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RTIC 20

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cazzy
cazzy Posts: 9,136
edited October 2015 in Off Topic
Man, this thing is a lil tank!  I don't have a premium cooler to compare this to, but the build quality looks awesome.  I bought the 20 for two purposes.  1. To send my wife to work with BBQ.  2. To keep milk and juice boxes cool during road trips. The size is perfect for a couple briskets or butts and will be more than adequate for a gallon of milk, water and plenty of juice.

Thanks @SGH for linking this way back when.  It was a nice surprise to see it on my porch this afternoon!


Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    Good to see them shipping, Ive got my eye on the 45, to go with my 65 yeti.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    Awesome.  Nice to see them rolling out.  I'm patiently waiting for my 65 to arrive.  Any idea what your order date was??


    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Great news!  My 45 is supposed to arrive tomorrow.  Worth the wait.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Great to see more coolers hitting the street. They are built very well...
    My 65 is really bigger than I need because the RTIC is a true 65.
    I would rather down size to the 45.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • stompbox
    stompbox Posts: 729
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    That is the size I want!
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
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    That does look like a good size. I've got a brute 25 qt I picked up used. I like your handle better. Also wish mine had a drain. 

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    @cazzy  .. do you think two 8 lb butts would fit in the RTIC cooler?
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    GATraveller said:
    Awesome.  Nice to see them rolling out.  I'm patiently waiting for my 65 to arrive.  Any idea what your order date was??

    August 18th
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    SoCalTim said:
    @cazzy  .. do you think two 8 lb butts would fit in the RTIC cooler?
    I think so.  Like Photo Egg said, these are true.  It has a good amount of space...actually was bigger than I was expecting.  
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    How many beers does that fella hold? 
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    cazzy said:
    GATraveller said:
    Awesome.  Nice to see them rolling out.  I'm patiently waiting for my 65 to arrive.  Any idea what your order date was??

    August 18th
    I paid for 3 on August 19th and haven't heard from them. That seems strange. Nice looking cooler. 
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,329
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    Are they selling at any major retailers?   I have a give card I need to use.
    Go Gamecocks!!!
    1 XL, 1 MM
    Smoking in Aiken South Carolina
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    My 20 and 45 are on the way!  Can't wait to get them. Never thought I would cough up the money on a "fancy" cooler. These were just too nice and the price is right.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    I paid for mine on 8/18.  Only the 45.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Mine arrives Friday, can't wait.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Roadpuke0
    Roadpuke0 Posts: 529
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    Paid and waiting on mine as well, pretty sure in August as well. 20 & 45. 
    Plumbers local 130 chicago.     Why do today what you can do tomorrow

    weapons: XL, Minie, old gasser, weber, v10 Bradley smoker and sometimes talent!

    Bristol, Wisconsin 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    Has anybody that's received one yet, actually used it?  Waiting on some feedback and testing before I pull the trigger.  TIA.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    I'll be testing mine Friday with ice and beer.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    DMW said:
    I'll be testing mine Friday with ice and beer.
    I'll load mine up with fruit punch tomorrow.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
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    They look identical to yeti! What's the catch?
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    I think my 20 showed up but I am in Agoura Hills California for a few days. Will check it out in a few days.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    slovelad said:
    They look identical to yeti! What's the catch?
    They are bigger than the yeti equivalent and better insulated. But alas, the label doesn;t say yeti. That's the only catch.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    Mind posting a pic of the inside of the cooler with some stuff loaded inside? I'd love to get a sense of how much that size will hold. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • drano
    drano Posts: 39
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    Can those of you stating that yours is on the way fill me in-- did you receive shipping email? How do you know. I ordered in July and paid in August. I did order tan if that makes a difference. I emailed them a week ago and they said mine was expected to ship November 19! Jeez
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I keep seeing people post they are better than the yeti and better insulated etc. I can't wait for some tests. Congrats on getting your cooler.
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    drano said:
    Can those of you stating that yours is on the way fill me in-- did you receive shipping email? How do you know. I ordered in July and paid in August. I did order tan if that makes a difference. I emailed them a week ago and they said mine was expected to ship November 19! Jeez
    I got an email 2 weeks ago, then another a few days ago with a shipping notification and tracking number. Mine will be in tomorrow.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    Lit said:
    I keep seeing people post they are better than the yeti and better insulated etc. I can't wait for some tests. Congrats on getting your cooler.
    I don't know if it's better (I doubt it is), but it is better than anything I own.  I'll start an ice test tomorrow.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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    blind99 said:
    Mind posting a pic of the inside of the cooler with some stuff loaded inside? I'd love to get a sense of how much that size will hold. 
    Sure.  I'll post something tomorrow.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    cazzy said:
    Thanks @SGH for linking this way back when.  It was a nice surprise to see it on my porch this afternoon!

    My pleasure brother. Glad that folks are receiving them and finally seeing what a great deal that they are. My wife texted me yesterday and said 3 boxes had arrived. I just got back on shore a few hours ago. Won't be home for a few days. But I'm glad to know that mine arrived. Hope everyone enjoys the coolers. From what I have seen, I honestly like them better than Yeti. Especially the price.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • stompbox
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    Also can someone please send me the INSIDE dimensions of the 20 please? All I can find is outside dimensions. 
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