BEVERAGE COOLERS

Campers can work up a huge thirst! Camp activities—setting up tents, unloading vehicles, building fires, hiking, hunting, playing poker—are hard work. Sometimes the best way to deal with a thirsty crew is to set up a cooler or thermal jug on a table and let everyone help themselves. Jugs come in every size from 1/3-gallon to five gallons and on up, and they’re good for drinks like lemonade and fruit punch as well as water. Best of all, they’re insulated to keep those drinks cold when you’re feeling hot and dusty.

Igloo MaxCold Cooler

MaxCold is Igloo’s product line specializing in maximum cold retention. This five-gallon cooler is only one of many MaxCold coolers. It stands 21 inches tall and is sturdy enough to support up to 300 pounds. Both the body and the pressure-fit lid are insulated to keep drinks cold. The lid has also been engineered to minimize outside dirt getting inside the cooler. Other features include a leak-resistant spigot, reinforced side handles for carrying, and a bracket for an optional cup dispenser.

Rubbermaid Victory Thermal Jug

This thermal jug comes in three sizes: ½-gallon, 1-gallon, and 2-gallon. Each size also comes in three colors: red, blue, and orange. Just find your favorite size and color! All are lined with urethane-based foam for thermal retention and have leak-resistant lids and spouts. (The spout is replaced with a spigot on the largest model.) Outside walls hold up well against scratches and dents, while the liner is easy to wash up and stays stain and odor free. All three sizes include a bail carry handle, and the two smaller jugs have a second handle for pouring.

Coleman Steel-belted Jug

This previously popular item has recently been reissued. Although small at 1.3 gallons, it’s hard-working with all the features you want in a jug, plus the stylish look of stainless steel. The liner resists stains and odors and the fast-flow faucet gets you a drink in no time. A drinking cup is included. This product also comes with a one-year warranty.