Grizzly · Updated June 2026
Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler: price & specs
Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler is listed at $299.99 on shop.abooutfitters.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 12 hard coolers (median $269); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 17/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest hard coolers: Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 70-Quart Hard Cooler — $119.98
- Best for Solid ice retention for its class — 4 days in low-90s heat and humidity; Rugged rotomolded construction with stainless-steel hinge pin.
- Skip if Only one whitelisted tester reviewed this exact 40-quart model, and it reported no significant drawbacks — durability and ice-retention claims are uncross-checked is a dealbreaker.
Is the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler a good buy?
At $300, the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler is #7 cheapest of the 12 hard coolers we track, where the median is $269. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 40 is the lowest of the 12, its can capacity of 66 is above the median of the 11, and its empty weight of 24 lb is below the median of the 11.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — weight. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler
Only one whitelisted tester — Pro Tool Reviews — ran a hands-on review of the exact Grizzly 40-quart cooler. It rated the cooler 9.5/10, measuring 4-day ice retention (20 lb ice plus a 12-pack, low-90s heat and swamp-like humidity, opened once daily) and praising the rugged rotomolded build, stainless-steel hinge pin, 2-inch drain and IGBC bear-resistant certification, with no significant drawbacks noted. No cross-source verification exists.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2021-06-30
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Solid ice retention for its class — 4 days in low-90s heat and humidity
- Rugged rotomolded construction with stainless-steel hinge pin
- Compact footprint with easy-carry recessed and rope handles
- Large 2-inch drain plus IGBC bear-resistant certification and included sliding feet
Commonly flagged
- Only one whitelisted tester reviewed this exact 40-quart model, and it reported no significant drawbacks — durability and ice-retention claims are uncross-checked
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement is possible: only Pro Tool Reviews published a verified hands-on review of the exact Grizzly 40-quart model, so there is no second source to corroborate or contradict its findings.
The sources (1)
Ice retention (20 lb ice + 12-pack, low-90s °F ambient, opened once daily): 4 days
It took 4 days until there was no ice left. On that final day, the water temperature still left the beer cold enough to enjoy.
Most importantly, its construction and ice retention make it a solid choice among premium coolers
No significant drawbacks
Specifications
| Price (US) | $299.99 Standard-color price per ABO Outfitters / Grizzly Coolers (co-branded colors $327.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Grizzly |
| Released | — |
| Capacity qt | 40 |
| Can capacity | 66 |
| Ice retention days | 7 |
| Rotomolded | Yes |
| Empty weight (lb) | 24 |
| Bear resistant certified | Yes |
| Drain plug | Yes |
Source: shop.abooutfitters.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by amazingribs.com. Price $299.99 (standard colors) and IGBC Certification No. 3369 (model IRP-9080) confirmed at ABO Outfitters and Grizzly Coolers; all Grizzly hardside coolers are IGBC bear-resistant certified. Empty weight 24 lb confirmed. RotoTough rotationally-molded construction and 2-inch quick-drain plug confirmed. AmazingRibs test found all ice melted ~7.5 days; 7 used as conservative figure. 66-can capacity per manufacturer/AmazingRibs. No changes from draft.
Is the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler worth it vs cheaper hard coolers?
Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler against its closest cheaper and pricier hard coolers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity qt | Can capacity | Ice retention days | Rotomolded | Empty weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler this | $299.99 | 40 | 66 | 7 | Yes | 24 |
| RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler | $239 | 45 | 60 | 5 | Yes | 29.5 |
| Pelican Elite 50QT Hard Cooler | $310.95 | 50 | 38 | 8 | Yes | 26.39 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler?
Only one whitelisted tester — Pro Tool Reviews — ran a hands-on review of the exact Grizzly 40-quart cooler. It rated the cooler 9.5/10, measuring 4-day ice retention (20 lb ice plus a 12-pack, low-90s heat and swamp-like humidity, opened once daily) and praising the rugged rotomolded build, stainless-steel hinge pin, 2-inch drain and IGBC bear-resistant certification, with no significant drawbacks noted. No cross-source verification exists. Praised: Solid ice retention for its class — 4 days in low-90s heat and humidity; Rugged rotomolded construction with stainless-steel hinge pin; Compact footprint with easy-carry recessed and rope handles; Large 2-inch drain plus IGBC bear-resistant certification and included sliding feet. Flagged: Only one whitelisted tester reviewed this exact 40-quart model, and it reported no significant drawbacks — durability and ice-retention claims are uncross-checked. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler cost?
The Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler has a US price of $299.99 (Standard-color price per ABO Outfitters / Grizzly Coolers (co-branded colors $327.99)), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler compare on price?
At $300, the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler is #7 cheapest of the 12 hard coolers we track, where the median is $269.
What are the Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler's key specs?
Grizzly 40-Quart Rotomolded Cooler (Grizzly): capacity qt 40, can capacity 66, ice retention days 7, rotomolded Yes, empty weight lb 24. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $299.99 at shop.abooutfitters.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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