The Titan by Arctic Zone 16 Can Zipperless HardBody Cooler is a soft cooler with a flip-open lid. Inside sits a removable hard liner. It suits day trips, commutes and small picnics where one hand is already full. Arctic Zone lists room for 16 cans and ice held up to 2 days Arctic Zone.
Titan Zipperless at a glance
UP TO
2days
Keeps ice
16
Cans
2.34lb
Weight
Flip-open
Lid
Arctic Zone lists these specs on its Titan 16 Can Zipperless HardBody Cooler page, SKU 10005516 Arctic Zone.
Keeps ice
Up to 2 days
Cans
16
Weight
2.34 lb
Lid
Flip-open, patented Zipperless
SKU
10005516
Exterior
12.25 in long, 8.00 in deep, 12.25 in high
Interior
9.8 x 4.95 x 10.25 in
Insulation
Deep Freeze Performance Insulation with radiant heat barrier
Base
Triple layer ColdBlock
Liner
FDA compliant HardBody liner with SmartShelf
Lining
Ultra Safe leak proof, easy clean
Strap
Adjustable Backsaver shoulder strap with anti-slip pad
Colors
Seagrass, Marine Blue, Jungle Hunt, Sharkskin Gray, Moss, Navy
Warranty
Lifetime of the product, original buyer
How big is the Titan Zipperless 16 Can cooler?
Arctic Zone lists the bag at 12.25 in long, 8.00 in deep and 12.25 in high on the outside Arctic Zone. Inside, Arctic Zone lists 9.8 x 4.95 x 10.25 in. That is about the size of a small backpack. It sits in a car footwell or a bike basket.
How many quarts is the Titan Zipperless 16 Can cooler?
Arctic Zone rates this cooler in cans, at 16, rather than in quarts Arctic Zone. We took the listed interior of 9.8 x 4.95 x 10.25 in, which is 497 cubic inches. At 57.75 cubic inches to a US quart, that is about 8.6 quarts, by our maths.
How much does the Titan Zipperless cooler weigh?
Arctic Zone lists 2.34 lb empty Arctic Zone. Ice and drinks carry almost all of the loaded weight. The adjustable Backsaver shoulder strap has an anti-slip pad and centers the load for easier carrying.
Titan Zipperless 16 Can or 30 Can?
Arctic Zone sells the same Zipperless HardBody design in several sizes, and the bigger bags claim a longer day count. The 30 Can holds almost twice the cans and is rated at up to 3 days of ice Arctic Zone.
Arctic Zone lists two more sizes in the same collection. The 9 Can weighs 1.72 lb and claims up to 2 days of ice Arctic Zone. The 48 Can weighs 4.54 lb and claims up to 3 days Arctic Zone.
Who the Titan Zipperless is for
Good fit if
You carry drinks for one or two people.
You open the lid with one hand.
You pack sandwiches with the cans.
You want a liner you can wipe out.
You want a light bag to carry.
Pick another model if
→You want 30 cans and 3 days: pick the 30 Can Zipperless Arctic Zone.
→You want a waterproof, air tight build: pick the welded Titan Deep Freeze line Arctic Zone.
→You want to wear it: pick the Titan PRO 26 Can Backpack Cooler with Ice Walls Arctic Zone.
Good to know before you buy
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Arctic Zone rates this size at up to 2 days of ice, and the bigger bags at up to 3. Its own guide says most soft coolers keep ice for one to two days. Pre-chill the bag and the drinks the day before to get close to the figure Arctic ZoneArctic Zone.
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Arctic Zone lists a leak proof lining and a water repellent exterior. It names its welded coolers as the waterproof, air tight ones, so treat this bag as splash-ready. Pick the welded Titan line for boats and paddling Arctic ZoneArctic Zone.
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Arctic Zone's specs for this cooler list no drain plug. Pour the melt water out by hand when you get home. Then leave the lid open so the inside air dries Arctic ZoneArctic Zone.
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Arctic Zone asks for mild dishwashing liquid soap, and says to avoid harsh detergents and bleach. Those can damage the Ultra Safe lining, and a machine wash may ruin the insulation. Wipe it by hand and air dry it Arctic ZoneArctic Zone.
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Arctic Zone's packing guide uses two thirds ice to one third food and drink. On an interior of about 8.6 quarts, that leaves about 2.9 quarts for food and drink, by our maths. Plan the load before you buy the bag size Arctic Zone.
How the Titan Zipperless compares
Titan Zipperless vs Igloo
Both bags hold 16 cans. The Titan swaps the zipper for a flip-open lid, and adds a removable hard liner. Igloo lists its Latitude Gripper 16-Can Cooler Bag at 1.6 lb, with dual compartments and an antimicrobial, leak-resistant liner Igloo.
The Igloo is 0.74 lb lighter empty, about 32% less, by our maths.
Titan Zipperless vs a hard cooler
A hard cooler trades the shoulder strap for a rigid box. It also gives you more cans for the same quart count. Igloo rates its Profile II 16 Qt at 24 cans and 5.09 lb. The Titan holds 16 cans at 2.34 lb Igloo. For a bigger wheeled box, see our report on the Coleman Xtreme.
The Titan is 2.75 lb lighter empty, about 54% less, by our maths.
How long does the Titan Zipperless keep ice?
