Yeti Coolers

[agallant80]

Anyone out there have a Yeti cooler? I am thinking about buying one so I am not chasing down ice every day when I am on long trips. Are they worth the $300 more than other coolers cost?

 

[dingbat]

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Will they hold ice any better than a cooler half the price, not really. Will it be the last cooler you ever buy, yes.

It all comes down to usage. Is a cooler something you can't live w/o? Are you rough on coolers? Do you want something that will last? If you answered yes to all of the above, a Yeti might be for you. Yeti hold their resale value quite well if or when you want to sell it.

I would look at Engel coolers as well.

 

[lncoop]

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For the most part I agree with dingbat, but with one caveat. With proper cooler technique they will hold ice considerably longer than coolers half the price. The thing is, said cooler technique is an obsessive and very time and labor intensive pursuit that's really only worthwhile on long expeditions, such as a thirteen day float trip or something like that. What kind of issues are you having now? You may be able to resolve them with some southern engineering. Not trying to talk you out of a rotomolded cooler. I love my Yeti, but I'd hate to see you drop three bills then regret it.

 

[agallant80]

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Well people are asking us what to get for wedding gifts and a better cooler came to mind. That is why I am really asking. I have an OK cooler now but on 90 digree days it will eat two bags of ice a day (one in the morning and one at night). So far this year we have been on about 6 over night trips (one night) and about 4 multi day cruises (3-4 nights). The fridge on the boat is OK but it does not really hold enough for heading out for a few days. I guess if I get one of these coolers I will have to cable lock it to the swim platform, seeing as the cheep one we have now is just held on with some line. I can pitchure our cooler walking off while we are tied up on a public dock.

 

[BigDfromTN]

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Well people are asking us what to get for wedding gifts and a better cooler came to mind. That is why I am really asking. I have an OK cooler now but on 90 digree days it will eat two bags of ice a day (one in the morning and one at night). So far this year we have been on about 6 over night trips (one night) and about 4 multi day cruises (3-4 nights). The fridge on the boat is OK but it does not really hold enough for heading out for a few days. I guess if I get one of these coolers I will have to cable lock it to the swim platform, seeing as the cheep one we have now is just held on with some line. I can pitchure our cooler walking off while we are tied up on a public dock.

I dont have a Yeti. What I use one for it would not be worth it.

I do see from here you could reduce Ice consumption by shading that cooler. The sun beating down on a cooler will be very counter productive.

And Yes, If you do get a YETI, You would be well served by locking it up!

 

[kfa4303]

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Yeah, they're all the rage down here in FL. They work very well, but they're NOT cheap. You'll have to decide for yourself if it's worth the extra expense (an extra bad of ice is only $1), but they are very durable and stylish as coolers go. I would only et one if I was rich, or used my boat everyday to make a living as a guide.

 

[lakegeorge]

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Why not just get block ice? it will last a lot longer than bags. You can also make your own block in the freezer.

 

[Thalasso]

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I am not in your type of climate but i have a 128qt marine Igloo cooler that i keep on the swim platform and keeps ice well for at least five days when i take trips. No adding ice at all. Get everything that you can cold before you fill er up.

 

[crabby captain john]

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In '93 I bought a 64 qt and Two 120 qt Igloo Marine coolers. One of the large ones given to my 1st mate when he bought his own boat. The small one is used on trips-- tossed in the back of my truck. The large one is still in use on my boat. It never leaves the boat as it has been used as a step for decades as well as a cooler. The day or night before use a couple frozen milk jugs are tossed in to cool it down. Ready for use when 2 or 3 jugs replace the other 2. If not opened often it holds ice for at least 4 days. Fish caught have remained frozen for 3 days. 200# - 250# guys constantly use it as a step getting in/out of the boat. No cracks, no warping, cleans up well in and out. It does NOT have the snob appeal though.

 

[Ccoe1]

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I have to say the igloo marine coolers are nice. I have a smaller one that goes out with us on our day trips out on the river and it does a very nice job keeping ice.

 

[Fireman431]

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Are they worth the $300 more than other coolers cost?

Yes.

 

[sunbirdomc]

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I have a coleman extreme that holds block ice for five days (no problem) way cheaper than a yeti. i am thinking of putting a rubber gasket around the lid and filling the hollow lid with spray foam, maybe some bungie type latches.that should greatly improve its performance. if you want to keep fish frozzen on long trips,dry ice will work in any cooler

 

[agallant80]

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Perhaps would buy one for myself one day but seeing as its a wedding gift and its nothing out of pocket I'll go for it. Any ways the wife really wants one so we don't have to chase down ice and can stay exploring coast line longer.

 

[lncoop]

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In '93 I bought a 64 qt and Two 120 qt Igloo Marine coolers. One of the large ones given to my 1st mate when he bought his own boat. The small one is used on trips-- tossed in the back of my truck. The large one is still in use on my boat. It never leaves the boat as it has been used as a step for decades as well as a cooler. The day or night before use a couple frozen milk jugs are tossed in to cool it down. Ready for use when 2 or 3 jugs replace the other 2. If not opened often it holds ice for at least 4 days. Fish caught have remained frozen for 3 days. 200# - 250# guys constantly use it as a step getting in/out of the boat. No cracks, no warping, cleans up well in and out. It does NOT have the snob appeal though.

Snob appeal? That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with, Cap'n. After I tore up $300 worth of 120 quart "Marine" and "Extreme" coolers I threw my hands up and paid way more than I should have had to for a rotomolded box. If I could have gone back to 1993 and bought one of those coolers like you're still enjoying I'd have gladly done so, but they just don't make 'em like they used to. Now the big manufacturers are getting into the rotomolded game. As I said before, whether it's worth it really just depends on your needs.

 

[lncoop]

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if you want to keep fish frozzen on long trips,dry ice will work in any cooler

True, but if you don't have a rotomolded cooler be sure to wrap it in a towel or something. Otherwise the plastic will crack.