If you are looking for a truly useful piece for your patio this summer, checkout some of the top rated patio coolers available on Amazon.  While something as simple as a bucket with ice can keep refreshments cool for you and your guests, you will want to take a look at some of the patio coolers available, they are very cool (pun intended).  I will show you the one we decided on later in the post.

You will find many of the patio coolers available have a certain vintage look to them.  These are my favorite.  They are available in a variety of colors and most are raised up and have casters for moving around.  It looks like many of the coolers have come off the same drawing board and according to the reviews; most are of fairly nice quality.  Most have a bottle opener on the side with a catch box for the caps.  Look for one with locking casters if you can to keep them in place on the patio if you have a little bit of a wind.  You will also find some need branded units available.  There are some very nice Coca Cola patio coolers with a true vintage look, almost like an old time soda pop machine.  You will also find them branded in popular beer brands as well.

So what do you look for when you are shopping for a patio cooler?  It really comes down to your style as well as your space requirements.  There looks to be several types of patio coolers. First the retro look that has a couple of lids that fold open and that are raised up on legs with wheels.  Most have handles, a bottle opener, cap catcher, and a drain which is nice to have.  You will also find a variety of rustic patio coolers made of wood and other materials if that fits your décor.  There are a lot of people who buy a standard cooler and then build around it to create their own design.  You will also find some branded units like the Coca Cola ones mentioned earlier and a fair amount of smaller ice chests with different beer logos that offer a vintage look.  If you want something with a more modern look, you will find them along with some whimsical units as well.

We opted for the Permasteel 80-Quart Patio Cooler in white and we are very pleased with it.  It seems well built and was very easy to assemble.  It held plenty of drinks for our last get together.  It’s easy enough to maneuver, and when empty it is light enough that we can store for the winter.  I am going to have our name made in a vintage font at Sticker Mule to give it a unique personalized look.  I have used them before for some projects and have very satisfied.

If you shop on line at Amazon, you will have plenty of patio coolers to choose from.   It’s really just a matter of picking the looks style and capacity you like.  Most all of the reviews across the board are high for all of them.  You may want to consider a cover especially if you plane to keep the unit outside year round.  You will find the addition of a cooler to you patio a very good investment for entertaining.