Arctic Zone lists ice retention of up to 2 days for the 16 Can size Arctic Zone. The walls use Deep Freeze Performance Insulation with a radiant heat barrier. The base adds a triple layer ColdBlock panel. Arctic Zone says that barrier is there to reflect heat away from the load.
Its own packing guide sets out what gets you near the figure Arctic Zone. Fill about two thirds of the space with ice, pre-chill everything, and keep the bag in the shade. The guide also puts most soft coolers at one to two days of ice.
Tip
Arctic Zone says the colder the bag is before you pack it, the longer the ice lasts Arctic Zone.
Is the Titan Zipperless cooler waterproof?
No. Arctic Zone lists an Ultra Safe leak proof lining and a water and stain repellent exterior Arctic Zone. That holds melt water in and sheds rain and spills from the outside.
Arctic Zone keeps the words leak proof, waterproof and air tight for its welded Titan Deep Freeze coolers. Those seal with an Air Lock latch Arctic Zone. Pick that line if the cooler will sit in a boat or get dunked.
How the Zipperless lid and SmartShelf work
The lid is a patented, flip-open Zipperless lid, and Arctic Zone says it gives quick access Arctic Zone. There is no zipper track to pull, so it opens when your hands are full Arctic Zone.
Inside sits an FDA compliant HardBody liner with a SmartShelf. Arctic Zone says the shelf keeps hard items like drinks apart from soft items, so sandwiches do not get crushed. Lift the shelf out and you get one large compartment instead.
What is the Titan Zipperless cooler made of?
Arctic Zone lists a water and stain repellent exterior over Deep Freeze Performance Insulation Arctic Zone. The insulation carries a radiant heat barrier, and the base is a triple layer ColdBlock panel. The inside is an FDA compliant HardBody liner with an Ultra Safe leak proof, easy clean lining.
The outside also carries an insulated front pocket for the items you reach for first. The strap is an adjustable Backsaver shoulder strap with an anti-slip shoulder pad.
How to set up and use it
Wipe the inside with mild dishwashing liquid soap and a damp cloth before the first trip.
Chill the empty cooler the day before. Or fill it with ice and cold water, then pour that out before you pack.
Move the drinks, the meat and the dairy into the fridge or freezer the night before.
Freeze your reusable ice packs at the same time.
Decide on the SmartShelf: leave it in for two compartments, or lift it out for one large one.
Fill about two thirds of the space with ice or ice packs.
Load the cans and the hard items low, and lay the soft food on the SmartShelf.
Flip the lid shut, and keep the cooler in the shade Arctic Zone.
Open it as little as you can, because the less you open it the colder it stays.
Arctic Zone says block ice melts slower, while cubed or crushed ice fills the gaps between the containers Arctic Zone. A thermometer inside lets you watch for about 40 °F.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean it
Empty the cooler and rinse the inside with warm water right away.
Lift out the HardBody liner and the SmartShelf, which both come out for cleaning.
Wipe every inside surface with a soft cloth or sponge and mild dishwashing liquid soap.
Keep harsh detergents and bleach away from the Ultra Safe lining.
Arctic Zone says a machine wash may ruin the insulation, so wash it by hand and air dry it Arctic Zone.
How to get the smell out
Clean and dry the cooler first, because trapped moisture is what starts the smell.
Put a small box of baking soda inside overnight to take up what is left.
Air it with the lid open before the next trip Arctic Zone.
How to store it between trips
Let the cooler air dry with the lid open, inside and out.
Store it in a cool, dry place with the lid slightly open for airflow.
Keep heavy items off the top so the bag holds its shape Arctic Zone.
If the ice is not lasting
Chill the cooler, the drinks and the food before they go in Arctic Zone.
Raise the ice to about two thirds of the space.
Move the cooler into the shade, or cover it with a light colored towel.
Close the lid fully each time, and open it less often.
If a part needs replacing
Arctic Zone handles claims through Consumer Service. Wait for a representative before you send anything back Arctic Zone.
Find your original proof of purchase.
Fill in the warranty claim form on the Arctic Zone site, or call Consumer Service on 1-888-413-COOL.
Hold on to the cooler until a representative tells you what to do next.
Titan Zipperless FAQ
Does the Titan Zipperless cooler have a warranty?
Yes. Arctic Zone warrants the item and its parts against defects in workmanship or materials, for the product's lifetime Arctic Zone. It covers the original buyer, is not transferable, and asks for the original proof of purchase. Normal wear such as dents, scratches and discoloration sits outside it.
Is the SmartShelf removable?
Yes. Arctic Zone says the SmartShelf comes out easily to give one large compartment Arctic Zone. Its care guide adds that the HardBody liner and the SmartShelf both lift out for cleaning Arctic Zone.
Which sizes does the Titan Zipperless line come in?
Arctic Zone lists the Zipperless line in seven capacities: 9, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36 and 48 cans Arctic Zone. Its Zipperless HardBody collection page currently shows the 9, 16, 30 and 48 can bags Arctic Zone.
How much is the Titan Zipperless cooler?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 037 · Arctic Zone Titan Zipperless Cooler
Cold drinks, grabbed without a zipper.
The Titan 16 Can Zipperless HardBody Cooler suits one or two people on a day out. It carries cold drinks and uncrushed sandwiches together. Arctic Zone pairs Deep Freeze insulation and a ColdBlock base with an up to 2 day ice figure. The empty bag weighs 2.34 lb. The flip-open lid and the removable SmartShelf liner are what set it apart from a plain zipped cooler bag.
4/4 PASS
