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General Discussions => Anything Goes!! => Topic started by: jcboxlot on January 10, 2016, 09:53:24 PM
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I so want to order another cooler, but when you go to the order page as of today (Jan 10th 2016) shipping is May 24th!
https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/coolers
Not sure if I want a 5 month gamble.
At least they tell you the delay if/you try to place an order.
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Been holding off ordering a Yeti, didn't know about the RTIC, thanks for the tip! 4 months and counting for my 65 delivery ;-). saved a lot!
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i've ordered it in September...
Item Ordered Shipped Pending Status Estimated Ship Date
RTIC 65 - Tan 1 0 1 Back Ordered 02/10/2016
...just in time to fill it with snow ;D
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Ordered mine October 25th and here's what they say for mine:
Item Ordered Shipped Pending Status Estimated Ship Date
RTIC 45 - White 1 0 1 Back Ordered 02/19/2016
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looks like i had it right when i've said "just in time to fill it with snow".... i received it today.
Yeti dead ringer... we shall see how good it is
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Just sneaking in checking out some threads, I posted about these in another thread awhile back.
I have an RTIC 25 and 45, both have been heavily used. The 45 took a trip with me to New Orleans to visit family and stayed filled with ice and stuffed chickens and seafood in my hotel room 3 days with very little ice lost and all the meat stayed frozen. I did cold prep it before I added the food and replaced the ice.
I also have a few of the tumblers with the travel lids. RTIC makes just as quality stuff as Yeti. If you want Yeti for half the price, this is the answer.
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Took forever but I finally received my RTIC cooler today. Ordered October 25th, 2015 and received March 3, 2016. Definitely looks like a quality unit and much better prices than Yeti. I've never ordered a product that has taken this long to ship though. Definitely the strongest cooler I've ever owned. Stepped up on it and it was solid as a rock. Can't wait to use it this summer!
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Good deal, T! I was wondering when we'd start seeing them, so we could get a review!
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Order today and you'll see one by July
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Been holding off ordering a Yeti, didn't know about the RTIC, thanks for the tip! 4 months and counting for my 65 delivery ;-). saved a lot!
RTIC 65 Tan arrived yesterday, about three weeks early according to their estimate, one of two things, either they are catching up with orders, or, this is a slightly USED one that was returned, there are several scratches on the top and edges of the lid ;>(( I'll be calling Customer Service on Monday to find out what's going on but with everyone else getting theirs about on time per the company estimated time frame and for me to get this one 3 weeks early hmmmmmm, I wonder, I'll attach a picture, can't see the scratches but this thing is really nice, I'll probably keep it but really wanted one that LOOKED like new and at 1/2 the price of a Yeti and it actually holds more, it's really nice! Carl
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Know what you mean about the scratches, Carl, but they probably don't affect performance, and it's gonna get scuffed-up anyways. No big deal, in my book.
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I just ordered a medium sized one (the 45) today, and the estimated shipping date is 5/31/2016. That's only one month out!
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I did get an email that they were caught up. perfect for the summer.
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Know what you mean about the scratches, Carl, but they probably don't affect performance, and it's gonna get scuffed-up anyways. No big deal, in my book.
Yes Tony, I agree and I'm keeping it, just made me wonder when you order something new and it looks used, no biggie ;-)
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You think it may have been shipping damage, Carl?
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You think it may have been shipping damage, Carl?
It was sealed in the box, no apparent damage to the box and wrapped in plastic. I sent over some pictures at RTIC customer service request, kinda weird, a lot of scratches when I look at it in the sunlight. I'm keeping it but they wanted to figure out how the marks got there.
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Hmm...Maybe they'll send you a new one, Carl. That's what Steve would do! We'll see how their customer service is; Steve sets a pretty high bar!
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Hmm...Maybe they'll send you a new one, Carl. That's what Steve would do! We'll see how their customer service is; Steve sets a pretty high bar!
I sent them pictures showing the scratches. Regina in customer service was very nice, offered to have it sent back and replaced or 25% refund, I took the refund, the cooler is very nice, they were more than fair!!
