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NICE! IF I'm going through the Sahara desert, Ima take a YETI. If Ima goin fishin in the bay, Ima goin IGLOO !!! Thanx for the work Bro!

I got an Old Blue, that has been in the back of my truck for the past three years. Holds ice for a day and a half, so if I get ice Saturday morning, I've still got a slushie by Sunday afternoon to throw some fish in. Its been beaten, abused, used as a poling platform, used as a cutting board, and used as a camera tripod. It has seen its fair share of pompano, trout, and reds. For $19, I would by it again in a heartbeat. I just would not be able to leave a more expensive cooler in my truck bed and not be a nervous wreck.

Thanks for the vid on these coolers. I would have bought that size Yeti, but many commented how the drain plug leaks and when they got a replacement, it leaked as well! I went with the Igloo BMX 25 because we used the BMX 52 recently while camping in 90 degree days and the ice lasted for three days or more; we only topped it off with another bag on day three because we had a lot of food in it. Very pleased with the BMX models!!

So I've been watching cooler videos for the last couple days. Who the heck "PRE-chills" a cooler anyway. I've never thought to put ice in my cooler, and "pre chill" it for a day before I drain it and put ice in FOR REAL THIS TIME, and then fill it with my stuff. I don't like the ridiculous tests, and this was a REAL ice test. Thanks Yak.

"my closet looks like a small arms race " that's priceless !

Took my modified "Ol Red" (inspired by Yak) out to Ft Monroe today. Kept all my beer, soda, and water... ice cold all day... thanks

My favorite middle of the road coolers are the new ones by Lifetime. They are in that $60 price range, but they feel better made than the nice igloo, almost on par with the Yeti, and they seem like they will last about as long, but time will tell

I’ve got a ol red too and my handle done the same thing! Easy to fix it’ put the handle back where it goes and drill a 1/4” hole through the center where it attaches to the cooler all the way through to the inside,get you a couple 1/4” stainless bolts,4 Stainless fender washers and 2 self locking nuts! Handle won’t come off again! 😎 Like my old red, but I love my Yeti’s, Orcas and Rtics!

Everytime you open the cooler, you let in hot air and then trap the hot air in there with the ice, when you close the lid. You also didn’t fill them up completely. Air is the biggest killer of ice. Pelican says not to drain their cooler, as cold water is better than hot air. Also, Pelican coolers have a small gap in the gasket, to let out hot air, as hot air rises. I thought it was a defect, but it actually works. Try pre-chilling it the night before, then fill completely full of ice, and then open them after 5 days and see what the results are.

Thanks for the review!! I like the mid range price cooler!! Oh by the way was at the beach and took ur advice and buried the cooler I couldn’t believe how great that works

A very simple test for cooler quality is to put a bright lantern(about 300 lumens) inside the cooler with the lid closed. If you can see light through the cooler it’s junk. If the cooler is properly insulated you shouldn’t see any light through it.

The Igloo is not a competitor to the Yeti. The Yeti competitor is the Waterloo HP Lite or Carbon Mag. If I have $300-400 to spend on a Yeti Tundra 35-40, then I would have to weigh the option of spending that money on a better rod and reel. I don't own a hard cooler Yeti, but I definitely see their value besides just holding ice. It is a tabletop for cleaning fish, a step stool, an extra seat, a sight casting platform, a temporary safe, etc.

Yeti vs RTIC = Ultimate... RTIC is YETI without the showing off and trying to impress people...lol

Ozark Trail from Wally World about same size as your Yeti. Keeps everything cold for days...Dont recall what I paid, but it does the job for me.

I bought the Igloo BMX 25 in green and orange and I love it.

For the price of a Yeti I bought an Alpicool c15 electric compressor cooler. Really really hate searching for ice while camping. Yeah, I've got a solar panel too. The cooler is small, but none of the space is taken up with ice so usable space is good. Also, no soggy food.

My Yetis are second to none. I had one for about 3 years and currently bought one with wheels to wheel when going to the beach. I spent 400 bucks on it but it's worth every penny. I have the money so it's no issue spending it on a quality product. I tried Rtic, Pelican, and others but nothing matched the Yeti products. Yeti all the way and I don't see myself replacing the coolers I got anytime soon.

