![]() No backpack cooler is perfect, however, and the Hydro Flask Day Escape does come with a few downsides. First, the opening is on the smaller side, which made it difficult to stuff bulkier items like egg cartons through the top-we much prefer the wider opening on YETI’s Hopper M20, although that model was recently recalled due to safety concerns with the magnetic opening. All told, it’s a sleek but well-rounded design and nicely sized for everything from grocery runs and picnics to day trips at the lake or river. The closure system is another highlight, including a smooth-operating zipper that requires minimal force to open (not always the case with watertight designs), provides a reliable seal, and is easy to realign if it separates. Hydro Flask’s 20 L Day Escape checks all those boxes emphatically and was quick to win us over during testing: It’s well built with nicely cushioned shoulder straps and a thick waterproof exterior that stands up well to rough use, the handles at the rear and sides make it easy to take on and off, and the exterior lash points are very useful for strapping to a kayak or boat. What we don’t: Small opening and no hipbelt or zippered storage.īackpack-style coolers are a fun bunch: They’re easy to carry, far lighter than traditional hard-sided models, and borrow heavily from hiking daypacks with padded suspension systems and exterior storage for stashing small extras. What we like: Great all-around performance in a streamlined and good-looking package. ![]()
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