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#8 in Soft Coolers

Engel HD30 Waterproof Soft Cooler

Name: Engel HD30 Waterproof Soft Cooler
Brand: Engel
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Engel

$169.00 – $199.00

Waterproof soft-sided cooler with a 100% airtight vacuum valve for maximum ice retention. Features closed-cell foam insulation, welded TPU construction, and a roll-top closure that keeps ice for up to 4 days.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

7.8

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

7.9

Community

8.4

Availability

9.1

Pros

Vacuum valve removes air for better ice retention
100% waterproof welded TPU construction
4-day ice retention rivaling hard coolers

Cons

Roll-top closure takes more effort
Firm shell does not collapse for storage

Don't buy this if…

The vacuum valve must be properly sealed after each opening for optimal ice retention—forgetting to vacuum the air out negates the performance benefit.