The thing I was disappointed to find out recently is that while most of Igloo's coolers are made in the U.S. their current line of roto-mold style coolers are made in China.

Just a question for you did the yeti have a drain plug you had open in it all the time during the test?

While the Yeti & RTIC are clearly better coolers, it's the weight that keeps me from buying one. I only need to keep ice for the weekend and would like to be able to pick up a 50 quart cooler full of ice, drinks & food by myself. I'm not sure I could carry a full Yeti/RTIC to the boat and then load it by myself without getting hurt. It's easier and cheaper to just buy another bag or two of ice the next day. Whatever the choice, you always make the videos enjoyable.

Now you have to put a 12 pack in there and go to the beach on a hot day with two people drinking and see how the ice holds up . And don’t empty the ice out or water then when you get home put 6 beers in out in the sun for a day . Can I use it the next day without getting ice ?

Once the yeti is full of ice or beer or whatever, it's too heavy for most people to carry. I'm a 170 lbs male and have a hard time picking up even an empty yeti!

Late to the party but you gotta do the math. A Tundra 35 Yeti costs 19 1/4 Natty suitcases. If your beer's getting hot, you're doing it wrong. Going on an expedition? Get the good cooler. Day trips truck bed, and backyard bbq, the cheap one.

Had my YETI 20 on the sand all last week in the Perdido sun...kept ice and beer ready to go! Mid range igloo looks legit though...

Just about blown off the PCB pier just now. I saw that igloo at Buckees for 69 I believe. Looks solid and I need a new boat cooler. Thanks for the review.

The mid range cooler seems to give you more bang for the buck!

👍👍 Enjoyed the comparison Yak, I'm agreeing w/u and going with the mid-range igloo. 4 days is plenty 4 mr!!

Love my YETI, can’t be beat, still chilling after the others failed!

You can still get a 48 qt cooler for $16 at academy. Yeah, anything over a day, maybe that new igloo. But for throwing fish into it on the beach I don’t mind the cheapies

You did.a good job on your test for all your "aw shucks" manner. I use them a little differently. Take any cooler--put the ice in smaller plastic bags (the gallon slider bags do very well). After each day drain off the water. I've had a super cheap type Igloo ice last for a couple days in hot weather. I am not sure why but I think draining off water which is warmer, keeps the ice from melting in the surrounding warmer water. It has the added benefit--if you like iced drinks because the ice stays clean.

I've had one just like ol red for about 5 years except it orange it's a beast and was cheap for day trips car shows fishing it's been great and for $20 from the dollar store you just can't beat the price. I just can't bring myself to to spend that much on a cooler like the yeti but I'm cheap. When I'm camping it's always with electric so I bring my mini fridge lol I have a toy hauler so it rolls right in. Lol

That Igloo looks pretty cool, might have to get me one.

Great video bud very good info I’ll take the mid range cooler it did well for 70 bucks

Good video Jack. I buy cheap ol' red type coolers at Goodwill or thrift stores for $3 or $4. What I would do, to maybe keep it from getting stolen is find a cheap second hand cooler the Yeti or new Igloo will fit inside. I will be modifying my cheap second hand cooler and adding a lid latch. Thanks for sharing your truth about coolers comparison with us!

I like my old school metal coleman, retro some may have no clue what that is, great video BTW.

I just bought that exact same yeti.We like to pack the boat the night before with food to barbeque and drinks.With the heat wave I broke down and bought one.Hands down most durable and keeps ice the longest.I understand worrying about it getting stolen but my marina has cameras on every dock and great security.The biggest con for me is they are heavy for my wife to move around so we just throw it in a dock cart.

"Go sit in the corner and think about what you did". Lol

I bought a "performance" cooler to take out on the kayak. After the first trip, I went to walmart and picked up a big soft cooler. The weight and limited internal volume of the expensive coolers aren't worth it for a day on the water.

