The Verdict
The Frost Buddy is a versatile universal can cooler designed to handle everything from slim cans to 16 oz cans and bottles in a single insulated unit. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to streamline their drinkware collection without sacrificing temperature control or style.Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Universal Compatibility: It fits 12 oz standard cans, slim cans, 16 oz cans, and many bottles, so you don't need a drawer full of different sized coolers.
- Double-Wall Insulation: The vacuum-insulated stainless steel design keeps your beverages cold for longer while ensuring your hands stay dry by preventing condensation.
- Secure Grip: The screw-on lid twists to lock your drink in place, providing a stable fit that holds steady from your first sip to your last.
- Portable Design: With a shape designed to fit in standard cup holders, it is an ideal companion for the beach, golf course, tailgates, or backyard BBQs.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fits a wide range of drink sizes | Matte Black finish may show fingerprints or scuffs |
| Prevents hand condensation | Requires manual adjustment via the screw-on lid |
| Compatible with most cup holders | Requires cleaning maintenance for the stainless steel |
Who Should Buy This?
This cooler is a perfect match for anyone who enjoys variety in their beverage choices—from seltzers in slim cans to craft beers in 16 oz cans or bottles. Its durable, portable construction makes it a smart investment for frequent entertainers, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone who frequently spends time at the beach, boating, or camping and wants to keep their drink temperature consistent.Frequently Asked Questions
Does the universal can cooler work with all types of bottles?
The Frost Buddy is designed to fit many standard beverage bottles in addition to 12 oz standard cans, slim cans, and 16 oz cans.Is this cooler difficult to clean?
The unit features an easy-care stainless steel construction, making it straightforward to clean and maintain for everyday use.Will this fit in my car's cup holder?
Yes, the Frost Buddy features a compact shape specifically designed to be cup-holder-friendly for use while traveling or commuting.

4.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for an honest review, here it is. 3.5 stars isn’t an option but it would be my most honest choice but I am not looking to discourage people so I went with the 4. So, to start, if you are hunting for an honest review to help make your decision, here goes…I apologize in advance I can be a bit long winded but, I want to offer the best information I can. I am a person who doesn’t buy things for myself, not that I can’t I just don’t. I am a firm believer that money spent on something I want would be better spent on needs. Bills, food, something my wife wants, ect. I had seen the FrostBuddy on tiktok for a month+ I had watched the price go up and down, nearly bought it a few times, especially when it was down to $24.99. Along comes the weekend of Christmas, with the push of my wife I decided to pull the trigger. Justified to my inner crazy as a Christmas gift from my wife. So, I ordered it. It arrived early the evening of Thursday after Christmas. I opened it right up, initial thoughts. I like the look, color texture ect. Looks and feels good. Let’s try it out, I put a 12oz redbull in it straight away. It fit well, no movement. My first issue was found right away, the can sits very low to the “lid” as a result when I drink my bottom lip contacts the silicone lid rather than the can. Minor concern I assumed I would get used to, I have. Tried a 12oz can of my dew next, it sits a touch higher lessening the lip to lid vs can issue, which again I am already used to. Now comes day 2, I get to address/verify a couple other concerns 1. does it fit in the cup holder of my truck (22 Colorado), it is snug but it does fit. 2. Does the 16oz redbull fit, it does but… The lid has to be “forced” over the can, now I understand in order to be universal the lid is going to need to “adapt” to address different size cans. This development leads to a new issue and my first real complaint, upon finishing the first 16oz can I go to remove it and as I said the lid was forced on as a result it had to be forced off. I assume this is not a big deal, remove the can with the lid still attached, apply equal pressure with my fingers and thumb around the bottom of the lid. The force required to get the lid off caused the silicone to detach from the bottom of the lid in a small spot. This was my first disappointment as I know that small spot will for sure get worse with use and my $40 investment is damaged less than 24 hours in. Now my 2nd concern, the claim is drinks keep cold 12 hours and hot 6 hours. I have no intention of using it for hot so that is irrelevant but the 12 hours of cold was/is the point of buying for me. I like my drinks very cold but I don’t care for using cups of ice and a straw so I figure this is the next best thing to all the tumblers out there everyone loves so much. I assume the 12 hours is optimistic at best but my drink will not last that long so half (6 hours) would be more than sufficient. I will say, this does by all means help keep the drink cold compared to nothing or a basic soft can coozie. That said, it does not maintain the starting temperature but maybe 2 hours at 4-5 it is still colder than room temperature by all means but not exactly cold anymore. I generally finish a drink in less than an hour so all things considered it does keep majority of my drinks cold long enough. However if you are someone who makes a drink last several hours and you expect this to keep it icy cold for anywhere near the 12 hours it claims you should expect disappointment. If you are hoping for your drink to stay colder than it would without assistance it will. I will continue to use it until the lid fails me, and unfortunately I’m sure it will. Perhaps I just got a dud, with all things mass produced there are sure to be some that don’t meet the same standard as others it is just part of the deal. I am not willing to spend another $40 to see if a different one would work better so I may never know. I had high hopes/expectations, I am disappointed that I am disappointed. I will update when the lid fails, or if I find any other issues. If you made it this far, sorry for the book but that was the only way I could feel like I gave the best “advice” I had. I wouldn’t not recommend it, I would just advise you to lower your expectations a bit. Again, I may have received a dud. Best of luck, thanks for reading.
