I keep paper plates and napkins there and there are holders for silverware too. We haven't had any leaks, though we generally use frozen water bottles instead of actual ice cubes. It's pretty large and a bit heavy and bulky, but it rides very comfortably on your back--I especially appreciate the chest strap that keeps it in place so your hands are completey free and you can bend over without it coming off. My daughter borrowed it for a Disney trip and she said it was too big to hang on the stroller. For food on the go, I recommend!

So many compartments and straps for cutlery.

Nice quality, well made.Inside feels very waterproof and insulated.

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Material de qualidade e realmente mantém gelado e não vaza água. Vários compartimentos.