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'Keeps drinks really cold': This retro-inspired cooler is stylish and lightweight — and nearly 60% off

Hot days are on the horizon, and that means backyard cookouts, beach days and tailgating parties are also in your near future (if not your current reality). One surefire way to knock their socks off while making sure your beers, water bottles and snacks are chillin' is to invest in a portable cooler that's packed with style. We found one that's so out-of-this-world adorable that it practically doubles as an accessory: the retro-inspired Polarbox 21-Quart Classic Model Portable Cooler, currently on sale at Wayfair for just $59 in four pretty pastels — that's nearly 60% off its regular retail price.

The Polarbox portable cooler is made of an industry-best material called expanded polystyrene, which is coveted for its insulation abilities. It's also impermeable to water.

$59 at Wayfair

We're absolutely smitten with the looks of the Polarbox portable cooler. Even the shape is reminiscent of those 1960s box bags, and an adjustable leather strap completes this cooler's purse-like look. Available in lilac, mint, pale yellow and light pink, the 21-quart cooler could get by on aesthetics alone if it weren't so excellent at its job, too.

In addition to its superior insulation abilities and the way it locks out heat and moisture, the Polarbox portable cooler is impact-resistant and holds it all. By all, we mean up to 30 cans of your favorite beverage, to give you an idea of its capacity. And the cooler itself weighs less than three pounds.

Even a day at the pool is different when you have the Polarbox portable cooler in tow. You can easily pack up a family's worth of sandwiches and fruits inside, plus sodas and juices for all. Get your sealable sandwich bags ready and pack this baby up with enough grub to last for an entire road trip, or tote it along for a day at the park. Even under the blazing sun, high-performance expanded polystyrene, also known as Airpop, will keep everything in it cool for the entire day.

Polarbox portable cooler
Its superior insulation abilities and irresistible looks make this Polarbox portable cooler the perfect companion for cookouts, pool days and beach weekends. (Photo: Wayfair)

Wayfair reviewers are going ga-ga for the Polarbox retro portable cooler.

"This product is so adorable. It’s lightweight and soft. I absolutely love it," wrote one. "I bought it in different colors. I can't wait to use it on my girls' trip this summer!"

Many raved about the cooler's impressive insulation. "It only weighs three pounds and yet it keeps drinks really cold. Plus, the colors are amazing!"

Added another fan: "Love this cooler! I ordered it in lilac — my favorite color. It's perfect for car, boat and beach trips. It stays nice and cold."

Grab the Polarbox 21-Quart Classic Model Portable Cooler in one of an array of eye-catching colors and enjoy cool, smooth sailing on a boat trip, beach weekend, pool day or barbecue any day of the week. It's a summer essential on sale for nearly 60%, so don't miss out!

Another plus: the high-quality leather strap can be adjusted to three different carrying lengths.  

$59 at Wayfair

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.