Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
RTIC Soft Pack 30 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about value buyers wanting Yeti-class leakproof — read the strengths below before deciding.
The AO Coolers Carbon 24 is the USA-made pick — AO's domestically built soft cooler.
The Soft Pack 30 is the value pick — RTIC's leakproof cooler at half the Yeti price.
USA-made. Smaller brand. Carbon series.
Best value. Leakproof. Half the Yeti price.
| Spec | AO Coolers Carbon 24-Pack | RTIC Soft Pack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | — |
| Capacity | 24 cans | 30 cans |
| Foam | Closed-cell | — |
| Brand | AO Coolers | RTIC |
| Leakproof | — | Yes |
| Price | — | $150 |