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RTIC Soft Pack 30 vs IceMule Pro Large

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RTIC Soft Pack 30 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the RTIC Soft Pack 30 or IceMule Pro Large?

The IceMule Pro Large 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 IceMule Pro Large 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 IceMule Pro Large
US price $129 $134.95
BrandRTICIceMule
Released
Can capacity 30 46
Volume liters 23
Empty weight (lb) 4 3.2
Dimensions inches 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 14 x 11 x 21
Ice retention hrs 24
Closure type waterproof-zipper roll-top
Exterior denier
Leakproof Yes Yes
Carry style shoulder-sling backpack
Warranty years 2

Sources — RTIC Soft Pack 30: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-13). IceMule Pro Large: icemule.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the RTIC Soft Pack 30 and IceMule Pro Large?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Can capacity: RTIC Soft Pack 30 30 vs IceMule Pro Large 46
  • Empty weight (lb): RTIC Soft Pack 30 4 vs IceMule Pro Large 3.2
  • Dimensions inches: RTIC Soft Pack 30 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 vs IceMule Pro Large 14 x 11 x 21
  • Closure type: RTIC Soft Pack 30 waterproof-zipper vs IceMule Pro Large roll-top
  • Carry style: RTIC Soft Pack 30 shoulder-sling vs IceMule Pro Large backpack

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