Abstract: A combination backpack and cooler for transporting consumables on the back of a user. The combination backpack and cooler includes a main body portion having a front panel, a back panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel. One of the side panels has an aperture extending therethrough. Each of a pair of straps has a first end coupled the top and a second end coupled the bottom. A container is located in the main body. The container has a spout fluidly coupled thereto and positioned for extending through the aperture in the main body. A cover member is adapted for frictionally engaging an edge of an opening of the spout for closing the spout.