Stanley’s Mini Cooler Bag Is My Favorite Summer Accessory

The Stanley cup craze has had the internet in a chokehold for years now, with everyone from celebrities to office workers grabbing the brand’s now-famous tumblers and water bottles. While I’m personally partial to Owala bottles, one recent Stanley launch has recently become my favorite summer accessory — and it’s not a tumbler.

I’ve never been into drink coolers. I typically find them heavy, bulky, and generally not worth the hassle of lugging to the park or farmers market. But that all changed when I picked up Stanley’s All Day Julienne Mini Soft Cooler. This practical cooler bag is surprisingly chic and easy to carry, making it the perfect companion for all my summer adventures.

Stanley All Day Julienne Mini Soft Cooler Bag

The Stanley Julienne Mini Cooler keeps snacks, sparkling water, or rosé wine chilled for hours. I love using it as a cooler for beach days, camping trips, and other outdoor gatherings. It can hold enough food and drinks for a small group of friends (up to 10 cans), along with reusable ice packs. It’s tall enough to fit large water bottles and tumblers and wide enough to fit a standard wine bottle on its side.

At first glance, the bag looks more like a sleek tote than a cooler. It comes in a dozen colors, including bright, summery shades and neutral tones to match any style. I have it in cream, which goes with all my outfits and blends in well at every gathering. I love how easy the bag is to carry — it has two small handles that snap together and a removable strap with a cushioned pad so it doesn’t chafe my shoulder.

This Stanley mini cooler bag was designed for maximum convenience, such as zippers on either side that make it easy to open, close, and grab a refill. The cooler won’t fall over thanks to the flat bottom, and its winged top stays open when I’m loading and unloading. Its front zipper pocket holds my keys, wallet, headphones, and other small essentials, while two side pockets store my water bottles. On the back is a stretchy strap, which can attach to a rolling bag or cooler to make moving around easier.

Many shoppers like using the cooler bag to take lunch on the go. While it’s larger than a standard lunchbox, I love that it can fit extra treats, drinks, and ice packs. Plus, it’s shockingly lightweight, even when filled to the brim. One reviewer called it a “game-changer” for their daily lunches: “It’s compact enough to carry easily but still fits everything I need,” they explained. It even makes me excited to bring lunch from home, which is a first.

Made from recycled polyester, the bag is lined with water- and leak-resistant insulation. A happy customer noted that it’s “able to fit so much” and “never leaks.” According to Stanley, it keeps contents cold for up to 12 hours.

This mini Stanley cooler is a great companion for trips to the grocery store, mountaintop snacking, and so much more. Shoppers claim it’s “worth every penny,” and I agree — especially since the brand offers a lifetime warranty. Grab yours for $100 at Amazon.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $100.