Are there any coolers out there that have longer ice retention than Yeti?

[repins05]

Has anyone done a side by side comparison with a Yeti Cooler and another brand that has longer ice retention? Maybe you did at elk camp etc?

The Yeti's I have outperformed my less expensive coolers. I haven't been able to compare them to a Grizzly, TRIC etc.

 

[Bachto]

I haven't done a side by side comparison but we have a 103 quart canyon cooler that we use for rafting expeditions and elk hunts. Our friends have Yetis that they take rafting and ours seem to hold ice a bit better (though there are other factors like how you pack a cooler and how often to open it and such). I also kept 2 ice blocks in it for a week elk hunting in September in Montana. The ice was still 75% there at the end of the week. It was kept in the shade at all times. I also have an RTIC light 55 quart that we use for day trips and such and it holds ice really well. for a good 5 days.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

I haven't done a side by side comparison but we have a 103 quart canyon cooler that we use for rafting expeditions and elk hunts. Our friends have Yetis that they take rafting and ours seem to hold ice a bit better (though there are other factors like how you pack a cooler and how often to open it and such). I also kept 2 ice blocks in it for a week elk hunting in September in Montana. The ice was still 75% there at the end of the week. It was kept in the shade at all times. I also have an RTIC light 55 quart that we use for day trips and such and it holds ice really well. for a good 5 days.

100 % agree. I did some research before I got mine, and the Canyon had the highest rating. the only complaint was the latching devices. were easy to break off if they were left hanging, not in the locked position. I have not had that problem, but I can see where it could be a issue so I purchased a few spares.

 

[Bugger]

Backcountry pursuit did a review on a bunch a while back. There’s a lot of competition at the top end, not sure many would ever notice the difference. Lots of tricks out there to extend the life by freezing the cooler ahead of time, adding dry ice to the bottom, and freezing items you know you won’t use until later in the trip.

 

[wyogoat]

I have a 65 qt rtic and my buddy had a 65 qt Yeti. We precooled them the same and had similar items inside with the same amount of ice. On a 10 day September elk hunt he still had ice that looked like cubes and mine was starting to melt but things were cold and there was still ice.
Based on that I thought the Yeti performed better but the rtic did fine for less money. That’s my only side by side comparison but depends what you’re wanting as far as duration of the trip.

 

[Weldor]

We've used all the big brands through quite afew Elk season's. average 50-95 degree's and Texas hunts 50-85 degrees. seen no difference between big names and coleman extremes. All held ice for 7 days . The only time we seen a drop is obviously putting warm elk meat in a cold cooler. I'm waiting for the new Flated cooler. take up way less room .

 

[Dos Perros]

Man I thought someone from Rokslide did a side-by-side comparo. Is this it?

Yeti vs. Canyon Coolers - Rokslide

Yeti Tundra 160 vs Canyon Coolers Navigator 150. Travis tested ice retention in the hot Nevada sun and gives his list of likes and dislikes.

www.rokslide.com

There are some other links in there too...

Thread '2018 cooler showdown!'

Jul 13, 2018

It’s that time of the year again and we are testing 8 coolers in the 45-55qt range. This years lineup includes-
Orion
Canyon
Yeti
Cordova
Camp chef
Siberian
Kenai (grizzly)
Coleman

***Update 8/20/18*** If you're impatient like most of us, you can see the complete test here: 2018 Rokslide Cooler Showdown

Today is the start of day 3 and if you follow rokslides YouTube channel, I’ll be posting updates there as well.

It’s a perfect week for testing these as everyday the temp is flirting with the triple digits.

Before you say” you should have included xxx brand” just know the...

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Thread 'The "Big" Cooler Showdown, by Travis Bertrand'

Jun 27, 2015

With temperatures pushing 100 all across the West, there is no better time to post the biggest review I've personally seen on the top coolers from the top name brands.

Rokslide staff member Travis Bertrand (Drhorsepower) not only conducted a very thorough and unbiased ice-retention test (the results might surprise you), he also reviewed all the features we forget to think about when we buy a cooler like handles, drain plugs, latches, accessories and more.

With the thermometer in Reno pushing 91 and a...

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[IdahoBeav]

You can certainly help the cause with lighter colors to reflect heat instead of absorb it. For this reason, I only buy white coolers.

 

[DMurphy]

We've used all the big brands through quite afew Elk season's. average 50-95 degree's and Texas hunts 50-85 degrees. seen no difference between big names and coleman extremes. All held ice for 7 days . The only time we seen a drop is obviously putting warm elk meat in a cold cooler. I'm waiting for the new Flated cooler. take up way less room .

I am unfamiliar with "Flated." Tell me more.

 

[intunegp]

I am unfamiliar with "Flated." Tell me more.

Flated makes inflatable truck bed toppers, platforms, and rooftop cargo carriers. They are (relatively, of course, when compared to alternatives) lightweight, easy to install and remove, and foldable for easy storage while still being extremely durable. I'm guessing he is saying they have a cooler in the works? I didn't see anything about it on their website.

 

[wesfromky]

One other option you might look into is a 9v freezer with a battery and solar.

 

[repins05]

Color makes a huge difference. I will only buy white or tan.

Been eyeing overland type coolers that run off batteries etc.

 

[deltadukman]

Frigid Rigid does a damn good job. Mostly used in the offshore fishing world, they will custom make sizes as well, but they also aren't mass produced and not as cheap.

 

[repins05]

Looking at the ORION based on the test above. Can seem to find their website? I am wanting a 100-200 in size.

 

[TaperPin]

A bare cooler out in the open is only as good as the design, but a Lifetime cooler from Walmart will outperform a yeti if you set it on a foam sheet and cover it with sleeping bags. I hate to pack a Yeti unless it’s covered up. Meth heads see a Lifetime cooler and feel bad for you - maybe even slip you a little money to help you out.

 

[repins05]

Checking out Fridgid Rigid.....Spendy but has me interested. Lol. First thing I looked at was the solar freezer. That got eliminated quickly and back to a cooler.

 

[Dos Perros]

Looking at the ORION based on the test above. Can seem to find their website? I am wanting a 100-200 in size.

Orion Coolers - Jackson Adventures

jacksonkayak.com

 

[rclouse79]

I got a giant Walmart special cooler about ten years ago. It will keep frozen jugs of water frozen days later in hot weather. I would hate to even guess what a Yeti cooler big enough for elk would cost. What ever it is isn’t worth it in my book.

 

[repins05]

The 250 and the 350. Lol.

 

[TheViking]

I started bringing a 7cu ft chest feeezer and a honda 2000w generator years ago. It fits perfectly under the topper of my truck. This is a gamechanger - you can handle it yourself (empty) and I bought it off Craiglist for $40. I bring a small cooler for things I want cold (not frozen), and keep a stash of frozen things in the freezer. You can replenish ice, or the blue frozen ice packs with the freezer, or keep a stash or frozen food for later in the week in there to thaw out half way through the trip. You can run the generator for a few hours in the evening to keep your goods frozen for days on end.

Then when you're successful, a boned out mature bull elk will fit in the freezer perfectly. You can stay in the woods longer and don't have to rush home to take care of the animal. I shot a bull on day 3 of a trip, got it half froze in the cooler, kept hunting for my buddies bull and got him on day 6. Without that freezer, it would have been a pain in the butt to keep that meat cool (and dry) with ice.

Pic attached is the bull in my profile pic.

Edit: you could also run the freezer off an inverter to your truck as well. They don't draw much energy at all.