It’s summertime, so if you’ve got beach days, park picnics and backyard hangs on the mind, we found something to optimize that outdoor time: a cooler backpack that actually keeps your food organized. Instead of digging through a puddle of melting ice for a squished sandwich, or worse, pulling along so much weight through jagged and soft sand, this Ninja FrostVault has a separate compartment for snacks that’ll keep them “dry and cool, like it is in a refrigerator.” Even better, this luxe-looking Ninja is also on an unbeatable sale right now: up to 50% off. $100 isn’t such a bad price for something that can hold a whopping 24 cans of bevvies!
Tough-as-nails, spacious and leakproof, this backpack cooler is “the last cooler you’ll ever need.” And it’s all backed by a 3-year warranty.
Shoppers are really gushing over this thing on Amazon, describing everything from how durable it is to how well it holds in leaks.
A reviewer named Octopus calls it premium and durable, saying that the “zippers look bulletproof” and that the waterproofing is impressive at keeping moisture from leaking out.
“This cooler feels premium,” says another reviewer. “The polyester exterior is tough, and the overall construction is clearly built for outdoor use. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or just heading to a picnic, it’s designed to handle the elements and keep your goods secure.”
The cooler’s top compartment holds up to 24 cans of drinks, while the separate bottom pieces acts as a small storage fridge for keeping dry goods and snacks cold without dealing with the moisture of slush or ice and waterlogged foods. It comes packaged with two ice packs that attach to the interior sides of the bottom compartment, staying flush against the walls so it doesn’t take up space. Meanwhile, its backpack straps mean you can carry it down to the bike, bring it along for a hike or simply walk it out back for keeping party favors nearby.
If you’ve any doubts about the structural integrity of the bag itself, Ninja also backs this up with a 3-year warranty, so should anything break or damage, you can protect your investment!
And yes, it keeps drinks and foods cold for hours on end. Some even say it cools for up to 5 days!
Countless reviewers are talk up its cooling abilities, with many saying the Ninja FrostVault can keep cool all-day for everything from camping trips to beach days.
“This was a gift for my son he likes to go camping,” says one reviewer. “He loves it! It keeps beverages cold three days and the food crisp.”
“We were at the softball field for 12 hours this past weekend, and at the end of the day, everything in that bottom compartment was still extremely cold and as if it had just been prepared,” says another review explains. “To give you an idea of how much the bottom compartment will hold, I had eight ham sliders on Hawaiian rolls, cut up fruit in a small Tupperware container, two zip log bags of grapes, four pouches of applesauce, three chocolate protein bars (which have never survived a cooler for the day) and two PB&J sandwiches and STILL had room for more! […] The top compartment is really large and kept everything ice cold the entire day as well.”
They continue: “We also took this cooler on a 5 mile kayaking trip. We strapped it to the back of the kayak with it lying down, and it did not leak out. Again, we packed a lunch in the bottom for 5 people that day and had more than enough drinks up top for this 7 hour excursion. I normally do not review products, but Ninja seemed to have developed one that is just perfect for family outings.”
Take a look below to see more rave reviews of this Ninja FrostVault cooler backpack, and nab one for yourself while it’s on sale this week! Your summertime could use an upgrade.
“Wow. Where to begin? This Ninja FrostVaultGO 36 can cooler is jam packed with features. First off, it is a soft cooler but do not let that description fool you because everything about this cooler feels premium and durable. It comes with a 3 year warranty and the zippers look bullet-proof with their specially designed zipper pulls. I did notice the top zipper was a little difficult to pull but I attribute that to the waterproofing sleeve. There are instructions on how to clean and maintain the zipper and it also comes with a small tube of silicone grease to lubricate the zipper periodically. There are two storage compartments. The compartment in the top has a “chillseal” lid that keeps food cold, even when the zipper is not zipped. The bottom compartment is the “Ninja Frostvault Dryzone” meant to keep soft foods dry and extra cold. The cooler comes with two Ninja-branded ice packs that are reusable and pretty hefty. The bottom compartment has two elastic bands to hold these two, included ice packs. There are instructions on how to pre-chill your cooler as well as balancing out the load and filling up the compartment fully to maximize cooling. I love how comfortable the shoulder straps and the grab handle are. There are two elastic pockets on the sides but they lay completely flat and I’m not sure what can be kept in them besides papers or really thin items. This thing is amazing and is perfect for beach trips, day trips, camping, and even emergencies when the power goes out. I’m a big fan of this Ninja soft cooler and hope to use it forever!” — Octopus
“My daughter plays travel softball, and this entails long days at the ball field (8-12 hours). I want her to eat as healthy as possible and do not like having to leave the softball field to chase down fast food or find a grocery store. That being said, I would pack things like sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, applesauce packs, protein bars, etc, and put them in ziploc bags in the main compartment of our old cooler with the drinks. Within hours, these things would end up smashed or water logged and she would not eat them. I saw a friend had bought this cooler for a beach trip and gave it excellent reviews, and although I feel it is a bit pricy, I can say it is worth every single penny as are all Ninja products I have ever purchased! When they say the bottom separate compartment keeps food dry and cool like it is in a refrigerator, they are serious. The ice from the top compartment keeps everything in the COOL DRY ZONE COOL AND DRY all day! […]” — Magnolia Mom (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)
“I am a fan of Ninja products and this one does not disappoint. We took this to the ball fields in 100 degree weather and both the dry space and the drink area stayed super cold the whole day. I was concerned about carrying the backpack on my 4’10” frame but it was easy to carry from the car to the ball fields and back. That being said-I don’t know how a long hike would feel unless you are used to backpack hiking. It holds enough drinks for a day trip and does not leak.” — rbpt
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