TRAVOCA Awarded 2026 “Cooler Product of the Year” by Outdoor Innovation

May 13, 2026

Annual awards program recognizes companies, services, and products that inspire outdoor & sports enthusiasts worldwide

Milwaukee, WI (May 13, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/—Outdoor Innovation, the industry’s most robust recognition platform for innovators and leaders in the Outdoor and Sports Recreation Industry, today announced that the Rigel Dual Zone eCooler from TRAVOCA, a brand that crafts elegantly rugged gear for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, has been selected as “Cooler Product of the Year” in the Overland and Travel category in the 3rd Annual Outdoor Innovation Awards. With a mission to celebrate the spirit of innovation driving the outdoor and sports recreation industries, the Outdoor Innovation Awards highlight and honor those redefining outdoor experiences worldwide.

TRAVOCA’s Rigel Dual Zone eCooler is a portable 12V fridge/freezer made for outdoor use. Designed and tested in Utah by a professor of outdoor product design, the Rigel’s innovation comes from a combination of cutting-edge cooling technology and a unique aesthetic inspired by nature. Each Rigel eCooler is equipped with a 5-layer Vacuum-Insulated Panel (VIP) core insulation technology, which has long been used in tumblers and double-wall steel vacuum flasks, but was only recently introduced to the cooler market. This unique layered construction results in a far more efficient product than non-VIP insulated coolers. In addition, the Rigel includes premium Toshiba technology in its compressor and dual zone cooling in every size for maximum versatility. The Rigel was thoughtfully designed to reflect the beauty of nature, with a green exterior crafted from cold-rolled steel, curved corners, and customizable bamboo panels.

“This recognition from the experts at Outdoor Innovation is truly validating to us as a relatively new brand in the overlanding and outdoor space,” says Stuart Rudolph, Managing Director, TRAVOCA USA LLC. “After less than a year on the market, being named Cooler Product of the Year is just incredible. The fact that it comes on the heels of a Red Dot Award for Product Design proves that our efforts to make elegantly rugged products that work Better Outside are resonating with customers and the industry at large.”

Outdoor Innovation Award winners represent the best in gear and design—empowering adventurers to explore safely, consciously, and enthusiastically, while reaping the mental, physical, and spiritual rewards of time in nature. To see the full list of 2026 winners, visit OutdoorInnovationAwards.com. For more information on TRAVOCA, visit travoca.com or contact Suzanne Hermann at suzanne@darbycommunications.com or info@travoca.com.

ABOUT TRAVOCA

TRAVOCA empowers outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers with elegantly rugged products that enhance every journey, from the backcountry to the backyard. Our gear combines timeless design and reliable performance to bring people together, making outdoor living simpler, more connected, and more memorable. At TRAVOCA, we believe the best adventures are the ones that spark connection—around the fire, at the table, or under the stars.

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Suzanne Hermann
Darby Communications
suzanne@darbycommunications.com
828.280.2701