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So I reviewed the Rtic 20 (same as yeti roadie) and it worked great. As time went on and I used it there are a couple things I don't like.

1. Its top heavy and will tip over.(just the 20qt not the bigger coolers)

2. It holds ice great but with a cooler that small the ice is completely ruined if you refill it with warm water,beer,soda etc. So the problem for me is its not big enough to put 5 or 6 days worth of drinks etc in then when I refill it the ice melts.

So Ive decided since I'd need to refill it every other day the ice retention capabilities are not worth the bulk and weight on a cooler that size so I decided to try the soft coolers instead which is what I will be reviewing here. I just got the camo 20 and should have a grey 30 delivered later to day.

So here is the camo 20 front

Back


I put some water in and turned it upside down.....no leaks


To be continued with ice and the grey cooler once it arrives later today.

Grey cooler

With optional dry bag attached




inside dry bag

Alright 7lbs of ice and 15 bottles of water


Weight is 28 pounds full while the hard cooler weighs 17 pounds empty. Much easier to carry and will be no problem carrying up the hill from the lake/boat ramp.

Of course its cold outside so Ive got it inside the house @70 degrees. filled at 2:30 P.M. 2/2

What is the main difference between the two besides the color?

No difference besides color and size in this case. The camo is a 20 can and the grey one a 30 can but they make them both in both sizes.

I'm hoping they replace the 20qt hard cooler I reviewed in the other thread.

OK thanks. I haven't had a good soft side cooler since my Bob Allen I bought in the late 70s. I used that thing till it fell apart, I eben had to put a plastic garbage bag inside when the liner of the cooler cracked from age.

Ive never had one. I hope I like it because it sure is a lot easier to drag around.

interested in rtic coo;ers so I'm following thread

They are 30% off right now "superbowl sale" which is really clearing stuff out so they can the new 2017 designs.


for some reason on there website you have to click on the hard coolers to see the sale price.

I ordered and got 2 of them about a month ago when they went on sale. The 45 qt and small grey one like the above post.

How do you like them?

Better get them quick after that lawsuit.

Lawsuit is done, they will be disappearing before we know it. I know another forum, dozens of people are scrambling right now trying to get their hands on them before they are gone.

From the RTIC Facebook page:

RTIC IS VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AN AGREEMENT REACHED WITH YETI
RTIC, the leading direct to consumer online retailer of premium coolers and drinkware announces that it has entered into a settlement agreement with YETI today for the purpose of avoiding the additional costs and uncertainty of continued litigation. The dispute has been amicably resolved and as part of the agreement, RTIC has agreed to redesign only those products involved in the dispute.
As part of the Agreement, RTIC is precluded from commenting further, but RTIC is very pleased with the settlement and considers it a win.
RTIC had previously announced last month changes to its 2017 product lines and expects to rollout new products and updated existing products starting in early Spring. RTIC will continue to operate as normal selling all the RTIC brand of products as provided on the www.RTICcoolers.com website keeping true to its promise to deliver "Over Built – Not Over Priced" products to all its RTIC fans & customers.
About RTIC
RTIC is the leading direct to consumer online retailer of premium coolers and drinkware. It was founded by twin brothers John and Jim Jacobsen and has generated almost 1.5 million followers on Facebook since shipping its first cooler in September 2015 and now employs over 100 people. RTIC is based in the Houston suburb of Cypress and owns fulfilment centers in Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Harrisburg & Fresno occupying over 300,000 square feet of space.

I don't see how the soft coolers are anything alike at all.

RTIC's soft coolers are larger than yeti's but look fairly similar to the yeti hopper flip 12. Copyright infringement can hit on alot of things and I am not sure how much this will shake up RTIC or if it will just be the coolers, but it will still hurt them for now especially with how new of a company they are.

Rtic soft coolers came before the yeti flip and the others are noting alike.

I bet it don't hurt them at all...I think it helps them. The more they are mention with Yeti the better for them IMO.

I think it does more to make them than it does to break them. We'll see.

