Summer is on the way, and that means it’s time to start thinking about all the great ways you’ll be able to enjoy the warm weather. Whether you’re camping, RVing, enjoying company on the outdoor patio, summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the best time to enjoy a nice cold drink, full of ice.

The problem with keeping your drinks ice cold is the ice itself. You can spend money on bags of ice, only to have them melt into a giant iceberg in your cooler. You have to chisel away at these ice blocks, meaning your ice chunks are irregular, making it hard to fill any plastic cup or glass of whiskey. Even if all your ice come from the refrigerator, the maker can often bust. Repairing it often means replacing it, costing you upwards of $300!

The easiest and most cost-effective way of solving these problems is to buy your own ice maker. There are a ton of models and brands to choose from, so to save you time we’ve done the research on the best portable ice maker for you.