Best Patio Coolers

Name: Best Patio Coolers
Uploaded: 2025-07-23T19:48:53.840Z
Description: Best Patio Coolers

A standing cooler for the patio will cut back on the trips you need to make into the house for refills

Consumer Reports Home & Trends Writer, Jodhaira Rodriguez.

By Jodhaira Rodriguez
Home & Trends Writer

Updated June 28, 2025

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Out of the three patio coolers we tested, two kept drinks cold for 26 hours, and one delivered disappointing cooling performance.

I love barbecues. My ideal summer weekend includes sitting out in someone’s yard and bingeing on grilled veggies, hot dogs, and burgers. What’s not ideal is having to make trip after trip into the kitchen to grab drinks every time someone needs a refill. You could keep a small, portable cooler out in the yard, but if you host outdoor parties often, a standing patio cooler might be a better option.

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Jodhaira Rodriguez

Jodhaira Rodriguez is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. Before joining CR, she tested and wrote about cleaning and organizing products and major appliances like washing machines and dishwashers at Good Housekeeping. In her free time, you’ll find her reading, listening to true crime podcasts, or working on her latest hobby of the month.