OUR STORY

GEAR THAT DEFINES THE JOURNEY

Zalptic was built for explorers who expect more from their gear. Born from a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to durability, we create rugged, reliable products designed to handle real adventures — not just look good on a shelf.

From cooler boxes to travel essentials, every Zalptic item is crafted with purpose, tested in tough conditions, and made to upgrade every trip, trail and weekend away. We believe in quality, innovation, and gear that works as hard as you do.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

BUILT WITH PURPOSE

A camping fridge should be more than just a place to store food. It should give you confidence that your supplies are protected wherever you travel.

WHERE WE STARTED

A FOCUSED MISSION

We began with a focused mission: create reliable cooler boxes and portable fridges tough enough for real-world use. Designed for South African conditions and tested in demanding environments, Zalptic products are built to keep food and drinks colder for longer, whether you are camping, overlanding, fishing or heading out for a weekend escape.

Every detail is engineered with purpose. From rugged construction and efficient insulation to practical features designed for life on the road, our products are made to be dependable, easy to use, and built to last. We believe great gear should work hard, travel well, and make every journey more enjoyable.

WHERE WE ARE GOING

Zalptic is growing beyond coolers into a broader range of adventure-ready equipment. As we expand, our commitment remains the same: rugged quality, smart design, and reliable performance you can trust wherever the road takes you.

Become a Zalptic stockist

We offer wholesale and bulk pricing for approved partners. Apply through the dealer application and our team will be in touch.

A Zalptic compressor fridge freezer compared with a traditional cooler box across cooling method, temperature control, freezing, running cost, trip length and usable space.
Feature Zalptic Fridge Freezer Traditional Cooler Box
Cooling method Active compressor cooling Ice and insulation
Temperature control Set and hold, −20°C to +20°C Depends on ice remaining
Freezing Yes — fridge or freezer No
Ongoing cost No ice to buy Ice replaced through the trip
Trip length Unlimited with power Best for short outings
Wasted space Full capacity is usable Ice takes up volume

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THE RANGE

FIVE FRIDGES. ONE STANDARD

  • Most portable Zalptic Z19 19L portable camping fridge freezer

    Z19

    Compact Carry · 19L

    Compact, ultra-portable cooling for day trips, picnics and smaller vehicle setups.

    • 19L
    • 45W
    • −20°C to 20°C
    • 12V / 24V
    FromR4 399
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  • Zalptic Z31 32L camping fridge freezer

    Z31

    Weekend Ready · 32L

    The balance point between portability and capacity — built for weekends and road trips.

    • 32L
    • 60W
    • −20°C to 20°C
    • 12V / 24V
    FromR5 199
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  • Best seller Zalptic Z41 40L camping fridge freezer

    Z41

    Family Size · 40L

    Extra room for family getaways, longer weekends and the essentials that come with them.

    • 40L
    • 60W
    • −20°C to 20°C
    • 12V / 24V
    FromR6 199
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  • Zalptic Z61 65L camping fridge freezer

    Z61

    Overland Ready · 65L

    Generous capacity for overlanding, camp life and extended time off the grid.

    • 65L
    • 60W
    • −20°C to 20°C
    • 12V / 24V
    FromR8 299
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  • Dual zone Zalptic Z81 82.5L dual zone fridge freezer

    Z81

    Dual Zone · 82.5L

    Two independent zones and maximum capacity for serious, long-haul adventures.

    • 82.5L
    • 80W
    • −20°C to 20°C
    • 12V / 24V
    FromR10 449
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