In the past, taking cold drinks to the beach meant dragging a bulky, heavy cooler along with you. Thankfully, those days are long gone. Today, more and more people are opting for soft-sided cooler bags rather than traditional ice chests. One of the best things about cooler bags is that they can be transformed into promotional products by printing customized information about your company on them. They are the ideal promotional gift for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, whether that means going on picnics, heading to the beach, or heading out to the woods to do some camping.
A Closer Look At How Cooler Bags Compare To Traditional Coolers
When ice chests first came out, they were constructed out of galvanized metal. As time went on, the metal was replaced with plastic. The basic design of the cooler included an inner wall and an outer wall, with a layer of Styrofoam stuck in between. The insulative properties of the Styrofoam help to keep the items inside the cooler from getting hot, even when it was warm outside. Over the years, the overall design of traditional coolers hasn’t changed very much.
Although Styrofoam does a decent job of providing insulation, it has a lot of drawbacks. For one thing, it has to be quite thick to provide enough insulation for a standard cooler. Additionally, it is not very durable, meaning that it can be broken quite easily. That is why it has to be surrounded by a hard, rigid shell.
The design of printed insulated cooler bags is a lot different. Instead of being rigid, they are soft. In most cases, they are constructed out of heavy-duty fabrics such as polyester. Even though these fabrics are durable, they are still flexible. The inner portion of the bag has a durable foil lining. Between the outer fabric and the inner foil, layers of ultra-dense foam provide plenty of insulation. What makes this foam unique is that it is flexible. Because the outer fabric, the lining, and the foam are all flexible, the bag itself is soft and thin. That makes it easy to carry around. As a bonus, these modern coolers are also available in a lot more sizes and styles than older coolers since the materials used to create them are a lot more versatile.
Promotional Cooler Bags Are Practical And Fun
Thanks to the wide selection of cooler bags that we have available, it should be easy to find one that is well suited to your needs. Some of the smaller bags that we carry make ideal lunch bags for packing school lunches or taking to work. There are also some models that fall somewhere in the middle regarding their size. These coolers can hold anywhere from about 12 to 24 cans of soda, making them perfect for picnics or beach outings. The largest models that we carry are well-suited for activities like camping where food may need to be stored for multiple days.
Along with being a lot less bulky, modern cooler bags feature a lightweight design that makes them easy to take with you wherever you go. Our promotional bags have adjustable straps and convenient handles, making them easy to carry. Depending on the design that you choose, they also come with additional features like pockets on the outside. These pockets can be used to carry items like cell phones or car keys, making it easy to take everything you need with you without having to pack along a purse or spare bag.
