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KULA Mule

  • KULA Mule

The 3-second version

  • Rigid lid creates a stable surface that won't tip drinks
  • Magnetic mount locks bottles and cans upright on top
  • One-hand flip opening leaves your other hand free
  • Chair hooks fit only certain BOTE models
  • Soft body less durable than hard-shell coolers
  • Compact size limits total ice and drink capacity

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Soft cooler with rigid top that becomes a drink-stable surface

Soft coolers usually collapse under anything heavier than a napkin, while hard coolers are too bulky to carry comfortably. This design splits the difference: fabric sides that pack light and a solid top that actually holds weight. The magnetic bottle feature solves the real problem—keeping your drink upright on a boat, at the beach, or anywhere the ground isn't flat. If you've ever knocked over three drinks trying to reach the fourth, the rigid surface and magnet justify the choice.

Good gift when

  • Boaters and paddlers who need a stable drink surface on the water
  • Beachgoers tired of tipped-over bottles in the sand
  • Tailgaters who want cold storage and a side table in one
  • Anyone hauling gear to spots where flat surfaces are scarce

Skip it if Chair-attachment feature only works with specific BOTE models, so compatibility matters if that's your main reason to buy

Specs

Material
Soft fabric body with rigid lid
Insulation
All-day ice retention
Lid Features
One-hand flip opening, magnetic bottle mount
Carrying
Integrated hooks for compatible chairs
Color
Seafoam

What's included

  • KULA Mule soft cooler with rigid lid
  • Integrated chair-attachment hooks

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess

Compact and self-explanatory, though not packaged for presentation.

The details

Most portable coolers force you to choose between insulation and a usable surface. This one gives you both. The fabric body keeps ice solid through a long day, while the rigid top creates a flat platform stable enough to hold drinks, phones, and plates without wobbling.

A magnetic mount built into the lid locks bottles and cans in place. No more watching your beer tip into the sand when someone brushes past. The magnet grips the bottom rim of most standard containers, so they stay upright even when the ground under you isn't level.

The lid flips open with one hand, leaving your other free to hold a paddle, a leash, or a second drink. The hinge keeps the top connected so you never have to set it down in the dirt or balance it on your knee while you dig for ice.

The body attaches to compatible chairs using integrated hooks, turning the cooler into a hands-free backpack alternative. Carry it to your spot, clip it on, and everything you need stays within arm's reach without taking up floor space.

Fabric construction keeps weight low and fits into tighter spaces than hard-shell designs. The insulated walls maintain cold for hours, and the waterproof interior wipes clean when the day ends.

Insulated storage below, magnetic bottle mount above, and a single-hand flip lid

$189at boteboard.com

Ships and sold by BOTE. About this merchant

Questions

What size bottles and cans fit the magnetic mount?
The magnetic mount grips the bottom rim of most standard bottles and cans. It holds typical beer bottles, soda cans, and similarly sized containers upright on the lid.
Can I use this without attaching it to a chair?
Yes. The chair hooks are optional. You can carry and use the cooler on its own anywhere you need insulated storage and a stable top surface.
How long does ice stay frozen inside?
The insulated walls keep ice solid for a full day under typical outdoor conditions. Actual retention depends on ambient temperature, how often you open it, and how much ice you start with.
Is the interior waterproof?
Yes. The interior is waterproof and wipes clean after use, so melted ice and spills stay contained and cleanup is quick.
Does the lid stay open on its own?
The hinge keeps the lid attached but does not lock it in an open position. It flips back easily with one hand and stays connected so you don't lose it.

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