Post by: Commando on July 13, 2016, 08:12:23 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on July 13, 2016, 08:34:51 AM
I'd check out https://www.rticcoolers.com also
They're big coolers are on back order at the moment. But I ordered one. I got one of their 30 oz Tumblers and love it.
Check the reviews and watch some videos on em'!
Post by: Stein on July 13, 2016, 08:39:09 AM
Post by: Commando on July 13, 2016, 08:49:20 AM
And the two coolers is a good point. The big ones can be a pain, I didn't think of that.
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 13, 2016, 09:02:06 AM
Thanks for artic link. I will put them on my list to look at.Especially these heavy duty ones. My loaded 65 is a chore for one man. There is times where I wish it was bigger but the times I've had to move it on my own I'm glad it was only a 65.
And the two coolers is a good point. The big ones can be a pain, I didn't think of that.
Post by: Snakeriver on July 13, 2016, 09:08:13 AM
Post by: asmith on July 13, 2016, 09:54:44 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 13, 2016, 10:03:55 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on July 13, 2016, 10:38:28 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on July 13, 2016, 11:28:54 AM
Post by: Commando on July 13, 2016, 11:32:21 AM
I bet no one knew that Igloo has been making a couple Yeti style coolers since 2013. https://www.igloocoolers.com/coolers-collection/coolers-sportsman (https://www.igloocoolers.com/coolers-collection/coolers-sportsman) Saw the 55 for $199 at Costco in Federal Way.
I had no idea. I'll look next time I'm at costco
I've tried the Colman's before but I always end up breaking them pretty fast.
Post by: Russ McDonald on July 13, 2016, 11:35:45 AM
I was stunned to when I walked into the store. I was taking a double take to make sure what I was seeing was right. Looks really sturdy and well built and also American made.I bet no one knew that Igloo has been making a couple Yeti style coolers since 2013. https://www.igloocoolers.com/coolers-collection/coolers-sportsman (https://www.igloocoolers.com/coolers-collection/coolers-sportsman) Saw the 55 for $199 at Costco in Federal Way.
I had no idea. I'll look next time I'm at costco
I've tried the Colman's before but I always end up breaking them pretty fast.
Post by: DRobnsn on July 13, 2016, 12:00:01 PM
Post by: JDHasty on July 13, 2016, 12:02:29 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on July 13, 2016, 12:48:25 PM
From the small amount of research I've done most everyone seems to like the Coleman extreme models over Igloo's comparable models.
Here is Coleman's cooler (Esky) that's built like and comparable to Yeti, Grizzly, Rtic, etc.. They are just as heavy built.
http://www.coleman.com/esky/
Post by: Commando on July 13, 2016, 12:53:25 PM
Yes chains and a heavy duty lock will have a permanent spot in my truck when ibget the cooler. Shame people canynleave other people's stuff alone...
Post by: Lightning_Rider on July 13, 2016, 01:27:51 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on July 13, 2016, 01:43:06 PM
RTIC may be cheaper than yeti, but they are made in CHINA, like most other crap nowadays. The yeti tundra's at least are manufactured in Iowa and Wisconsin, along with the Philippines. I would rather spend more on American made, but that's just me.
Its nice to have that choice. :twocents:
Post by: grundy53 on July 13, 2016, 01:51:07 PM
http://orioncoolers.com/
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Post by: dscubame on July 13, 2016, 02:12:41 PM
I have the 65 yeti and love it. My cousin bought the 110 and it's a beast. He subsequently went and bought a 65, so now the 110 sits in the garage for most trips.
:tup: Yep found that out too.
Post by: Commando on July 14, 2016, 08:03:33 AM
Post by: Wacenturion on July 14, 2016, 08:57:14 AM
Post by: elkaholic33 on July 14, 2016, 09:11:40 AM
The above link has some great information. Something that is essential to know, a Yeti 45 does not have 45 quarts of capacity. The actual capacity is much less. Seems Yeti is the worst at loss of capacity over what the size is listed as. Make sure to look at the actual inside dimensions and compare those as opposed to advertised size.
I will agree with what others have said, it may be best to buy two smaller coolers than one larger one. A cooler works best when it is full. If you only half fill it all the time, much of the ice is just keeping air cool.
I have a Yeti 155 and a Yeti 45. I use the 45 way more often. I have the 155 for 7-10 day raft trips and for a refrigerator during hunting camp. I do like the rope handles as they can be adjusted to what length I need them to be. Also, the wire trays that fit in the top of the cooler is nice keeping some things out of the bottom (cheese and fruits).
Post by: Waycott15 on July 14, 2016, 09:17:59 AM
Post by: JDHasty on July 14, 2016, 10:36:48 AM
http://www.rokslide.com/gear/essentials/363-the-big-cooler-showdown
The above link has some great information. Something that is essential to know, a Yeti 45 does not have 45 quarts of capacity. The actual capacity is much less. Seems Yeti is the worst at loss of capacity over what the size is listed as. Make sure to look at the actual inside dimensions and compare those as opposed to advertised size.
I will agree with what others have said, it may be best to buy two smaller coolers than one larger one. A cooler works best when it is full. If you only half fill it all the time, much of the ice is just keeping air cool.
