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use a pc of 1/8 thick uhmw plastic for hinges ,the hinges will out last the cooler by 100yrs or so.
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i don't think you can beat a regular old cheap foam cooler for keeping things cold.
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With the hinges I use, one can put 15 or 20 screws in the lid and tank. Never had them pull out. If that was an issue, I'd go with screws about 1/8 inch longer than the thickness of the cooler and install a washer and nut on the inside.
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I would have never tried one if we didn't use them for work. Our guys would tear the Coleman/Igloo coolers up in a couple of months. So far these have lasted 4 or 5 times that long and are still going. We have one idiot that can tear anything up. He ripped the hinges off his, but that's an easy fix. I've had several now and really think they are about the best you can buy. The only real con I see about them is they are damn heavy, but that's the reason they're so tough.
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I really didn't want to drop the money on a yeti until I thought of how many $80 coolers I have here at the lodge with broken hinges and lids. The Yeti's have been bombproof. In the long run, if you plan on using them a lot they are cheaper. I'm very happy with them. YMMV
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I finally broke down and bought one a few months ago, one of the best purchases I've ever made. Like others said, its not only about the long ice life. They are built about 50 times better than any other cooler I've ever owned, and I've owned a BUNCH, including the best igloo and coleman make.
This one stays in the bed of my truck, back when it was 100+ deg. every day I was still only putting ice in it about every 3 days. and that was with multiple openings every day for water, sodas, or "adult beverage".
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Buy Texas! Yeti's are made in TX. I don't have one yet, but hope to save enough to spring for one soon.
I agree on the other coolers, whether cheap or not, breaking and it's a pain in the azz.
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Thanks for the feedback guy's. Girlfriend bought me two tan 120's for Christmas.
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I don't need a cooler when I hunt. I need a heater.
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I fish with a friend that purchased a huge Igloo salt water cooler & did just this to keep fish. It is heavy but it keeps it in the back of a truck with a camper top. He moves the cooler only from his boat to the truck & from the truck to his house. With blocks of ice it will keep fish frozen for at least a week.
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i have not read all the responses.
during the summer months costco sells IGLOO 165Ct coolers for $89 me and my buddy purchased two and love them. they have the main lid, small lid in the middle(beer lid), and drain cap on the side that will attach to a garden hose. the only down side, damn they can get heavy and if your a short person (5'5ish) you cant reach both handles.
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MB, that's a serious girlfriend!
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Yep, and she's hunting fanatic to boot!
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Yep, and she's hunting fanatic to boot! Lucky Bastid!
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Yeti coolers? I thought that was a party drink for Bigfoot! Lol!
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I have one. Me and my dad went in on it to keep ice and fish on the boat. Works great, after 3 days there's barely any water in the bottom and it makes a great seat as well with the added seat cushion which is handy on the boat as well. Most of my hunting since we bought it has been close enough to home I haven't really used it in that capacity as of yet.
I've noticed at the marina when loading up the boat they are pretty popular.
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MB doe's she have a sister with no tast or morles?
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$500+ for for any cooler is insane...
Ever heard of dry ice?
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Finally had to break down and just 'do it"! Down in S. Texas you best go ahead and buy the lock as well because our friends really do love "liftin" them from the back of your truck!
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Have a yeti that doubles as a casting platform on the front of the boat. Two years and counting, don't think you could do that with a coleman or igloo. And it keeps lunch cool to boot in the Florida heat.
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