Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen between the front seats of a vehicle
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen, three-quarter view
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen, front view
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen with shoulder strap
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen with lid lifted off
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen, side close-up with strap attached
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen, side close-up with a clip-on accessory on the D-ring
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen, reinforced base
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Lichen shown from three angles
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt, three-quarter view
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt with lid open, packed with drinks
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt with lid lifted off
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt, side close-up with strap attached
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt, side view with a clip-on accessory on the D-ring
Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium in Silt with shoulder strap

Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium 17L Cooler

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$275.00
Color Lichen
Free shipping on $199+ Shipping, returns and who it is for

Who it is for: Day-trip and weekend campers who want a mid-size, zipper-free soft cooler sized for Recon ice packs and made to stack on a Recon Hardside.

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: Discontinued by Dometic. Ships by ground parcel to the lower 48 states; 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging.

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Description

The Dometic Recon Softside ZL Medium is a 17 L soft cooler sized for day trips. This Dometic Recon cooler holds 28 cans (12 oz) and opens with no zipper: dual hinge latches let you open the lid from either side with one hand.

25 mm FrostCore insulation balances lasting cold with light weight and low bulk. The shell is GRS recycled 840D nylon with a TPU coating that resists abrasion, over a 600D poly TPU liner and a reinforced solid base.

Recon ZL coolers are made to nest together and fit tailgates and seat wells. The base sits securely on a Recon Hardside cooler without slipping, so you get more volume from a smaller cargo footprint.

Why it works

  • Zipper-free lid with dual hinge latches, one hand from either side
  • 25 mm FrostCore insulation
  • Holds 28 cans (12 oz)
  • GRS recycled 840D nylon shell with TPU coating
  • 600D poly TPU interior liner
  • Reinforced solid base that stacks on a Recon Hardside
  • D-rings for tie-downs and the shoulder strap
  • M.O.L.L.E. loops for accessories
  • Removable magnetic handles and an adjustable padded shoulder strap
  • Sized for Recon accessories and ice packs

Fit

No vehicle fitment. Dometic lists the size as W 11.65 x H 13.13 x D 14.88 in. Colors: Lichen or Silt.

Specs

  • Model: Recon ZL MED
  • Capacity: 17 L, 28 cans (12 oz)
  • Size (W x H x D): 11.65 x 13.13 x 14.88 in
  • Weight: 6.28 lb
  • Insulation: 25 mm FrostCore
  • Exterior: GRS recycled 840D nylon, TPU coated
  • Interior: 600D poly TPU

In the box

  • Recon Softside ZL Medium cooler
  • Adjustable padded shoulder strap

Warranty

Covered by the Dometic manufacturer warranty.

Shipping and returns

Ships by ground parcel to the lower 48 states.

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Questions

How does the Recon ZL lid open without a zipper?
With dual hinge latches that open from either side with a single hand, per Dometic. The zipper free lid flips open, and Dometic says the compact footprint is optimized for vehicle travel. The ZL can be used on its own or as part of a stacked Recon setup.
What is the ZL Medium's capacity in cans?
28 cans, per Dometic, in a 17L softside body. Dometic says the interior is sized right for Recon accessories and ice packs. The cooler weighs 6.28 lb and measures 11.65 in wide, 13.13 in high and 14.88 in deep. Covered by the Dometic manufacturer warranty.
What insulation and fabrics are in the ZL Medium?
25 mm FrostCore insulation, per Dometic, inside a GRS recycled 840D nylon shell with a TPU coating that resists abrasion. The interior is a 600D poly TPU liner, and a reinforced solid base sits underneath. Dometic describes the ZL as light and stackable.
How do I carry or tie down the Recon ZL Medium?
Per Dometic, D-rings allow tie-down and shoulder strap attachment, and the padded shoulder strap is included. Removable magnetic handles give a second way to carry it, and M.O.L.L.E. loops on the outside take accessories. The reinforced base helps it sit steady in a vehicle.
Does the ZL Medium stack with other Recon coolers?
Yes. Dometic describes the Recon ZL as stackable and packable, made to be used on its own or as part of the vehicle optimized Recon system. Its compact footprint is sized for vehicle travel, and the interior fits Recon accessories and ice packs.

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