With proper ice packing, the Walker 20 can keep nearly a case of cans of your favorite beverages or up to 50 lbs of food cool for days. In addition to some super-tough construction, there are a ton of innovative features that make this cooler stand out: an easy-open handle on the zipper, magnetic closure handles for easier carrying, padded shoulder strap, and a mesh pocket and bungee straps for added storage on each exterior side.

For a soft-sided cooler, this one is the most burly one I’ve had the privilege to put to the test.

MSRP: $219.99. Orcacoolers.com

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Tough, feature-filled duffel bags like this Expedition model made by German outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin are a dream for road trips, dirtbag expeditions, and international travel alike.

Standout features include super strong construction — Ballistic 1680D abrasion-resistant fabric with waterproof coating — that will withstand regular use and abuse, from the back of your gear-overloaded truck to baggage handling abuse at international airports and a plethora of pockets, which are critical for gear organization.

The inside of the 40-liter travel bag (also available in a 100-liter size in the U.S., and a 60-liter size from company’s German website) has three large zippered, mesh storage compartment, and there’s one zippered pocket built into the lid exterior.

And multiple transport options are made possible by two attached handles and two adjustable or removable shoulder straps that allow for over-the-shoulder gear schlepping, or you can wear it as a backpack.

MSRP: $139.95 (40-liter); $179.95 (100-liter) . Us.jackwolfskin.com

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