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Prospector 103 Quart Cooler
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Prospector 103 Quart Premium Hard Cooler
Our legendary high-capacity river commander and hunting camp asset. Explicitly engineered to drop perfectly into 13-foot to 15-foot raft frames, the Prospector 103 is a premium expedition-grade ice chest that pulls double duty as a rock-star hunting and big-game cooler.
Its extended, low-profile length allows it to fit longer game meat quarters easily or serve as the ultimate row-center bench seat on your AIRE, NRS, RMR raft. Built with an innovative, arched-floor air gap to combat radiant desert heat and infused with thick, pressure-injected insulation, this heavy-duty cooler keeps your entire crew's provisions deep-frozen on multi-week summer deployments.
Why It Dominates Expedition Gear:
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24% Larger True Capacity: Don't get cheated by bloated industry naming conventions. The Prospector 103 holds a true 103 quarts of internal volume—giving you 24% more real storage space than a YETI Tundra 105 (which only holds roughly 84 quarts).
- Expedition Rated: Maximize your dry storage layout. The interior features a dual-level tracking system that holds up to four of our heavy-duty wire cooler baskets simultaneously (two baskets on two interior levels; accessories sold separately). Pair it with a snap-on seat cushion to create a comfortable row-bench.
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Built-In Raft Frame Lip: Features a pronounced, integrated outer lip engineered to mount directly into raft frames, fish cooler racks, and chase trucks.
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Arched-Floor Desert Protection: Designed with an arched base that conforms to raft floors while creating a cooling air gap beneath the cooler to deflect brutal ground heat.
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Dual Smart-Drain Plugs: Equipped with both front and side drain plugs for effortless water management, allowing you to drain meltwater completely from any angle without unlashing your rig.
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IGBC Certified Bear-Resistant: Officially certified (IGBC #5094) to keep your provisions completely safe from curious wildlife and campsite varmints.
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Built for a Lifetime: Backed by Canyon's legendary, no-hassle, free-parts lifetime warranty.
📋 Specifications & Capacities:
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Best Use: Multi-Day Rafting, Overlanding, Big Game Hunting, and Commercial Outfitting
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True Capacity: 103 Quarts
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Can Capacity: 60 cans at max ice retention | 120 cans max capacity
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Weight: 39.5 lbs (Empty)
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Exterior Dimensions (Top): 37.5" x 21.25" x 18.5"
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Exterior Dimensions (Base Footprint): 36.25" x 18"
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Interior Dimensions: 31" x 13" x 13.25"
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Floor to Base of Lip Height: 13.25"
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Raft Frame Recommendation: Fits frames using 1.75" to 2" diameter bars.
🛠️ Fully Modular & Accessory Ready: Features over six integrated tie-down slots so you can run heavy-duty straps over the lid, locking the cooler tight to your frame.
💡 Rafter Pro-Tip: You can run a string through the base of the rubberized latch IF the bar impedes access to the any of the latches. Pair it with a snap-on seat cushion to create a comfortable row-bench.
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