Kelty
Kelty Folding Cooler
Best collapsible cooler for spontaneous day trips and light travel.
Embark on your next adventure with the Kelty Folding Cooler, designed for ultimate convenience and portability. This cooler simplifies packing, collapsing when empty to save precious space. Its updated insulation keeps your drinks refreshingly cold, while the durable, waterproof liner ensures easy cleanup after every outing. The semi-rigid sides maintain its shape, and a removable shoulder strap offers hands-free carrying. Perfect for day trips and spontaneous getaways, it’s your ideal companion for keeping refreshments cool and accessible wherever you roam.
$69.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
165
/ 263
#165 in Camp Furniture
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Capacity
24
/ Cans
Who it's for
- Urban dwellers and campers with limited storage space
- Organized packers needing a stable, non-tipping cooler
- Weekend picnickers and tailgaters needing reliable daily cooling
Who should skip it
- Hikers or travelers prioritizing lightweight gear
- Overlanders needing multi-day ice retention
- Users wanting low-maintenance, easy-to-clean equipment
Performance breakdown
Portability
Collapsible design makes it effortless to stash in tight packing spaces.
Thermal Retention
Reliable insulation keeps beverages chilled for standard day-trip durations.
Cleaning Ease
Removable waterproof liner makes post-adventure cleanup quick and stress-free.
Structural Integrity
Semi-rigid sides provide enough support to prevent collapsing under load.
Carrying Comfort
Adjustable shoulder strap allows for convenient, hands-free transport on the trail.
Capacity Efficiency
Holds 24 cans comfortably without feeling overly bulky or cumbersome.
Key Specs
Capacity
24 Cans
Design
Folding/Collapsible
Liner
Durable & fully removable waterproof liner
Includes
Removable shoulder strap
Know before you buy
The Kelty Folding Cooler is designed with a 24-can capacity. Keep in mind that this count assumes you are using standard-sized cans and minimal ice; adding bulky ice packs or larger bottles will reduce the total number of items you can fit.
Yes. While it is designed to be collapsible for storage, it features semi-rigid sides that help it maintain its shape even when it is not fully packed.
Cleaning is straightforward because the cooler includes a fully removable, waterproof liner. You can take the liner out to rinse it off or wipe it down separately, which is much easier than trying to scrub the inside of a fixed-liner cooler.
This cooler is best suited for day trips, picnics, or short outings where you need to keep items cold for a few hours. While the insulation is improved, it is not a hard-sided rotomolded cooler designed to hold ice for multiple days.
Yes, it comes with a removable shoulder strap that allows for hands-free carrying. When fully loaded with 24 cans, it will have some weight to it, so the strap is helpful for distributing that load across your shoulder.
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