Coolers, meet your upgrade. Today, Dometic introduces Recon — a smarter, stackable, modular cooling system designed around real people, vehicles, and adventures to make your outdoor setup lighter, colder, and way more dialed in.
Recon isn’t just another box. It’s a system. A rethink. A way to pack smarter, ditch the dead weight, and turn every trip — from roadside pit stops to multi-day missions — into an easier, colder ride.
“We’ve all wrestled with coolers that don’t stack or fit. Recon fixes that,” says Josh Militello, President of Segment Mobile Cooling Solutions at Dometic. “It’s cold storage that packs tighter, stacks cleaner, and moves easier. No wasted space. No extras. Just a system built for how people actually roll.”
Built as a System. Not Just a Box.
Most coolers are one-offs. Recon’s a system. Hard and soft coolers—plus a full line of accessories—engineered to lock in, stack up, and scale with your trip. Every piece fits. Every part pulls its weight.
- Engineered to stay cold for up to 8 days
- Injection-molded and welded for strength—up to 30% lighter than rotomolded
- More cans per inch of space
- Secure stacking and tie-downs that don’t block access
- Lid opens both ways — or pops off completely.
- And a system that grows with your adventures.
Recon Hard Coolers: Go lighter, chill longer, and fit where others don’t. Injection-molded for strength without the bulk. Need water on demand? Add a spigot or faucet cap and turn your small cooler into a hydration hub. Three sizes. Zero dead space. 16L Small, 41L Medium, 69L Large. Pick your basecamp.
- Injection-molded construction with up to two inches of performance insulation
- Removable lid, with non-skid TPR, opens from either side for easy access
- Insulated drain plug attaches above the drain with a magnet
- Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for secure stacking
- Lightweight, flip-down handles with comfortable soft-touch grip
- Durable die-cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener
- Space-efficient lock and tie-down points.
Soft Coolers (Recon ZL Series): Lighter, tougher, and way more flexible than your average softside. 25mm FrostCore™ insulation locks in the chill. A dual-hinge lid, without zippers, opens with one hand, while magnetic handles and straps carry with ease. Available in 12L Small, 17L Medium and 21L Large, the design fits footwells, backseats, and wildcards with ease.
- Zipper free lid with dual hinge latches open from either side with a single hand, or remove completely
- 25mm FROST CORE™ insulation holds the cold
- GRS Recycled 840D nylon TPU coating resists abrasion
- Interior 600D Poly TPU liner
- Reinforced outer solid base
- D-rings allow tie-down and shoulder strap attachment (strap included)
- M.O.L.L.E. loops for accessory attachment
- Sized right for Recon accessories and ice packs
Accessories That Actually Do Stuff: Dividers. Baskets. Lights. Totes. Faucets. Ice blocks. All designed to snap in, stay in, and level up your loadout.
Available at dometic.com, Amazon, and REI retailers across North America.
Whether you map it out…or just make it up as you go, Recon’s got your back. Stack what matters. Ditch what doesn’t. Hard coolers that hold ice longer than your last trip. Soft coolers built for the front seat Lids that open from either side — or pop off completely. And when you need hydration? Twist in a faucet or spigot and tap to flow. No more huffing, stuffing, or playing trunk Tetris. Recon clicks in. Fits right. And keeps cold — for days. And days. And days. The road’s wide open — and now your setup is too. Pack more in into your adventure, with Recon.
About Dometic
Dometic is a global outdoor tech company on a mission to make mobile living easy. Leveraging our core expertise in cooling, heating, power & electronics, mobility, and space optimization, we empower more people to connect with nature and elevate their sense of freedom in the outdoors. We achieve this by creating smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design. Millions of people around the world use our products while camping and exploring nature with their cars, RVs, or boats. Our range of offerings includes installed products for land vehicles and boats, as well as standalone solutions for outdoor enthusiasts. We employ approximately 7,000 people globally and sell our products in more than 100 countries. In 2024, we reported net sales of SEK 25 billion (USD 2.3 billion) and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
For more information on Dometic, please visit: http://www.dometic.com/.
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