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RTIC or Yeti soft coolers

Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:35 am
Posted by Punchout
Member since Jun 2021
42 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:35 am
What do y'all think. Looking for a soft cooler for the beach. Yeti or RTIC
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39509 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:39 am to
Neither. Go grab a magellan one from Academy. Cheaper and nearly the same exact thing as those mentioned.
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16571 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:39 am to
Both of them have longevity issues. I have a Yeti soft cooler that had to be replaced due to zipper issues. A buddy of mine brought his RTIC on a fishing trip. I liked the RTIC better.

Out of the two I'd choose RTIC personally and I am usually one to recommend all things Yeti.

If it were my money I'd look at a cheaper option Polar Bear, igloo, AO, etc... Like Pogey suggested
This post was edited on 8/16/21 at 11:40 am
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
21793 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:45 am to
I had the Walmart cheap one for a few years. Zipper sucked even when new and it eventually just ripped. Insulation was fine but I ended up rarely zipping the lid shut.

Got an Engel for Father’s Day. I like it but haven’t used it enough to know if it was worth the price. The zipper is definitely better than the Wally World version.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Beau, Bro, Baw
Member since Jan 2013
7377 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 11:51 am to
I like the ice mule roll top style. Good quality and not as expensive as a yeti.
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14296 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:04 pm to
I have the RTIC. It doesnt get heavy use though. Comes with zipper lube. I like it.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56343 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:05 pm to
If you do t care about leaking Out the zipper the best beach cooler ever made is the polar bear back pack.
Posted by Kenner 23
Member since Aug 2021
102 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:07 pm to
Waiting on Yeti warranty to approve my hopper 20 return. Zippers need grease to operate properly for any length of time.
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
30312 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:20 pm to
Ozark
Walmart.


Save money.
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
11326 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:26 pm to
I have an rtic. I've had it for about 4 years and it hasn't given me any trouble. My brother has a yeti but was given a polar bear as a safety award. He prefers the polar bear.

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Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
5857 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:29 pm to
I have a Columbia Soft Cooler from Academy I bought specifically for the beach. It does not have a zipper and can be hosed off each day. It also has a removable tray that can be used to keep sandwiches etc. out of the ice.

I love it- I think it is the perfect beach cooler, but to each his own. We've been using it for 3-4 years now.

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Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
4740 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 12:54 pm to
My original yeti hopper lasted 6 years and never leaked. The inner liner on the zipper was flaking and the gave me a new hopper with the magnetic strip on warranty return.

I don't like the shape of rtics soft cooler lineup. They don't hold nearly as much as the yeti can.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119219 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 1:23 pm to
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Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166319 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 1:26 pm to
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RTIC

Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26453 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 1:30 pm to
We all use AO Soft Coolers in our kayaks. I'm on year 4 with mine and it's held lots of Redfish and Trout. As soon as it's done I'm buying another.
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7168 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 2:02 pm to
seems like the zipper is an issue with all of them. I got rid of an rtic because of the zipper.

New yeti hopper is magnetic so that fixes the issue.
Posted by gplayerjr
Lafayette, La
Member since Sep 2008
1100 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 3:55 pm to
I've owned 2 Rtic soft coolers, a 30 and a 40. Both lids have come unglued and Rtic refuses to fix/replace as they said it was "sun damage". Bunch of b/s. Bought a yeti Hopper with the magnetic closure and absolutely love it. Built like a tank too. I will never waste money on another Rtic product again. There is a reason the Yeti costs more. I should have bought Yeti years ago and been done with it.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
58645 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 4:40 pm to
Zippers suck on RTIC. id get the yeti with magnet top.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166319 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 4:58 pm to
Never had an issue w my rtic, own a 40 and recently bought the 30
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
3918 posts
Posted on 8/16/21 at 5:11 pm to
My RTIC 20 has been solid for years. My original Yeti hopper is still solid as well. I've also got a few polar bear coolers that are fine, but they will absolutely leak through the zipper if tipped over.
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