As with many companies and products it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Yeti’s Tundra coolers are mostly made in the USA, in factories located in Wisconsin and Minnesota. But they do also outsource to a factory in the Philippines. Their new soft-sided Hopper coolers, Panga duffels, and Ramble...
when analyzed on an individual basis, just give us a glimpse but when combined it results in a pretty encompassing review that can quickly and easily give an overall idea of how good or bad a cooler is. This aggregate
Pelican Elite Cooler (50 quarts): Gets colder than most, but won't hold it as long as others. Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler (20 quarts and 60 quarts): Middle-of-the-road performance. Picks a temp and holds it well. Yeti Hopper Backflip 24 Insulated Backpack Cooler (22 quarts): It is a...
Another brand that’s fantastic when trying to save some cash without compromising quality is RTIC. About the same price as cheaper,tote-stylecoolers, the brand’s Soft Pack Cooler is made with the spirit of a hard-walled ice chest when it comes to rigidity and sturdiness, but without addi...
Yeti’s Hopper M30 above is the crème de la crème of soft coolers, but it’s overbuilt and overpriced for many. Enter their Hopper Flip 12, which retains much of what we love about the M30 in a lighter, cheaper, and more approachable package. Like its pricier sibling, the Hopper Fli...
High-end manufacturers like Yeti and Pelican often produce these coolers and cost substantially more than their cheaper solid-bodied competitors. Soft-bodied coolers are compact, lightweight, and easy to store when not in use. Kill bags are ideal forimproving the set-up of smaller vessels like ...
A lot of the expensive coolers on the market today have similar features and also perform much better than the cheaper coolers of the past. Yeti, Orca and Pelican all have very similar construction, for example. However, after getting the chance to review a few of these coolers, we found ...
Many soft coolers are designed with waterproof liners, sealed seams, and even fancy leak-proof zippers. While some cheaper models may not perform well with melting ice, that won't be the case for all. Using sealed freezer packs is a less messy alternative when using a soft cooler, but no...
Pelican Elite Cooler (50 quarts): Gets colder than most, but won't hold it as long as others. Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler (20 quarts and 60 quarts): Middle-of-the-road performance. Picks a temp and holds it well. Yeti Hopper Backflip 24 Insulated Backpack Cooler (22 quarts): It is a...
Pelican Elite Cooler (50 quarts): Gets colder than most, but won't hold it as long as others. Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler (20 quarts and 60 quarts): Middle-of-the-road performance. Picks a temp and holds it well. Yeti Hopper Backflip 24 Insulated Backpack Cooler (22 quarts): It is a...