Abstract: A carrier for beverage containers formed of a sheet material such as paperboard includes a bottom panel attached on opposite lateral sides to outwardly sloping lower side panels, a pair of opposed end panels connected at their lower peripheries to the bottom and side panels, a pair of upper side panels each integrally connected to the upper periphery of one of said lower side panels. The upper side panels are provided with a plurality of openings, for example, six, each of which is adapted to receive a beverage container. The upper side panels are also integrally connected at their ends to the end panels and to a top panel which is integrally connected on its sides to the upper edges of the upper side panels and to the end panels. The top panel is provided with openings for access to the central interior of the carrier which allows for filling the carrier interior with ice. The top panel is preferably provided with a raised central portion which serves as a carrying handle for the carrier.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention incorporates an outer shell defining an interior and includes at least one opening for providing access to the interior. Preferably, a cap is provided for engaging the opening so that the cap and the outer shell can encase the interior. Within the interior, at least one storage chamber is formed which is adapted to receive at least one beverage container. Preferably, an insulating material is disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the outer shell, and a re-freezable material is disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the insulating material.

Abstract: Luggage for a sports vehicle, such as a snowmobile, is provided with a collapsible beverage compartment to provide more convenient access to stored beverages, without detracting from the functional and esthetic aspects of the luggage when beverages are not being stored. The luggage includes a bag having a plurality of panels defining an enclosed space, at least one strap connected to the bag for securing the bag to a sports vehicle, a collapsible beverage compartment projecting from one of the panels of the bag, and a foam insert disposed within the collapsible beverage compartment, the foam insert defining at least one cylindrical storage space for holding a beverage can.