Ice chest that fits well in side FJR bag?

[mikeames]

Does anyone know of an ice chest the will fit in the FJR side bags? Mine is a 2012, I’m not sure if there is much difference between the years. 
I’m trying to find the biggest ice chest I can fit inside one of the side boxes. 
i though of using the cloth style coolers, but they often leak and will allow anything soft like a sandwich to get smashed. 
Makes and models would fantastic!

Thanks!

 

[BigOgre]

Not sure but looking at the Yeti Hopper Flip 12 on the shelf it might work.  I could check for sure tomorrow if you'd like. 

 

[Niehart]

https://rticoutdoors.com/shop/coolers/softpak/Soft-Pack-8-Blue-Grey?rtoken=ChM2NDM2MTMyNDQ1MDU5OTIzNzUwEAIaI290aGVycy15b3Vfb3RoZXJzLXlvdV8xNTgwNDg1MDg5MTU0Ig1kZXRhaWwtb3RoZXJzKAA


Soft Pack 8, Blue / Grey Rtic

 

[wetwolf]

Coleman, soft cooler, but with a plastic insert Will hold a 16 cans. Got it at a local mercantile store.

 

[Niehart]

The Coleman cooler will hold more than the Rtic but won't keep it cold as long. Coleman is also a lot easier to unzip than the water tight Rtic. The Coleman is also a better price.

 

[infrared]

Retired guy here, so consider the source maybe . . .

I'd be tempted to install flat Polyiso foam board insulation plates inside all faces of one of the FJR pannier fabric liner bags.  The front (outer) pannier face is slightly rounded, so that piece of foam gets cut to size and formed into the lid by main force (fist pressure).   You may want one or two layers of the foam, depending on expected performance.  Spray-on 3-M art adhesive will hold each panel of the foam in place inside the bag.  Connect the edges of the foam inside the bag with a strong fabric tape, maybe 3M 8959 Scotch Cross Weave Filament Tape or even duct tape.  A 4' x 8' (1.2m x 2.4m) sheet of Polyiso foam, 1/2" (12mm) thick retails for ~US$15.  Polyiso foam is the highest R-value foam that I know in pre-made sheets, foil-lined, in retail sizes.  Your "cooler" will still be an ordinary pannier bag, when it is not keeping things cold.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/R-Matte-Rmax-R-Matte-Plus-3-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-3-2-Polyisocyanurate-Rigid-Foam-Insulation-Board-754404/100572981

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[Fontanaman]

https://rticoutdoors.com/shop/coolers/softpak/Soft-Pack-8-Blue-Grey?rtoken=ChM2NDM2MTMyNDQ1MDU5OTIzNzUwEAIaI290aGVycy15b3Vfb3RoZXJzLXlvdV8xNTgwNDg1MDg5MTU0Ig1kZXRhaWwtb3RoZXJzKAA


Soft Pack 8, Blue / Grey Rtic

+1.  Trust the Pie Man, he uses it to keep his Pies fresh!

My suggestion is to fit a cooler to the rear rack.  This idea provides unlimited options.

 

[mikeames]

Been looking at a Soft Pack 8 also. Nice product. We have some tumblers from RTIC that we are really happy with too. 
Definitely spendy, but not terrible compared to several similar constructed coolers. 
The Coleman is though too. 
Thanks all!

 

[mikeames]

BigOgre, if the Yeti fits that would be nice to know. Bigger is often better. 

 

[BigOgre]

Ogre Jr. took it away for the weekend.  I'll try it when he gets back and let you know.

 

[mikeames]

Ogre Jr. took it away for the weekend.  I'll try it when he gets back and let you know.

I have that issue on occasion myself!

Thank you!

 

[Brodie]

The side case is watertight. I know this because I packed mine with a bag of ice and a watermelon a while back. After riding for several hours I pulled it, placed it on its back and opened it up. The melon was nicely chilled and there was standing ice melted water floating the ice. The case was dry in the outside when I removed it. Use ziplock bags to keep your food dry, it makes a nice big ice chest, with its weight carried low and forward. 
 

Brodie

 

[BigOgre]

I have that issue on occasion myself!

Thank you!

My son has been taking your cooler??

Ok, so I should've known better.  We all know how the inside of Yamaha's side cases are much smaller than they look from the outside.  Below is the Flip 12 so maybe the Flip 8 might work?  :unknw:

 

[Niehart]

Flip goes to work with me is the side bag every day. I will take a picture if you need one.

 

[mikeames]

I’m good guys. Thank you for the help.