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Rugged Road 45 V2

Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2

Rugged Road 45 V2

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$299.99
  • Ultralight - Weighs just 9 lbs empty
  • Rigorite™ -  Blast Resistant Coating
  • Fridgite™ -  High-density ice-retaining core
  • “Heads-Up” Floatability™ - Floats upright on the water
  • Kick Flip Lid™ -  Unique detachable/reversible lid 
  • Cavernous Cooler Space - Holds 45 12-ounce cans
  • "Get-A-Grip" - Non-slip exterior finish 
  • “Double Up” Handle System  -  Ease of carrying 

LIFETIME WARRANTY

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  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Gasket seal around the rim
  • Thicker, more durable coating
  • Unique non-slip coating on the feet
  • Includes a Snack Rack

Rugged Road 45 V2

30 Reviews
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Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
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Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2
$299.99

LIFETIME WARRANTY

30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

FAST SHIPPING

  • Ultralight - Patented Titan Shell™ Construction
  • Rigorite™ -  Blast Resistant Coating    
  • Fridgite™ -  High-density ice-retaining core
  • “Heads-Up” Floatability™ - Floats upright on the water
  • Kick Flip Lid™ -  Unique detachable/reversible lid 
  • Cavernous Cooler Space - Holds 45 12-ounce cans
  • "Get-A-Grip" - Non-slip exterior finish 
  • “Double Up” Handle System  -  Ease of carrying 

Rugged Road 45 V2

30 Reviews
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Rugged Road 45 V2
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Rugged Road 45 V2
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Rugged Road 45 V2
Rugged Road 45 V2

Rugged Road 45 V2

$299.99

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  • Rigorite™ -  Virtually indestructible  shell     
  • Fridgite™ -  High-density ice-retaining core
  • “Heads-Up” Floatability™ - Floats upright on the water
  • Kick Flip Lid™ -  Unique detachable/reversible lid 
  • Cavernous Cooler Space - Holds 65 12-ounce cans
  • "Get-A-Grip" - Non-slip exterior finish 
  • “Double Up” Handle System  -  Ease of carrying 
  • Ultralight - Patented manufacturing process

LIFETIME WARRANTY

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $75+

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Why You'll Love the Rugged Road 45

About the Rugged Road 45

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50% Lighter Than Other High-Performance Coolers

*Tested with a Rugged Road 65*

Coming in at less than half the weight of the competition with similar ice retention, the Rugged Road 45 is unlike anything else on the market. 

Ultralight Cooler Comparison

Coming in at less than half the weight of the competition with similar ice retention, the Rugged Road 45 is unlike anything else on the market. 

Ultra Light Cooler Comparison

Coming in at less than half the weight of the competition with similar ice retention, the Rugged Road 45 is unlike anything else on the market. 

7 Day Ice Retention Performance

Compare the Rugged Road to a Roto-Molded Cooler.

*Tested with Rugged Road 65*

The ultra-thin, high-performance Fridgite™ insulative core in a Rugged Road 45 Cooler keeps ice up to 7 days, matching or beating any other high performance cooler.

The Technology Behind the World’s Lightest High-Performance Cooler.

Rigorite™

Virtually indestructible, amazingly light Rigorite™ shell—the same material used to bombproof the Pentagon.

Fridgite™

Ultra-thin, high-density insulating core for superior ice retention, storage capacity, and unparalleled light weight.

“Kick-flip” Lid™

Unique detatchable/reversible lid provides integrated drink holders and cutting board surface.

“Cavernous” Cooler Space

Thinner wall construction creates maximum interior space and cooling performance. Holds 65 12-ounce cans with ease.

“Double Up” Handle System

Dual-padded rope handles for tandem carry and integrated grip handles for individual carry.

“Get-A-Grip” Non-Slip Surface

Non-slip exterior finish delivers exceptional anti-skid performance without the need for feet.

“Heads-Up” Floatability™

Floats upright so you can use it on the water, kayaking, fishing, and more.

USE AR TO VIEW IN YOUR SPACE

Use your smartphone and view the Rugged Road 65 in your room.

The Technology Behind the World’s Lightest High-Performance Cooler.

Customer Testimonials

“Lighter, Stronger and Cheaper Than a Yeti.”
- Gear Patrol

Virtually Indestructible Rigorite™ Coating.

