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Hard Coolers
FAQs
Whether you're looking for a large cooler or a small ice chest, the person who knows best about which YETI hard cooler you should buy is, well, you. We might not be able to tell you how you are going to use your cooler but we can offer some advice on which one is best suited for you and your adventures.
With the help of our ambassadors and those who use our products, we've compiled answers to all of the questions you'll have when comparing YETI hard coolers.
There are many variables that affect ice retention in a cooler—including ice quality, ice quantity, and the outside environment—so this is a difficult question to answer. In short, this means there’s a lot you can do to affect the longevity of your ice—either positively or negatively.
Because of the large number of variables, as well as the lack of an industry standard for measuring ice retention, claims that place a definite time (5, 10, 14 days) are often based on testing conditions and not real-life situations.
True to our word, Tundra® and Roadie® Hard Coolers are built with up to three inches of polyurethane foam insulation, combined with a freezer-style sealing gasket to ensure a design conducive to ice retention. Beyond that, here are a few best practices for keeping ice longer in your cooler. Additionally, check out this resource if you are interested in understanding how to handle and use dry ice in YETI Hard Sided Coolers.
Yes, YETI hard shell coolers are built for unparalleled temperature retention—meaning they will keep your hot things hot, just as well as, keep your cold things ice-cold.
Because of the large number of variables, as well as the lack of an industry standard for measuring ice retention, claims that place a definite time (5, 10, 14 days) are often based on testing conditions and not real-life situations.