This cooler is the cornerstone of Dometic's modular Recon system, which has been obsessively engineered for the realities of vehicle-borne adventure. Injection-moulded construction with welded seams and two inches of performance insulation makes it up to 30% lighter than comparable rotomoulded alternatives, without compromising the cold retention that actually matters on a multi-day trip. The pivot latches on both sides of the lid mean it opens from the front, the back, or removes entirely – a feature you'll appreciate every time you're crouched at the back of a fully loaded boot in the dark. Soft-touch ergonomic handles with magnetic closures fold flush when not in use. A rubberised top surface keeps a stacked Softside ZL – or another Recon unit – from sliding. The three-size range covers the full spectrum. The 16L is a day-trip companion; compact, light, and genuinely portable. The 41L handles the weekend crowd with 67-can capacity. The 69L is the expedition anchor: 100-can capacity, tall enough for wine bottles, built to be the foundation of a full multi-unit stack.
Available in 16L (holds 24 cans), 41L (holds 67 cans) and 69L (holds 100 cans)
Injection-moulded construction with welded seams – up to 30% lighter than rotomoulded
2 inches of performance insulation; ice retention for multiple days
Dual-opening removable lid – opens from front or back via pivot latches, or removes entirely
Soft-touch ergonomic handles with magnetic closure; fold flat when not in use
Rubberised top surface for secure stacking with other Recon units
M6 threaded tie-down inserts; compatible with full Recon accessory ecosystem
Available in Glow and Silt
1 cooler
1 spigot cap
1 faucet cap
Specification
16L
41L
69L
Dimensions (H × W × D)
455 × 279 × 420mm
455 × 420 × 560mm
455 × 420 × 839mm
Net Weight
6.24kg
11.38kg
14.97kg
Dometic has spent decades making cold storage smarter. Founded in Sweden in 1922, the company started life making home refrigerators. A century later, they're the global benchmark for mobile cooling – trusted by vanlifers, overlanders and professional adventurers alike. The philosophy hasn't changed much: make the best possible version of the thing, then make it easier to live with.
Today, that means incorporating smart tech like app-connected coolboxes, as well as clever modular systems designed around how people actually pack a vehicle. Whether you're spending a month in your campervan, going car camping with mates, or just packing for a family day trip with a boot full of optimism, there's a Dometic setup for it.
You can expect whisper-quiet compressor cooling in a range of practical sizes from 25L to 95L. Meanwhile, the Recon system rethinks what a coolbox is entirely – modular, stackable, vehicle-optimised, and up to 30% lighter than rivals. A full ecosystem of accessories completes the picture: hydration taps, dividers, baskets, totes, lights, and reusable ice blocks, all designed to work together as an integrated system to build outdoor kit designed with actual intent.
