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Tested: Hydro Flask Cooler + Coffee Press

  • August 6, 2025
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Up your coffee and cooler game with a little help from Hydro Flask.


Hydro Flask 20L Carry Out Soft Cooler

Whether you’re heading out for a picnic in the park, an afternoon paddle or a hike to a scenic lookout, a packable cooler is essential. Hydro Flask’s compact 20L Carry Out Soft Cooler is built with the discerning outdoorist in mind. It will chill up to 38 cans for 24 hours, making it ideal for everything from après beverages with a crowd to carrying last night’s pasta and dessert to a secluded picnic spot for a well-earned lunch.

Hydro Flask Carry Out soft cooler.
Photo: Hydro Flask

The cooler offers a winning combo of durability and streamlined portability. The exterior is made from burly 600-denier (and 100% recycled) polyester that shrugs off rough use and weather. A compression-moulded lid and base add structure and stability, so it holds its shape even when packed full, and won’t collapse on your sandwiches when you dig around for a bevy.

Inside, the food-grade BPA-free lining is fully sealed and wipes down easily in case of spills or condensation. Lightweight insulation does the heavy lifting of keeping contents cold without adding bulk or unnecessary weight. Whether you’re carrying it over your shoulder with the removable (and easy-adjustable) cross-body strap or grabbing it by the soft side handles, it’s compact enough to haul comfortably.

Hydro flask Carry out cooler hcm cascade hb
Photo: Hydro Flask

Lightweight insulation does the heavy lifting of keeping contents cold without adding bulk or unnecessary weight. 


Hydro Flask Carry Out soft cooler beach 2 crop3
Ready for beach time, with cold brew, plus various bevs and snacks. Photo: Ned Morgan

There’s also external storage to keep small essentials handy. A large front pocket gives you quick access to snacks or utensils, while webbing loops let you clip on accessories like a bottle opener, keychain or carabiner for added functionality. Overall, it’s a no-fuss, hard-working cooler designed for those who like their outdoor meals cold, their hands free and their adventures spontaneous.


Hydro Flask Insulated French Press

From the first light of dawn at your campsite to a slow morning at home, Hydro Flask’s new insulated French Press brings a touch of tough-built luxury to your daily java ritual. Built with the durability the brand is known for, it’s designed to keep your brew piping hot (or your cold-brew cold) for hours, whether you’re brewing beside a tent or in your kitchen. That means no more rushing through your first cup before it cools—you can sip at your own pace, even if the day gets a late start.

Hydro Flask Insulated French Press
Photo: Ned Morgan
Hydro Flask Insulated French Press
Hydro Flask Insulated French Press
Photo: Hydro Flask

The double-wall stainless steel body is tough enough to handle being shoved into a gear bin, yet refined enough to look right at home on the countertop. French presses made of glass are cheaper and do the job, but they’re not designed to travel, nor do they insulated your brew. And depending on the model, the filters can be shoddy and produce grimy results. Hydro Flask’s mesh filter is engineered to catch even fine coffee grounds, so your cup stays smooth and grit-free. The press-in lid is non-directional for an easy pour, and it seals in heat. The ergonomic, soft-touch handle feels comfortable and steady, making it easy to serve coffee without splashing.

Cleanup is refreshingly simple—the whole press is dishwasher safe. And because the stainless steel interior won’t hang onto flavours, your brew tastes as pure on day 1000 as it did on day one. This is a French press made for adventurers who want their coffee as fresh and unfussy as their morning should be.

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