Foam based insulation is far more effective but are often found in larger cool bags or cool boxes. Is a cool box better than a cool bag? Smells and stains are enough to put anyone off their food. So if your cool bag is not at its best, here’s how to remove marks and odours. Outwell cool bags are available in a range of sizes to suit every need - from office lunches to family days out and everything in between. Outwell cool bags are strong, durable and will last for years. Superior materials and heavy-duty zips ensure maximum insulation, so your food stays fresher for longer. Lightweight fabrics and comfortable handles and shoulder straps make our cooler bags easy to carry, which is crucial when you’re on the go. A wide range of styles and sizes give lots of options for lunch boxes, picnics, beach days, trekking, camping and more. The 18 litre is the day tripper the lightweight beer cooler or picnic for two cool bag. The 18 litre is the day to day cool bag if you’re on the go from the office to the beach or perhaps you want a few cold ones after your bike ride. Or an evening hike to a popular look out spot and dine alfresco on a summers evening.

The sun will not only dry your cooler bag but will also help eliminate stains and odours. Always make sure your cool bag is completely dry before storing it away. There’s nothing quite like that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning on a camping trip. So make sure you don’t miss out by adding camping mugs and kettle to your outdoor gear. Decathlon’s selection of camping mugs is made from plastic or hardwearing steel, while our camping kettles can be conveniently boiled on your camping stove. We’ve even got whistling camping kettles that will tell you when it’s ready for you to make your brew. Whether you’re heading out for a picnic on a summer’s day or into the office with your favourite seasonal salad, keeping food cool never looked so stylish than with our coolbag and lunchbox range... Keep food cool on the move William Lobley is a Deputy Commercial Content Editor and reviewer for Whats The Best, specialising in technology, gaming and the outdoors.Weight: a cool box for keeping drinks cold in the garden can be weighty, but if you're travelling with it over a short distance, a lighter option with wheels will be better Also known as a cooler bag, these handy fabric bags are the easiest way to keep your food fresh all day long. Made from insulating material, they will prevent soggy sandwiches, keep drinks chilled and stop food turning into a melted mess. Because they are made from material, they are super light to carry and can be stored flat when not in use.

Waterproof capabilities: particularly important for cooler bags if you're taking them out and about, but also that the lining is leakproof Some cool bags use a vacuum which is created between the outer layer and the inner layer to prevent temperature dissipation. The foil inner layer helps to reflect any radiated thermal energy from the food or drink contents inside, instead of letting the cooler temperature escape. This means colder or hotter items retain their temperature and flavour for longer. It’s the year of the staycation, where we’ll be discovering our green and pleasant land up and down the country, whether on day trips, long weekends or holidays. Whatever outdoor adventure you’re planning this summer, you’ll need something to transport the food that fuels you along the way. Lightweight and insulated, a coolbag is ideal for longer trips with the whole family. The Lakeland Thermoflex 20 Litre Cool Bag carries enough to keep everyone fed and watered all day long, keeping the contents cool even on the hottest day thanks to the NASA-level insulation. And despite having cool in the name, our bag also keeps food warm – ideal for when you’re heading to a friend’s house with your signature hot dish in tow. Each was left outside for eight hours, with temperature readings taken every 60 minutes. Carrying comfort, usability, additional stowage, quality and price were all factors in our overall rating. Verdict

Coolbags and lunchboxes

Under a lid entry, and attached to the main compartment, this extension material offers up some extra protection. The drawcord closure allows the main compartment, and therefore your stored kit, to be sealed off separately from the lid. Hip-belt Lightweight cool bags that do not use foam as insulation, will instead feature a multi-layered insulation that reflects energy rather than letting it escape, which means food retains its temperature for longer. Outwell has been helping the nation enjoy the great outdoors since 1984. As avid camping and trekking enthusiasts, we only make products we’d want to use. Focusing on quality, affordability and style.