Capacity: Holds 18 cans or 24 lbs. of ice (only).
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How long will a YETI Roadie hold ice?
Impressive Ice Retention Capacity-
In our ice retention test the Roadie lasted around 4 days, when filled to capacity. Roughly 20lbs of ice will fill this cooler to capacity. When matched up against similar sized coolers, the Roadie finishes among the top coolers.
Why is ice melting in my Yeti cooler?
Air is the Enemy
Large areas of air inside your cooler will accelerate ice-melt as the ice is consumed with having to cool the air, instead of your contents. If you do need to leave space in your cooler, they are best filled with extra ice, towels, or crumpled newspaper if weight is a concern.
Is it better to drain water from cooler?
Cold water stays cool longer than empty air within the cooler would. In other words, cold water surrounding the contents of your cooler is preferable to warm air surrounding them. Items not in the cold water will warm more quickly than items in it.
Do Yeti Roadie coolers float?
The Yeti coolers will float almost every time. No matter how bogged down with ice and drinks, the container itself is designed to stay afloat. They are manufactured with lightweight plastic and insulation, giving them excellent buoyancy to keep them from sinking.
Is Pelican or Yeti better?
In our Five Day Ice Challenge (video below) the Pelican ProGear Elite 45 Q cooler outperformed the Yeti Tundra 45. After five days the Pelican had significantly more ice remaining than the Yeti Tundra. However, it is worth noting that the original Pelican is quite heavier/bulkier than the Yeti Tundra.
Is Igloo as good as Yeti?
Cooler from both brands share lots of features, but they also differ in a number of ways. The most notable differences are in performance and price points – Yeti coolers are thought to be the better option overall, while Igloo coolers offer better value for money.
Should you pre cool a cooler?
Loading a warm cooler that has been stored in a hot garage or car will waste a significant amount of ice to just bring down the temperature of the cooler. Store your cooler at room temperature and then pre-cool it with ice overnight before packing it the next day.
How can I make my cooler cold for 3 days? 7 Tips How To Keep A Cooler Cold For Longer
- 2) Fill with cold or chilled contents whenever possible.
- 3) How to Keep A Cooler Cold – Pack Items Densely.
- 4) Keep the ice chest closed.
- 5) Insulate the cooler exterior.
- 6) Run with multiple coolers like a pro.
- 7) Use ice, ice packs, frozen jugs, or try dry ice to keep items cold.
How do you carry a YETI Roadie?
Do Yeti coolers really keep ice longer?
The Yeti Tundra 50 lost all ice just after sunset on day 3. It held ice for 80 hours 55 minutes (3 days 8 hours 55 minutes). The water temperature inside the cooler was 37deg. The Orca and Pelican coolers still had some ice left floating around on top.
Do you put ice on top or bottom of cooler?
Food cooler tips:
Always place ice-packs/ice blocks bottom of the cooler. Always pack perishable foods directly from the refrigerator into the cooler. Keep foods dry and safe from cross contamination by placing in air tight bags or sealed plastic containers. Again, we suggest using several ice-packs.
Do you need to put ice in a YETI cooler?
Making sure you use enough ice in your cooler is key. We recommend following a ⅔ ice, ⅓ contents ratio. This means that one-third of your cooler can hold your cold drinks and food, while the other two-thirds should be filled with ice if you fill the cooler completely.
How do you keep meat frozen in a cooler?
Pack your cooler with several inches of ice or use frozen gel-packs, frozen juice boxes or frozen water bottles. Block ice keeps longer than ice cubes. Use clean, empty milk or water jugs to pre-freeze blocks of ice. Store food in watertight containers to prevent contact with melting ice water.
Can you freeze water in a cooler? It’s simple, just freeze a few small to medium sized bottles of water in the freezer before your camping trip. Next, pack up your cooler using the frozen bottles rather than ice. You’ll be able to pack the frozen bottles around your cooler contents. The other nice thing is that they won’t leak.
Why is my ice melting in my Yeti? You’re Not Using Enough Ice
If you put room temperature water in your Yeti, any ice you put in with it will begin to melt as it cools down the water. If you make the mistake of not putting enough ice in the cup, it will quickly melt and there will be none left to further cool down the water.
Can you put a Yeti cooler in a freezer? 
How do you pack a YETI Roadie?
How long do yetis last?
80 hours 55 Minutes
The Yeti Tundra 50 lost all ice just after sunset on day 3. It held ice for 80 hours 55 minutes (3 days 8 hours 55 minutes). The water temperature inside the cooler was 37deg. The Orca and Pelican coolers still had some ice left floating around on top.
Is it okay to put a Yeti in the refrigerator?
Yeti tumblers are perfectly fine to put in the fridge. Yeti drinkware is designed to withstand cold temperatures (and hot temperatures too) so the coolness of the fridge creates no issues.
Do yetis wear out?
While Yeti cups are high-quality tumblers that usually last a long time. Every now and again, you might be one of the rare unlucky people who experience issues with your cup. If your Yeti cup is not holding ice or it isn’t keeping water cold for very long, then it is likely the vacuum seal is damaged in some way.
Should you leave melted ice in cooler?
It would only open up space for warm air to come into the cooler, which would accelerate the rate of melt for the remaining ice. Result: In order to keep your food and drink as cold as possible for as long as possible, don’t drain the water while any ice still exists in the cooler.
Will ice melt in a cooler overnight?
A cooler or ice bucket made from nylon or Styrofoam will keep the ice cool for at least the day. A plastic container will keep ice cool overnight, as long as it is not placed in direct sunlight. Avoid metal coolers and buckets, as they hold heat and will not keep your ice from melting for a long period of time.
Where should you put ice in a cooler?
Food cooler tips:
Always place ice-packs/ice blocks bottom of the cooler. Always pack perishable foods directly from the refrigerator into the cooler. Keep foods dry and safe from cross contamination by placing in air tight bags or sealed plastic containers.
Is Yeti better than RTIC? Among the two brands, RTIC has a longer ice life compared to Yeti. Their large sizes, plastic construction, and thicker walls make them better at retaining ice. Yeti have better quality coolers, although with shorter ice life and smaller sizes. Some coolers claim to have an ice life of 8 days, others even more.
How do you season a Yeti cooler?
When you’re trying to pre-chill your Yeti cooler place a couple of them inside your cooler and leave overnight just like you would with the sacrificial bag of ice.