Cooler cracks and broken latches are easy fixes.

Yes, you can fix both — and neither requires a new cooler.

For a crack in the plastic, use a two-part epoxy designed for plastics (like JB Weld PlasticWeld) or a plastic welding kit if you’re handy. Clean the area, rough it up with sandpaper, apply the epoxy, and let it cure. It’s not invisible