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Soft sided cooler recommendations
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 8:46 pm
Had one of the larger RTIC ones for a few years, but the plastic pulls on the zippers didn’t hold up and the zipper just died. I just pulled the whole thing completely off trying to fix it.
Are the more expensive yeti ones any better or is that just the nature of these soft sided ones? I have a hard sided one but it’s large, doesn’t travel well, needs two to carry etc.
Looking for something large ish to carry for four people, easy to take to the ball field, fits on a kayak/canoe etc.
Headed to academy or some such tomorrow to look for a solution. Your input is much appreciated
Are the more expensive yeti ones any better or is that just the nature of these soft sided ones? I have a hard sided one but it’s large, doesn’t travel well, needs two to carry etc.
Looking for something large ish to carry for four people, easy to take to the ball field, fits on a kayak/canoe etc.
Headed to academy or some such tomorrow to look for a solution. Your input is much appreciated
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Posted on 4/9/26 at 9:10 pm to ezride25
I have a Yeti Backpack cooler. Its great. Zipper is kind of a PITA.
I have an igloo soft square shaped cooler. Its great. Zipper is kind of a PITA.
I think they keep items cold about the same and the ice lasts about the same.
Yeti has a good warranty.
I have an igloo soft square shaped cooler. Its great. Zipper is kind of a PITA.
I think they keep items cold about the same and the ice lasts about the same.
Yeti has a good warranty.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 9:15 pm to ezride25
Polar bear makes a good one
Posted on 4/9/26 at 9:41 pm to ezride25
Yeti Hopper 18.
Big enough for everything you need but doesn’t get too heavy to carry.
Big enough for everything you need but doesn’t get too heavy to carry.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 10:03 pm to ezride25
We’ve really enjoyed this 36 can welded cooler from Walmart. Bought upon seeing it recommended here on TD.
Posted on 4/9/26 at 10:06 pm to meeple
No zippers?
Posted on 4/9/26 at 10:12 pm to ezride25
Nope. It’s compression sealed. That latch on the front pulls it down tighter than Dick’s hatband. Depending on my orientation I have trouble unlatching it.
ETA: sorry didn’t initially see you are looking for a soft cooler.
ETA: sorry didn’t initially see you are looking for a soft cooler.
This post was edited on 4/9/26 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 4/9/26 at 10:28 pm to ezride25
Ice Mule
Posted on 4/9/26 at 11:11 pm to ezride25
I would say get the yeti hopper, but I’m sending my 3rd one back once I get the return package in the mail. The magnets strip has come detached within 2 years on on my last 2, after the zipper came off track on my first one. There’s actually a recall on the magnet hopper I currently have. But hey, I get a new cooler every couple years, so I guess it’s ok. Just missed the second half of softball season. My poor family had to drink water and Gatorade out of a Magellan soft cooler 
ETA: even in the Magellan cooler, I’m still convinced the yeti ice packs produce ice. That’s all I’ve got.
ETA: even in the Magellan cooler, I’m still convinced the yeti ice packs produce ice. That’s all I’ve got.
This post was edited on 4/9/26 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 4/10/26 at 12:09 am to meeple
I think I’d really like that latch given the zipper on mine just shite the bed.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 1:52 am to ezride25
I have a bison and an ice mule. Bison really high quality and USA made. Ice mule is great too.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 6:18 am to ezride25
Haven’t ever found a true soft side that doesn’t leak/weep, no matter the cost. The ones with a hard plastic liner are sort of the best of all worlds. Been using one of those for years, and the nice thing is being able to pull out the hard liner and give is a good scrub down in my utility sink periodically.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 6:55 am to meeple
I have that exact one believe it’s ozark trail and was just renamed. It’s great and holds plenty. No zipper to worry about and seals well.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:50 am to ezride25
I’ve had very good luck w/ AO Coolers. The two I have are probably 10yrs old I guess. Still going strong.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 7:53 am to ezride25
The one that I use the most and has held up very well, was the cheap camo soft cooler from Bucee's. I bring it on the boat or the beach, anywhere. I use it all the time. Now I'm not trying to keep ice in it for more than 24hrs, but it's perfect to throw a few beverages in to head to a crawfish boil at someone's house. Think I paid $25 for it, and has outlasted two RTIC soft sided coolers.
This post was edited on 4/10/26 at 7:57 am
Posted on 4/10/26 at 8:06 am to ezride25
Get a Yeti and the yeti sticker for your truck so everybody knows you have a yeti.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 11:32 am to W2NOMO
I second the Bucee's recommendation. I think I'm on my second one in 10 years. Yes, they leak some, but not nearly as bad as some other ones I've owned. Zippers still work.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 12:35 pm to ezride25
Yeti Roadie M20. Bought one recently. Very impressed with design and quality. Buy once, cry once.
Posted on 4/10/26 at 12:44 pm to DeltaDoc
+1 on Yeti
Yes they're expensive but they'll also warranty it, forever, no questions asked
Yes they're expensive but they'll also warranty it, forever, no questions asked
Posted on 4/10/26 at 2:07 pm to Wilson
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I second the Bucee's recommendation. I think I'm on my second one in 10 years. Yes, they leak some, but not nearly as bad as some other ones I've owned. Zippers still work.
Mine only leaks if you knock it completely over, which is hard to do
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