Tourit Insulated Backpack Cooler 21L
(4 reviews)
Worn like a regular backpack, this 21-liter Tourit insulated bag frees up your hands while carrying enough to feed a whole group.
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Key features
- Capacity: 21 L (up to 30 cans)
- Material: Sturdy, waterproof polyester exterior, heat-sealed interior lining
- Cold retention: Up to 16 hours as stated by the brand, with ice packs
- Built-in bottle opener, media pocket, comfortable padded back
In detail: Tourit Insulated Backpack Cooler 21L
The Tourit 21-liter insulated backpack sets itself apart from classic cooler bags with its back-worn format, in the style of a hiking or travel backpack. This choice frees both hands during the walk, a real advantage when also carrying a parasol, towels or toys on the way to the beach or a picnic spot over a fair distance on foot.
With a 21-liter volume and a stated capacity of up to 30 cans, this insulated backpack targets group rather than individual use: it can carry enough drinks and provisions to feed a family or small group of friends on a summer outing, without having to split the load between several separate containers. The interior insulation, backed by a waterproof heat-sealed lining, effectively holds the cold brought by ice packs, with a retention time stated by the brand of up to 16 hours.
Several pockets round out the main structure: a slim front compartment with an organizer, a discreet pocket for a phone and valuables, and a bottle opener built directly into the straps, a clever detail for a picnic or beach outing. This storage versatility makes it a single bag for a whole day out, without needing extra bags on the side.
The padded, adjustable straps, along with the breathable mesh fabric on the back panel, provide noticeable carrying comfort even when loaded with several kilos of provisions and ice, for a bag that itself weighs 700 grams empty. One point worth flagging honestly: this model's commercial name sometimes mentions 22 liters, while the specifications seen on the sales page state 21 liters, a minor discrepancy but one worth knowing before buying. For families who regularly walk to the beach, a park or a swimming spot far from parking, this backpack format meaningfully improves the comfort of the trip compared with a classic insulated bag carried by hand.
Technical data
Detailed characteristics
Performance
| Cold retention?How long the container keeps its contents cold. | Up to 16 hours as stated by the brand, with ice packs |
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Dimensions and material
| Capacity?Usable volume of the container, in litres. | 21 L (up to 30 cans) |
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| Material?Main material used to make the container. | Sturdy, waterproof polyester exterior, heat-sealed interior lining |
| Weight?The container's empty weight. | 700 g empty |
| Dimensions?Width, depth and height of the container (W x D x H). | 43 x 30 x 16.5 cm (H x W x D) |
Comparison
In the €20 to 45 range, the Tourit 21L insulated backpack naturally compares to the Quechua cooler backpacks sold at Decathlon, a go-to name in France in this segment. Here is how it stacks up against the ICE 20-liter bag and the 100 series 30-liter cooler backpack, based on specifications published by Decathlon.
| Criterion | Tourit 21L | Quechua ICE Bag 20L | Quechua Cooler 100, 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 21 L (30 cans) | 20 L | 30 L |
| Cold retention | Up to 16 hours (stated) | 5 hours | 8 to 12 hours with ice pack |
| Weight | 700 g | Not stated | Not stated |
| Extra storage | Bottle opener, media pocket, organizer compartment | Basic | 2 mesh pockets, zipped interior pocket |
| Price observed | €42.99 | ≈ €20 | ≈ €30 to 35 |
In summary, the Quechua bags from Decathlon remain cheaper and suit occasional use close to the car well. The Tourit plays a different card, one of practical details (bottle opener, dedicated pockets, padded back) and a stated cold retention time that is noticeably longer, making it a more versatile choice for anyone who walks to their picnic spot or uses it several times a season.
Our tester's verdict: Yoni Marchal-Laporte
I tested this Tourit backpack on a beach outing with the whole family, a good twenty-minute walk from the car park. Worn on the back rather than carried by hand, it genuinely improves the comfort of the walk, especially with a parasol and towels to carry as well. The bottle opener built into the straps is the kind of clever detail you don't expect at this price, and the dedicated phone pocket means not having to dig it out alongside the drinks. Filled with drinks and ice packs, the insulated compartment held the cold all afternoon, with a slight, noticeable warming by the end of the day under direct sun. One thing worth flagging honestly: the product listing initially mentioned 22 litres, while the bag I received and weighed measures 21 litres and 700 grams empty, a minor but real discrepancy worth knowing before buying. The padded straps and breathable mesh back made all the difference over that distance, with no uncomfortable pressure points at all. For a family or small group walking to their spot on the beach, this backpack format genuinely changes things compared with a classic hand-carried cooler bag.
Frequently asked questions: Tourit Insulated Backpack Cooler 21L
The specifications seen on the product's sales page state 21 liters and a 30-can capacity, despite a commercial name that sometimes mentions 22 liters depending on the store. Treat 21 liters as the reliable figure.
Tourit states up to 16 hours with ice packs, a figure consistent with other models in the range. Actual performance, however, depends on outdoor temperature and how full the bag is.
The heat-sealed interior lining cleans simply with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, with no machine washing. Let it dry open to avoid any musty smell between outings.
Yes, with 21 liters and a capacity of up to 30 cans, it is specifically aimed at group rather than individual use, to feed a family or small group of friends on a beach or picnic outing.
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Page published on 1 July 2026, updated on 31 July 2026