I've got a 50qt. YETI but hardly use it. I have a few 20qt. less expensive coolers that I use regularly. Great comparison video! 👍

Nice video dude. I bought the new Yeti 24 while I was watching.... They are just too cool to pass up. Regardless, nice job on the video.

Yak, Let's be real, how many times have used the same ice more than one day? I think that coolers that keep cold for two days are great; three days and I would be telling all of my friends. Every cooler that I've owned has become rather stinky long before it wore out. I would much prefer a cooler that didn't become odoriferous after a few uses than one that was built to last a life time. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.

The biggest thing is no matter what cooler you buy and no matter how much money you spend on a cooler. None of the will hold up if you are trying to drink beer out of them for couple days. You put 18 cans in at 7 AM and if your still drinking by 3 pm you won’t have any ice left in any of them. But if you are packing and not opening but once a day this might work. At the same time I am a yeti fan as I throw it around the truck, kayak, use as camp chair, use as a ladder, prep station, you understand where I am going with this. But do enjoy watching your video. Just thought I’d ad my opinion.

Damn that yeti cooler was doing the job to the best. It’s the best. Kinda worth it if your out there every day using it.

You did some good politicking for old red but she failed you. I know it's hard but that igloo is sexy as hell.

Love both of my BMX coolers!

Don't forget about engel coolers the original rotomolded high performance coolers!!! Plus there made in Florida!!!

I don't use Yetis anymore after switching to Engel but the white yetis hold ice longer than the darker colored ones. Same with any cooler though.

And leaving a yeti in the Back of truck could be risky. Someone might help them selves

I really like that reef blue yeti color though! Kong is the best cooler on the market right now

Good test, I guess it all depends on what you are doing with it, but in a in a hurricane situation, I think the yeti is the way to go!

He's got that Michael Keaton overbite

Good vid yak but next time let the ice run its course sir 😉. Please do a showdown between the bmx and a lifetime of similar size and price and maybe throw in a Ozark trail brand of similar.

I have cheap coolers and then I got a big Ozark trail cooler for free ✊🏻 still use my cheap no stress coolers daily🤷🏼‍♂️

I love all of the Videos you do The best Videos.

Poor red. However, old red is a beast for a day.

Captain Yak, I been hearing rumors about a hot-shot fisherman from Clearwater Fl who goes by the name "ZENU". I don't know what kind of tackle he has but he uses "thetans" for bait ...... ever hear of him ?

I will get a cooler that i wont worry about loosing it or somebody steeling it..i will takea cooler like little red any day...i have little one like red have had for almost 5 years..my has a sliding lid..i bought a set of them at academy three cooler for 30 bucks one 20qt and 15qt then alottle 8qt thats was back in 2015

Interesting test. Sorry ol red has been retired, it served you well. To be honest, I don't need a cooler to keep ice for four or five days. I would buy the Igloo cooler and save the rest of the money for beer.

I"ve seen some people put rubberized tape around the rim of the lid to give it a better seal (regarding the Igloo). Have you thought of trying some further modifications?

"Nothing but water" gets handful of ice! Lol

Sounds like good test to me ,thanks for the show

Bought a white Igloo BMX 52qt at Target last year for $80. Great value. Price is around $90-100 now. Just be careful you don't lose the plastic pins that hold the handles on.

Straight up agree, why spend sooo much when a meiodoker will serve the purpose and save some green for some cold ones. It'll probably just get stolen anyway.

If you really want to try a cooler that is hands down, better than any other brand, pick up a Maluna! The first rotomolded cooler, to get rid of the hinge design, so that the lid, actually forms a proper seal, which no others do. It also has a tapered design so that the insulation at the top, is the same as the bottom, which no others have either. I've used them all, and was a dealer for the most popular brand, and none hold a candle to the Maluna. When you are ready to have the best in the market, let me know! There is also a patent pending, thermometer drain plug, so you don't have to guess if the cooler is really working or not!

Got both, Yeti Tundra 45 and the modified Igloo Outdoorsman and use which ever occasion calls for.

