Best YETI Cooler in 2023

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

The YETI Tundra 45 Cooler is part of the Tundra Series and was YETI’s first cooler to hit the marketplace. It comes in so many different sizes but the 45  or the 65 are the most useful.

The Tundra is pretty much indestructible. It’s is built to be armored to the core and is labeled as bear safe, so even if you leave it out in the woods, a bear has no chance of getting in and destroying it.

So if a bear cant make mincemeat of it, it’s going to handle and adventure you take it on, whether you’re crossing the Atlantic or going hunting for a week.

The cooler is insulated with three inches of PermaFrost Insulation and will keep ice for up to a whole week. This means that if you pack your food and drinks correctly, you’ll be able to still eat some fresh produce and have a cold beer, way into your trip.

These coolers are heavy and expensive but they have to be. The durability and insulation require heaviness and no cost is spared in creating them. You should watch your back carrying them, especially when full.

The latches do tend to go but only after a year or so of being used every day in a saltwater environment. So the likely hood of yours going are minimal unless you’re a Florida flats guide or run a charter boat. The latches are also replaceable, so you won’t be left hanging.

YETI Hopper Flip

The YETI Hopper Flip is one of the most versatile one-man day trip coolers around. It comes in two sizes, either the 8 or the 12 quarts which we will talk about here. The 8L is a little bit too small and it’s worth just going for the 12 quarts.

The cooler is made with a DryHide Shell that is not only waterproof but also resists mildew, punctures, and abrasions. You can rest assured knowing it’s going to last a long time, stay clean and nothing is going to get in there no matter where you’re adventuring.

It uses ColdCell Insulation which is a closed-cell foam that gives the cooler amazing insulation that far surpasses any other soft coolers out there. It will hold ice for up to 3-4 days and it is also leak-proof, so when the ice eventually melts, all that cold water is going to stay in there and keep your things cool.

It comes with a 100% leakproof HydroLok Zipper that makes sure your contents stay cold and that no water or ice gets out. The zipper is tough to open sometimes but this is what gives the Flip its leakproof properties.

Overall, this is one of the most useful YETI coolers for one-man day trips, sunset drinks, and taking some cold ones to a BBQ.

YETI Hopper M30

The YETI Hopper M30 is an evolved and larger version of the Flip. It has been improved from its original design on customer requests to make it easier to access and open.

YETI did away with the zips and put powerful magnets there instead while retaining the coolers Hydroshield Closure. This makes the cooler much easier to open and gives it a much wider opening for you to access all your cold food and drinks.

It comes with dual, quick-release buckles to ensure nothing spills if the cooler falls over unexpectedly and a leak-proof liner that also resists the build-up of mildew. So you’re cold ice, water and goodies aren’t going anywhere once they are inside the Hopper M30.

The outside is waterproof is incredibly durable. It’ll resist punctures, abrasions, and damage from UV rays. The Hopper uses the same insulation technology as the Flip and will keep ice and things cold for 3-4 days. Quite amazing for a soft cooler.

The YETI Hopper M30 is the ideal family-sized YETI and is great for picnics, days out fishing, or when you want a load of cold drinks in the backyard.

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YETI Hopper Backflip 24

YETI took the Hopper and turned it into a backpack cooler called the YETI Hopper Backflip 24. It’s the best choice for anyone who needs to get cold drinks and food to a tough spot.

If you love camping off the beaten track but have always struggled to get your supplies there because carrying a hard cooler was paid, then the YETI Hopper Backflip 24 is what you have been waiting for.

It has all the standard YETI soft-cooler properties we love in a backpack. Fill it up with your food and drinks and start your hike to your favorite camping spot. It comes with padded shoulder straps, a hip belt, and a sternum belt, as is comfy to carry even when fully loaded.

Like all the soft YEI coolers it’s waterproof, leakproof, durable, resists mildew and UV damages, and of course, is excellent at keeping things cold.

This cooler only comes in one size and will fit up to 20 cans in it with a 2:1 ice ratio. It’ll carry supplies for 2-3 people for a few days of camping or for a whole gang on a day trip. There is also MOLLE webbing on the sides and back for you to add any extras that don’t need to be cold.

YETI Roadie 24

The YETI Roadie 24 is made for a life on the road. It’s been specifically designed to sit behind the passenger seat and you can open it with one hand, so there is no need to leave the front seat to get into it.

You can leave the Roadie in your car and keeping using it day after day for up to 4 days or more, depending on the temperature. This means there is no need to be hauling your cooler to and from the car, just leave it in there and top it up each day with the food and drinks you need.

It’s been designed to hold a bottle of wine or a 2-liter bottle vertically, no need to store them sideways and suffer any leaky bottle caps anymore. It can hold up to 18 cans with a 2:1 ice ratio or 24 lbs of just ice, so it’s large enough for most road trips.

It’s still a little heavy but the weight has been dropped by 10% while the capacity and ice retention increased, so YETI did a stellar job there. It has all the YETI properties you’d expect; durability, ice retention, and more. The only drawback is that it doesn’t have a drainage plug.

YETI Tank Bucket Cooler

Remember when we said YETI thought of everything, well their YETI Tank Bucket Cooler is a testament to that.

Gone are the days of having buckets filled with ice and water to cool your drinks, or throwing ice in the fish holder of the boat in the hope of keeping your catch cold. The YETI Tank Bucket Cooler knocks these methods out of the park.

It comes in two sizes, 45 and 85 Litres, more than enough for a tailgate, BBQ, or small event. The 85 is especially useful for fishermen and will hold 51 blue crabs, 24 mullet, or 2 bushels of oysters and keep them cold for up to 3 days if you have the lid.

The YETI Tank Bucket is built similarly to the Tundra with Permafrost Insulation and an incredibly durable build. It also features DoubleHaul Handles and a Vortex Drain System to make loading, unloading, cleaning, and draining it a piece of cake.

It is quite a heavy cooler but you wouldn’t get the durability or cooling properties without it. The one annoying thing is it doesn’t come with the lid and you’ll have to buy it separately.

The YETI Tank 85 Bucket Cooler Lid is $50, UV resistant, marine-grade, and adds a whole other dimension. It can be used as a seat with a bucket, a cutting board and will make your ice last longer.

YETI Silo Water Cooler

The YETI Silo is made for adventure guides who don’t have access to freshwater while they take their guests out for the day. This could be on a hunt, a day floating the yellow stone river, or a day cruising the flats looking for tarpon.

It comes with all the YETI features you’d expect: durability, Permafrost Insulation, ergonomic handles, and more. It holds 6 gallons of water and keeps it fresh and icy cold for days. One awesome thing about this water cooler is the ColdLock Gasket that not only keeps the water cold but stops it from spilling if the Yeti took a tumble.

The SurePour Spigot is excellent at delivering good water pressure to reduce filling time and the steady steel handle next to it makes it easy to move and keep your balance when hydrating on a moving vessel.

Overall an awesome water cooler that will last you years to come. Great for anyone in the guide business or who hosts outdoor/wilderness lunches often.