Product Comparison: RTIC 45 vs RTIC 65

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RTIC 45 Cooler

General Specifications

Brand

RTIC

Model

Origin

China

About the Product

This cooler is all about extremes - from impact resistance and durability to long lasting ice retention. This midsize cooler makes a perfect multi-purpose cooler. It can be carried by one person.

This cooler is all about extremes - from impact resistance and durability to long lasting ice retention. The RTIC can do double duty as a bench, nonslip step stool, tabletop and extra cutting board while keeping ice, perishables and vital supplies cold.

Key Specs

Material

Plastic

Type

Hard-sided

Handle Type

Heavy duty rope handles

Size

2600 in³

3750 in³

Type
Size

What customers say about "Key Specs"

RTIC 45 Cooler

Great cooler. I was undecided between this and the Yeti. I ended up purchasing the RTIC.
The cooler is constructed well and is a great value for the price. I'm super happy with this purchase and plan on buying the next size up in the spring!
I bought this with the Igloo 20068 Wire Cooler Basket, it fits perfectly in th RTIC 45.
Great value as compared to name brand competitors. Took it on a weekend camping trip, 75% of the ice came home with us, very spacious and easy to maneuver with the built in handles.
Bought one of these for my son, big camper. He and everyone present went so nuts over this cooler that we bought another for my daughter, another camper.

RTIC 65 Cooler

Awesome cooler. Held 78 cans/bottles cobination for a recent party and stayed ice cold for 8 days after.
I've had this cooler for a couple of weeks now and it's held up amazing, keeping 20 lbs of ice for about 3 days, with a good bit of opening and closing.
Excellent... EXCELLENT cooler. I'd definitely recommend this product. I went camping in high 90's weather and after 3 days I still had the vast majority of the ice still frozen.
What a great cooler! Super-tough with thick insulation, a tight-seal gasket, simple latches and good handles.
As with all of these cooler, pre cooling it helps prevent initial ice melting and some water polling, but it’s not necessary.

Size & Weight

Height

15.8 in.

17.1 in.

Width

26.5 in.

32.5 in.

Depth

16.5 in.

18.5 in.

Weight

25 lbs.

36.5 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

RTIC 45 Cooler

I'm super happy with this purchase and plan on buying the next size up in the spring!
Perfect size to carry and keep what you need cold
Hoisting it up into and out of the truck every week could be a chore depending on your size. 2016 Mack Pinnacle, I am 6' 240. So no lightweight on my side. just saying.
Unfortunately I realized after receiving it that the next size up is available from a different seller for the exact same price.
Be aware, it doesn't hold as much as you might expect from the size as the walls are very thick.

RTIC 65 Cooler

Built like a tank! Keeps my ice frozen for a hell of a long time! Perfect size for my truck. Looks great!
For the money. good deal , ice last 5 days in the sun ,it is got some weight to it,40lbs of ice and a 30 pack of beer close to 100lbs
There are 3 different sizes one is a small 1 is a medium and 1 is a large and my husband got a large and he who loves a it holds food drinks and the ice says it can hold up to 9 days which is very cool where so that's what I like about it
Will be buying another in different size for day trips.

Features

Color

Tan

Bottom Drain

Yes

Latch Type

Heavy Duty Rubber T-Latches

Drink Holders

Section Dividers

Insert Trays

Lid Gasket

Yes

Wheels

Extras

Non-slip feet, Bear Resistant, Molded Tie-Down Slots, Integrated Locking System, Cool-Lift Design, Rapid V-Drain System, Rotomolded Construction

Bottom Drain

What customers say about "Features"

RTIC 45 Cooler

The lid stays open on mine, but the T handles fold down under the lid when you open it.
Lid seal works well, a little effort to open
The gasketed lid is impressive, yielding an airtight seal. The cooler is heavy and bulky, but it seems very sturdy and is obviously well insulated.
The lid doesn't always want to stay open. Somewhat annoying at first but I've gotten used to it.
The cooler had a bad gasket, the lid was tan the bottom half greenish gray

RTIC 65 Cooler

Can't go wrong with Rtic. Would buy again. Like the ability to lock it down, and lock closed. Held ice good on trip through the south west.
It is nearly a carbon-copy of the Yeti, holds ice longer, has a few design features that make it more usable and was much more affordable. I couldn't be more pleased.
Like the ability to lock it down, and lock closed. Held ice good on trip through the south west.
Left cooler in truck bed for a 3 day weekend in July. Partial sun exposure (85F) for a few hours for 3 days, yet the lid warped significantly.
Lid is terrible and often warps and is a joke to call it a freezer grade gasket.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

181.00

215.59