Post by: herdbull33 on March 01, 2014, 10:13:45 PM
Post by: jrebel on March 01, 2014, 10:18:56 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on March 01, 2014, 10:28:14 PM
Post by: Rrich2278 on March 01, 2014, 10:31:39 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on March 01, 2014, 11:12:41 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2014, 11:51:25 PM
I shot a whitetail in Canada and left the quarters hanging in camp. One night they froze pretty good. So I put them in the Yeti and packed it to the brim with snow. Two days later I checked on it and none of the snow had melted. Five days later I went through the game check point at the border and had to chisel the quarters out of the snow. Eighteen hours later with the cooler in my Explorer with the heater blasting there was still no snow melted! The second cooler was left outside the Canadian camp with soda in it. Temps were at -18 degrees for almost 10 straight days and not a single soda froze.
If you can afford them, or get a screaming deal like I did, I doubt you will be disappointed! As with any cooler they won't do you much good if folks are constantly opening the lid.
One of mine, after a few years of use, became twisted somehow and will no longer keep a seal. I'm betting it was my fault for storing it on end with the lid open. I mentioned it to the Yeti folks at one of the shows. They said if I paid for freight they would replace it for nothing but the freight charges. I doubt Igloo is going to do that for me on any of my half dozen marine coolers that no longer fit together right!
Post by: Come Get Some on March 02, 2014, 07:47:55 AM
Post by: elkaholic123 on March 02, 2014, 08:25:01 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on March 02, 2014, 08:37:43 AM
25 qt is just perfect for drinks for out while scouting
Thinking of getting a 45 at
Best coolers I've ever had
No changing hinges. No latches breaking. No lids caving in. Kept stuff cold for week. Only added one bag of ice during that week. Sure they're expensive. But I don't end up cussing about the yeti.
Nuff said
Post by: Curly on March 02, 2014, 08:39:55 AM
I remember a guy getting on this website a couple years ago, becoming a site sponsor, and advertising his coolers. They were made down in Texas or somewhere, and they had more insulation than Yeti. If I remember right, he had a drawing for a cooler where somebody won the cooler.
They looked really good. I think he was trying to find dealers in WA........and I think there were a couple in Portland. ???
Post by: SkookumHntr on March 02, 2014, 08:52:23 AM
Post by: Curly on March 02, 2014, 09:11:00 AM
They have some videos comparing their coolers to the competition here (http://www.bruteoutdoors.com/pages/VIDEOS.html).
Post by: ghosthunter on March 02, 2014, 09:22:49 AM
Left hunting Oct. 2 with three blocks of ice in it and full of frozen food . Oct. 2- 23 I was in camp Naches and Twisp. Never bought more ice.
Got home emptied food out of cooler and forgot about it for another week. Went to clean it out and still had half blocks of ice in it.
They might be great. But the average guy is just not going to need them.
I'd rather spend the extra money some where else.
Post by: dewandgin on March 02, 2014, 09:23:10 AM
Post by: LndShrk on March 02, 2014, 09:48:04 AM
Really does not show the Yeti being all that great in comparison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U)
Post by: WAcoueshunter on March 02, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on March 02, 2014, 02:33:43 PM
Post by: huntnnw on March 02, 2014, 10:55:46 PM
Post by: Badhabit on March 02, 2014, 11:11:58 PM
High End Cooler Test by SportsmanGuys.com™ - (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U#ws)
Post by: whitey on March 02, 2014, 11:58:37 PM
Worth every penny.
Post by: Come Get Some on March 03, 2014, 04:46:57 AM
Post by: RadSav on March 03, 2014, 05:58:35 AM
Post by: TheHunt on March 03, 2014, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on March 03, 2014, 08:49:02 AM
Post by: Rick on March 03, 2014, 08:50:06 AM
I am a person who looks for the "More bang for the buck" and I have three coleman extreams. They have worked fine for elk meat from Arizona to Washington.
I'm not one to shy away from buying quality goods. I've tried to talk myself into a Yeti,but can't do it. I can replace a LOT of hinges or latches on my Colemans for what a yeti costs.
