AO Coolers 12 Pack Ballistic Cooler – Tan

I highly recommend this cooler to any parents looking to travel with frozen breastmilk. Using the 48 pack size I was able to travel internationally with just over 700 ounces and everything remained frozen solid for almost 30 hours. I’m confident it would’ve stayed frozen even longer but we’d reached our destination.

Some additional details that may help:

The instructions tell you to put something inside the cooler to chill it first, I just stuffed the entire cooler into a deep freezer overnight to ensure it was chilled as possible.

I was able to fit nine “bricks” (using gallon sized zip-loc bags) of frozen milk. Six were standing upright and side by side at the bottom. The second layer was three bricks laying on their side on top of those (it would not zip if the second tier was standing upright). There wasn’t enough room to lay another three on their side so I filled that space with loose milk bags. I made sure all the bricks were unzipped and compressed to reduce trapping any warm or room temp air inside.

I placed two of the large blue ice packs visible in the pictures on the short sides of the cooler and also laid two on top. I finished it out with the silver ice pack sheet laid across everything.

Once zipped and sealed I did not open the bag again until reaching our home and opening to put everything in the freezer. Resist the urge to open at the airport at baggage claim to check— unless you’ve got a short ride home, we didn’t!

The pictures may look like I had lots of room left but that because the sides fold over once zipped. I left no space because I didn’t want to leave room for any excess air.

Once zipped up I taped over all the zippers to reduce the chances of any warm air seeping in or cold air getting out. I also printed signs for each side stating what was inside and asking for the bag not to be opened (I was hoping TSA would only X-ray the bag if concerned). We didn’t have any issues.

I checked this bag (it was about 48 pounds and also way too large in dimensions to be carried on) and had no issues at all. It was still fully sealed upon arrival. I do think it’s important to note that I flew in December and my departure and arrival destinations had temperatures in the 40 and 30 degree (Fahrenheit) ranges. Although, I will say that this was a good enough experience that I will be trying this again this summer during peak heat times.

I had a really hard time finding recommendations for the best cooler to use to travel with frozen breastmilk. This cooler was amazing and the price point can’t be beat for the size. I hope this helpful to other parents in the same situation. Best of luck!

I highly recommend this cooler to any parents looking to travel with frozen breastmilk. Using the 48 pack size I was able to travel internationally with just over 700 ounces and everything remained frozen solid for almost 30 hours. I’m confident it would’ve stayed frozen even longer but we’d reached our destination.

Some additional details that may help:

The instructions tell you to put something inside the cooler to chill it first, I just stuffed the entire cooler into a deep freezer overnight to ensure it was chilled as possible.

I was able to fit nine “bricks” (using gallon sized zip-loc bags) of frozen milk. Six were standing upright and side by side at the bottom. The second layer was three bricks laying on their side on top of those (it would not zip if the second tier was standing upright). There wasn’t enough room to lay another three on their side so I filled that space with loose milk bags. I made sure all the bricks were unzipped and compressed to reduce trapping any warm or room temp air inside.

I placed two of the large blue ice packs visible in the pictures on the short sides of the cooler and also laid two on top. I finished it out with the silver ice pack sheet laid across everything.

Once zipped and sealed I did not open the bag again until reaching our home and opening to put everything in the freezer. Resist the urge to open at the airport at baggage claim to check— unless you’ve got a short ride home, we didn’t!

The pictures may look like I had lots of room left but that because the sides fold over once zipped. I left no space because I didn’t want to leave room for any excess air.

Once zipped up I taped over all the zippers to reduce the chances of any warm air seeping in or cold air getting out. I also printed signs for each side stating what was inside and asking for the bag not to be opened (I was hoping TSA would only X-ray the bag if concerned). We didn’t have any issues.

I checked this bag (it was about 48 pounds and also way too large in dimensions to be carried on) and had no issues at all. It was still fully sealed upon arrival. I do think it’s important to note that I flew in December and my departure and arrival destinations had temperatures in the 40 and 30 degree (Fahrenheit) ranges. Although, I will say that this was a good enough experience that I will be trying this again this summer during peak heat times.

I had a really hard time finding recommendations for the best cooler to use to travel with frozen breastmilk. This cooler was amazing and the price point can’t be beat for the size. I hope this helpful to other parents in the same situation. Best of luck!

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“イエティ”も視野にしていましたが、物は丈夫で断熱性が高い、見栄えも良い、、大分思い悩みましたが、なにせデカいし重いし価格も高い。
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大きさも「ソロキャンプ」としては丁度良いですね。一泊分は余裕でOK
とても良い買い物をしました。

サーモスクーラーバックを使っていましたが、断熱性がイマイチだったのでちゃんとしたクーラーボックスを探していました。
“イエティ”も視野にしていましたが、物は丈夫で断熱性が高い、見栄えも良い、、大分思い悩みましたが、なにせデカいし重いし価格も高い。
ある方のYouTubeを拝見しこちらの商品にたどり着きました。
大きさも「ソロキャンプ」としては丁度良いですね。一泊分は余裕でOK
とても良い買い物をしました。

I have the 36 and 24 can soft AO Coolers and they both work great around the pool and on the boat. Coolers will hold items cold and keep Ice all day in the sun with plenty of heat.

I have the 36 and 24 can soft AO Coolers and they both work great around the pool and on the boat. Coolers will hold items cold and keep Ice all day in the sun with plenty of heat.

12-pack size fits perfectly behind a single jogging stroller. Internal volume is slightly smaller than a Trader Joe’s cooler bag, but construction and insulation are much better.

12-pack size fits perfectly behind a single jogging stroller. Internal volume is slightly smaller than a Trader Joe’s cooler bag, but construction and insulation are much better.

I use this coolor bag to store and keep my breast milk frozen when I travel internationally, for long trips. This bag has been a life saver, it is leakproof and will keep the ice cold! It is sturdy and not soo big, so I can actually carry this around without a problem (im very petite).

I use this coolor bag to store and keep my breast milk frozen when I travel internationally, for long trips. This bag has been a life saver, it is leakproof and will keep the ice cold! It is sturdy and not soo big, so I can actually carry this around without a problem (im very petite).

Purchased this item to use on motorcycle trips to keep drinks, food and cooling items cold for those hot days on the bike. My friend had a 24 can size one that she used last year on a trip....the ice never melted and her stuff stayed very cold. My ice melted within an hour in the cooler I was using. Look forward to using this one this year on our next long trip.

Purchased this item to use on motorcycle trips to keep drinks, food and cooling items cold for those hot days on the bike. My friend had a 24 can size one that she used last year on a trip....the ice never melted and her stuff stayed very cold. My ice melted within an hour in the cooler I was using. Look forward to using this one this year on our next long trip.