RTIC
RTIC Soft Pack 30
$129Cheaper
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RTIC Soft Pack 30 vs Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RTIC Soft Pack 30 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler
$199.95
Which is better: the RTIC Soft Pack 30 or Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler?
The Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler 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. Get the Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler for the stronger spec sheet, the RTIC Soft Pack 30 to spend less.
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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 | Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129 | $199.95 |
| Brand | RTIC | Hydro Flask |
| Released | — | — |
| Can capacity | 30 | 36 |
| Volume liters | — | 20 |
| Empty weight (lb) | 4 | 2.7 |
| Dimensions inches | 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 | 8.47 x 18.52 x 18.12 |
| Ice retention hrs | — | 36 |
| Closure type | waterproof-zipper | waterproof-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — | 600 |
| Leakproof | Yes | Yes |
| Carry style | shoulder-sling | backpack |
| Warranty years | — | 5 |
Sources — RTIC Soft Pack 30: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-13). Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the RTIC Soft Pack 30 and Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape 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 Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler 36
- Empty weight (lb): RTIC Soft Pack 30 4 vs Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler 2.7
- Dimensions inches: RTIC Soft Pack 30 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 vs Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler 8.47 x 18.52 x 18.12
- Carry style: RTIC Soft Pack 30 shoulder-sling vs Hydro Flask 20 L Day Escape Soft Cooler backpack