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps My Drink Cold for Ages I wasn’t expecting a huge difference, but this drink cooler has been awesome. It keeps my drink cold for much longer than just holding the can by itself, and the ice lasts way longer too.It’s really comfortable to hold and has a nice grip, so it doesn’t feel awkward in your hand. I also haven’t had any issues with leaks or drinks getting messy. Another thing I like is that it helps stop condensation, so I’m not constantly dealing with a wet can or water rings on the table.It’s lightweight and easy to throw in a bag when I’m heading out, but it still feels really durable and well made. Overall, it’s simple, works exactly as it should, and I’m really happy with it.Variation: Color: Dark Night
5.0 out of 5 stars Love my frost buddy Love these! Keeps drinks cold all day. I’ve used this for ICE caffeinated water at work and it keeps the can chilled- and no messy dripping from can sweat. Also used at home for thin can beverages. This is my second one personally so I can leave one at work. I have also given some as presents.Grip on the bottom makes them very stable, lid fits tight on a variety of drink sizes and forms – bottles and cans. Love that you can take out the inside cup to adjust to any size and they come in so many fun designsVariation: Color: Nebula -
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for multiple cans This is amazing. I am able to bring it to Lake Havasu where the temperature was 120 and on a boat in the middle of the lake and my drink would still be cold after a couple hours. When I am using it in the office it is cold for almost the entire day. Great design super slick and great texture. It is also not too heavy. Love that it can fit multiple cans with one design as well. Well worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Great Designs, And Great Customer Service! Let me start off with saying that Frost Buddy has the best customer service! My husband received a Frost Buddy for Christmas (well, I guess I did because I quickly stole it from him) and I decided I wanted my own! So I ordered the pretty sparkly white one but after waiting a week for it to ship, my order was cancelled. I pretty sure it was because it was out of stock. I reached out and asked if I could exchange it for another color (they had a small sale going on at the time) and they said “Absolutely”. But even before this, I’ve used this for every can size and it has kept all of my drinks cold! And they make it so easy to switch sizes since all the parts work together. The price is very good for what you get! Would definitely recommend!Variation: Color: Glacier Glitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed. This keeps my Coke Zero 16.9oz bottles cold for hours at work. It also fits the 16.9oz Mountain Dew bottles but the top bulb(?) of the bottle fully sticks out meaning you have to hold the actual soda bottle to unscrew the cap instead of gripping the Frost Buddy. Not a deal breaker. Would easily recommend to anyone who hates warm drinks. You do have to push down with a little force to fit the 16.9 bottles but its not difficult. I’ll update with photos soon.Variation: Color: Orange-
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Love this Universal Holder, a Frost Buddy Indeed, and Well Worth the Hype! I honestly wasn’t sure if this was going to live up to all the hype, but after using it, I’m very impressed. The versatility is what really got me, it handles standard 12oz cans, slim cans, bottles, and even 16oz cans without needing a bunch of different coozies. The removable insert is also nice because it conveniently has a built in bottle opener, which has already come in handy, haha! Performance wise, it’s equally fantastic, I put a cold soda in it straight from the fridge, and five hours later it was still just about as cold, so the insulation really does a great job, even with the flexible lid. The awesome Party Peep design doesn’t hurt either, and it feels well built without being bulky. The only limitation I’ve found is that it won’t fit a 24oz can, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker, and would be a lot to ask for anyways considering how many other drink sizes it accommodates. All in all, it’s become my go-to drink holder and has officially replaced my old collection of foam coozies. Definitely recommended!Variation: Color: Party Peeps
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it These are honestly great. My husband and I first saw them at a car show, but they were going for almost $50, so we passed. Lo and behold, Amazon flash sales! We each have one now and it fits cans/bottles perfectly, keeps them cold and even has a bottle opener built in. Can’t go wrong on this one!Variation: Color: Lights