Retro Slim can Cooler

This cooler was designed specifically for tall slim cans like Red Bull, White Claw, Surfside, hard seltzers, sparkling water, energy drinks, and other 12 oz slim cans.

It has a clean retro picnic cooler shape with a rounded body, snap-in style lid, and a bold carry handle that makes it easy to grab for the beach, backyard, pool, picnic, camping trip, or wherever you’re bringing cold drinks. The compact footprint holds cans securely without wasting extra space, and the handle gives it that classic little cooler feel while still being fully 3D printable.

I designed this as a fun, practical print that looks good sitting out and actually gets used. It is small enough to throw in the car or carry to the beach, but big enough to keep a few slim cans organized and ready.

Features

• Designed for tall slim cans
• Great for Red Bull, White Claw, Surfside, seltzers, sparkling water, and similar cans
• Retro mini cooler styling
• Integrated carry handle
• Rounded, clean body design
• Great for beach days, picnics, BBQs, camping, tailgates, and patio use
• Prints as a functional display piece or everyday drink carrier
• Looks great in bright summer color combos

Printing Notes

I recommend printing this in PETG if you plan to use it outside, especially for beach or picnic use. PETG handles heat, sun, and general toughness better than PLA, which makes it a better choice for something that might sit in a warm car, on the sand, or out in the sun.

PLA can still be used if this is more of a light-duty indoor print, display piece, or you do not plan on leaving it in heat.

Recommended Material

Best option: PETG

Also works: PLA for light use or indoor/display use

Color Ideas

This design really comes alive with bold summer colors. Try:

• Hot pink body with yellow handle
• Teal body with orange handle
• White lid with bright retro accents
• Translucent PETG handle for a fun 90s cooler vibe
• Classic red, white, and blue picnic style

Use Notes

This is a 3D printed cooler-style carrier, so treat it like a printed outdoor accessory. PETG is recommended for toughness, but avoid leaving any printed part in extreme heat for long periods, especially inside a closed car.

Perfect for bringing a few slim cans to the beach, a picnic, a backyard hangout, or just keeping your favorite drinks organized in style.