16 Reasons NOT to Buy a YETI Cooler

Here's why you should think twice before buying a YETI cooler. And also why you should think thrice about thinking twice. So what do you think, are YETI coolers worth it?

Yeti coolers are heavy, bulky, expensive, hard to carry, and might just get stolen out of the back of your truck. They have other issues too, but there's usually a reason why big brands are so popular. Could it be that they actually just make high-quality ice boxes and outdoor products? Or are they the villains some folks want you to believe they are?

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[plarsen]

I have a Pelican 65, and recently bought a Yeti 45. I use the Yeti 45 all the time. I love it. Sits in back of truck hidden under canopy. Change out ice packs every day. If I go to grocery store, I don't have to rush home with cold items. Need a cold water? I've got one. When I got camping, I take both coolers. Pelican stays in campground while Yeti is in truck. I simply love it. And it is not nearly as bulky as coolers from other companies.

[martinschulz]

I won a Yeti cooler at work. Great cooler, but with its thick walls we are able to fit a lot less in it as our old fashioned Coleman. These thick new generation coolers keep things cool for a long time, but for us and most people its just not necessary. for day trips and keeping things cool on our fishing trips a regular cooler is much lighter and more than enough.

[RadioRich]

I will never pay $500 for any cooler - unless it has a hand coming out of it that jerks me off.

[ryanmelius]

Just got back from a 9-day fly fishing trip across Idaho, Montana and Utah. I traveled during a heatwave with high temps in the 90s nearly every day. I topped off ice once on my roadie 60, and one of the original 1/2 gallon blocks of ice I added lasted 9 days. This is one of many Yeti products I swear by and use daily. If you want quality you can’t go wrong with Yeti.

[kolsen]

Looked at all the coolers on the market. Borrowed my sisters Yeti for a couple of weeks. Ended up getting a Dometic 12/110 volt refrigerator. No need for ice, pulls down from 70 degrees to 20 degrees in a couple hours and will go as low as 7 degrees. It has a real compressor so it can be used at home as a garage beer cooler. It was almost 1300 bucks for the 99 liter size I selected. My main use is being able to go into the big city, Grants Pass, and stock up on frozen food at a considerable savings over the local store. Its great having hard frozen ice cream after an hour drive home when its 100 degrees outside.

[chadamericanman]

I have my coral yeti tundra 65 for 4 years. Hasn’t failed me yet ❄️

[MartinsGarage]

I keep a Rtic 65 quart in my excursion in the summer. I still have my 3rd row in with some room to put other stuff. A week or more of ice keeping drinks cool in my truck on 100° weather. Great for my trips I take.

[vladimerkrukoff]

I just bought a yeti... I have a feeling it's gonna work better than the igloo I used last year when camping over the weekend. Here in alaska, you can't just go down the street to get ice.. it has to last.

[spencersileo]

The writing in this is so funny and well done, that many jokes in 6 minutes with actual points is impressive

[MR.]

I have the tundra 125 and heavy is an understatement. If I had a do over I would get 2 65’s one for drinks and one for food. The big one was intended to be left on a boat not dragged to the campground.

[wayned]

Love my yeti, yeah it’s heavy and all but I leave it in my truck, just fill it with ice once in awhile for the summer. If you’re always out you’ll appreciate it more.

[JackNoel-stht]

YETIs just the best cooler i ever owned. Pricey but no comparison right now.

[drakejdf]

I honestly barely purchased the roadie and was pleased and I just picked up the hopper 12.i think they are overpriced and most of yeti stuff imo is worthless.i don’t see myself buying anything else from them.and the yeti buckets are as stupid as it gets.great video very informative.

[poquitodefe]

I won my cooler and I have used it and it's just there 😆 the newness faded and now I sit on it.

[lisaallen]

I have no regrets with my rugged road…..I’ve used the same ice through 2 power outages placing items in my cooler as the food started to defrost out my freezer. 5 days/ still like straight out the bag. And I don’t have issues with my back when I lift it.

[SortoMario]

I have several yeti products and I love them. Sure there are others for half the price, some even made in America. Occasionally the competition may even be better and cheaper but and I emphasize on BUT they are no yeti. I didn’t buy mine to save on outrages “ice prices” or because I think it can hold ice for months without refilling. I bought mine because it’s a yeti and I can afford it. If you like the product and don’t mind paying the price then go for it, excellent quality and performance is as expected. If your gonna miss a car payment over it then maybe your barking up the wrong tree.

[maikp]

A lot of Rtic and igloo fans here. 😂😂😂

[GetUpTheMountains]

Man, I'm hovering over the buy button for the purchase of a 40-Qt Orca at 30% off right now. My perfectly fine 20-year old Coleman is asking why. "I can save so much on ice!" hit way too close to home, fella! 😂

[blckrbbit]

We have the 45 tundra and we find that using two half size cheap 22L coolers to work best for our 2day camping trips rather than using one 45qt cooler. We use One for the perishable meats and one for the ice cubes and drinks. That way the meat stays cool longer since it is opened less. We found that out since my brother who owns the yeti doesn’t want to bring it when we camp with family and relatives (less experienced campers) and risk damaging the expensive cooler lol. So we bought cheap ones and it worked great since

Edit: just found out it is 45% cheaper here in the Phils than in the US website. Wow that is an expensive cooler!

[philthyphill]

That’s why I use a ozark trail roto mold cooler. It does the job just as good as a yeti for $80 dollars. I’ll take it.