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Can't beat that, Carl! Good to know! I'm pretty sure I've settled on them for my next cooler.
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Curiosity got the better of me last night, and I ordered the small RTIC cooler. I've been needing a new cooler to keep in the trunk of the car for beer trips. I've got a small Yeti I use as a cambro already, so I'll be interested to see how they compare.
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Just received my can koozie and 20oz tumbler and splash proof lid.
Filled 20oz tumbler with just ice at 11:00 am did not pre cool. Temperature in house is 71 degrees and will be in house the whole time. Will see how long ice stays.
The handle for the tumbler is being shipped now and the softcooler 20 is still on backorder.
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3 hours in and only went down a tad. I'm sold on them!
Update (couple mins later) I tilted tumbler to see the water but no water at all after 3 hours!!!! Ice musta just settled.
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John,
Thanks for posting, I am thinking about giving these away for Xmas presents this year.
Greg
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You should have done a comparison with a glass or a cheapo coffee mug to see how much longer this will last in comparison.
Looks like a pretty cool tumbler.
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Yes I should of but here's the pics after 7 hours.
I consider my self a professional drinker and this tumbler holds ice waaaay longer than I will ever need. Ha!
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For any one wanting a bigger cooler from RTIC there are coming out with a 110 cooler in January 2017. That's the one I'm waiting for.
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That tumbler looks very nice I have the yeti tumbler and man that thing holds ice forever these look just as good.
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Just recieved my RTIC handle for my RTIC 20oz tumbler.
The handle fits the tumbler like a glove it's very solid and does not move around or slide up and down when pressed in. As you can see it's kinda low on the bottom and would not fit good in a cup holder unless it's cut out on the side to accept a handled mug.
Now I have to buy one for the ole lady. 30oz with handle.
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That's a cool setup, John! Love the removable handle!
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Got my RTIC 20 yesterday. Side by side with my Yeti Roadie 20, the RTIC is just a bit bigger. Build quality is easily equal to the Yeti. Before ordering, I watched some YouTube videos that showed side by side reviews. The RTIC seems to be equal as far as holding ice in not a bit better than the Yeti. I haven't had the chance to fill both with ice yet, but will report back when I do.
The Yeti will likely remain as my "faux cambro" as it already smells of meat and smoke, and the RTIC will live in the trunk of my car as a beer vessel for when I'm traveling for work. I'm very happy with the purchase already though, and would tell anyone thinking about a Yeti to strongly consider the RTIC.
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Took my RTIC 45 camping a couple weeks ago as well as took it out on my boat for a hot afternoon. It performed like a champ. I did not pre-cool it and it was sitting out in direct sunlight for hours and hours. Hardly a dent was made in the ice. I'm thinking this is gonna be my new buddy for camping and truck. I just ordered RTIC 20 for the boat and other smaller/short trips. I like sturdy and rugged build of these units.
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I just ordered two can koozies. I saw some Yeti ones at Mills Fleet Farm tonight and was thinking dang these things are nice. But $30 for a can koozie!!! Even $15 seems a little crazy. But if these things are as good as you guys say they are they will be worth the investment.
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LOL Gregg! You do need the koozies to keep your hands warm because these coolers keep the cans so damn cold! I already have a stockpile of freebie neoprene koozies that do a good job.
Maybe I'll have to do the reverse test in these coolers and see how long they can keep 2 smoked butts piping hot. If 6 hours is the answer I can smoke them and drive all the way to Nebraska during the rest period to share dinner with my family.
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I've kept butts in my cheapo cooler for 4 hours and they were still too hot to hand pull. So, I would think 6 hours in one of these babies would just be all in a days work.
I have a ton of freebie koozies too and they are pretty much crap. Or maybe I just drink too slow. :P
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What size cooler would you guys suggest for keeping meat warm? I would think the smaller the better but would like an opinion.
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A good cooler and it wont matter. I have the small yeti with handle and it takes a wrapped 10 lb + butt 5 hours and its still too hot to pull by hand!
