---
product_id: 769965222
title: "Recon Hardside Cooler"
brand: "dometic"
price: "S$470"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Dometic"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/769965222-recon-hardside-cooler
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# Dual-opening removable lid with pivot latches 30% lighter injection-molded body 2-inch premium insulation for extended cold retention Recon Hardside Cooler

**Brand:** dometic
**Price:** S$470
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay Chill, Stay Ahead: The Cooler That Works as Hard as You Do

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Recon Hardside Cooler by dometic
- **How much does it cost?** S$470 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/769965222-recon-hardside-cooler)

## Best For

- dometic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dometic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Access:** Dual-opening removable lid with pivot latches lets you load from front, back, or top—effortless convenience on the go.
- • **Stack & Pack Smart:** Streamlined design nests and stacks perfectly, optimizing your vehicle space for every adventure.
- • **Magnetic Grip Handles:** Flip-down handles with magnetic closures provide a steady, ergonomic grip—carry with confidence and style.
- • **Ice-Locked Performance:** Two inches of high-grade insulation keep your beverages and snacks colder for days, no matter the heat.
- • **Lightweight Durability:** Injection-molded construction slashes weight by 30% without sacrificing toughness—carry more, stress less.

## Overview

The Dometic Recon Cooler 16L combines ultra-light injection-molded construction with 2 inches of premium insulation to keep ice cold for days. Its innovative dual-opening removable lid and magnetic flip-down handles maximize usability and portability. Designed for stacking and space-saving, this rugged cooler is perfect for professionals and adventurers who demand durability, convenience, and superior cold retention on the go.

## Description

This small-but-mighty cooler is made for grab-and-go trips, roadside snacks, or as part of a multi-cooler stack. Its injection-molded body makes it lighter than standard rotos, while two inches of performance insulation keep contents colder, longer. The lid opens from either side—or removes entirely for easy access—and it doubles as a water cooler with the included spigot or optional faucet cap.

Review: Amazing 16L ice water dispenser that doubles as a great cooler with great accessories - This thing is amazing! The optional plastic tray fit perfect inside the cooler on the top. This is the one that comes with the other 2 sizes. Cup holder does not fit this model. It does come with a water spout you can screw on in place of the drain plug or you can also use the included adapter to work with either the new 360 faucet or the old Dometic go faucet. I don't believe the larger 2 models come with this. That old faucet worked, but the button sucked when it got wet. The new 360 model rotates and has a high and low actual button to press to turn on and off. Oh, and finally USBC charging. Old one had crappy old usb micro. The top of the 16L cooler has magnets in multiple places that the faucet will stick to. The 11L you had to use a metal plate that came with adhesive. Long story short, I am replacing my couple year old Dometic go 11l with faucet with this and the 360 faucet. With the addition of the plastic tray, it is also a great cooler. Or you can pack dry items In it for travel and then use it at camp for cold drinking water. 16L is a little over 4 gallons of ice cold water that will stay for days. The latches are nice and it can open from either side. The lid can come completely off if desired. Speaking of the lid, it has a recessed flat, non slip surface that is great for stacking items on for transport or using as a workstation while camping or floating. The lid as well as the cooler have slits for tie down straps and the lid is recessed for the strap as not to effect the stacking capability. The carry straps have nice handles with magnets. They also can be removed with the Velcro on the straps. Either with the straps on or off, these areas can also be used for strapping down. I don't believe the cutting board divider fits this model...only the larger ones. Tote does not fit - only the larger model and it fits them well. The large Recon ice packs fit nicely with 2 in the bottom. The smaller ice packs fit too. What else? Nice non-slip rubber feet. Slick surfaces that should be easy to keep clean-not like the rough surfaces of cheap coolers that hold dirt in. The lid has a nice rubber seal. Ok, that's more detail than I saw anywhere else on the web.
Review: Built Like a Tank – Keeps Ice for Days - As a guy who has done my fair share of tailgates and camping trips, I've tried more coolers than I can count. This Dometic Recon Cooler is in a league of its own. It's built like a tank – I can toss it in the back of the truck, stack gear on it, and it shrugs it off. The seals are tight, the latches feel solid, and the insulation is no joke. Even in the brutal Mansfield, Texas heat, my drinks stayed ice-cold for a couple of days. There's even a handy drain plug so I'm not flipping the whole thing over in the driveway. Is it cheap? Nope. But quality rarely is. If you want a cooler that works as hard as you do and won't let you down, this is the one.

