Good 45 ish qt cooler that doesn’t weigh 146 pounds?

[jackelope]

In the market for a smaller cooler for general purpose use. Probably don’t want a rotomolded cooler just to save on the weight factor. I’ve got an RTIC 65 and a bigger white igloo marine cooler. Looking for something around 45 quarts that doesn’t weigh a ton. Mostly my wife goes on trips and hates the weight of the RTIC and the igloo is too big. What’s good and not a boat anchor?
Thanks in advance.

[KFhunter]

A 45qt igloo marine, but check out soft bags too.

Always thought about a tuna bag but $$$$

[KFhunter]

Hmmm, maybe cheaper than I thought

[Stein]

A 45qt igloo marine, but check out soft bags too.

Always thought about a tuna bag but $$$$

  or a soft sided one if you want to be a cool kid.  Wallys has some reasonable priced ones.

Fish bags usually end up leaking a bit because the sides are sewn shut vs a one piece liner like the soft coolers.  No biggie in a boat but no bueno in a vehicle.

[KFhunter]

USA made one, this is what I was thinking

[jackelope]

I’ve got a soft sided RTIC 30. It’s an oversized can cooler.

[Stein]

The shape of fish bags also sucks for camping food but is great for fish.  They tip over very easily as well and are about impossible to move when loaded, similar to when you have to carry your sleeping 8 year old from the car to their bed.

[KFhunter]

Ok, glad you made this thread Jackelope lol

[MtnMuley]

Why not the Rtic Lightweight 52qt that weighs 21lbs? $179.99. I don't notice a big difference efficiency as far as holding ice compared to my other rotomolds.

[jackelope]

Why not the Rtic Lightweight 52qt that weighs 21lbs? $179.99. I don't notice a big difference efficiency as far as holding ice compared to my other rotomolds.

It’s definitely high on the list. My holdback is it’s not much smaller than the 65. So you have one and you like it? I haven’t seen one in person.

[ctwiggs1]

We talking road trip cooler or 7 day camping trip cooler?

[jackelope]

We talking road trip cooler or 7 day camping trip cooler?

Road trip cooler. Take salad and BYOB to friends for BBQ. Backup camping cooler. Smaller cooler for girls trips. That kind of thing. My wife can’t hardly lift the RTIC 65 on her own if it’s moderately full of stuff. So 2 smaller coolers is the idea. The 30 for drinks and small stuff and this one.

[vandeman17]

We talking road trip cooler or 7 day camping trip cooler?

Road trip cooler. Take salad and BYOB to friends for BBQ. Backup camping cooler. Smaller cooler for girls trips. That kind of thing. My wife can’t hardly lift the RTIC 65 on her own if it’s moderately full of stuff. So 2 smaller coolers is the idea. The 30 for drinks and small stuff and this one.

Spend the money on getting your wife a gym membership. 

I have a small igloo marine that works great for what you are looking for

[Stein]

USA made one, this is what I was thinking

I have one of these, made in Oregon.  Costco had it for $150, not sure if they will ever get more in or not.

https://www.wildernesspacks.net/product-page/salmon-bag

Hijack off...

[ctwiggs1]

I kind of think your Rtic Lite is going to be your best bet if you don't like the soft coolers.

[jmscon]

Don’t have one but I’ve been looking to buy a Cordova Cooler for a while. Made in Idaho. 48 qt. is 26 lbs. and the 32 qt. is 19.5 lbs.

https://shop.cordovaoutdoors.com/hard-coolers/

[wamuledeer]

I have a couple of these from Walmart. Actually really nice and cheap and made in USA. I have a 28 and a 55 for 75-110 bucks.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-55-Quart-High-Performance-Cooler-Grey-90949/490384164

[MtnMuley]

Why not the Rtic Lightweight 52qt that weighs 21lbs? $179.99. I don't notice a big difference efficiency as far as holding ice compared to my other rotomolds.

It’s definitely high on the list. My holdback is it’s not much smaller than the 65. So you have one and you like it? I haven’t seen one in person.

I found em on sale for $129 I believe a while back so I picked up 2. This one is basically a dehydrated meal shelf.

[follow maggie]

I saw a nice igloo cooler about that size at Home Depot last week. If I remember right it was $99

[jackelope]

Why not the Rtic Lightweight 52qt that weighs 21lbs? $179.99. I don't notice a big difference efficiency as far as holding ice compared to my other rotomolds.

It’s definitely high on the list. My holdback is it’s not much smaller than the 65. So you have one and you like it? I haven’t seen one in person.

I found em on sale for $129 I believe a while back so I picked up 2. This one is basically a dehydrated meal shelf.

I like it. I’ve got the divider and the baskets in my 65. You think it’s light enough to make a difference? They’re on sale $179 now.

[Buckhunter24]

I have a couple of these from Walmart. Actually really nice and cheap and made in USA. I have a 28 and a 55 for 75-110 bucks.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-55-Quart-High-Performance-Cooler-Grey-90949/490384164

 
I've got the 28 qt, Its been really solid so far

[MtnMuley]

Why not the Rtic Lightweight 52qt that weighs 21lbs? $179.99. I don't notice a big difference efficiency as far as holding ice compared to my other rotomolds.

It’s definitely high on the list. My holdback is it’s not much smaller than the 65. So you have one and you like it? I haven’t seen one in person.

I found em on sale for $129 I believe a while back so I picked up 2. This one is basically a dehydrated meal shelf.

I like it. I’ve got the divider and the baskets in my 65. You think it’s light enough to make a difference? They’re on sale $179 now.

I would think so, but I'm used to loading them full of ice or food/beverages, so I can't say it would work for your case. If you're in doubt, I'd skip the rotomolds and grab a normal 45.

[huntingfool7]

Coleman Xtreme

[blackpowderhunter]

i have zero experience with them, but an add popped up for me for the rugged road 65 qt.
it weighs 10 lbs.