I have 2. While they were cheaper, there is a reason. They are cheaply made. The material used is not a hard plastic but a much softer plastic. There is a great deal of flex in the lids and quality control seems to be lacking. One of the gaskets broke the first time i used the cooler. I think I paid $99 each for the 50 qt. They work well, but they are no where near an Arctic or Yeti as far as toughness. Ice retention is good, but if I were to do it all over, I would get either the Arctic or the Ozark brands. Yeti's are way over priced.
JMO
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I've got one also and do agree that the plastic isn't the toughest out there but mines held up well, I may get another one in the 77qt model. I prefer the latches they use compared to the rubber latches used on various other coolers and all my buddies like them as well. They must be selling because now they're offering 2 more sizes, on in 77qt and another in 28qt.
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Well constructed but heavy and overpriced. I'd only purchase if it was a write off. Being of meager means, I seek out less expensive but equally functional gear.
Well constructed but heavy and overpriced. I'd only purchase if it was a write off. Being of meager means, I seek out less expensive but equally functional gear.
The RTIC 65 is heavy to.
Loaded with ice and drinks it’s a real chore to move.
I think any quality good ice chest will be heavy however, RTIC is priced right. I think they have a Labor Day sale going now........
I picked up two 48qt Coleman marine coolers for $25CAD each at the local Bass Pro. Are they as good as a Yeti? No, but I saved $550CAD over the cost of a 75qt Yeti. They fit under the rack in my truck. I can buy a lot of ice, if required, to get my antelope home from Wyoming (when I go).
I won't cry if the Coleman gets stolen, lost or broken.
You can get a small freezer plug it in each night and take the antelope home! Way cheaper than a Yeti! Hell you could even buy a small generator to run the freezer!
SamOlson: The one I have I "earned" hosting some out of state Hunters. It works extremely well - way better than anything comparable I have used. Still I probably would not have sprung for the retail price of my Yeti for myself! I would rather buy guns! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy P.S.: If you call keeping food or beverages or groceries cold for a very long time then I guess I own some "yuppie chit"! But it is 110 miles (each way!) to the nearest Cost-Co and my Yeti has come in handy in all kinds of ways on all kinds of excursions and extended "aways". I say, good for Yeti!
I was wondering how/if you western dudes bought ice cream.
Imagine it wouldnt do right if you had to drive back and forth from seattle to ft belknap or whatdefugever.
I good pre charged cooler might help for a 30-40 mile trip. Otherwise you have make your own?
I'm 18 miles from the Food Lion, I get pretty assy if there's a school bus or grampie in front of me on the way home and I got the meadow gold butter pecan ridin shotgun
My father had a steel fiberglass insulated cooler with rubber gasket seals, and latch downs. I don't know it would compare to the newfangled types, but it would keep fish frozen solid for two days.
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