IceMule
IceMule Pro Large
$134.95Cheaper
Best Soft Coolers · head-to-head
IceMule Pro Large vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. IceMule Pro Large is cheaper at $134.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler
$159.95
Which is better: the IceMule Pro Large or REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler?
The IceMule Pro Large wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The IceMule Pro Large is the cheaper at $134.95. The IceMule Pro Large both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | IceMule Pro Large | REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $134.95 | $159.95 |
| Brand | IceMule | REI Co-op |
| Released | — | — |
| Can capacity | 46 | — |
| Volume liters | 23 | 30 |
| Empty weight (lb) | 3.2 | 5.9 |
| Dimensions inches | 14 x 11 x 21 | 16 x 15 x 12 |
| Ice retention hrs | 24 | 64 |
| Closure type | roll-top | standard-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — | — |
| Leakproof | Yes | No |
| Carry style | backpack | — |
| Warranty years | 2 | — |
Sources — IceMule Pro Large: icemule.com (verified 2026-07-13). REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler: treelinereview.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the IceMule Pro Large and REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Volume liters: IceMule Pro Large 23 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 30
- Empty weight (lb): IceMule Pro Large 3.2 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 5.9
- Dimensions inches: IceMule Pro Large 14 x 11 x 21 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 16 x 15 x 12
- Ice retention hrs: IceMule Pro Large 24 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 64
- Closure type: IceMule Pro Large roll-top vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler standard-zipper
- Leakproof: IceMule Pro Large true vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler false