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RTIC 52 Qt Ultra-Light Hard Cooler — Lighter Premium Ice Chest
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Premium-style ice life with less weight. RTIC 52 qt Ultra-Light hard cooler with up to 3 inches of foam insulation. RTIC says it's 30% lighter than a rotomolded cooler of the same size.
Why we pick this
It gives you most of the big-name cooler experience for about $100 less, and it's noticeably easier to haul from the car. For a crew that wants long ice life without a YETI price, this is our pick.
Keep drinks in a separate cooler so the food cooler stays closed and cold.
Car camps and crew kitchens. 52 quarts covers food for several people over a long weekend. It's still a two-person carry when loaded. A wheeled version exists on Amazon if you want it.
Also see: Camp Kitchen · Festival Food & Snacks · Festival camping kitchen packing list.