The rtic ones should be fine for any size
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I just ordered two can koozies. I saw some Yeti ones at Mills Fleet Farm tonight and was thinking dang these things are nice. But $30 for a can koozie!!! Even $15 seems a little crazy. But if these things are as good as you guys say they are they will be worth the investment.
I know lots of folks on this forum like the "do it yourself" route and here's another can koozie they sell for only 99 cents at the local grocery (comes with free beans or similar veggie!) and you can use those old worn out foam ones for a liner. I made a few of these for my brothers and fam in Little Rock (no offense DM or Grampy) for Christmas but everyone should have this on their list ;D
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LOL Gregg! You do need the koozies to keep your hands warm because these coolers keep the cans so damn cold! I already have a stockpile of freebie neoprene koozies that do a good job.
Maybe I'll have to do the reverse test in these coolers and see how long they can keep 2 smoked butts piping hot. If 6 hours is the answer I can smoke them and drive all the way to Nebraska during the rest period to share dinner with my family.
Tony, I've held 2 butts in my RTIC for close to 8 hrs and they were still very hot. No worries there!
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What size cooler would you guys suggest for keeping meat warm? I would think the smaller the better but would like an opinion.
I use a styrofoam packing case that I received one year when I ordered a christmas meat pack from Omaha Steaks online. They have expensive steaks but they are shipped in great containers.
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I know lots of folks on this forum like the "do it yourself" route and here's another can koozie they sell for only 99 cents at the local grocery (comes with free beans or similar veggie!) and you can use those old worn out foam ones for a liner. I made a few of these for my brothers and fam in Little Rock (no offense DM or Grampy) for Christmas but everyone should have this on their list ;D
None taken, Dave! Gonna have to make some of those for some friends. Funny stuff, right there!! ;D ;D
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Doesn't cost much to add personal engraving of your choice!
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Ordered the rtic 45 a few weeks ago, just got my shipping confirmation for Friday. Can't wait!
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I know lots of folks on this forum like the "do it yourself" route and here's another can koozie they sell for only 99 cents at the local grocery (comes with free beans or similar veggie!) and you can use those old worn out foam ones for a liner. I made a few of these for my brothers and fam in Little Rock (no offense DM or Grampy) for Christmas but everyone should have this on their list ;D
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None taken Dave, that is a great idea! I am more offended by the brand of beer that's in it! ;D
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LOL!
I will keep that in mind Jimmy if you ever come to my house or vice versa for some fellowship and philosophy ;D ;D
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None taken Dave, that is a great idea! I am more offended by the brand of beer that's in it! ;D
WHAAAAAT???? ;D ;D ;D
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I drink a variety of beer from the fancy really hoppy beer (I love hops) to bargain basement brands. Heck, a couple of weeks ago, I bought a 48-pack of Costco Kirkland brand beer for $22.99. For about 50cents a beer, it wasn't too darn bad. That being said, I probably won't be buying it again real soon. It tasted "OK", but was not a ton of flavor or kick. if I buy cheap domestic beer, it will usually be Miller Lite (It will be a cold day in He!! before I would buy Bud Light). I love a good Stella Artois too and occasionally a Stella Artois Cidre.
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Tony,
Does this mean we need another discussion category just for beer?
I think it would fall under "accesories" ;D
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Tony,
Does this mean we need another discussion category just for beer?
I think it would fall under "accesories" ;D
Not a bad idea, but wouldn't it be essential accessories? lol!
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Tony,
Does this mean we need another discussion category just for beer?
I think it would fall under "accesories" ;D
I tried to get one going.... http://smokinitforums.com/index.php?topic=4508.0
I'm... REALLY into beer.
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Just recieved my RTIC 20 soft cooler and just pulled it out of the box.
Looks and feels great. Along with cooler shock this should be a great cooler.
Still waiting on the 20 and 65 hard cooler to ship.
Cooler shock size is 9x10 I also have the 10x14.
The top of the box says it all.
