Comparing Soft Coolers
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Price | $240 List $199.99 at Amazon | $325 List $325.00 at REI | $300.00 at REI | $109.95 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $63 List $62.99 at Amazon |
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Pros | Very durable construction, excellent insulation, useful handles and features, comfortable shoulder strap, waterproof exterior | Extremely durable, comfortable to carry around, water-resistant material | Good insulation performance, easy to load and unload, adjustable strap, floats in water | Well insulated, comfortable, water-resistant | Affordable, easy to use, zipperless, great features |
Cons | Awkward access, bulky to carry, pricey | Expensive, difficult-to-clasp buckles, lacks pockets | Pricey, zipper is tough to open | Pricey for its small size, limited storage | Lacks durability, not watertight |
Bottom Line | When it comes to the best performance, this model takes home the well-chilled trophy | A durable and portable favorite with top-notch insulation at a crazy high price point | This sleek and simple lunchbox style cooler does the job well but comes at a premium price | This is one of the best options for a personal adventure pack for those solo day trips | A unique flip-top cooler that keeps its contents cool and is convenient to use, all while keeping your wallet happy |
Rating Categories | Engel HD30 | Yeti Hopper M20 Bac... | Yeti Hopper Flip 18 | IceMule Jaunt 15 | Arctic Zone Titan D... |
Insulation (30%) | |||||
Convenience (25%) | |||||
Portability (25%) | |||||
Packability (10%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
Specs | Engel HD30 | Yeti Hopper M20 Bac... | Yeti Hopper Flip 18 | IceMule Jaunt 15 | Arctic Zone Titan D... |
Measured Capacity in Cans | 63 cans | 36 cans | 30 cans | 28 cans | 30 cans |
Measured Capacity | 41.8 L | 20.1 L | 16.4 L | 15.7 L | 19.4 L |
Food Shelf Life (Measured Days Below 40ºF) | 3.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Cold Beverages (Measured Days Below 50ºF) | 3.3 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
Carry Style | Tote | Pack | Lunchbox | Pack | Lunchbox |
Can a standard sized wine bottle fit? | Yes | Yes | Yes, but only horizontally | Yes | Yes |
Measured Dimensions L x W x H | 20" x 9.5" x 17" | 15.3" x 9.9" x 18.1" | 16.5" x 11" x 13" | 9" x 8.5" x 17" | 15.1" x 11.3" x 12.1" |
Measured Weight | 4.5 Ibs | 5.2 Ibs | 4.4 lbs | 1.8 Ibs | 3.6 lbs |
Closure Method | Zipper | Roll Top | Zipper | Roll Top | Zipperless |
Available in Different Sizes? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Exterior Fabric | 840 denier fibers and an outer wall constructed with Thermal Plastic Urethane (TPU) | DryHide™ Shell | DryHide double TPU shell | Ultra-Tough Muleskin™ Exterior | Polyester |
Additional Storage | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Removable Liner? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
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