Premium rotomolded coolers keep ice for days. YETI created the category; RTIC delivers similar performance at a major discount. Either is overkill in the best possible way.
Our Top Picks
YETI
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
The Tundra 45 holds 28 cans with a 2:1 ice ratio and keeps them cold for 5 days. The cooler that started the premium cooler wars - and still the benchmark everything else gets measured against.
Pros
- Up to 5 days ice retention
- Rotomolded construction
- Bear-resistant certified
Cons
- Very heavy when full
- Premium price
RTIC
RTIC 65 QT Hard Cooler
RTIC's 65-quart delivers YETI-level ice retention at a fraction of the cost. Same rotomolded construction, same 2-inch insulation. If you're buying for performance over the logo, RTIC wins.
Pros
- Same ice retention as YETI
- Significantly lower price
- T-latch closure
Cons
- Fewer color options
- Less brand cache