RTIC
RTIC Soft Pack 30
$129Cheaper
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RTIC Soft Pack 30 vs Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RTIC Soft Pack 30 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
Pelican
Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler
$186.95
Which is better: the RTIC Soft Pack 30 or Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The RTIC Soft Pack 30 is the cheaper at $129.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | RTIC Soft Pack 30 | Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129 | $186.95 |
| Brand | RTIC | Pelican |
| Released | — | — |
| Can capacity | 30 | 12 |
| Volume liters | — | 8.5 |
| Empty weight (lb) | 4 | — |
| Dimensions inches | 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 | 18.3 x 7.5 x 7.5 |
| Ice retention hrs | — | — |
| Closure type | waterproof-zipper | waterproof-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — | 840 |
| Leakproof | Yes | No |
| Carry style | shoulder-sling | shoulder-sling |
| Warranty years | — | — |
Sources — RTIC Soft Pack 30: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-13). Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the RTIC Soft Pack 30 and Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Can capacity: RTIC Soft Pack 30 30 vs Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler 12
- Dimensions inches: RTIC Soft Pack 30 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 vs Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler 18.3 x 7.5 x 7.5
- Leakproof: RTIC Soft Pack 30 true vs Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler false