Wildly Stronger
YETI® Coolers are built to take the rugged abuse that comes with the way we work and play. Unlike ordinary coolers, which are essentially “disposable,” a YETI® is made to last!
Broken handles, busted hinges, failed latches, caved-in lids, cracked corners. Sound familiar? If you’re like most, you’ve experienced all of these with the coolers you’ve owned. Even the most expensive ordinary coolers can’t take the punishment dished out by the average outdoorsman, let alone the pros. That’s why we make YETI® Premium Coolers.
Rotational-molded construction makes a YETI® virtually indestructible
Ordinary coolers are injection and/or blow-molded. These processes are relatively inexpensive, high-volume manufacturing methods commonly used for everyday products like soda bottles. On the other hand, YETI® Coolers are rotational-molded (roto-molded), like whitewater kayaks, to ensure impact resistance and long-term durability. This process is more costly, but the end result is a cooler with a superior durability advantage. Once you handle a YETI®, you’ll notice the big difference.
T-Rex™ Lid Latches are the same latches used on ATVs
If you have an ATV, you’ll recognize the heavy-duty, rubber T-latches on a YETI®. They’re built to withstand a pounding and they’ll last for years. And, since the latch keepers are molded into the body, they will never break.
One-piece, seamless construction provides long lasting durability
Inner and outer shells of ordinary coolers are glued together and the seams separate over time. Both the lid and the body of a YETI® are one-piece and have no seams to fail.
YETI®’s NeverFail™ Hinge System
The first thing to go on most coolers is the lid hinge. Whether it’s a door-style hinge or a molded plastic hinge, it is prone to fail. YETI®’s full-length integrated hinge system will not fail.A full-length, rust-proof aluminum rod connects and holds the body and lid together. Plus, hinge-stops aremolded into the lid, so the hinge can’t break.
DoubleHaul™ Handles
You can’t break the handles on a YETI®. They have a textured grip and are secured with marine-grade nylon rope. There’s no slippery plastic to hold on to while transferring to a boat or a truck. Attachment points are integrated into the cooler body and keep handles out of the way when not in use.
Vortex™ Drain System
Broken or leaky drain plugs are another common problem with ordinary coolers. YETI®’s gasketed drain plug is leak-proof and designed to drain when partially open without having to fully remove the plug. The cooler floor is channeled and recessed near the drain plug opening so you can drain every last drop.
The YETI® Tundra™ is certified bear-proof by the Interagency Grizzly Gear Committee
YETI® Tundra™ meets Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) standards for bear-resistant containers. They have been thoroughly tested in both controlled bear simulations and with wild grizzly bears. With locks in the integrated padlock ports, on two corners of a YETI®, grizzlies get nothing but frustrated.
“A very well designed product. This is the Ferrari of coolers.”
- Scott Haseman, Mechanical Engineer