RTIC 32 QT Ultra-Light Hard Cooler: specs and car camping fit
| Brand | RTIC |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotomolded cooler |
| Budget | Under $250 |
| Capacity | 32 quarts |
Figures are taken from the Amazon listing title and feature bullets. Prices change often.
What does it mean for car camping?
By our cooler calculator (food, three drinks a day each, and ice at the right ratio), 32 quarts covers 2 people for 1 day, 2 people for 2 days, 4 people for 1 day.
Filling it at 2:1 takes about 26 lb of cubed ice. Estimated ice life at an 85F high in shade: about 6 days, as a planning figure rather than a lab result.
What the listing says
- DITCH THE WEIGHT, The New RTIC Ultra-Light Hard Cooler 32 qt is designed to be more than 30% lighter than rotomolded coolers of the same capacity. Ultra-Light, it's lighter and easier to carry for smaller adventures.
- 2.5-INCHES OF INSULATION, With up to 2.5 inches of closed-cell foam insulation, this insulated cooler is all about extremes.
- LONG-LASTING ICE RETENTION, This portable cooler is made for portability, durability, and long-lasting ice retention.
- MULTIPLE USES, It's the perfect ice cooler, drink cooler, travel cooler, beer cooler, can cooler, camping cooler, beach cooler, boat cooler, or barbecue cooler. It can be carried by one person.
- 32 QUART MODEL, This outdoor cooler 32 quart has up to a 48-can capacity and can hold up to 30lbs of ice. It can double up as a bench, step stool, or tabletop. Exterior Dimensions: 23.2" 15.2 14.5". Interior Dimensions: 17 " 11" 9 ". Empty Weight: 14.7 lbs. Capacity: 32 QT / up to 48 cans.
Seller-provided feature bullets, quoted as listed, not independently verified.
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