Dometic Recon Hardside 16L cooler in Glow, front view
Dometic Recon Hardside 16L in Glow, carry strap and lid close-up
Dometic Recon Hardside 16L in Glow with the Recon 360 Faucet fitted, on a table
Dometic Recon Hardside 16L cooler in Silt, front view
Dometic Recon Hardside 16L in Silt with carry strap up, front view
Dometic Recon Hardside 16L in Silt with lid open

Dometic Recon Hardside 16L Cooler

$225.00
Color Glow
Free shipping on $199+ Shipping, returns and who it is for

Who it is for: Day-trip and tight-space campers who want a compact 16L Recon hardside ice cooler that stacks in the Recon system.

Shipping: Free ground shipping to the Lower 48 on orders of $199 or more. Under $199, the ground rate shows at checkout.

Returns: 30 days on new items in the original packaging. If the item arrived damaged or defective, or we sent the wrong item, we cover the return shipping and there is no restocking fee. Any other return ships back at your cost with a restocking fee of 5% of product cost.

Why buy from us: Ships free by ground to the Lower 48 on orders of $199 or more; 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging.

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Description

The Dometic Recon Hardside 16L is a small hard cooler for grab and go trips, roadside snacks, or as a top or side unit in a stacked Recon system. It holds 18 cans, is tall enough for wine bottles, and is sized to ride in a car footwell.

Injection molded construction with welded seams and two inches of performance insulation keeps contents cold, and Dometic rates Recon up to 30% lighter than other coolers of the same size. The lid opens from the front or back, or lifts off for top loading, and the included spigot and faucet-connecting caps turn it into an insulated water cooler.

Why it works

  • Injection molded body with two inches of performance insulation
  • Removable non-skid lid opens from either side
  • Holds 18 cans and stands wine bottles upright
  • Doubles as a water cooler with the included spigot and caps
  • Insulated drain plug parks above the drain with a magnet
  • Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for stacking
  • Die-cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener
  • Lock and tie-down points; tie down the whole cooler or just the base
  • Works with the Dometic Faucet, sold separately

Fit

No vehicle fitment. Sized to fit in many car footwells, per Dometic.

Color: choose Glow or Silt.

Specs

  • Model: Recon Hard 16L
  • Capacity: 16 L, about 18 cans
  • Size: 16.54 x 11.02 x 17.95 in (D x W x H)
  • Weight: 13.75 lb
  • Insulation: 2 in

In the box

  • Recon Hardside 16L cooler
  • Spigot
  • Faucet-connecting caps

Warranty

Covered by the Dometic manufacturer warranty.

Shipping and returns

Ships by ground parcel to the lower 48 states.

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Questions

Will wine bottles stand up in the Recon 16L?
Yes. Dometic says the 16L is tall enough for wine bottles and holds 18 cans. It is sized for quick trips or as an auxiliary cooler in a stackable multi unit Recon system, and Dometic designed it to optionally fit in a car footwell. Non-skid feet nest into other Recon lids for secure stacking.
Can the Recon 16L serve as a water cooler?
Yes. Dometic includes a spigot and faucet connecting caps so the 16L works as an insulated water cooler. It also integrates with the Dometic Faucet, sold separately. The insulated drain plug attaches above the drain with a magnet, so it stays with the cooler when removed.
How is the Recon 16L insulated?
With two inches of performance insulation inside an injection molded body, per Dometic. Dometic says the injection molded construction makes the cooler lighter than standard rotomolded coolers while the insulation keeps contents colder, longer. The removable non-skid lid opens from either side or comes off entirely.
What do the Recon 16L latches and handles add?
Per Dometic, the die cast metal latch catchers double as a bottle opener, and ergonomic handles with magnetic closures give a confident carry. Dometic also builds in space efficient lock and tie-down points so the cooler can be secured in a vehicle. The lid is removable and non-skid.
How big is the Recon 16L on the outside?
11.02 in wide, 17.95 in high and 16.54 in deep, per Dometic, with a net weight of 13.75 lb. Dometic lists it for grab and go trips, roadside snacks or a multi cooler stack. Covered by the Dometic manufacturer warranty.