Are high end ice chests like Yeti and RTIC worth the money? I have always just bought Coleman coolers but they seem to be getting cheaply made and fall apart quickly
RTIC has a pretty good sale going right now that includes free shipping and was thinking about getting one
Buccees has nICE brand. Same as YETI, etc for about half the money. Went 5 days sitting outside last week at the Motorplex. Big one....120 quart was $249
June 18, 2019, 02:34 PM
NC3x58
I like the big white ones off of amazon.. The IGLOO Polar Cooler, 120-QT for around $75...
There's also a new one called the (Quick and Cool) for around $50, looks like it's around 100 QT
Nick Craig
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June 18, 2019, 02:40 PM
WHOMPWHOMP
The main thing is to PRE-COOL your stuff before heading out...
June 18, 2019, 02:41 PM
CURTIS REED
Steve, I have this one and it is every bit as good as the RTIC, Yeti, etc.. Our company is a distributor for Pelican products and I bought this one instead of getting a Pelican.
Don’t know why I didn’t notice that I put penguin instead of Pelican
I just bought an RTIC. Yes, it definitely keeps ice for longer than a regular cooler but it weighs a ton and even though its about the same size outside as my old cooler it has much less space inside. I don't remember what the actual liter size I bought but I wanted one that was about the same as my old Coleman and was disappointed to see how much less this one holds but its so heavy I think if I went for the next size up I would blow out my back trying to put it in the motorhome compartment full of beer & ice. IMHO I think I would give the one Curtis posted a try.
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June 18, 2019, 04:31 PM
TORQIN
I have the yeti and yes the RTIC is the brand bucees now sells when they once sold Yeti only.
I agree they are really heavy and smaller on the inside...but they keep ice very well and for lots longer than any other coolers.
WHOMPER is right...if you precool the unit before loading it, it will seem like someone is inside the cooler making ice for me while its closed.
June 18, 2019, 04:43 PM
Alaskaracer
I have a grizzly cooler and it's the best I've ever owned. Cheaper than yeti and higher rating last time I checked.
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June 18, 2019, 05:15 PM
racerdude2054
The convenience factor is what is so nice. Simply not having to worry about ice while racing for a week is what I like. You have to decide how much that is worth to you. I personally like the pelican coolers
June 18, 2019, 08:04 PM
Curly1
I am not going to ever pay $250 or $300 dollars or more for a cooler not going to happen.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
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June 18, 2019, 08:25 PM
CURTIS REED
quote:
Originally posted by Curly1: I am not going to ever pay $250 or $300 dollars or more for a cooler not going to happen.
The one I posted is $97. Tested better than a Yeti
June 18, 2019, 10:05 PM
Curly1
quote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
quote:
Originally posted by Curly1: I am not going to ever pay $250 or $300 dollars or more for a cooler not going to happen.
The one I posted is $97. Tested better than a Yeti
That one looks decent. On the others there is no way I would pay for a Yeti or anything like that.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
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June 19, 2019, 05:51 AM
green1
I found out that keeping my Coleman in the shade goes a long ways in keeping ice in it. I also keep bottles of water in freezer and swap a few out as the weekend goes into cooler.
June 20, 2019, 01:55 PM
Al Alguire
I own an RTIC and love it, two actually a small one from cruising the pits and the big one for the trailer. Yes they are heavy, mine is 37lbs empty but it will keep ice for almost a week in the desert heat. Bought mine when they first started for $159, from what I understand they are a group of guys who left Yeti to form their own venture
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." Marcus Tullius Cicero
June 20, 2019, 03:13 PM
CURTIS REED
quote:
Originally posted by Curly1:
quote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
quote:
Originally posted by Curly1: I am not going to ever pay $250 or $300 dollars or more for a cooler not going to happen.
The one I posted is $97. Tested better than a Yeti
That one looks decent. On the others there is no way I would pay for a Yeti or anything like that.
I forgot to add that it is made in America also.
June 20, 2019, 03:23 PM
Brktracer
We always freeze about 6 water bottles and put in the bottom before adding ice and everything. Stays cold a lot longer this way.
I would really like to get one of those for the motorhome basement. We live far in the country, and ice means stopping at a gas station with the trailer and all, which can be a pain depending. Those are sweet.
