SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 13, 2025 – Outdoor lovers looking to upgrade their gear have a bold new option. Today, Dometic introduces Recon — a modular cooling system built for real-life use, designed to help travelers pack smarter, carry less, and keep things colder for longer.
Recon isn’t just another cooler — it’s a rethink of the entire cold storage experience. Built as a system that stacks, locks in, and adapts to your adventures, Recon delivers performance and practicality whether you're road-tripping, camping, or just escaping for the weekend.
A Cooler That Thinks Like You Travel
Gone are the days of wrestling with bulky coolers that don’t quite fit or stack right. Recon changes everything with its modular, lightweight, and scalable design.
“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.”
Recon features both hard and soft coolers, plus smart accessories that all work together seamlessly to make loading and using your gear smoother than ever.
Recon Hard Coolers: Cold That Lasts for Days
The Recon Hard Coolers are built to be strong yet lightweight, with injection-molded bodies that are up to 30% lighter than traditional rotomolded models. Available in 16L, 41L, and 69L, these coolers are designed to go the distance.
Product highlights include:
- Engineered to stay cold for up to 8 days
- Injection-molded and welded for strength
- More cans per inch of space
- Secure stacking and tie-downs that don’t block access
- Lid opens both ways — or pops off completely
- A system that grows with your adventures
“Go lighter, chill longer, and fit where others don’t.” The Recon hard coolers also allow users to turn their cooler into a hydration hub with a spigot or faucet cap. With sizes that hold 18 to 100 cans, every model maximizes space and usability.
Recon ZL Series: The Soft Cooler, Reinvented
For flexibility and mobility, the Recon ZL Series offers soft coolers in 12L, 17L, and 21L sizes. Designed with premium materials and insulation, these coolers are built for everyday ease — from car seats to kayak decks.
Features include:
- 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
Recon isn’t just about coolers — it’s about the complete experience. With dividers, baskets, lights, totes, faucets, and ice blocks all designed to “snap in, stay in, and level up your loadout,” Dometic ensures everything you bring serves a purpose.
Where to Get Recon
The full Recon lineup is available now at dometic.com, Amazon, and REI retailers across North America.
Pricing (MSRP USD):
Hard Coolers:
- 16L: $225
- 41L: $325
- 69L: $425
Soft Coolers (ZL Series):
- 12L: $225
- 17L: $275
- 21L: $325
“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.”
Learn more at dometic.com