I bought the RTIC 65 on Amazon for $149.99 with two free day shipping with prime week after Christmas. I don't see any of the larger hard coolers for sale on amazon now. I also have the soft RTIC 30. Keeps a 30 pack of busch light ice cold til its gone.

EDIT: you can get the RTIC 65 for 139.99 from www.rticcoolers.com right now. absolute steal.

65 is sold out but the 45 is available for $122

Was not aware of who came out with what first on the soft coolers so you may be right. At least RTIC has made a name for themselves within such a short time. I know I have not been able to take advantage of the prices or buy anything. This has been a strict year financially speaking, but hopefully they come out the other side with something similar to offer. Would still like to get one.

Looks like the softpak holds ice for about 24 hours without a pre chill. I'll try pre chilling it when I get a chance but so far I like it quite a bit. Very easy to carry around but definitely doesn't hold ice like the hard cooler.

From the RTIC FB page

RTIC’s 2017 Products Line to be Rolled Out on or before May 1, 2017.

RTIC is excited to announce more details on the Company’s rollout of its new 2017 product line.

The Company plans to sell its remaining 2016 Models for the next few months and then launch our 2017 Models on or before May 1, 2017, in time for the summer season. We currently have a sale on our website with many items at a discount of up to 30% off. But hurry as sale will not last long.

Upon the launch of the 2017 Summer Product Line, we will return to our regular everyday low pricing, keeping true to our promise to deliver "Over Built – Not Over Priced" products.

RTIC’s new product line will have the same high level of quality and will include new and highly desired features:

• Our coolers will include a Dual Drain Plug System which will allow easier operation. The new coolers will include two drain plugs. An oversized drain plug on one side of the cooler to allow faster and easier draining and a standard size drain plug on the other side with an integrated vacuum relief valve to allow easier opening of the cooler lid by reducing the pressure inside the cooler when the plug is pressed.

• The RTIC 20 will now include a molded-in divider slot inside the cooler to allow you to easily separate and organize your contents.

• Our tumblers will have a new more modern look allowing them to fit more cup holders while maintaining their extraordinary insulating properties of keeping drinks cold for up to 60 hours.

• Our bottles will allow you to have great filtered water when you want it utilizing the all new RTIC integrated filtration system giving you healthier, great-tasting water. All our filters and containers will be BPA-free and remove contaminants and unpleasant odors.

New Products:

Products Coming in Summer 2017 include a 145 quart cooler, the new laser etched logo, the light blue cooler, the RTIC Water Resistant Duffle Bag, Tall Boy, V-Shape Stackable Pint Tumblers, Water Bottles, a 40 oz. Tumbler, New cup holder friendly Handles, Food Containers, Additional Sport Bottles and the exclusive RTIC Water Filtration System for select RTIC drink ware.

So, keep an eye out for the many new and exciting products coming in the Summer 2017!

Thanks again for your support. We appreciate all our customers and fans.

Well Ive been using the softpak 30 for awhile now and I really like it. It does not hold ice like the hard cooler but man it is easier to carry around on your shoulder. I bought ice friday and put it in my hard 45 for the weekend the Sunday I had to go work on my campsite and I transferred the ice to the soft cooler and it lasted until Thursday. Its been cool outside but the coolers have been inside most of the time at about 70 degrees.

Bottom line is I would definitely buy it over again at the sale price but probably would pay regular price.

Well I thought I would bump this thread after extended use of higher end coolers.

Its a no brainer, these coolers have easily paid for themselves and more.

You don't need an expensive cooler to transport meat 12 hrs and the coleman extreme is a great cooler for the money but for the guys that work/play outside year around and constantly have something iced down in a cooler its a no brainer. Even my wife is sold on them and she considered having my head checked when I bought them.

My buddy that suggested I invest in one told me his paid for itself twice over not only in ice cost but also holding up to life in the back of a farm truck....He was spot on.

Go big though 45 quart or bigger. Adding warm stuff will melt your ice so it really just doesn't make sense to have a 5 day cooler that holds one days worth of stuff.