## Features

- Injection-molded construction makes it up to 30% lighter than rotomolded coolers
- 2 in. of insulation lock in cold longer. Streamlined to nest, stack and pack in your vehicle without wasted space
- Welded seams and a molded body for toughness without added weight
- Flip-down handles with magnetic closure give you a steady, easy grip
- Dual-Opening Removable Iid, Open from front or back with pivot latches - or remove it entirely for a top-down load-in

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0FPLRMR57 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #183,578 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #601 in Camping Coolers |
| Brand | Dometic |
| Brand Name | Dometic |
| Capacity | 16 Liters |
| Chamber Depth | 15 Inches |
| Color | Silt 16L |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
| Included Components | 1 Cooler |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.54"D x 11.02"W x 17.95"H |
| Item Type Name | Hard Cooler |
| Item Weight | 13.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Dometic |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Material Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Model Name | Dometic Recon Hardside 16 L Cooler, Silt |
| Package Information | Box |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Dimensions | 16.54"D x 11.02"W x 17.95"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Boating, Camping, Hiking, Picnic, Tailgating |
| UPC | 034223330798 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Statutory warranty period applies |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dometic
- **Color:** Silt 16L
- **Material:** Polypropylene (PP)
- **Package Information:** Box
- **Capacity:** 16 Liters
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.54"D x 11.02"W x 17.95"H
- **Item Weight:** 13.75 Pounds
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Included Components:** 1 Cooler
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Boating, Camping, Hiking, Picnic, Tailgating

## Images

![Recon Hardside Cooler - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kFxLl54BL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing 16L ice water dispenser that doubles as a great cooler with great accessories
*by A***N on December 17, 2025*

This thing is amazing! The optional plastic tray fit perfect inside the cooler on the top. This is the one that comes with the other 2 sizes. Cup holder does not fit this model. It does come with a water spout you can screw on in place of the drain plug or you can also use the included adapter to work with either the new 360 faucet or the old Dometic go faucet. I don't believe the larger 2 models come with this. That old faucet worked, but the button sucked when it got wet. The new 360 model rotates and has a high and low actual button to press to turn on and off. Oh, and finally USBC charging. Old one had crappy old usb micro. The top of the 16L cooler has magnets in multiple places that the faucet will stick to. The 11L you had to use a metal plate that came with adhesive. Long story short, I am replacing my couple year old Dometic go 11l with faucet with this and the 360 faucet. With the addition of the plastic tray, it is also a great cooler. Or you can pack dry items In it for travel and then use it at camp for cold drinking water. 16L is a little over 4 gallons of ice cold water that will stay for days. The latches are nice and it can open from either side. The lid can come completely off if desired. Speaking of the lid, it has a recessed flat, non slip surface that is great for stacking items on for transport or using as a workstation while camping or floating. The lid as well as the cooler have slits for tie down straps and the lid is recessed for the strap as not to effect the stacking capability. The carry straps have nice handles with magnets. They also can be removed with the Velcro on the straps. Either with the straps on or off, these areas can also be used for strapping down. I don't believe the cutting board divider fits this model...only the larger ones. Tote does not fit - only the larger model and it fits them well. The large Recon ice packs fit nicely with 2 in the bottom. The smaller ice packs fit too. What else? Nice non-slip rubber feet. Slick surfaces that should be easy to keep clean-not like the rough surfaces of cheap coolers that hold dirt in. The lid has a nice rubber seal. Ok, that's more detail than I saw anywhere else on the web.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Built Like a Tank – Keeps Ice for Days
*by J***D on October 25, 2025*

As a guy who has done my fair share of tailgates and camping trips, I've tried more coolers than I can count. This Dometic Recon Cooler is in a league of its own. It's built like a tank – I can toss it in the back of the truck, stack gear on it, and it shrugs it off. The seals are tight, the latches feel solid, and the insulation is no joke. Even in the brutal Mansfield, Texas heat, my drinks stayed ice-cold for a couple of days. There's even a handy drain plug so I'm not flipping the whole thing over in the driveway. Is it cheap? Nope. But quality rarely is. If you want a cooler that works as hard as you do and won't let you down, this is the one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Cooler.
*by W***E on November 2, 2025*

This thing is a beast. Insulation works magic, looks good and lightweight. You can fit a lot of stuff inside.

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