GATR 45 Rotomolded Hard Cooler

The GATR 45 is a 45-quart rotomolded hard cooler that holds 42 cans plus ice and weighs 29 lb — the size most people should buy. It covers a family weekend, a full day on the water or a work rig, still fits behind a truck seat, and carries the same lifetime shell warranty as every GATR hard cooler. $300, free shipping.

Best for

Family weekends and camping trips for three or four
A full day fishing or on the boat
Work rigs, parties and tailgates
Executive and milestone gifts with a custom logo pad

Not the right fit

One person on a day trip — the GATR 20 is lighter and cheaper
Groups of five or more, or trips past two days — GATR 70 with Wheels

GATR 45 specifications

Capacity	45 qt — 42 cans plus ice
External dimensions (L × W × H)	26.7 × 16.6 × 16.3 in
Internal dimensions (L × W × H)	20.2 × 10.6 × 11.6 in
Empty weight	29 lb
Construction	One-piece rotomolded polyethylene shell (no seams)
Insulation	Foam-insulated walls and lid, approx. 2–3 in depending on size
Lid	Freezer-style gasket; 0–20 in ruler molded into the lid
Divider	Cutting-board divider included
Carry	Heavy-duty carrying handles (two-person or one-person short carry)
Wheels	No
Drain	Dual-purpose drain plug, sized for a standard garden hose
Locking	Dual stainless-steel bottle openers with locking plates (padlock-ready)
Feet · latches	Non-slip GATR grip feet; Signature GATR latches (replaceable, sold in Accessories)
Colors	Tan, Army Camo, Desert Camo, Charcoal, Purple, Blue, White, Red White & Blue, Red, Gulf Blue (10)
Customization	Custom MarineMat lid pad and full-color logo printing available
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty on the rotomolded shell (lid and base); 365 days on wear parts such as handles and drain assemblies
Made in	Designed in Thibodaux, Louisiana; cooler manufactured outside the USA; all customization done in Thibodaux
Price · shipping	$300 · Free shipping on orders over $75

Features

One-piece rotomolded construction — no seams, no weak points, built to be dropped, dragged and sat on
0–20 in ruler molded into the lid
Cutting-board divider — separates food from drinks, doubles as a prep board
Heavy-duty carrying handles
Dual stainless-steel bottle openers doubling as locking plates, so the lid can be padlocked shut
Dual-purpose drain plug sized to a standard garden hose — drains fast, rinses out after a crawfish boil
Non-slip GATR grip feet keep the cooler off hot decks and truck beds
Freezer-style gasket and signature GATR latches for a seal that holds every time it closes
Compatible with GATR accessories and custom MarineMat cooler pads

About the GATR 45

If you are going to own one cooler, this is the one. The GATR 45 holds 42 cans plus ice — a family of four through a weekend, a boat through a full day, a crew through a shift — and at 26.7 × 16.6 × 16.3 in it still fits behind a truck seat and in most boat lockers. Empty it weighs 29 lb, which is the top of what one person carries comfortably when it is full; two handles make the two-person carry easy.

It is built like every GATR hard cooler: one-piece rotomolded shell, foam-insulated walls, a freezer-style gasket and the signature GATR latches. The lid has a 0–20 in ruler molded in, the two stainless bottle openers double as locking plates for a padlock, and the drain plug takes a garden hose so cleanup after a crawfish boil is a rinse, not a scrub. A cutting-board divider is in the box.

On ice: pre-chill the cooler, pack it about two parts ice to one part contents, keep it shaded, and open it as little as you can. Do that and owners report several days of ice from a full GATR 45, longer in cooler months. Bigger is not always better here — a well-packed 45 outlasts a half-empty 110.

Go down to the GATR 20 if it is mostly you and mostly day trips. Go up to the GATR 70 with Wheels if you feed five or more, stay out past two days, or need to roll it across a parking lot rather than carry it. And if you are between sizes, take the bigger one — you can pack a cooler tighter; you cannot make it larger at the boat launch.

Compare: Smaller: GATR 20 (22 cans, 19 lb, $200). Larger: GATR 70 with Wheels (80 cans, 42 lb, off-road wheels, $450). Full comparison in the size guide.

Customize the GATR 45

Add a MarineMat lid pad with your logo, name or artwork — CNC-cut or laser-burned in our Thibodaux shop, front inserts from $40 and lid tops from $80 — or full-color logo printing for corporate orders. You supply the artwork, we send a digital proof before anything is cut. See Custom Coolers With Your Company Logo or order pads directly: custom cooler pads.

Frequently asked questions

How many cans does the GATR 45 hold?

The GATR 45 holds 42 cans plus ice. Capacity figures are cans plus the ice to keep them cold; plan on about two parts ice to one part contents.

What size cooler do I need for a family of four?

The GATR 45 for a day or a weekend — 42 cans plus ice, with room for food once the ice is packed properly. For three days or more, step up to the GATR 70 with Wheels, or pair a 45 for food with an Egg 25 for drinks.

Is the GATR 45 too heavy to carry alone?

Empty, at 29 lb, no. Full — 42 cans and ice — it is a two-person carry for most people, which is what the two heavy-duty handles are for. If you will regularly move it loaded across a parking lot or a beach, the GATR 70 with Wheels is the better buy.

What is the difference between the GATR 45 and the GATR 70?

Capacity and carry. The 45 holds 42 cans and is carried by hand; the 70 holds 80 cans, adds off-road wheels and a textured lid you can cast from, and weighs 42 lb empty. Same rotomolded build, latches, drain and warranty on both.

How long does the GATR 45 hold ice?

Most owners report several days from a full GATR 45, and up to a week in cooler months. GATR does not print a "days of ice" figure because pre-chilling, shade, ice type, how full it is and how often it is opened change the result more than the cooler does. See our ice retention guide for the five things that decide it.

Is the GATR 45 made in the USA?

The cooler itself is not manufactured in the USA. GATR designs it in Thibodaux, Louisiana, produces apparel and accessories stateside, and does every customization — cooler pads, engraving, printing — in its own Thibodaux shop.

What warranty comes with the GATR 45?

A limited lifetime warranty on the rotomolded shell (lid and base) against defects in materials and workmanship, plus 365 days on wear parts such as handles and drain assemblies. Normal wear, misuse and ice-retention performance are not covered. Claims go to info@gatrcoolers.com with the order number.

Can I put my company logo on the GATR 45?

Yes. GATR cuts custom MarineMat pads for the GATR 45 in its Thibodaux shop — front-insert pads from $40, lid-top pads from $80 — and offers full-color logo printing. Standard turnaround is three to four weeks after you approve the digital proof. Request a quote on the custom shop page.

Can the GATR 45 be locked?

Yes. The two stainless-steel bottle openers double as locking plates, so a standard padlock through the lid and base keeps the GATR 45 shut in a truck bed or on a dock. Most standard padlocks fit; a padlock with an extra-thick shackle may not fit the holes.

Does the GATR 45 ship free?

Yes — every order over $75 ships free within the USA, so the GATR 45 qualifies on its own. In-stock coolers typically ship the same or next business day; customized coolers ship when the custom work is complete.

Warranty, shipping and returns

Warranty: limited lifetime on the rotomolded shell (lid and base), 365 days on wear parts. Shipping: free on orders over $75; in-stock coolers ship the same or next business day. Returns: 30 days, unused and in original packaging, 15% restocking fee; customized orders are not returnable.