Coolers, eskies and ice packs for keeping cool

Is it even summer without a good esky? An ice box is perfect for beach days, while cooler bags are handy for carrying chilled and frozen items home after your grocery shop. Add in some ice packs and you can keep everything colder for longer.

A cooler for every kind of day

You can go anywhere when you have a solid cooler in hand. With an ice box in the boot full of drinks, food and snacks, you can see where the road takes you whether you're heading to Saturday sport or running errands with plenty to eat and drink.

Hard coolers and eskies for long trips

Eskies are made to keep things cool for longer! Filled with ice or reusable ice packs, they can keep drinks, food or even the catch from your fishing trip chilled throughout the commute or busy day. Along with a camping table and chairs, they’re the ultimate camping essential, allowing you to always have a cold drink on hand.

Soft cooler bags for everyday outings

Once you have one, you’ll find yourself using a soft cooler bag all the time. For starters, you can take the small cooler lunch bags on-site to keep your smoko, lunch and drinks icy cold. Or, the big bags can fit everything you need for days at the beach, pool or park. They’re also ideal for grocery runs, helping keep dairy, meat and frozen foods nice and cold on the way home.

Ice packs to slot in and freeze

Reusable ice packs make it so much easier to load up your esky whenever you need. There’s no need to make extra trips to the servo for ice when you have ice bricks ready to go in your own freezer. Use one or two in a small bag, or pack them around drinks and food in bigger coolers.

Cooler and ice pack FAQs

What's the difference between an esky and a cooler?

Eskies and coolers are pretty much the same thing. Cooler is the broader term for any type of insulated lunch bag, hard cooler or soft cooler bag, while esky is the name Australians give to hard-sided insulated coolers specifically.

How long do soft cooler bags keep food cold?

Soft cooler bags can usually keep food and drinks cold for at least a few hours. How long the contents stay cool depends on the bag, weather and how many ice packs you use. For the ultimate results, pack chilled food with enough ice packs, and keep the bag closed as much as possible.

How many ice packs do I need for a cooler?

The number of ice packs you need for a cooler depends on the size of the cooler, how much food or drink you’re packing and how long you need it to stay cold. As a guide, start with at least one to two ice packs for a smaller cooler bag and add more for larger coolers or full-day trips.