4 Things to Know About Coolers With Bluetooth Speakers

They exist but are niche Igloo makes the Party Bar line with a built-in Bluetooth speaker and bottle opener. Yeti offers the Link mount for attaching a JBL speaker. Random Amazon brands also combine speakers with rotomolded coolers.

USB charging ports are more common and useful Many coolers from Igloo, Yeti, Pelican, and even Ozark Trail include a built-in USB port for charging your phone. This is genuinely handy for camping without carrying a separate battery bank.

Built-in speakers are a gimmick A standalone Bluetooth speaker sounds better, lasts longer, and isn’t permanently attached to your cooler. If the cooler gets knocked over or rained on, you lose the speaker.

Separate gear is usually better Unless you’re hosting a tailgate and want one less item to carry, skip the combo. Buy a decent Bluetooth speaker and a power bank instead.