What size cooler do I need, by people and days
Quick answerTotal cooler space (food, drinks and ice) for each group and trip length, at three canned drinks per person per day. Click any cell for the full breakdown.
| People | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 qt | 13 qt | 20 qt | 31 qt | 39 qt | 55 qt |
| 2 | 10 qt | 26 qt | 39 qt | 62 qt | 78 qt | 109 qt |
| 3 | 16 qt | 39 qt | 59 qt | 94 qt | 117 qt | 164 qt |
| 4 | 21 qt | 52 qt | 78 qt | 125 qt | 156 qt | 218 qt |
| 5 | 26 qt | 65 qt | 98 qt | 156 qt | 195 qt | 273 qt |
| 6 | 31 qt | 78 qt | 117 qt | 187 qt | 234 qt | 328 qt |
| 7 | 36 qt | 91 qt | 137 qt | 218 qt | 273 qt | 382 qt |
| 8 | 42 qt | 104 qt | 156 qt | 250 qt | 312 qt | 437 qt |
Coolers from budget to rotomolded
Igloo Marine Ultra 25 Qt Latitude Hard Cooler$34.98Check priceSpec sheet
Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels$74.99Check priceSpec sheet
Igloo Marine Ultra 90 QT Cooler$129.99Check priceSpec sheet
Flex 'N Go 62-Quart Wheeled Cooler$169.99Check priceSpec sheet
RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler$215.10Check priceSpec sheet
RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Hard Cooler$279.00Check price
Ninja FrostVault 65qt Cooler with Wheels$349.99Check price
YETI Roadie Wheel Cooler$475.00Check priceSpec sheet
Researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures are published specifications or clearly labelled conventions; check your own gear's manual and your campground's rules.