The “So Cute” Electric Cooler at Walmart I’m Taking with Me Everywhere All Summer (It’s Only $30)

Crack open the windows and pull the Tommy Bahamas out of storage, folks, because beach season is here — and for city slickers like myself, it’s the best way to escape the sweltering NYC summer heat. I, for one, am looking forward to hitting the sand with flip-flops, an umbrella, and a cooler full of ice-cold beverages and snacks — however, the only issue is getting said chilled drinks to the beach in the first place. I have plenty of high-quality coolers that work perfectly, but most of them are too big to justify schlepping to the beach when it’s just my girlfriend and I. Plus, I have to go out and buy ice, and I’m usually left with a pool of water at the end of the trip that can make a mess. Thankfully, if you’re also itching for some chilled beachside bevvies, I’ve got just the item you need. The Frigidaire Portable Mini Fridge Cooler takes the hassle out of keeping your drinks cold on the drive to the beach and requires no ice at all. 

This versatile cooler can hold up to 6 canned beverages at a time — perfect for one or two people — and has a built-in thermoelectric cooling system, which keeps your drinks cold with no ice required. (It’s insulated, too, so it can act as a regular cooler if you’re so inclined.) It’s also super stylish and features a cork lid and faux-leather details for a chic beach look. The heavy-duty rubber latch makes sure your cooler stays locked down and keeps beverages at a chilly 26-28°F below the ambient temperature. The best part is that it plugs right into the wall or a car outlet, letting you chill your beverages on the way to the beach without the hassle of melted ice or inefficient ice packs. 

Average Rating: 4/5

“Does it work? Absolutely! Does it plug in to your car correctly? Absolutely. Have I used it [and] do I like it? Absolutely. Plugged it in with snacks for the kids to drive 30 mins away, left it in the car unplugged for 2 hours on a 80° day and our stuff was still cold.” — SwaggingMomma

“Perfect for keeping my son’s milk, water and snacks cold on the go. Plugs right into my car’s outlet.” — Brianna

“The cooler is lightweight, runs quietly, and works good! I do recommend having your drinks prechilled when packing the cooler.” — Sarah

So if you’re hoping for a summer filled with cold beverages (and you don’t want to end up with a pool of water in your car) snag the Frigidaire Portable Mini Fridge Cooler today — you’ll be crushing cold ones by the water before you can say “it’s not the heat that gets you; it’s the humidity.” 

Buy: Frigidaire Portable Mini Fridge Cooler, $29.98 (normally 39.99)