Can coolers aka beer koozies are great for picnics and barbeques, or handy to have in the car if you’re constantly on the go.
Cooling down in scorching weather by toting around a portable fan is one thing. But there’s nothing better than an icy cold beverage on a hot day (which frankly, is every other day in Singapore). Sure, you could swing by a shop to grab a cold drink, but it won’t be long before the drink gets to a tepid temperature. Laptops Cases
Enter can coolers. High quality insulated can coolers are specially designed drink sleeves that are insulated so they keep your beer and other beverages chilled for hours on end, sometimes even up to 12 hours.
A premium quality can cooler is sturdier than foam beer koozies that you find at, say, a Bangkok night market, and most have vacuum insulation so your bevs are kept nicely icy for longer when it’s nicely snuggled within a can cooler. But do you really need your beer to remain cold for so long? Well, here’s a life hack: If you’re nursing slow beers at a barbeque or picnic, use it to keep your next drink chilled. Because there’s nothing worse than a warm beer on a hot day.
Insulated can coolers of course come at a premium, but many are often multi-functional. They often double up as tumblers too, so you can pour that drink in if you so wish. Some variations are adjustable to fit cans of various sizes as well as bottles. Others, like the one that Bloomr.SG creators Trevor and Celine put to the test in the video below, even come with a detachable bottle opener.
The Huski can cooler 2.0 featured here may be out of stock, but you can still get the Huski slim can cooler, a triple insulated drinks holder that fits slim cans, or doubles up as an insulated tumbler. On the hunt for more options?
We found the best and highly-rated can coolers to buy for yourself (or even a loved one this holiday season).
What it fits: One size fits both the larger 16oz cans and standard-sized cans, thanks to an adapter. The BruMate Hopsulator Trio 3-in-1 Can Cooler is probably one of the most hardworking ones out there. This double-walled vacuum insulated can cooler is customisable to fit two can sizes, thanks to its Arctic adapter that can be fitted into the base of the can cooler to fit smaller, standard-sized cans. As far as insulation goes, the Arctic adapter provides additional cooling effects — it’s filled with a freezable gel that purportedly keeps 12oz cans five times colder than its competitors. Plus, it comes with a lid so it can be used as a pint glass or portable tumbler that you can take with you on the go. The icing on this (chilled) cake: This works on both hot and cold beverages.
Enjoy your bevvies with a peace of mind with a gasket that locks in and keeps cans securely snug, while the exterior is meant to remain dry (no condensation!) and cool to touch (even with hot drinks inside). Little wonder that it has over 18,000 ratings on Amazon with almost 90 per cent five-star ratings, and ranks high on the platform’s ‘Most Gifted’ lists. One thing to note: Don’t mistake this Hopsulator Trio for Brumate’s more streamlined model, the Hopsulator, which only can be used in one way. BruMate Hopsulator Trío 3-in-1 Can Cooler, $38.02. Available here.
What it fits: Two sizes available – one fits slim 12oz cans while the other fits standard 12oz cans. This two-in-one product fits drink cans securely with a can gripping technology that keeps it snug, while also preventing condensation on its surface. These are features that shoppers attest to in their reviews. “I like that there’s some ‘grip’ on the outside… and no more wet hands!” one shopper stated. The ThermoFlask can cooler also doubles up as a insulated tumbler, but it does not have a lid so it may not be ideal for portability. ThermoFlask Can Cooler, $28.40. Available here.
What it fits: A standard 12oz can or longneck beer bottle. For slimmer cans, use the Colster Can Slim. This double-walled vacuum insulated drinks holder that keeps beverages cold for hours. Cans stay secure in the holder with a twist (literally) with Yeti’s load-and-lock gasket that fits at its neck to keep cans secure. Like the ThermoFlask, this does not come with a lid. However, with over 20 colours available, this is a popular choice among shoppers.
But don’t take our word for it — the Yeti Rambler Colster Can Insulator has garnered over 25K reviews on Amazon, with almost 90 per cent of them being five-star ratings. Several shoppers confirm that it’s heavy and sturdy and is not prone to spillages. One reviewer said that it “lasts for years” and only started to show signs of wear after three years. However, while some say that it “keeps beer cold even out in the sun” and their drinks remain “icy cold” for hours, another user is on the fence about it (“It keeps my drink cold, but not substantially different than a foam coolie”). Yeti Rambler Colster Can Insulator, $54.67. Available here.
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