{"product_id":"dometic-recon-16l-hardside-cooler","title":"DOMETIC Recon 16L Hardside Cooler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDometic Recon 16L Hardside Cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact icebox for day trips, drinks beside the camp chair and a dedicated second cooler in a larger touring setup. Its tall, narrow shape holds up to 18 cans and accommodates upright wine bottles, with a lid that opens from either side so you can reach inside from the most convenient position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn injection-moulded shell, welded seams and 5 cm insulation form the core of the Recon design. This 16L version also includes spigot and tap-connecting caps, letting you choose between chilled food-and-drink storage and an insulated water-container setup. A powered faucet is a separate accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Recon 16L right for your setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a focused load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 L works well for a drinks-and-snacks cooler or for separating frequently accessed items from your main food cooler. Allow space for ice or ice blocks when planning the contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the space available:\u003c\/strong\u003e the external footprint is approximately 420 × 280 mm and the height is 456 mm. Measure your vehicle space and leave clearance to open or remove the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cooler weighs 6.24 kg empty. Add the weight of water, drinks, food and ice when deciding where to load and carry it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 cm insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the insulated hardside construction helps keep packed contents cool without electrical power, making it straightforward to use away from a powered campsite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-opening, removable lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e access the cooler from either side or lift the lid off for a clear opening when loading, unloading and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable Recon design:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-slip feet locate in the lid recesses of other Recon coolers, helping you organise compatible coolers together. Allow for the total stacked height in your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic insulated drain plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e the integrated drain gives you a practical way to empty melted ice water at the end of a trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle-opener latch catches:\u003c\/strong\u003e die-cast metal catches also open bottles, keeping a useful camp-kitchen function on the cooler itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock and tie-down points:\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in points provide options for securing your cooler as part of a planned vehicle or campsite arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-grip carry handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic closures keep the handle arrangement together, with a comfortable grip for moving the cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-dispensing options:\u003c\/strong\u003e the included spigot and tap-connecting caps give the 16L model an additional role as an insulated water container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer can capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cans; packing space varies with ice and contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExternal dimensions (D × W × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 420 × 280 × 456 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.24 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShell construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjection-moulded with welded seams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInsulation thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpens from either side; removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost, Glow, Lichen and Silt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU by colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost: 97000133307; Glow: 97000133080; Lichen: 97000133308; Silt: 97000133081\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; insulated icebox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Dometic Recon 16L cooler in your selected colour, one spigot cap and one tap-connecting cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powered faucet, ice blocks, drinkware and other campsite accessories are sold separately. The separate Recon divider is designed for the 41L and 69L models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePacking and common questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much will fit once ice is added?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe litre and can figures are capacity guides. Ice, ice blocks, bottles and food containers all occupy space, so plan around your actual combination rather than treating the can count as a packed-with-ice guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it stay cold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIce retention depends on the starting temperature of the contents, the amount of ice, outdoor conditions and how often the lid is opened. Keep these factors in mind when planning how to pack and access the cooler during your trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it as a water dispenser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the included caps support a water-container setup. The tap-connecting cap is an attachment for a compatible tap; it is not a powered faucet. Choose any additional faucet separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifestyle photographs may show other sizes or colours, stacked coolers, food, drinks and optional equipment. This listing supplies one 16L cooler and the included items listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooler-box\"\u003eCompare camping cooler sizes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dometic\"\u003eexplore Dometic accessories\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask Cosy Camp for help planning your setup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dometic","offers":[{"title":"Lichen","offer_id":67716303749408,"sku":"97000133308","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silt","offer_id":67716303782176,"sku":"97000133081","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Glow","offer_id":67716303814944,"sku":"97000133080","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frost","offer_id":67718287753504,"sku":"97000133307","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/9521\/8976\/files\/dometic-recon-16l-hardside-cooler-cooler-dometic-lichen-640795.jpg?v=1791617020","url":"https:\/\/cosycamp.com.au\/products\/dometic-recon-16l-hardside-cooler","provider":"CosyCamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}