Hard Coolers & Ice Chests

Hard Coolers & Ice Chests: frequently asked questions

Are YETI hard coolers bear-resistant?

YETI Tundra coolers meet the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) standard for bear-resistant containers, but only when locked with bear-proof locks or long-shank padlocks through both corner ports. Without the locks they are not bear-resistant. Parks and campgrounds set their own food-storage rules, so follow those even with a certified cooler.

How do quart sizes convert to litres?

One US quart is about 0.95 L, so 20 quarts is roughly 19 L and 50 quarts about 47 L. Model numbers are not always capacities: the YETI Tundra 35, for example, holds less than 35 quarts. YETI also bases its can counts on a 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio, so check how each brand counts before comparing.

How can I make the ice last longer?

Pre-chill the cooler a few hours before packing, use block ice or frozen bottles alongside cubes, and fill empty space so less air circulates. Keep it in the shade and open it as little as possible. Cold meltwater helps the remaining ice last, so keep food in sealed containers or a dry-goods basket rather than draining early.

Sources: nz.yeti.com · topratedcoolers.com