RTIC
RTIC Soft Pack 30
$129Cheaper
Best Soft Coolers · head-to-head
RTIC Soft Pack 30 vs Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RTIC Soft Pack 30 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Engel
Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler
$199.99
Which is better: the RTIC Soft Pack 30 or Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler?
The RTIC Soft Pack 30 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The RTIC Soft Pack 30 is the cheaper at $129. The RTIC Soft Pack 30 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 | RTIC Soft Pack 30 | Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129 | $199.99 |
| Brand | RTIC | Engel |
| Released | — | — |
| Can capacity | 30 | 60 |
| Volume liters | — | — |
| Empty weight (lb) | 4 | 5.25 |
| Dimensions inches | 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 | 22 x 11 x 18 |
| Ice retention hrs | — | — |
| Closure type | waterproof-zipper | waterproof-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — | 840 |
| Leakproof | Yes | Yes |
| Carry style | shoulder-sling | tote |
| Warranty years | — | 1 |
Sources — RTIC Soft Pack 30: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-13). Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler: engelcoolers.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the RTIC Soft Pack 30 and Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Can capacity: RTIC Soft Pack 30 30 vs Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler 60
- Empty weight (lb): RTIC Soft Pack 30 4 vs Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler 5.25
- Dimensions inches: RTIC Soft Pack 30 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 vs Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler 22 x 11 x 18
- Carry style: RTIC Soft Pack 30 shoulder-sling vs Engel HD30 High Performance Soft Cooler tote