18-Can USA-Made Soft Cooler – Navy
Details
Product details
Taiga Coolers began in 2013 when John Hohenshelt and Adam Artho set out to develop a durable cooler that could also be personalized. The company produced its first hard cooler in Arlington, Texas, in 2014 and is headquartered in Mesquite, Texas. Their experience with unreliable coolers while hunting and fishing shaped the emphasis on durable construction and practical outdoor use. The veteran-owned business also made customization a central part of its approach, developing an injection-molding process for incorporating designs into hard cooler shells.
This navy 18-can soft cooler offers a compact way to carry drinks and snacks to work, the ballpark, a picnic or a day outdoors. The supplier rates its capacity at up to 18 cans or bottles plus 5 pounds of ice. Use that as a packing guide: bottle sizes, food containers and the cold source you choose affect the final load. This model is made in the United States and includes a Taiga bottle opener keychain. Five-layer construction brings together the outer material, insulation and lining components. The sweat-prevention liners are intended to reduce exterior condensation. An insulated cooler needs ice or frozen packs to maintain cold food temperatures; it is not a powered refrigerator.
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Features
Features
- Five-layer construction for carrying chilled contents.
- Fusion-welded liner and sweat-prevention lining layers.
- Tuff-Duck material with PVC backing.
- Bottle opener keychain included.
Specifications
Specifications
- Supplier capacity: up to 18 cans or bottles plus 5 pounds of ice.
- Color: Navy.
- Manufacturing country: United States.
- Supplier-listed empty weight: 2 pounds.
- Supplier-listed dimensions: 15 inches long × 8 inches wide × 10 inches high.
Materials
Materials and construction
The supplier lists Tuff-Duck material with PVC backing, additional PVC and sweat-prevention liners, foam insulation and heavy rubber lining. The fusion-welded liner is described as resistant to cracking at −52°F; this is a material-resistance claim, not a promise that the cooler chills contents to that temperature. No unverified fiber blend or waterproof zipper rating is stated.
Care
Care and use
Empty the cooler after each outing and clean accessible interior surfaces with mild soap and warm water. Rinse away cleaning residue and allow all surfaces to dry before storage. Store in a dry, shaded place and inspect the lining and carrying points before packing the next load. Keep raw foods securely contained so their juices cannot contact ready-to-eat items.
For perishable foods, use ice or frozen gel packs, keep the cooler closed when practical and maintain cold food at 40°F or below. See the FDA guide to safe outdoor food transport for packing and handling guidance.
Shipping & returns
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping for this cooler: Taiga’s product page states that coolers ship by UPS or FedEx. Its website advertises free standard shipping on direct orders; that promotion is not a verified BuyAmerican checkout rate. The supplier does not publish a model-specific dispatch or delivery deadline on this listing. Review the shipping charge and available delivery information at checkout.
Returns for this BuyAmerican listing: Request authorization through hello@buyamerican.com within 30 days after delivery. The item must be unused, with tags, original packaging and proof of purchase. BuyAmerican excludes sale and personalized items. Read the BuyAmerican return policy before ordering or returning this cooler.
Supplier return terms: Taiga publishes a 60-day purchase return window and also lists initiation within 60 days of delivery as an eligibility condition. Its direct-store process requires unused, tagged items in protective packaging, offers a prepaid return label and processes refunds 5–7 business days after receipt. Discounted, Bargain, Scratch & Dent and custom-configured or printed products are final sale, apart from supplier production errors. Report supplier shipping damage within five days. These direct-store terms do not extend BuyAmerican’s return window.
Manufacturer warranty: This cooler is advertised with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Warranty claims are separate from ordinary returns and remain subject to the manufacturer’s coverage terms; the warranty is not an unconditional damage guarantee.
Why this is American-made
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