RTIC
RTIC Soft Pack 30
$129Cheaper
Best Soft Coolers · head-to-head
RTIC Soft Pack 30 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RTIC Soft Pack 30 is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler
$159.95
Which is better: the RTIC Soft Pack 30 or REI Co-op Trail Gate 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 | REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129 | $159.95 |
| Brand | RTIC | REI Co-op |
| Released | — | — |
| Can capacity | 30 | — |
| Volume liters | — | 30 |
| Empty weight (lb) | 4 | 5.9 |
| Dimensions inches | 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 | 16 x 15 x 12 |
| Ice retention hrs | — | 64 |
| Closure type | waterproof-zipper | standard-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — | — |
| Leakproof | Yes | No |
| Carry style | shoulder-sling | — |
| Warranty years | — | — |
Sources — RTIC Soft Pack 30: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-13). REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler: treelinereview.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the RTIC Soft Pack 30 and REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Empty weight (lb): RTIC Soft Pack 30 4 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 5.9
- Dimensions inches: RTIC Soft Pack 30 15.5 x 12.75 x 11.5 vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler 16 x 15 x 12
- Closure type: RTIC Soft Pack 30 waterproof-zipper vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler standard-zipper
- Leakproof: RTIC Soft Pack 30 true vs REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler false