By Deirdre Mundorf | Published Aug 17, 2022 12:05 PM

While Yeti makes some of the best coolers, they can be very expensive, starting at a few hundred dollars a pop and running up to $1,000—hence why so many people seek Yeti cooler alternatives.

A Yeti cooler—whether it’s the petite Roadie or the massive Tundra—offers incredible ice retention to keep foods cold and, with its high-quality one-piece construction, is practically indestructible. Fortunately, there are a number of options out there that offer similar quality, design, and performance without the premium price tag.

Read on to find the best Yeti cooler alternatives that will offer a better fit for your budget.

RTIC coolers pair an injected molded design with cooling technology and up to 3 inches of closed-cell insulation, allowing them to offer superior cooling capabilities. The coolers are surprisingly lightweight and, if needed, can double as a tabletop, step stool, or cutting board. A basket and removable divider are also included with each purchase.

With over 11,000 reviews and at just a fraction of the cost of a Yeti cooler, the Coleman Xtreme wheeled cooler features an insulated lid along with extra insulation to keep ice frozen for up to five days, even when the temperatures are up to 90 °F. Selected as our expert’s top pick in our guide to the best wheeled coolers, it can hold up to 95 cans with its 62-quart capacity. It also has molded cup holders and can support up to 250 pounds so it can double as a seat.

The Igloo BMX cooler is one of our expert’s top picks in our guide to the best coolers thanks to its insulated lid, and thick foam designed to keep ice frozen for up to five days in temperatures up to 90 °F. The cooler features a blow-molded shell with a reinforced base, which makes it durable but still lightweight enough to carry easily. Other highlights include the stainless steel hinges, threaded drain plug that can connect to a garden hose, and secure T-grip latches. With over 6,000 reviews, this cooler is a customer favorite.

When you’re searching for a Yeti cooler alternative, you may also like the Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Hardbody Cooler. The small cooler features a special radiant heat barrier that reflects heat, so it doesn’t warm up your food or drinks. It also offers a unique lid that flips open for easy access and a padded shoulder strap that makes it comfortable to carry along for camping trips, cookouts, and other activities.

The Pelican Elite Cooler features a rugged design with an overmolded carry handle, so it’s ready to take on all of your outdoor adventures. With 2 inches of polyurethane insulation and a 360-degree freezer-grade gasket, it will keep your items cold for extended periods of time. Other notable components include 3-inch locking latches, self-draining cup holders, non-skid rubber feet, and a stainless steel bottle opener.

Retain ice for up to five days with the EchoSmile rotomolded cooler, which is available in five colors and five sizes (25-, 30-, 35-, 40-, and 75-quart). For durability and longevity, it boasts solid rotomolded construction from an environmentally-friendly LLDPE. The cooler also offers a UV-resistant outside, two integrated cup holders, rubberized T-locks, a fish ruler, and two bottle openers.

The Grizzly cooler is another significantly less expensive alternative to a Yeti cooler that will still deliver the performance and cooling you desire. To keep foods and beverages cold for longer, the sides have been injected with up to 2 inches of Ecomate polyurethane foam and the rotationally-molded LLDPE design helps ensure that all the walls have an even thickness for cooling capabilities and durability. This cooler may be particularly appealing for those who like to go camping as it’s been certified as bear-resistant by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.

The Igloo Marine Ultra cooler is available in seven sizes (ranging between 30 and 94 quarts) and features UV inhibitors that work to prevent sun damage and help keep items cool. The cooler features durable stainless steel hinges, a stainless steel lid strap, chemical- and temperature-resistant snaps, and comfortable non-slip side handles.

This Tourit soft cooler can keep its contents cool for up to 72 hours thanks to its three-layer insulation system with a waterproof and sweat-proof outer layer, high-density foam middle layer, and lined and leak-proof interior. An airtight zipper also works to help maintain internal temperatures. Available in five colors and two sizes, this cooler bag also offers three carrying options: via the top handle, two side handles, or a detachable padded shoulder strap.

If you plan to be on the go or out on an adventure, consider this IceMule backpack cooler. With a special air valve, interior insulation, fabric exterior, and welded seams, the cooler bag is able to keep food and drinks frosty for longer than 24 hours. With the ventilated sling strap, you can easily carry this on your back, keeping your hands free to do other things. It’is even waterproof and buoyant, making it the ideal companion for kayaking, fishing, and beach trips.

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