Cooler having integrated accessory storage

Abstract

A portable cooler includes a cooler body formed of an insulating shell defining an interior storage section, and an integrated accessory storage unit affixed to the cooler body. The accessory storage unit includes a positionable lid covering a second storage section that is separate from and external to the interior storage section of the cooler body. The accessory storage unit, when mounted on the front of the cooler, includes an undercut that can be used as part of a tie-down system. The tie-down system includes a tie-down cord and at least one tie-down cord retainer. In operation the tie-down cord is passed through the retainer and looped under the undercut to keep it in place. Then the tie-down may be tightened to keep gear in place.

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