Dometic may be known and prized in the overlanding community for its electric coolers, which are reliable and driven by quality, but its most exciting release of 2025 was deceptively simple: a new range of passive coolers, called the Recon collection.
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While traditional coolers may seem basic, the Recon collection is anything but. Dometic completely redesigned the cooler from the outside in, including a selection of carefully selected details that elevate this release.
Rather than prioritize interior measurements, Dometic focused on exterior dimensions first; this reversal resulted in a system where both hard and soft coolers of various sizes are designed to nestle neatly in a garage or vehicle. For anyone who’s packed for a camping trip, this is a much-appreciated update.
The fun doesn’t stop there: the lids are multi-directional and completely removable, increasing their accessibility and utility.