Cavernous Cooler Space

Open any roto-molded cooler and the first thing you notice is how thick the cooler walls are and how little space this leaves for ice and contents. The Rugged Road 45 is different. Its cavernous design gives you far more useable space. In fact, roto-molded coolers with similar exterior dimensions have an interior capacity of about 38 cans. While you'll fit 45 cans in your Rugged Road 45!

The only cooler that floats upright.

What Our Customers Are Saying...

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03/28/2024
Joshua SVG verified by SHOP
United States United States

This is my 3rd Rugged Road. I bought the 1st gen and loved. 2nd gen was even better and now the 3rd gen is even more satisfactory. Will be a life long customer!

C
03/07/2024
Colby SVG verified by SHOP
United States United States

Just what you want in a cooler. Very durable, lightweight, great handles and keeps products cold all day long.

JB
02/19/2024
Juanita B.
United States United States

Liked the first one so much I bought a second one

I bought the 45 V2 cooler this time for gatherings around the pool. I really appreciate how light weight this is and it keeps the drinks and snacks cold perfectly.

02/19/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

Stoked to hear that our coolers have been making a splash at your pool parties, Juanita! Thank you not only for taking the time to share your feedback with us, but for coming back a second time to support our small business!

RH
02/15/2024
Renee H.
United States United States

Awesome cooler!!!

We love this cooler. It’s super lightweight, love that it holds 45 cans plus ice and best of all it floats. We do a lot of outdoor activities and having a lightweight & durable cooler is key. We look forward to using it on all our adventures. @fiftyandfifthwheeling

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02/16/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

LOVE to hear that your cooler has made outdoor adventures even greater! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Renee!

BK
02/08/2024
Brian K.
United States United States

Best cooler I’ve ever owned!

I’ve owned every major cooler on the market at one point or the other, and this one is hands down the best! The cooler I received had one little mark that you had to look extra hard to see. Only regret is that I didn’t by two of them.

02/09/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

Stoked to hear that you're loving your cooler purchased during our annual Warehouse Sale, Brian! We hope to hear more about where your Rugged Road cooler accompanies you. :)

KB
01/02/2024
Kathleen B.
United States United States

They loved it!

Purchased 4 of these in different colors, on sale, as Christmas gifts for my sons/son-in-laws, filled them with misc small items their families would like, & put them under the tree. They loved them & were impressed with the lightness, quality, & float feature. (Especially my fisherman son). HoHoHo

01/03/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

Hi Kathleen! What a great idea and a very generous gift! So glad we could be a part of your Christmas this year :) If you (or your sons) need anything down the road, don't hesitate to give us a shout!

MB
01/01/2024
Michael B.
United States United States

Way smaller then you think.

This almost 400$ cooler is way smaller then you would think. Barely enough space for just a case of drinks.

01/03/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

Hi Michael! Sorry to hear that the cooler was smaller than you anticipated. The RR45 will fit up to 45 cans, but we recommend less if you want room for plenty of ice to keep your drinks cold for days :)

AJ
12/19/2023
Andrew J.
United States United States

Second purchase

I have the 85 for big stuff like deer, but I got the 45 for family short sports travel… perfect for snacks, sodas, beer etc.

12/22/2023

Rugged Road Outdoors

Hi Andrew! Thanks for taking some time to share your experience, but more importantly, thank you for coming back to support our small business again! We're stoked that the coolers are a great fit for all activities in your life :)

TE
12/13/2023
Tony E.
United States United States

Gifts

I have purchased 5 coolers for Christmas gifts. Orders were filled promptly and correctly.

02/19/2024

Rugged Road Outdoors

Our warehouse team is one well-oiled machine! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Tony!

B
11/25/2023
Bruce
United States United States

A fantastic cooler

This is a fantastic cooler. I purchased it from the scratch and dent sale. It took me about 3 minutes to find what they considered an imperfection. Clearly they are extremely fussy about quality. The performance of their cooler is as advertised. If you’re thinking about a cooler, this is the one.

11/28/2023

Rugged Road Outdoors

Hi Bruce! Thanks for taking some time to share your experience with us. We're so glad the cooler has surpassed your expectations :) If you need anything down the road, don't hesitate to give us a shout!