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I'm waiting on a soft cooler to ship, I forget which size my wife ordered in May. The ship times seem pretty quick at the moment .
If you are on the fence and want one for xmas (or tell your wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Now look to be a good order time.
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I ordered mine may 11th and arrived July 18th.
Yea if you wanna give as gifts (on the coolers only) for x-mas you better order now!!! Lol
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Shoot, John, looks like RTIC needs to put you on the advertising payroll! Nice collection!
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Got my RTIC 30 today. First thought is "well it aint a yeti".
I took pics next to my small yeti hardside for comparo.
While the RTIC softsides are MUCH cheaper than the yeti the material does not see as thick. (shell) Time will tell. The RTIC also has seams on the inside, not a full one piece liner. Smells like long term trouble (leaks) if you ask me!
On the bright side, it will be lighter than a hardcase with a nice shoulder strap.
The tops of the RTIC are flat with one zipper. The Yetis have one zipper in the center and do NOT have a flat top. Since the Yetis are a thicker material I did think it was odd to use and open when I saw one in the store.
$125 vs $350. Not a dead on match copy, but close. I'll test soon on a 3 day trip.
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Rtic tumblers and bottles on sale!
Couldn't pass it up and made another order.
I have never seen them on sale before.
My tan 20 hard cooler is shipped and should get it on Tuesday July 26.
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I am trying to decide between a 20 and a 45.
It says that the 20 will hold 24 cans plus ice. But, I am wondering how much ice it will hold?
This cooler will primarily be used for a beverage cooler for out at the lake and the occasional car trip.
I like the idea of the carrying handle on the 20, but not sure if it will be big enough.
I am tempted to start with the 20 and then add a 45 or a 65 later if I decide I occasionally may want the bigger size. But, without seeing these it is hard to tell. I guess what I should do is go look at a Yeti to try to decide from that.
I am just curious for those of you that had either the 20 or the 45, do you wish you would have gone bigger or smaller?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
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I have the 20 Yeti. Its a tad small since the walls are thick. Its good for the 3 of us to the shore or a trip, but it won't hold a long slab of ribs coming home from the butcher shop.
Go see them in person 1st.
Depending on your needs the 20 will be fine, but if you want to pack more food the 45 will be better.
I just checked................a 30 pack of beer will fit in the 20 but NO ROOM FOR ICE. Figure that cardboard size as interior of the 20 size.
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I like the idea of the carrying handle on the 20, but not sure if it will be big enough.
I am tempted to start with the 20 and then add a 45 or a 65 later if I decide I occasionally may want the bigger size. But, without seeing these it is hard to tell. I guess what I should do is go look at a Yeti to try to decide from that.
I am just curious for those of you that had either the 20 or the 45, do you wish you would have gone bigger or smaller?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Gregg,
Ive had my Yeti 20 for some time and its always seemd a bit 'in between' for me. The handle is great for carrying but the way it locks in place always annoys me vs my small coleman with a handle that freely moves up and down. Nothing wrong with it and definitely a champ at keeping ice but I just havent enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. I ordered the RTIC 45 last May and just got it last week. Its going to be my go to cooler for day in day out use. Proof that man cannot have enough coolers, I recently ordered the RTIC 20 soft cooler to (hopefully) solve my search for a run and gun size.
Just my two cents and good luck with your choice.
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I'm leaning toward the 45 to start and may get a 20 down the road. I just think the 20 might be too small for serving as my lake beer cooler, while the 20 could be my run and go cooler. I have never been a fan of the soft sided coolers, so they are out for me.
I still want to go look at some Yeti coolers to get an idea of the sizes.
Thanks for the feedback. Keep it coming guys.
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Just recived my rtic 20 hard cooler but unfortunately as I was walking out the door for work and won't be back for a couple days.
It says the rtic 20 will hold 5 more pounds of ice than the yeti.
Greg how many drinks are you looking to hold plus ice?
I can check it when I get back.
