Our Analysis and Test Results. At 15.3 by 9.9 by 18.1 inches, this roll-top pack weighs 5.1 pounds but fits comfortably on the shoulders. The Yeti Hopper M20 's DryHide™ Shell is water-resistant, so water only beads on the material instead of soaking it. Overall, the Yeti Hopper M20 is a clear winner.
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Conclusion. The Yeti Roadie 20 is advertised as “ virtually indestructible ” and we can't disagree. This impressively solid personal-sized cooler is sealed, with effective insulation and packed with a wide variety of useful features like a drain, non-slip feet, and the ability to be used as an impromptu chair.
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The Xspec 60qt, Engel, and Yeti Roadie 24 are some that buck the trend of popular T-grip closure mechanisms on high-end coolers. The Engel has part-rubber-part-metal latches, and the Xspec mixes plastic clasps with rubber straps that ditch the brawn for a bit more finesse when securing them.
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Ranking pretty high in our overall testing, the RTIC 65 brings a lot to the table. Though it's only about average in our insulation tests, its rugged and robust design and ease of use help even the scale. Like so many coolers, the RTIC touts a familiar design with impressive functionality that makes it both durable and incredibly useful.
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Overview. The 9 Best Soft Coolers of 2024. We tested soft coolers head to head from brands like Yeti, Engel, REI, and more to find which will keep your refreshments cold best. Credit: Abriah Wofford. By Genaveve Bradshaw, Rebecca Glades, and Maggie Nichols ⋅ May 2, 2024.
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The former represents the FDA-recommended food-safe temperature, while 50° is the ideal beverage temperature. In our tests, the Ultralight 52 lasted 145 hours at food-safe temperatures and 151 hours at ideal drink temperatures. RTIC claims to last a whopping 10 days at food-safe temperatures, but this isn't shocking.
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Pack a 2:1 ice to food ratio: Fill the chest ⅔ full with ice to make it last, especially if you're using regular ice cubes. You can use a less extreme ratio with some of those ice replacements — another reason to invest in those freezer packs or to hunt down dry ice.
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Though thermoelectric coolers can't compare to a compressor-powered cooler's cooling performance, the Koolatron Portable 45 does a pretty nice job. This lightweight ice chest has one of the largest ranges of minimum and maximum achievable temperatures of any thermoelectric model we tested and is the only one to actually reach its 40-degrees-below-ambient claim.
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Coolers come in all shapes and sizes. If you're set on the Yeti brand but want something smaller, take a peek at the Yeti Roadie 24. This personal-sized cooler has a small footprint but keeps the same functionality as the Tundra. The RTIC Ultralight 52 is a great budget-friendly option with a large capacity. See our review of coolers for more ...
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Portability. The Trooper 20 weighs about 6.8 pounds when empty. This makes it one of the heaviest models we tested, even compared to much larger coolers. We can't say we noticed it too much though, and its medium capacity helps keep it fairly reasonable to carry when it's full.
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