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Old 01-31-2017, 09:55 AM
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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.
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Old 01-31-2017, 12:41 PM
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Old 01-31-2017, 12:45 PM
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With optional dry bag attached




inside dry bag

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Old 02-02-2017, 11:47 AM
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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
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What is the main difference between the two besides the color?
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Old 02-02-2017, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldtimr
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.

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Old 02-02-2017, 01:56 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Oldtimr
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.
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interested in rtic coo;ers so I'm following thread
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Originally Posted by bmc1970
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.

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