Which Drybox Size Is Right For Me ?
Engel Drybox / Cooler Series
What Fits Inside Your Drybox
A size-by-size packing guide, the right ice pack for each, and who every size is built for.
Every Engel Drybox is two tools in one: an insulated cooler and an airtight, waterproof dry box that floats. Below is roughly what each size holds, the Engel ICE pack to pair with it, and the kind of person it suits best.
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What Fits In Each Size
7.5QTThe Personal Lunchbox
Packs about1 sandwich, a bag of chips, a sleeve of crackers, a small fruit cup, a couple pieces of fruit, and 1 bottled drink.
Ice pack1 small Engel ICE pack.
Best fora single work or school lunch, a solo kayak or paddleboard angler, or a motorcycle and UTV day ride.
13QTThe All-Day Solo
Packs about1 to 2 sandwiches, 2 to 3 snack bags (chips, crackers, cookies, nuts), a fruit cup, and a bottled drink or two.
Ice pack2 small or 1 medium Engel ICE pack.
Best fora hearty full-day lunch, a solo day on the boat or in the tree stand, or a photographer's day kit.
19QTThe Duo / Day-Tripper
Packs about2 to 3 sandwiches or wraps, several snack bags, a fruit cup, and 2 to 3 drinks (bottles plus a can).
Ice pack1 large (2.5 lb) Engel ICE pack.
Best fora two-person day trip, a couple's fishing outing, or a hunter's gear-and-lunch box.
30QTThe Group / Weekend
Packs aboutseveral sandwiches and wraps, multiple snack bags, a fruit spread, plus 6+ canned drinks and water bottles.
Ice pack1 XL (5 lb) Engel ICE pack, or 2 large.
Best fora family or small crew day out, tailgating for a few, or a boat's provisions box.
Which ice pack? Match the pack to the box: small for the 7.5, up to XL for the 30. Reach for the 5°F pack to keep things frozen, or the 32°F pack to keep things cold (fridge temp). See our Keep Ice Longer guide for the full breakdown.
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Beyond Food: It's a Dry Box, Too
On the Water
Every Drybox is airtight, waterproof, and floats. Keep flares, first-aid, a radio, phones, keys, wallets, and documents dry in a grab-and-go ditch bag.
Photography & Video
Protect cameras, lenses, drones, and batteries from water, dust, and humidity on the boat or in the field.
Hunting & Fishing
A dry, secure home for optics, calls, ammo, electronics, and tackle in rough conditions.
Everyday & Pro
Great for cosmetics and makeup, medications, and first-aid, and as a rugged EMS or field kit.
Emergency Prep
A sealed home for a go-bag, important documents, spare batteries, and fire-starting gear.
Which size for gear? The 7.5 and 13 are ideal for valuables, electronics, and personal kits. Step up to the 19 and 30 for full camera setups, emergency kits, or a boat's dry storage.
What actually fits depends on how you pack it and the exact items, so treat these as typical loads rather than limits. Every Engel Drybox seals airtight and watertight and floats, which is what lets it double as dry storage.
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