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The GATR 20 is a 20-quart rotomolded hard cooler for one or two people and a single day: 22 cans plus ice, 19 lb empty, small enough to ride behind a truck seat or on a small boat. Same one-piece build, latches, drain and lifetime shell warranty as the big GATR coolers — $200, free shipping.
| Capacity | 20 qt — 22 cans plus ice |
|---|---|
| External dimensions (L × W × H) | 21.1 × 13.3 × 14.3 in |
| Internal dimensions (L × W × H) | 14.1 × 7.8 × 9.8 in |
| Empty weight | 19 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; 0–14 in ruler molded into the lid |
| Divider | Cutting-board divider included |
| Carry | Single padded carrying handle |
| 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, Charcoal, Army Camo, Desert Camo, Red White & Blue, Purple, White, Red, Gulf Blue (9) |
| 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 | $200 · Free shipping on orders over $75 |
The GATR 20 is the cooler for the days when the GATR 45 stays in the garage. Twenty quarts holds 22 cans plus the ice to keep them cold — enough for two people through a day on the water, a crew in a work truck, or one person and lunch on a side-by-side. At 19 lb empty it carries with one padded handle and slides behind a seat or into a small boat's locker.
What it gives up in size it does not give up in build. It is the same one-piece rotomolded shell as every GATR hard cooler, with foam-insulated walls, a freezer-style gasket, the signature GATR latches and a drain plug sized to a garden hose. The lid carries a 0–14 in ruler, the stainless bottle openers double as locking plates, and the cutting-board divider splits food from drinks.
Ice life depends more on you than on the box: pre-chill it, pack it about two parts ice to one part contents, and keep it in the shade. Do that and a full GATR 20 is a day-trip cooler with a comfortable margin; skip it and no cooler at this size will save you. If you regularly feed more than two people or stay out past a day, the GATR 45 is the size most people should own.
The GATR 20 is also the size we recommend most often for corporate gifting: a MarineMat lid pad with a company logo, cut in our Thibodaux shop, turns it into a corporate gift that gets kept rather than shelved.
Compare: Next size up: GATR 45 (42 cans, 29 lb, $300) — for a family weekend or a full day fishing. See the size guide for the full comparison.
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.
The GATR 20 holds 22 cans plus ice. Plan on roughly two parts ice to one part contents — that is what keeps a day trip cold, not the can count alone.
Usually, yes. It measures 21.1 × 13.3 × 14.3 in on the outside, which fits behind most full-size truck seats and in the locker of most bay and jon boats. Measure the space against those dimensions before you order.
No. For three or four people over a weekend take the GATR 45 (42 cans plus ice). The GATR 20 is a one-day, one-or-two-person cooler.
Most owners report several days from a full GATR 20, 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.
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.
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.
Yes. GATR cuts custom MarineMat pads for the GATR 20 in its Thibodaux shop — front-insert pads from $40, lid-top pads from $80 — and offers full-color logo printing. Standard turnaround is two to three weeks after you approve the digital proof. Request a quote on the custom shop page.
Yes. The two stainless-steel bottle openers double as locking plates, so a standard padlock through the lid and base keeps the GATR 20 shut in a truck bed or on a dock.
Yes — every order over $75 ships free within the USA, so the GATR 20 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: 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.
Orders placed for in-stock items typically ship within the same business day or the day following. All orders placed on in-stock items using free in store pickup will be notified via email once the order is fulfilled and may be picked up at any time during normal business hours. Custom orders are shipped as soon as they are completed.
I bought this cooler based on all the different positives that I have heard about GATR. I was not disappointed! I work outdoors and the cooler sits in the back of a hot vehicle and still holds ice and keeps the drinks cold! Definitely will be purchasing a larger one. Y'all built a great product.
I recently purchased the GATR 20 from the Thibodaux store, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The quality of the product is top-notch—built tough, durable, and clearly designed with real-world use in mind. It holds ice incredibly well and performs exactly as advertised, even in the Louisiana heat.
Beyond the product itself, the service was just as impressive. The ordering and fulfillment process was smooth, and everything arrived on time without any issues. You can tell this company takes pride in both their products and their customer experience.
I’ve put the GATR 20 to work already, and it’s exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a reliable cooler that can handle tough conditions, I highly recommend giving GATR a try.
We're so glad to hear that the GATR 20 met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our service. Enjoy your cooler and thank you for recommending us!
Got mine from Corp brothers 59th birthday present great cooler only 1 problem gator broke off on right side
Sorry to hear about the break on the right side, please contact us so we can assist you further. Thank you for supporting us, and happy birthday!
I ordered a 20 quart ice chest with a cooler pad and a 20oz tumbler. Both needed a logo (Louisiana Ma'fya) and were being auctioned for charity. I sent them 3 options for the pad and let them do what works best because I believe they know their product and their machines better than I do. And the results were AMAZING! Great job! Great customer service! I'll definitely be back!
Thank you so much for your support! We're thrilled to hear you loved the personalization and our service. We look forward to your next order!
The GATR 20 I picked up looked great as usual. I had my company logo added to the top of the cooler and was ready for pick up in three days. Presented it to a customer and he was excited to receive it. Looking forward to making more orders this year.