Yes, you can drag any reasonably large cooler to bring a case of beer and plenty of ice to a party. If you’d rather do that while keeping your hands free so you can keep playing with your phone while walking to the venue, you might want to check out the Orca Pod.
A backpack-style cooler, it lets you hoist the darn thing right over your back, so you can haul a whole party’s worth of libations while keeping your hands free to carry other supplies. Whether you’re hitting a tailgate party on your motorcycle, looking for a spot to plop down on the beach, or hiking up a short trail to enjoy some drinks in the backwoods, this thing will let you do that without leaving your arms sore.
The Orca Pod comes in a slightly curved shape, ensuring an ergonomic profile that accommodates the shape of your back. Padded shoulder straps and a cross-chest adjustable T-strap ensures you can secure it to properly distribute the load along your upper body, which you will need, considering it’s rated to haul just under 60 pounds of weight. According to Orca, it has enough room to accommodate up to 15 pounds of ice, along with 24 12oz. cans, so you can bring enough to keep a small group properly lubricated for the night.
Features include a lumbar pad for ventilation, a flip top lid, 28mm closed cell foam insulation, 840 Denier double TPU shell, 210 Denier double TPU lining, waterproof zippers, and ultrasonic RF-welded seams. It even comes with a MOLLE grid system on the exterior, so you can hang compatible pouches and bags for additional storage options.
Available now, the Orca Pod Cooler is priced at $339.99.