Coolers

Nothing harshes the vibe of a day-long trail ride faster than warm drinks and spoiled food by lunchtime! Regular coolers work okay if you're just cruising around, but throw them in a UTV bouncing over rough terrain, and you'll quickly discover why generic coolers don't cut it. They slide around, the lids pop open, and the cheap insulation can't handle all-day heat exposure. Thankfully, Side by Side Source is here to hook you up like never before with a complete selection of UTV-specific coolers and cooler systems engineered to handle the unique challenges of off-road use, from rotomolded hard-sided coolers that mount securely to your machine and keep ice for days, to soft-sided cooler bags designed specifically for UTV storage spaces and quick access to cold drinks on hot rides.

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Buyer's Guide for UTV Coolers: Helping You Shop!

Hard or Soft UTV Cooler?

Each end of this spectrum brings its own benefits and drawbacks. For example, hard coolers may be very tough and can keep your ice solid for considerably longer, but they are quite heavy and bulky (and tend to cost more).

Soft-sided coolers for side-by-sides, on the other hand, use high-quality insulated fabric with leak-proof linings, giving you way more flexibility in where and how you pack them. They conform to available space better, weigh significantly less (usually under 5 pounds empty), and cost a fraction of what rotomolded coolers run. The one major downside with these is that they are typically not going to keep that ice...ice for as long in hot conditions. Taking all of the above into account, most riders will go with a soft side-by-side cooler for shorter or more casual trips and a hard-sided cooler for more extended excursions.

Mounting and Securing UTV Coolers: Why This Actually Matters

Quality UTV cooler systems include integrated tie-down points, mounting brackets, or custom cargo box solutions that actually secure the cooler to your machine properly.

Cargo box cooler systems replace your passenger seat or mount in your bed, creating a dedicated cooler space that's permanently secured to the frame. These are particularly popular for single-rider machines or work UTVs where the passenger seat doesn't get used much. They keep the cooler at a perfect height for easy access and completely eliminate the sliding-around problem. The downside is you've lost that passenger capability, so they're really only ideal for riders who genuinely don't need the extra seat.

Bed-mounted UTV cooler brackets or tie-down setups allow you to bring your cooler along without having to sacrifice a ton of functionality. Remove it when you want to free up the bed, or just leave the mounting system set up for when you want to pop it back in.

Why Insulation Is King With UTV Coolers

Perhaps the single most important skill for riders looking to get themselves a top-tier UTV cooler that will last is the ability to sniff out good from so-so insulation. That’s right, not all UTV cooler insulation is created equal, and understanding what you’re actually looking at can help you tailor your experience that much more. For example, a rotomolded hard cooler is typically going to have multiple inches of polyurethane foam insulation, which is really solid insulation.

On the other end of the spectrum, soft UTV coolers use closed-cell foam insulation. It’s not quite as thick, but it will definitely keep your ice solid for the better part of a day (especially if you keep her out of direct sunlight). Just make sure the cooler you’re looking at doesn’t have a cheap vinyl liner. Of course, with our selection, that’s not an issue!

3 Top Selling UTV Cooler Brands

Roam Adventure Co. is known for their awesome rotomolded coolers that hold up under serious abuse.
Assault Industries makes soft UTV cooler bags with built-in drains and other must-have features to make your life easier.
Rough Country manufactures practical cooler solutions that balance performance with affordability for riders who want quality without paying premium prices.

5 Top Selling UTV Cooler Products

Get serious ice retention with this 20QT Rugged Cooler by Roam, featuring rotomolded construction and insulation that'll keep ice solid for days even in brutal heat.
Purpose-built for drinks and quick access, this 20QT Rugged Drink Tank by Roam keeps beverages cold while the design makes grabbing drinks easy without losing all your cold air.
CFMoto UForce and ZForce riders get a perfect-fit solution with this Ruxak Rugged Offroad Cooler Bag by Assault Industries, designed to work with those specific models' storage configurations.
Keep 24 cans cold and dry with this Waterproof Insulated Backpack Cooler by Rough Country, which doubles as a backpack for hiking away from your machine without leaving drinks behind.
Transform your RZR XP 1000's passenger space into dedicated cold storage with this Cooler Cargo Box by SuperATV, permanently mounted and always ready for whatever you need to keep cold.

UTV Cooler Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to keep ice from melting in my UTV cooler?

One helpful tip is to pre-chill our cooler overnight by loading it with ice. Try to have double as much ice as other contents, and of course, keep it closed as much as possible.

How long will a soft cooler actually last in the sun?

You might be surprised. As long as you have some solid insulation in there, you can make it for the better part of the day.

What size cooler will I need (I am bringing three or four passengers)?

In this case, twenty or thirty quarts should do the trick.