Yeti vs. K2 vs. Igloo Yukon?

[FedUp]

I'm thinking about making the investment in one of these. First of all, are they worth the $ and which is the best? I see more Yeti, but K2 are local, don't see many of the Yukon. Thanks for your input.

[Goooh]

High End Cooler Test by SportsmanGuys.comâ„¢ - - YouTube

High End Cooler Test by SportsmanGuys.comâ„¢ - - YouTube

[gasdad]

I have a small Yetie (Roadie). Like it a lot. Quality ice chest.
I also have a 50 quart Yukon that I like also. Both are well made ice chests that should last a long time. If price is cheaper for the Yukon vs Yeti I would go with the Yukon. Beware that because of their quality both ice chests are heavy even when empty. Don't know much about K2

[Feesherman]

Dang the coleman is just as good as the yeti!

[Micah]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

Dang the coleman is just as good as the yeti!

I have that Coleman and it holds ice great! The hardware on it is what doesn't compare to the expensive ice chest.

[mikedatiger]

All I will say is that I have a yeti and I hate it. It is ridiculously heavy, mars up my boat, and doesn't hold ice any longer when used as a "real ice chest" - i.e. going in and out of it to get drinks. The only plus in my book is that it is indestructible and you can stand on it to fish.

I have been wanting to try K2's because of the local connection and if I get a new one, that will be it.

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

Dang the coleman is just as good as the yeti!

I did not care for my yeti, not at that price point. I have several k2 coolers and they seem to be much lighter than the yeti but are still very well built.

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by mikedatiger

All I will say is that I have a yeti and I hate it. It is ridiculously heavy, mars up my boat, and doesn't hold ice any longer when used as a "real ice chest" - i.e. going in and out of it to get drinks. The only plus in my book is that it is indestructible and you can stand on it to fish.

I have been wanting to try K2's because of the local connection and if I get a new one, that will be it.

Agreed

[mriguy]

Love my K2 beverage box!!!!!

[Goooh]

Had the Coleman long before I saw the video and it holds extremely well. Hardware is the main thing like earlier stated.
I would buy more of them.

I will be buying K2 now for the simple fact that they are local, I didnt know that! I'll gladly spend the dough for a BD cooler if its supporting the local fella.

[Goooh]

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Bought these Thursday morning and tossed them in the Coleman, just took that pic.

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by Goooh

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Bought these Thursday morning and tossed them in the Coleman, just took that pic.

Where's the fish?

[FF_T_Warren]

Here's the thing, u don't buy these boxes to save on ice expenses. Because you will never justify a 400$ cooler to save on ice. However you can justify it by the assumption that that $400 chest will outlast 10 $70 ice chest. So in that case buy the most durable. Yeti is more durable than k2. Both hold ice just as long give or take a couple hours. Only reason I put yeti above k2 is the latches. Seems like over time the k2 latches could be broken off

[mriguy]

Saw some Pelican coolers recently that were very nice.

[Montauk17]

For the price you cant beat the coleman....I have a green 70qt extreme holds ice WAY better than igpoo. I also have a k2 55 cube that I use for drinks in the boat. Bad arse cooler. Got tired of using igloo and ice not lasting a whole fishing trip in the summer heat.

[jdm4x43732]

Originally Posted by FF_T_Warren

Here's the thing, u don't buy these boxes to save on ice expenses. Because you will never justify a 400$ cooler to save on ice. However you can justify it by the assumption that that $400 chest will outlast 10 $70 ice chest. So in that case buy the most durable. Yeti is more durable than k2. Both hold ice just as long give or take a couple hours. Only reason I put yeti above k2 is the latches. Seems like over time the k2 latches could be broken off

I have to agree with this statement. My K2 will hold ice just fine it is just me and the wife drinking out of it. Let 4 kids start opening it for juice and cokes and the ice doesn't stand a chance. I got mine hoping I wouldn't have to buy 2 or more ice chest a year like I was with the cheap WalMart ones. The cheap Wal Mart ones aren't even that cheap anymore.

[Spunt Drag]

Yeti is the way to go.

[Flat Trout]

Look at "Brute Box".....tough as hezz and about 2/3 the price of Yeti.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Where's the fish?

That's for claws and cold ones! Got the dawg cranked up and just popped a top.

[Bdub]

Dont forget to throw Engel in the mix...I have no problem keeping ice or fish in my cheap marine Igloo...Like others have said its the hardware that sucks...Fill up a 55qt igloo with a couple limits of fish and ice and then lift it up...those handles will come right off after a couple times doing that. The latch that holds the lid shut will break after a few fishing trips also...They do make steel hinges and latches to replace the cheapo ones but they are also pricey for cooler parts..
I'll keep using mine for now b/c its lightweight and its working for me right now...but I've been thinking about getting a k2..support local and have a cooler that matches the boat. Problem is weight for me though...maybe I should lose a few lbs to fix that