Cooler bags can keep your food warm due to the insulation inside the bags. It is recommended that you only keep your food in the cooler bag for a short period of time for food safety. If you’re unsure about safe food temperatures, please refer to Food Safety Standards website here.

You can put ice in a cooler bag however, it can get a little messy. For best practise, we recommend using an ice brick or gel ice pack to keep the chilled items cool. These often last longer than standard loose ice. For a cleaner, more convenient option, consider Décor’s reusable ice bricks or gel packs, which fit perfectly into cooler bags and stay cold for longer with less mess.

A cooler bag works by using insulation to slow down the transfer of heat keeping cold items cold (and hot items warm) for a longer period of time. Using Insulated layers, you have a durable fabric for the outer layer, the middle layer traps in the cold (or heat) and in the inner lining is a water-resistant layer that protects against leaks and is food safe.