Lighter. Thinner. Colder for Longer. Better Value. How SuperCooler Lightweight VIP Changes What a Camping Cooler Can Do

SuperCooler lightweight VIP offers insulation comparable to fumed silica VIP, with a core density around 1/7 that of conventional VIP cores. The result? Camping coolers with the same capacity in an outer package 40% smaller, plus cold retention reaching 48 hours or more—all with less weight and a friendlier price.

More camping gear, less room in the boot. An empty cooler weighing 3-4 kg that already feels like a workout. Drinks packed ice-cold in the morning turning warm by afternoon. Sound familiar?

Can one cooler be slimmer, lighter and keep things cold for longer?

Our cold-chain team’s answer: a camping cooler insulated with SuperCooler lightweight VIP.

VIP vacuum insulation. Tough and durable.

Why Use Lightweight VIP in a Camping Cooler?

For camping, a cooler needs to be easy to carry, compact and good at keeping things cold. That’s exactly what this lightweight VIP is designed for:

• Low thermal conductivity: just 0.0055～0.0065 W/(m·K), around 1/6～1/7 that of EPS (0.038), and 1/4 that of rigid PU foam (0.024). Thinner walls can deliver several times the insulation performance of conventional materials.

• A seriously light core: just 42±5 kg/m³, around 1/7 the density of conventional fibreglass-core VIP (about 280~330kg/m³). That takes a lot of weight out of the cooler.

• Much thinner insulation: for the same insulation performance, 45mm of EPS can become just 15～20mm of VIP. The cooler’s external volume shrinks by around 40%.

  
  

Lightweight VIP helps camping coolers hit the sweet spot: thinner walls at a manageable cost.

Lighter: core density just 1/7 that of fibreglass cores. Stable: dimensional change after puncture <1%. Flat panels for easy joining. Meets national environmental requirements.

Inside a Typical 20L Cooler with Lightweight VIP

The SuperCooler 20L camping cooler uses four layers to balance strength, insulation and food safety:

The 20L SuperCooler measures around 350×240×290 mm outside, compared with 420×300×350 mm for an EPS cooler of the same capacity. Empty weight is around 2.2 kg versus about 3.5 kg for the EPS cooler—roughly 40% lighter. Usable capacity stays at 20L, with a more regular interior that’s easier to pack.

Cold-Retention Comparison: 32℃ Ambient, 0℃ Ice Water + Ice Packs, with a 1.5kg Phase-Change Ice Plate

Under summer camping conditions, here’s how the lightweight VIP design compares:

Note: these cold-retention times are design estimates under the same conditions. Final results depend on standardised testing of sample coolers.

What You Get Compared with EPS / PU Camping Coolers

A SuperCooler camping cooler with lightweight VIP brings benefits you can actually feel:

• More room for your gear: the same 20L capacity in an outer volume around 40% smaller. Two can sit sideways in an SUV’s rear footwell, leaving more space for everything else.

• Easier to carry: just over 2kg empty and under 15kg fully loaded. Short carries are easier for women and teenagers too.

• Less ice to haul: coolant requirements drop from around 1.8kg to around 0.7kg. Fewer ice runs at camp, and more weight and space available for food and drinks.

Our cold-chain team works to bring industrial vacuum insulation technology into practical outdoor gear people can use every day.

Camping Cooler Options for Different Trips

Here are a few configurations for different ways to get outdoors:

• Weekend model: 18mm lightweight VIP + PP shell + one ice plate. A value-focused option for family camping and roadside picnics, with a “half the size of EPS” selling point.

• Hiking model: 15mm lightweight VIP + an ultra-thin ABS shell + a shoulder strap. Designed for lightweight hiking and cycling, with an empty weight below 1.8kg.

• Fishing model: 20mm lightweight VIP + a thicker shell + a divided liner. Built to keep your catch fresh, with strong cold retention and more useful compartments.

There are plenty of coolers out there. Far fewer manufacturers control both the vacuum insulation material and the cooler’s structural design.

Our cold-chain team does both. SuperCooler lightweight VIP offers core insulation performance comparable to higher-cost fumed silica VIP, with thermal conductivity in the same range at the same thickness. It brings a lighter, more affordable option to outdoor gear that needs to move with you.

Drawing on parent company Super Tech Advanced Material’s 20 years of experience, we handle the full journey from materials to design to mass production. We’ve shipped more than 400,000 custom insulated boxes worldwide.

And we go beyond the box, with complete temperature-control solutions for biopharma, fresh-food cold chains, and outdoor storage and transport.