While The RTIC Soft Pack 30 maintained an interior temperature of 32.1 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours, the long term temperature retention of the RTIC Soft Pack 30 wasn’t the greatest - it started creeping up after 36 hours, reaching 48.9 degrees after 48 hours-so it is best suited for an afternoon trip to the beach, a day hike, or afternoon BBQ. A zippered pocket on the front of the cooler was a nice perk too, and could be perfect for keeping your bottle opener, or cash and credit cards when you’re at the beach. And since it’s connected to the body of cooler itself - not just the lid as on the Igloo we tested and some other common soft cooler designs - it should be durable enough to last a long time. This top carrying handle was especially comfortable to use and ideal for one-handed use. You get a shoulder strap, a top handle, and two side handles that make it especially convenient for moving around while the lid is unzipped. I also appreciated the variety of carrying options on the RTIC Soft Pack 30. I felt that this was a reasonable trade-off-especially after a cheaper cooler leaked all over my backseat-and RTIC makes it less of an issue with large, t-shaped pulls and an included tube of zipper lubricant. This leak-proof feature does come at a cost though, as its tight zipper and rubber seal does take a decent amount of effort to open and close. The “puncture and tear-resistant liner” definitely worked as advertised. Not only did the nylon shell, stitching, zippers, and straps hold up to the abuse, the Soft Pack 30 also didn’t spill a drop of water. We put this cooler through the wringer during testing, filling it up and tossing into the trunk of my car, dropping it on the ground, and even swinging it around by the strap to stress-test the construction. This compact cooler is deceptively spacious too, with enough space for up to 30 cans and ice. What makes the RTIC Soft Pack 30 the best soft-sided cooler I tested, was the fact that even though it had all the benefits of soft-sided coolers - light weight, compactness, and ease of carrying - it also provided the durability and heavy-duty components found on hard-sided models. The best soft cooler: RTIC Soft Pack 30 $366 $120 at RTIC The included dry goods basket allows you to suspend food items above the ice to keep them from getting soggy, and the padlock holes allow you to easily keep nosy bears - or campsite neighbors - out of the cooler when you’re not around. Or, if you prefer a little more control, another set of handles molded into the side of the cooler itself are a great alternative. If you do need a helping hand, the rope handles are perfect for that, providing a textured and sturdy rubber grip that makes it easy for two people to maneuver the Tundra. The Yeti’s 45 quart size strikes a convenient balance between capacity (it holds 28 cans, or enough food and drink for an outing for several people) and portability (it’s small enough for a single person to lift and carry). I do wish the drain plug was attached in some way though, since it could get lost or misplaced if you’re not careful. The smooth plastic interior is easy to wipe down when it’s time to clean, and a groove in the floor directs water toward the drain, so you don’t need to stand there and tip one end up while it empties. It’s rotomolded body, three inches of Permafrost insulation and tight lid seal resulted in a 35.4 degree interior after my 2-day temperature test, with plenty of ice still intact. Perhaps most importantly, the Yeti Tundra 45 also retained temperature extremely well.
I found this same difference examining other fittings and elements as well, like the thick rubber latches that were easy to grab onto and stretch into place, and the sturdy, heavy-duty rope handles. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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