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We did a test on the tumblers for yeti, rtic, and ozark trail. Based on the temperature test, ozark trail was the best bang for your money. Less than 1-2 degree difference over a five hour timeframe. Ozark was the cheapest and the coldest over the five hours.
Not saying you should not buy the rtic product, but i thought i would share some information.
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Just received my rtic 20 hard cooler but unfortunately as I was walking out the door for work and won't be back for a couple days.
It says the rtic 20 will hold 5 more pounds of ice than the yeti.
Greg how many drinks are you looking to hold plus ice?
I can check it when I get back.
That is a great question and something that I have been debating. I would want to hold at least a case of cans/bottles and maybe more. That is why I am thinking that I might start with the 45, so I can hold a case and a half of cans and then decide if I want a 20 for run and go situations where I would not need as big of a cooler later. Or maybe get the 20 first and the 45 later.
I really need to go look at some YETI's to get a visual of how big they are.
The other thing that throws me off is that the RTIC 20 says it will hold 24 cans plus ice, whereas the YETI says it holds 14 cans with recommended 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio. The RTIC is the same width as the comparable YETI Roadie and is a fraction of an inch taller and longer. So, I am just curious how the RTIC can claim that it can hold 10 more cans than the YETI but only be a fraction of the size bigger. The only conclusions that I can come to are that RTIC is not including as much ice (YETI says 2:1 ratio) or the RTIC cooler walls are not as thick. I can see the less than an inch size difference adding a few cans, but 10?
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That that sounds like a lot and I will put 24 cans in mine tomorrow and report back with pics. Another thing to consider on these coolers are the weight!!!
Rtic 20 17.50 lb
Rtic 45 25 lb
Rtic 65 36.50 lb
That's empty weight and they have rubber feet on bottom which is good for not sliding around. A loaded 65 in the back of the truck will not slide at all you have to pick up to move.
One thing bout rtic and yeti that they are well built coolers. (But yeti is over priced)
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If you want to hold a full case with enough ice, get the 45. Trust me!
But go look in person:)
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Well no time for pics with beer in it but I did see how many Busch lights would fit.
30 Busch lights!!!!!!! And leaves 1 1/4 ta 1 1/2 space between the cans and the lid. So I see where they get the 24 cans. With a pre chilled cooler (frozen gallon of water in it) and put cold cans in it.
It should stay cold for a long time.
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(frozen gallon of water in it)
Isn't that a gallon of ice? ;) ;D ;D
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Lol ya got me!!!!
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I looked at some YETI's of similar size to the 20 and 45, and am thinking that the 45 will be my first RTIC cooler. I may get a 20 down the road as well.
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Just recieved my RTIC 65. I still have not tried out other coolers yet but the can and the mug I use a lot and love them.
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I really like the price of the RTIC coolers, but I wanted a cooler that fit between their 20 and 45, so I ended up buying a Yeti 35.
I did order the Softpak 40 and still waiting for it to arrive. The cost was $149.00 vs the Hopper 40 from Yeti at $399.00.
Greg
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I purchased a couple of the igloo sportsman series (yeti knockoff) from SAMS a couple years ago. I have the 20qt & 55qt versions. I was curious if these RTIC models were more cost effective. Seems like it depends on the model.
RTIC IGLOO Sportsman
20qt $124.99 99.98
45qt $174.99 N/A
55qt N\A 199.98
65qt $199.99 N/A
Food for thought... The RTIC 65 looks like a real good price. While picking up your next brisket check out the IGLOO Sportsman 20, its substantially less than the RTIC 20.
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I looked at the igloo at sams club and then when I looked them up on the web I didn't like what I read on the reviews on Amazon. Insulation is missing in spots on some of there sportsman coolers (the 55 anyways) doing the flash light test.
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I haven't had any issues but I will give that flashlight test a try. I have had the 55qt in the back of my truck for a couple years now and the 20 in my wife's SUV. No complaints.
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I've had the 20 for almost two months now, and I love it. I use it in my Jeep on the weekends, or just around the house in the yard, and during the weeks it is my lunchbox in my service truck. No complaints at all. 8)