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Yeti coolers are They’re among the rare products that are both practical and a status symbol (depending on the type of crowd you’re in, at least). The Austin-based brand makes excellent, if not redundant, coolers that set a new standard for the category when they first hit shelves. That legacy continues, as the Yeti Tundra still holds the top spot in our guide Best coolers.
There are plenty of other die-cast coolers available now, many of them of similar quality and lower prices, but there’s just something about the Yeti. People have a nostalgic penchant for the brand, a product of unforgettable outdoor adventures and long nights by the fire. It’s one of those brand names that you start using casually in conversation. Throw it at the Yeti! Can you get me another cold one from Yeti? How does the Yeti hold up to ice? Now, several Yeti Tundra coolers are on sale just in time for summer vacations and outdoor getaways.
The Tundra 45 is a classic, do-it-all cooler, small enough to fit in the back of most cars but large enough to last a long weekend (as long as you stock it with plenty of ice). There are several colors for sale on Amazon, including a simple patriotic red with navy blue accents. This cooler is bear resistant and will hold 24 foam packs with little room for storage. It weighs 23 pounds empty, so one person should be able to carry it when loaded, although probably not very far.
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Hopper M15 Portable Soft File
If you want a cooler designed to carry, check out the hopper. The Yeti soft-sided cooler is not currently on sale on Amazon, where you’ll see it retailing for $300. However, it’s priced at $199 at Ace Hardware, and depending on where you live, there’s a good chance you can buy it online and pick it up later today. This bag is made for carrying to beaches, Shakespeare in the Park or quick events – not for keeping frozen for long periods in the countryside.
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Rudy 15 Hard Color
As the name suggests, this is the classic cooler for road trips. The Roadie 15 fits between two people in the back seat of the car (depending on the people of course – two of me plus that cooler would be pretty tight in most cars). The 12-pack holds plenty of ice and opens easily so you can get another soda without having to really look. There’s also room to squeeze a few candy bars you don’t want to melt on the front seat. Roadie is rarely this cheap, and the yellow version looks great to me.
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