Memorial Day Cooler Guide: How to Host the Ultimate Backyard Cookout
Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend — it’s a time to honor, gather, and kick off summer the right way.
As families come together to celebrate and remember, the backyard cookout has become a cherished tradition. Whether you're hosting neighbors or packing up for a lake day, the one piece of gear that can make or break your event? A cooler that can actually keep up.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend: Where Summer Begins
From beach picnics and campsite brunches to backyard barbecues, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of outdoor season. It’s also the first real test of your summer gear — especially when the temperature spikes and the drinks need to stay ice-cold for hours.
That’s where Cubix Outdoors comes in.
🔥 Memorial Day Flash Sale: Get Your Cooler for $100
From May 21–26 only: grab one of our best-selling 20 Quart Quadrax Rotomolded Coolers for just $100 (regular price $179.99). Choose your color, pack your cooler, and enjoy the long weekend fully prepped.
Limited quantity available. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
🧊 Cooler Must-Haves for Memorial Day Gatherings
Forget the cheap cooler that turns into a puddle by noon.
Our Cubix coolers are built for durability, insulation, and long-lasting ice retention — no gimmicks, just rugged performance.
- 20 Quart Quadrax Cooler: Just the right size for a full day of drinks and food. Lightweight, heavy-duty, and engineered to keep ice frozen for up to 3 days — even in the summer sun.
- 10 Quart Option: Perfect for quick trips or solo adventures. Grab-and-go convenience with rotomolded reliability.
- 25 Quart Viva Cooler: Room for the whole crew. Designed for longer trips, big cookouts, and ice that actually lasts.
✅ Your Memorial Day Cookout Checklist
- Freeze large ice blocks or water bottles ahead of time
- Drinks: sparkling water, soda, iced tea, local beer
- Grill-ready food: burgers, veggie skewers, condiments
- Plates, utensils, napkins, cutting board
- Sunscreen, bug spray, Bluetooth speaker
- Outdoor games: cornhole, frisbee, cards
- Blanket, chairs, flag or tribute for honoring the day
Cooler Tips for Ice Retention That Lasts
- Pre-chill the cooler the night before use
- Use large ice blocks — they melt slower than cubes
- Keep the cooler closed and in the shade
- Don’t drain the water — cold water keeps things cooler longer
🕊 Don’t Forget What the Day Is Really About
While Memorial Day weekend is filled with fun, food, and outdoor adventure, it’s also a moment to reflect. Take time to honor the servicemen and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Fly a flag, support a veterans’ cause, or take a moment of silence at your gathering.
🎉 Shop the Memorial Day Sale Before It’s Over
Both 20QT Quadrax Coolers are just $100 from May 21–26.
Make your outdoor season unforgettable — and ice-cold — with a cooler built for Memorial Day and beyond.