I have a Yeti 155 and a Yeti 45. I use the 45 way more often. I have the 155 for 7-10 day raft trips and for a refrigerator during hunting camp. I do like the rope handles as they can be adjusted to what length I need them to be. Also, the wire trays that fit in the top of the cooler is nice keeping some things out of the bottom (cheese and fruits).
The solid handles of my Grizzlys are better for locking them up.
Post by: ballpark on July 14, 2016, 10:47:43 AM
http://www.canyoncoolers.com/all-canyon-coolers
Post by: CastleRocker on October 20, 2016, 04:52:45 PM
RTIC may be cheaper than yeti, but they are made in CHINA, like most other crap nowadays. The yeti tundra's at least are manufactured in Iowa and Wisconsin, along with the Philippines. I would rather spend more on American made, but that's just me.
Yep, made in China. I always try to buy only products built in the USA, and wouldn't have bought an RTIC had I done a little more research. That being said, this is the best cooler I've ever used, by far. We just got back from an Idaho hunt, and I actually took a full bag of ice out of the cooler and put it in our freezer when we got home. I didn't know what else to do with it, as I've NEVER came home with 8 day old ice in my cooler! It actually ruined some produce we had in it, as it froze inside the cooler. After the first day, we figured out that we had to take stuff out in the morning before we left, and put in another cooler so it would be thawed out for dinner.
Post by: follow maggie on October 20, 2016, 08:03:18 PM
Post by: davk on October 20, 2016, 09:10:35 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on October 21, 2016, 07:32:52 AM
Post by: ballpark on October 21, 2016, 07:54:53 AM
Good reading at the end on Made in USA for YETI and CANYON coolers.
Post by: Eric M on October 21, 2016, 08:25:59 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on October 26, 2016, 07:16:25 AM
Grizzly
Pelican
Orca
Bison
Esky
Engel
Yeti
Coleman
Igloo.
Some of these companies may also have some production overseas but some it is all here on US soil. So if Yeti makes some coolers overseas and some here and you choose to buy from a company that is all overseas then you just tell Yeti that there is no reason to continue making coolers here. Please support American workers.
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2016, 07:24:29 AM
Post by: Stein on October 26, 2016, 07:52:14 AM
I love how we complain about our economy then are happy to save a $100 buying a Made in China item rather then support one of the many USA manufacturers of coolers. Then when those get shipped over seas we will complain and boycott that company. Stop supporting CHINA
I get that, but the difference is 50% in cost with no difference in quality. I would like to see a US made cooler sold for a competitive price. It doesn't have to match the price exactly, but having their product double the price isn't a viable option for many of us.
Further, they sell their made overseas version for the same cost as the made in the US version, so many of their customers are paying double to support an Asian country.
Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2016, 08:52:31 AM
Post by: Hot Lunch on October 26, 2016, 08:03:42 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 26, 2016, 09:06:04 PM
Post by: b23 on October 27, 2016, 06:57:04 AM
The Yeti brothers split. The brother took the yeti know how and is supposedly selling stuff for half of yeti. It says in the add. Half the price as yeti. The yeti brother is now sueing him. I'm not in the cooler market so don't know all the facts, I think he is using the brand artic or something like that. It's Arctic but spelled differently. I'm sure you googlers can sort it out.
I think YETI has a few lawsuits going against their competitors but I've never read where Roy and Ryan Seiders, the two brothers who started YETI, had split or started new companies.
Post by: Angry Perch on October 27, 2016, 11:17:29 AM
A first world problem conversation...
Well, you can't be seen decked out in Kuiu carrying a Coleman!
Post by: benhuntin on October 27, 2016, 11:37:22 AM
Truest statement on the internet today.A first world problem conversation...
Well, you can't be seen decked out in Kuiu carrying a Coleman!
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Post by: CoryTDF on October 27, 2016, 11:46:38 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 27, 2016, 12:07:56 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on October 27, 2016, 12:36:08 PM
I have been happy with my Coleman Extreme. Will probably get another little bigger one.
Post by: JDHasty on October 27, 2016, 01:34:45 PM
Truest statement on the internet today.A first world problem conversation...
Well, you can't be seen decked out in Kuiu carrying a Coleman!
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:yeah:
Post by: JDHasty on October 27, 2016, 01:42:13 PM
I have owned them for well over a decade and they have been in six western States and Canada on family hunting and fishing trips and were pretty much in the condition they were when new, so I did not recognize the likelihood that both the 30 and 160 gt. coolers would have latches and hinges broken if I loaned them. Boy was I stupid and naive to think that.
Post by: b23 on October 27, 2016, 07:34:49 PM
(RTIC 65 vs YETI 65)
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 28, 2016, 09:43:32 AM
Post by: dscubame on October 28, 2016, 10:56:50 AM
I love how we complain about our economy then are happy to save a $100 buying a Made in China item rather then support one of the many USA manufacturers of coolers. Then when those get shipped over seas we will complain and boycott that company. Stop supporting CHINA
I love it when a person lumps a entire group into just one characterization.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on October 28, 2016, 01:20:54 PM
Made in the U.S.A
Brand new to the market and way better than all other coolers mentioned. Company was started by Captain Scott Campbell Jr. from Deadliest Catch on Discovery channel and has teamed up with Steve West to produce a fantastic product!
This review is pretty spot on except for the price comment, Cordova will actually be $10 bucks cheaper than Yeti.
http://thecoolerbox.com/cordova-coolers-vs-yeti/
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