Post by: FC on March 14, 2014, 10:09:26 PM
Check out these tests.
Really does not show the Yeti being all that great in comparison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-TE4RnqT0U)
I'm honestly surprised that the Igloo and Coleman coolers did so poorly, makes me wonder what conditions they were in. I've never had a Yeti but I've had the Coleman Xtreme and Igloo Marine coolers and both were really pretty impressive. The Coleman would keep ice easily for 5 days in 70 degree temps if you kept it out of the sun and my bigger Igloo will keep ice for 7+ days under similar conditions and over 10 with dry ice.
Post by: Greenhorn on March 14, 2014, 10:21:50 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on March 14, 2014, 10:34:48 PM
I was just in the Yakima Costco today and they had a slug of the Pelican brand coolers. I was really surprised how thick the walls were and the difference in the outside of the cooler versus its inside capacity. They are massively strong, sturdy and heavy. I was thinking they were $199 and $159. They advertised that they would keep ice 10 days.
I saw those yesterday at a costco, not in Washington. They had a #300 model that has far less capacity than the Igloo brand one they sell for $90. I think the igloo is 165 qts and the Pelican was like 95. Not sure why the Igloo isn't good enough :dunno:
I've had a Coleman last for 5+ years and it still works like the day I bought it. Not sure why I need to spend $300+ on a cooler. Yes it looks sturdy, but dang, are you guys using these for target practice or something?
Post by: RadSav on March 14, 2014, 10:55:40 PM
I was just in the Yakima Costco today and they had a slug of the Pelican brand coolers. I was really surprised how thick the walls were and the difference in the outside of the cooler versus its inside capacity. They are massively strong, sturdy and heavy. I was thinking they were $199 and $159. They advertised that they would keep ice 10 days.
I saw those yesterday at a costco, not in Washington. They had a #300 model that has far less capacity than the Igloo brand one they sell for $90. I think the igloo is 165 qts and the Pelican was like 95. Not sure why the Igloo isn't good enough :dunno:
I've had a Coleman last for 5+ years and it still works like the day I bought it. Not sure why I need to spend $300+ on a cooler. Yes it looks sturdy, but dang, are you guys using these for target practice or something?
I think it's like having a diesel truck to tow your trailer over the pass. Is it necessary? NO! But once you experience it...it's hard to go back.
I've had the same Igloo Marine cooler for about 20 years. Replaced the hinges twice and the handles once. It's done everything I've wanted it to do. Would I go back after owning a Yeti? Not a chance in heck!!! Would I switch to a Pelican? Maybe :dunno: In 40 years when my Yeti wears out :chuckle:
Post by: FC on March 14, 2014, 11:13:58 PM
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Post by: hardrichard on March 17, 2014, 01:38:32 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on March 17, 2014, 02:15:15 PM
there are other coolers for hALF THE PRICE AND JUST AS GOOD. THAT IS a lot of money just to keep your beer cold. mike w
I guess its hard to understand until you own one.
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on March 17, 2014, 02:35:32 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on March 17, 2014, 02:38:05 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 17, 2014, 03:41:43 PM
I can convince myself to shell out good money for quality once I am convinced of it. Another problem I have with these "extreme" coolers is their outside volume compared to internal capacity. That 95 qtPelican cooler at Costco takes up about as much room in the back of a pickup truck as does a 165qt Igloo. If you're going on an elk hunt, how many of these things will you bring?
There is not a whole lot of size difference between my 128Q Igloo marine and my 125 Yeti. Outside dimensions are within 1/2 inch I think. Although the Yeti weighs about three times more dry. And the handles on the Igloo are not flush. The 160 Yeti is 5" longer and about 1" taller than the 125/128 models.
Hard to compare the 150 Pelican as it is not a long box cooler. I tend to stay away from treasure chest coolers when hunting as I don't always bone out my quarters. They are usually better at keeping food and beverages cold, but there is no way you will fit two elk quarters in one.
Post by: RIVERRAT on April 01, 2014, 07:01:51 PM