Pilot Outdoors® Premium Ice Chest Cooler Model 50/80 (Grey)

The Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 in premium grey is engineered for hunters, anglers, campers, and anyone who refuses to let gear slow them down. With a patented separate ice compartment and ALWAYS DRY™ storage system, this expandable cooler gives you triple the usable storage in a single cooler while delivering industry-leading ice retention.

Expand from 52.84 qt to 84.54 qt in under 30 seconds, so you're never carrying more cooler than you need, or running out of room when you do. With up to 18 days of ice retention, cold or hot box functionality, and more than $180 in included accessories, the Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 is built for serious outdoor use.

What Sets the Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 Apart

Patented Separate Ice Compartment

Ice stays isolated in its own dedicated cavity, keeping melting ice water away from your food, gear, and other stored items. Unlike traditional coolers that mix ice and contents in the same space, the Pilot® Cooler keeps your ice separate so your items stay protected.

ALWAYS DRY™ Storage

The ALWAYS DRY™ storage system gives you a dedicated dry chamber for food, electronics, gear, and other items that need to stay away from melting ice water. This separate storage design gives you triple the usable storage without sacrificing ice capacity.

2 Sizes in 1 Expandable Design

The Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 converts from 52.84 qt to 84.54 qt in under 30 seconds. Use the smaller configuration when you want a more compact cooler, then expand it when you need additional storage capacity.

Cold or Hot Box Functionality

The Pilot® Cooler works as both a cold box and a hot box, giving you flexibility across all 4 seasons. Keep food and drinks cold when needed or use the cooler for hot storage when your adventure calls for it.

Triple Custom Seal Gasket

The Pilot® Cooler features Ice Trap Triple Refrigeration Style Gaskets designed for unmatched thermal leak protection. Instead of one gasket, the cooler uses 3 custom-designed, one-piece, refrigeration-style gaskets to help maximize ice and heat retention.

Industry-Leading Insulation

Thick, pressure-injected and chemically expanded polyurethane foam provides exceptional cooling and heat retention. The Pilot® Cooler features over 3 inches of insulation in the walls and lid and nearly 4 inches in the bottom.

Up to 18 Days of Ice Retention

The insulation and triple gasket system work together to deliver up to 18 days of ice retention when used as per manufacturer guidelines. That means you can rely on the Pilot® Cooler for extended camping trips, hunting camps, fishing trips, and other multi-day outdoor adventures.

Massive Storage Capacity

The Model 50/80 offers unmatched capacity by keeping ice in a separate chamber. Because ice does not share the same storage space as your items, the cooler does not require a traditional 2:1 ice-to-items ratio.

In its 53 qt size, the Pilot® Cooler holds up to 94 x 12oz cans plus 48 lbs of ice in its separate compartment.

Expand it to 85 qt, and it holds up to 135 x 12oz cans or 92 lbs of ice, giving you triple the capacity of competitors.

Dual Cam-Action Latches

Integrated locking points deliver maximum closing force with minimal effort. The dual cam-action latches help lock in cold or heat for ultimate retention.

Ergonomic Carry Handles

Integrated ergonomic carry handles provide a comfortable, secure grip when transporting the cooler between your truck, boat, campsite, hunting camp, or tailgate.

6 Accessory Mounting Stations

The Pilot® Cooler features 6 accessory mounting stations, each with an integrated bottle opener. The mounting stations are ready for future quick attach/detach accessories, giving you more ways to customize your cooler.

Reversible Slip & Non-Slip Feet

Reversible slip and non-slip feet provide adaptable footing for different surfaces. Configure the feet based on where you are using your cooler to help keep it stable and secure.

$180+ in Included Accessories

The Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 comes with more than $180 in included accessories at no extra cost, giving you more functionality right out of the box.

• Cutting boards for food preparation and organization

• LED light for better visibility in low-light conditions

• Perforated ice support to support airflow and drainage

• Mounting strips for accessory attachment and customization

• Reversible footpads for adaptable footing

• Additional accessories designed to make your cooler more useful in the field

Built for Serious Outdoor Adventures

The Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 is designed for people who need more from their cooler. Whether you're spending days at a hunting camp, heading out for a multi-day fishing trip, setting up at a campsite, or bringing cold storage to a large outdoor gathering, its expandable design gives you the capacity and flexibility to match the adventure.

• Fishing and ice fishing trips

• Hunting camps and base camps

• Extended camping and overlanding adventures

• Tailgates, cookouts, and large outdoor gatherings

• Multi-day outdoor expeditions

• Any adventure where reliable cold and dry storage matters

From 52.84 qt to 84.54 qt, the Pilot Outdoors® Model 50/80 gives you 2 sizes in 1, a dedicated ice compartment, ALWAYS DRY™ storage, cold or hot box functionality, and up to 18 days of ice retention.