Hard Coolers

Ultimately, the person who knows best about which YETI hard cooler you should buy is, well, you. We might not be able to tell you how you are going to use your cooler but we can offer some advice on which cooler is best suited for you and your adventures. In order to know which is the best cooler for you, there are two things you should consider before buying one. You should understand your specific needs for capacity and portability.

Capacity - Our hard sided coolers are available in various sizes, figure out how much space you need to store goods for your usual outdoor adventure.

Portability - If you are searching for an ice chest, make sure you think ahead of time about all the possible outdoor activities you plan to explore. Whether you’re going on a beach day trip or a camping trip, portability is crucial when it comes to bringing hard sided coolers, which makes wheeled coolers popular for outdoor enthusiasts.

Wheeled coolers let you easily transfer from one place to another. Plus, YETI's durable wheels can withstand impacts from any type of terrain. So it's up to you to decide whether this feature is valuable.In order to know which is the best cooler for you, there are two things you should consider before buying one. You should understand your specific needs for capacity and portability.

There are many variables that affect insulation and ice retention in a cooler—including ice quality, ice quantity, and the outside environment—so this is a difficult question to answer. In short, this means there’s a lot you can do to affect the longevity of your ice—either positively or negatively. Because of the large number of variables, as well as the lack of an industry standard for measuring ice retention, claims that place a definite time (5, 10, 14 days) are often based on testing conditions and not real-life situations. True to our word, YETI Tundra® and YETI Roadie® Hard Coolers are built with up to three inches of polyurethane foam insulation, combined with a freezer-style sealing gasket to ensure a design conducive to ice retention. Beyond that, here are a few best practices for keeping ice longer in your premium cooler. Additionally, check out this resource if you are interested in understanding how to handle and use dry ice in YETI Hard Sided Coolers. Not to mention, it has a drain plug for easy drainage.

Yes, YETI hard shell coolers are built for unparalleled temperature retention—meaning they will keep your hot things hot, just as well as, keep your cold things ice-cold. Store your canned drinks, beverages, wine bottles, or any food for a longer period of time. Because of the large number of variables, as well as the lack of an industry standard for measuring ice retention, claims that place a definite time (5, 10, 14 days) are often based on testing conditions and not real-life situations.

These hard coolers are built with durability in mind and come with a five-year warranty. For more details visit our Warranty Information page or contact an outfitter.

No, like all YET|® Hard Coolers, these need to release pressure in order to be dry-ice compatible so they are not 100% leakproof. If they ever end up on their side or upside down, liquid will likely spillout. That said, we've taken extreme engineering measures to minimize leaks. But if leakproof performance is critical to you, we recommend checking out our Hopper® Soft Cooler Family.