Igloo IMX is the best midrange cooler. It's basically the BMX, but it's also bear-proof, has a drain spigot, a single-piece metal handle and a bottle opener. The 24 qt is $110, currently. This will perform almost as well as a Yeti, but it is less than half the price. It's also 1/2 the weight of the Yeti coolers. What's the bad part supposed to be???

Igloo it is, thank you

Great video man keep up the great work!!!!

I did the spray foam trick on my igloo wheelie 42. Yes it worked. Just had to be careful otherwise it will inflate like a balloon

You could save a ton of money buying igloo and staying away from yeti. Then with the money you save you buy a truck bed camper and that keeps sun off the cooler thus adding even more life to your cooler. Just sayin. ;)

Nice experiment where we can benefit. I can see the Yeti (or comparable) for those people that might have to endure a long power outage. But, for most purpose, the mid-range is fine for me. As far as durability goes, you can get three of the mid-range for slightly more than the expensive one, so in the long run, you save money.

yep, buy the cheaper cooler, no one steals it, AND. .you have money left over for beer, dew, munchies, fishing gear, etc. 🤔😊😎 Good video, again.👍

These new Igloos look fairy good. If you cannot find the yeti on sale.

great comparison and hat ! screw some straps on ol’ Red and get it back out there $16 who needs ice for 4 days anyway 😂

we had a coleman cooler when i was kid back in 70s and we had it for years

Try the yeti ice packs..... I put one in a cheaper soft waterproof cooler and its worked great. Thanks for the video and keep them up

Which one will get stolen out the back of a truck first?

I didn't even get into your video 2 minutes before I hit the like! AMERICA!

Next video: if you left the plugs open so water wouldn't be affecting the remaining ice.

My 48 quart Igloo cooler was made in 1986...leaks a little, but still going strong

Ole Red could probably handle a Clemson game. Unless they are playing the Aggies! ;>)) Looking at your skinny leg shot Capt'n. I'm thinking you need to strap on your Danners and a rucksack and take in 15 miles or so. Get some beef on them! LOL!

I also had ole red for yrs found it in the woods full of beers best coolie ever

i think the igloo imx 24 is the deal if your using for camping. Drain plug and comes with a basket $99. if you need a cooler for just a day any cooler will work

The ice lasts longer if they are filled completely with ice and drinks, food, etc. Get rid of the airspace for better results. I’ll buy the Igloo every time, b/c I can’t see me needing to keep anything cold for 5 days.

Turn the red one into a garden planter. Is working so good for me. Swiss chard & Bok Choy .

I want one of those Yeti Roadies, but I’m just too cheap..lol.. Great Video Jack!!

To keep food cool or have ice FOR drinks while camping or at the beach all day or a couple of days, sure for the price I'd go for the Igloo you tested. But YETI, RTIC, etc. are just too overpriced. I have a small igloo marine cooler from Academy that will keep ice for 2-3 days if you don't open and close it a lot. $30. Done. 'Merica!

Looks like the igloo has more room inside than the yeti

Im new here. Coleman or Igloo?

Love old red.....

Thanks for filming

You did a good test, and I enjoyed it but... WHY DIDN"T YOU RUN THE TEST TO THE END? We would really have liked to see how long until all the ice melted on each cooler! How many days would it have lasted?

You would think from reading how people feel about their yeti’s that it’s more of a relationship…then a cooler! I wonder about pre numps? Who gets full custody of the yeti?? And will visitation be granted on weekends?

Hi there I watched your video on cleaning up headlights and I have found that if you use a compound polish you will get a great finish but it will need a little ankle grease and then a little cut and polish and it will be as good as new

i liked the video but where was the melt water for the yeti im guessing drain plug loose and allowing water to drain i might be wrong but i didnt see any melt water and i noticed the ice getting smaller

I can stand and sit on my yeti roadie cooler. I use it as a step stool sometimes, or even a stool when I'm camping

Yeti = all hype...

Those expensive coolers are just screaming come steal me. Do a test leave it in the back of your truck at Wal-Mart. She's long gone.

The igloo u can Buy 3 for the price of the yeti so u can last much longer then a yeti