Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Soft Cooler Bags

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack vs RTIC Soft Pack 30

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack and RTIC Soft Pack 30 score essentially the same (4.7 vs 4.7). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack
Ranked #4 in Best Soft Cooler Bags
RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack
$99

The 20 Can is the day-use value pick — RTIC's smaller cooler matches Yeti Flip at lower price.

Strengths
  • Equal ice retention to Yeti Hopper Flip 12
  • Significantly cheaper
  • Reinforced corners
Watch-outs
  • RTIC brand has had QC ups and downs
  • Less premium feel than Yeti
  • Newer model
RTIC Soft Pack 30
Ranked #2 in Best Soft Cooler Bags
RTIC Soft Pack 30
$150

The Soft Pack 30 is the value pick — RTIC's leakproof cooler at half the Yeti price.

Strengths
  • Only cooler that didn't leak in CNN testing
  • Half the price of Yeti
  • 30-can capacity
Watch-outs
  • Slightly less ice retention than Yeti
  • Heavier
  • Bulkier

How they stack up

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack

Beats Yeti Flip on value. Day-use size.

RTIC Soft Pack 30

Best value. Leakproof. Half the Yeti price.

Specs side-by-side

SpecRTIC 20 Can Soft PackRTIC Soft Pack 30
Capacity20 cans30 cans
Ice RetentionYeti-equivalent
Price$99$150
BrandRTICRTIC
LeakproofYes
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