REI Co-op · Updated July 2026
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler: price & specs
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: treelinereview.com verified STALE · 2026-07-13 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler is listed at $159.95 on treelinereview.com as of 2026-07-25, #7 cheapest of 12 soft coolers (median $159); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 42/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 12 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest soft coolers: Titan by Arctic Zone 30 Can Zipperless HardBody Cooler — $69.99
Is the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler a good buy?
At $160, the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler is #7 cheapest of the 12 soft coolers we track, where the median is $159. On the spec sheet, its volume liters of 30 is the highest of the 4, its empty weight of 5.9 lb is the highest of the 10, and its ice retention of 64 hr is the highest of the 5.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $159.95 US MSRP $159.95, from Treeline Review's spec sheet for the REI Co-op Trailgate 30 L Weekend Cooler ("Price: $159.95"; also shown as "$160" in its comparison table). REI's own product page (245585) and an eBay listing both blocked access; GearJunkie's review gives no dollar figure. |
|---|---|
| Brand | REI Co-op |
| Released | — |
| Can capacity | — |
| Volume liters | 30 |
| Empty weight (lb) | 5.9 |
| Dimensions inches | 16 x 15 x 12 |
| Ice retention (hr) | 64 |
| Closure type | standard-zipper |
| Exterior denier | — |
| Leakproof | No |
| Carry style | — |
| Warranty years | — |
Source: treelinereview.com (read 2026-07-13) STALE · 2026-07-13 · corroborated by gearjunkie.com (read 2026-07-13).
How we checked
GearJunkie's dated (April 17, 2026) review, titled "REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler," identifies the tested unit as the 30 L model and lists size "16 x 15 x 12", 30 L capacity, and 5 lbs 15 oz weight, confirming model identity. Treeline Review's tested review of the "REI Co-op Trailgate 30 L Weekend Cooler" provides the full spec sheet (30 liters; 16" x 15" x 12"; 5.9 lbs; REI's claimed 64+ hour ice retention below 40°F) and states the US MSRP as $159.95 ("$160" in its comparison table), the price used here. REI's own product page and an eBay listing both returned HTTP 403 and could not be fetched, so these two independent dated reviews (both reporting REI's stated specs) are the fetched sources; canCapacity is null because the only cans figure given (24) is stated "with 10 lbs of ice," not the without-ice count the methodology requires.
Is the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler worth it vs cheaper soft coolers?
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler against its closest cheaper and pricier soft coolers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Volume liters | Empty weight (lb) | Dimensions inches | Ice retention (hr) | Closure type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler this | $159.95 | 30 | 5.9 | 16 x 15 x 12 | 64 | standard-zipper |
| ORCA Wanderer Tote Cooler | $157.5 | — | — | — | 60 | — |
| Pelican Dayventure Sling Cooler | $186.95 | 8.5 | — | 18.3 x 7.5 x 7.5 | — | waterproof-zipper |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler cost?
The REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler has a US price of $159.95 (US MSRP $159.95, from Treeline Review's spec sheet for the REI Co-op Trailgate 30 L Weekend Cooler ("Price: $159.95"; also shown as "$160" in its comparison table). REI's own product page (245585) and an eBay listing both blocked access; GearJunkie's review gives no dollar figure.), as of 2026-07-13.
How does the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler compare on price?
At $160, the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler is #7 cheapest of the 12 soft coolers we track, where the median is $159.
What are the REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler's key specs?
REI Co-op Trail Gate Cooler (REI Co-op): Volume liters 30, Empty weight (lb) 5.9, Dimensions inches 16 x 15 x 12, Ice retention (hr) 64, Closure type standard-zipper. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
Price of record: $159.95 at treelinereview.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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