RTIC
RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler
$239
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RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler vs Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler is cheaper at $119.98. Every spec and price links to its source.
Coleman
Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler
$119.98Cheaper
Which is better: the RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler or Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler?
The Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler is the cheaper at $119.98. The Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler | Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $239 MSRP per rticoutdoors.com | $119.98 |
| Brand | RTIC | Coleman |
| Released | — | — |
| Capacity qt | 45 | 70 |
| Can capacity | 60 | 100 |
| Ice retention days | 5 | 5 |
| Rotomolded | Yes | No |
| Empty weight (lb) | 29.5 | 14 |
| Bear resistant certified | No | No |
| Drain plug | Yes | Yes |
Sources — RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-06-20). Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler: homedepot.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler and Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity qt: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 45 vs Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler 70
- Can capacity: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 60 vs Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler 100
- Rotomolded: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler true vs Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler false
- Empty weight (lb): RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 29.5 vs Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler 14