Any one can go out and buy a random cheap cooler and call it a day. While these are cheap, and great for one or two uses, they typically start to fall apart after that and have to be replaced if you just randomly pick any cheap one. If you want a wheeled cooler that will not only last a long time, but do a better job of keeping your food cold, then you need to buy a better model. The trouble really lies in finding one that will suit you needs for the right price.
There are an abundance of different kinds of wheeled coolers, and they come in many different sizes and styles. The first place you really need to start is by figuring out what you are looking in a cooler, and this will narrow down your choices significantly. For an example, if you are one of those people who do a lot of camping, and are typically out for more than just a few days, you want a large capacity cooler, with enough insulation to keep ice for up to a week.
If you are just a weekend tailgater, then you need one that you can carry around easily, and one that can fold down for convenient storage. There are insulated bags that you can use for an eighteen pack of your favorite beverage, and a bag of ice, then use the handle or carry strap to tote it down to your favorite fishing hole. There are even coolers that have camo carry cases, with pockets for all of your drinking or eating gear.
For example, Igloo makes a lot of these types of products. One of them is the Igloo Camo Wheeled Cooler, Realtree 18 can Gripper. This cooler has a rubber comfort grip handle, and a separate insulated storage from the tent like compartment. It has vents and a mesh panel, ice pack pocket, and large outside slip pockets. The cooler has a heat-sealed liner, no-leak design, and can hold an 18 pack and ice fairly well, or you can also buy the ice packs separately. This unit is fairly reasonably priced at just under $25.
If you are looking for something you can take with you on your camping adventure, then you will want something not only a little sturdier, but bigger. Some of these stiff walled coolers can be as large as 200 quarts or more. They have double walled insulation, and because they are so big, have carry handles, and some even have wheels to help you lug it around. They also range in price from just under $100 all the way up to $700 or more, depending on the size, brand, and insulation materials.
You can pick up a really nice cooler just about anywhere sporting goods are sold. There are some tips to help you decide which is the right one, as well as some advice about storing your full cooler. One is to buy a wheeled cooler that has a tight locking lid. You also want to buy one that has a spout at the bottom for draining the water. You want to find one with comfort grip handles. When using your cooler, chill the food and drinks before loading it. Make sure that you put your wheeled cooler is in a shady spot, and only open it when you have too.