Ice Chests (239 items found)

Whether you need a heavy-duty ice cooler for excursions in the outdoors or a table-top water cooler for the office or kids’ sporting event, you'll be sure to find what you need at Ace. Shop a selection of ice chests and hard sided coolers from leading brands today.

Benefits of Hard Coolers

Hard-sided coolers are a staple of outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking to camp or tailgate, when you need to pack a lot or are serving many, hard-sided ice chest coolers have a few advantages on soft-side coolers:

• They are available with larger carrying capacities to serve more.
• Tend to be considerably more durable, ideal for rugged adventure.
• May be designed with wheels, making heavier loads easier to transport.
• Can keep items cooler for longer.

What to Look for in an Ice Chest Cooler

When you’re deciding on how to buy your ice chest cooler, you will want to consider a few things, including its carrying capacity and whether it is wheeled.

• Can Capacity: Ice chest capacity tends to be measured in 12-ounce cans, but also in quarts. For quick reference, a 24-quart ice cooler can hold 18 cans.
• Insulation: Look for coolers with extra thick walls or vacuum technology for greater insulation to keep your ice retention high and refreshments cool.
• Transport: Coolers with rubber grips will make for more comfortable transport and need to be strong enough to handle heavier loads. Also, although not all models have wheels, the ones that do allow you to easily haul heavy coolers to tailgates, boats, campsites and more.
• UV Inhibitors: Whether on the boat, on the sand or at the campsite, chances are your ice chest will see lots of sun for long periods of time. UV inhibitors help protect your investment from sun damage to ensure more long-term use.
• Anti-Skid Feet: Skid prevention technology is important to help your cooler stay in place on flat surfaces like boats, helping to prevent hazardous situations.
• Interior Dividers: Look for models designed with dividers like food baskets to keep items well organized and in-good condition.

Should I Get an Outdoor Water Cooler?

Good for large occasions like office events, recreation events and more, outdoor coolers can help you hydrate many with convenient self-serve capabilities. What’s more, large water coolers are also great additions for both homes and businesses, allowing for convenient self-serve hydration throughout the day.

Hard Sided Ice Chests for the Right Occasions

With their size, durability and easy portability, hard-sided coolers can offer plenty of advantages over soft-sided coolers. With the ability to serve more people and keep refreshments cooler for longer, hard ice chests make perfect options for a bench of outdoor social gatherings, camping trips and beach days.

• Outdoor Fun: Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or tailgating the big game, a sizable ice chest cooler is a necessity. We recommend a large party tub to stylishly display your favorite canned and bottled beverages on ice, and a convenient and easy-to-use 5-gallon cooler with cup dispensers for tailgates.
• Camping: When you're going to be away from the comforts of home for days on end, you need ice chests that will keep ice frozen for longer. Check out our double-wall insulated options for maximum coolness, plus features like handles and wheels for easy maneuvering through the campsite.
• Beach Outings: Great at keeping refreshments cool even with a hot sun beating down, hard ice coolers are a beach day staple. Look for well insulated coolers with UV protection to keep sandwiches, fresh fruit and beverages cold and ready to serve as you lounge on a beach chair and soak up the sun.
• Fishing: Available from leading brands like YETI and Igloo, many hard-sided coolers are perfect for fisherman. Find options with molded-in fish rulers, tie-down spots, anti-skid feet, bottle openers and can holders to let you relax as you focus on catching the big one.

Hard Outdoor Cooler Accessories

Make your favorite outdoor cooler even more convenient by pairing it with cooler accessories from Ace Hardware. Reusable ice packs, clip-on cup holders, handy tie-down straps and other add-ons help make the most of your hard-sided cooler.

For all your events and hydration needs, shop ice coolers at Ace. And if you need any help deciding which cooler is right for you, stop by your local Ace Hardware store today where we’d be happy to give you a helping hand.