5 Things to Look for in a Beach Cooler

Rubber latches Metal hinge pins jam with sand. Rubber latches rinse clean and keep working.

Flat lid A flat lid lets you sit on the cooler without sand collecting in grooves or hinges.

Recessed or flush drain plug A plug that sticks out catches sand. A flush one doesn’t.

Non-slip rubber feet These keep the cooler from sliding sideways on a blanket or towel.

Skip the wheels Wheels add cracks for sand to hide in. Only get them if you’re dragging the cooler over dunes.