# Multifunctional Summer Coolers Coolest is a High Tech Cooler That Integrates a Blender & Speakers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tech-cooler References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/coolest-a-multi-functional-cooler-with-blender-bluetooth-speaker-usb-charger-and-more.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryangrepper/coolest-cooler-21st-century-cooler-thats-actually) Chilled drinks are an essential part of summer, but coolers are typically bulky items that only serve a single purpose—the design of 'Coolest' is a high-tech cooler to rival all those that came before it. In addition to having a place where you can [store drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler), the cooler also has other impressive feartures, like being able to [crush ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-everfrost-2), play music, top up the charge on your electronic devices, open bottles and tie down other gear. This is a lot to ask from one cooler, but the 60 quarts container does do it all and more. Right now Coolest is part of a campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ryangrepper/coolest-cooler-21st-century-cooler-thats-actually)and it's absolutely blown past its initial $50,000 goal with now over $5.2 million from supporters of the project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Coolers:** The trend of multifunctional coolers is disrupting the traditional cooler market by offering features such as integrated blenders, speakers, and charging ports. - **High-tech Cooling Solutions:** The high-tech cooler trend is creating innovative cooling solutions that go beyond keeping drinks cold, incorporating features like ice crushing, music playing, and device charging. - **Crowdfunding for Coolers:** The trend of crowdfunding campaigns for coolers, like the Coolest Cooler, is revolutionizing the way coolers are funded and developed, allowing for greater innovation and consumer engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can take advantage of the multifunctional cooler trend by offering innovative and all-in-one coolers as part of their product lineup. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the high-tech cooling solutions trend by developing coolers with integrated speakers, charging ports, and other tech features. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can leverage the trend of crowdfunding for coolers to attract more campaigns and support the development of disruptive cooling innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AC-Equipped Camping Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-windchill-47.md) - [Compressor-Equipped Cooler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillbee-sofichill.md) - [Next-Gen Electric Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-cooler.md) - [High-Powered Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everfrost-powered-cooler.md) - [Modern Rugged Mobile Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-cooler.md) - [Hybrid Cooler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooli.md) - [Backpack-Compatible Cooler Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-bag.md) - [Rapid-Chilling Beverage Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-drink-cooler.md) - [Powered Multi-Day Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-solix-everfrost-2.md)