The Best YETI Coolers of 2026

While going on 12-hour hikes on 90-degree days, the high-quality YETI Hopper Flip 12 keeps my post-hike meal in the back of my trunk nice and cold. By adding the YETI Ice to the bottom of this lightweight and small cooler, it becomes a great choice for on-the-go food and drinks. Plus, it has a leak proof HydroLok Zipper and waterproof DryHide Shell, as well as ColdCell Insulation for superior coldness.

If you’re wondering just how cold this YETI is: I have placed items in this cooler that came out colder than they were when I put them in.

This YETI was tested by our team, who said that it held a meat-safe temperature for up to eight days, which they were impressed with. This stainless steel cooler has vacuum insulation, which is known to be the best for its ability to keep items cool for an entire week of vacation. It also will avoid rusting overtime, comes with rubber handles for greater grip, and can hold 56 cans for an entire cookout.

With how highly constructive this cooler is, many customers say that it is fairly heavy—at 35 pounds.

If you want a YETI that can hold up to 26 cans of your favorite cold drinks, keep its cold temperature for up to four days, and has a fair price for what you get, then the Tundra 45 is for you. This cooler only maintains ice retention for day trips, but it does keep your food and drinks cold for an entire long weekend.

This cooler includes a durable lid latch, a three-inch thick and bear-resistant PermaFrost Barrier that offers good insulation, and a separate basket inside for no-ice-necessary items. This one even has bottom grips, a functional top for sitting and meal prepping, and portable handles.

This is a cool cooler bag (no pun intended) for traveling, such as a day on the boat or long shift at work, since it comes with shoulder straps. This one uses strong magnets instead of a zipper to lock up food and drinks securely without leaking. Some customers say that the magnets are so strong that it can be difficult to load up the cooler since it closes automatically. Otherwise, you may enjoy this cooler for its Coldcell insulation that keeps items cold for days, its wide-mouth opening, and durable handles.

This cooler is also UV ray and puncture resistant on the outside. What’s more, it comes with hitch spots for you to hang your keys, lighter, and whatever else you need. How cool is that?

Having to carry heavy coolers to-and-from your destination can be a pain (quite literally). This wheeled cooler is the first one YETI has made to roll for ease of travel. The NeverFlat Wheels are constructed on a single, durable wheel that resists punctures and damage from impact. It even has a StrongArm handle with soft grips for a comfortable carry.

Although this cooler can feel quite heavy, you have the luxury of not having to carry it (unless you have to climb up some stairs to the cookout). It also includes the PermaFrost Insulation feature, which allows the ice to stay ice.