Best large cooler (that's not a Yeti)

[Zhomeguy]

I have both Yeti and RTIC coolers and for the price you cannot beat the RTIC.
I bought my Yeti's well before their announced "anti-gun" position, hence why I went RTIC.
The distributer was my neighbor, nice guy though, he didn't agree with their philosophy and ultimately left the company.

 

[OFFISHN]

KONG. Kong’s largest is 110 I believe but I have 2. There great latching system and handles beats all the rest. I did my own ice challenges against most listed above and hands down KONG won.

 

[AH64guy]

RTIC or Orca - use the RTICs regular every year, couple of Orcas in the boat as well. Really couldn’t tell between the two, without seeing the brand label.

 

[Pete FARR]

I have both Yeti and RTIC coolers and for the price you cannot beat the RTIC.

I use some large Igloo marine coolers and they keep as well as my Yeti. At the time I bought the Igloos they were rated just as good as, or better, than Yeti. They were only about $100.00 a piece.

 

[tooOld]

I'm in the market for a new, large cooler. Ideally looking for at least a 150 quart size.

What is the best value cooler out there nowadays? It would need to retain ice for a least 5 days.

I know Yeti has a strong following, but there's no way that $680+ is value for a cooler (at least in my eyes).

Any opinions? RTIC, Coleman, Igloo, Orca, others?

Yeti as a company has an anti-gun position.

 

[fabricator21]

RTIC gets my vote

 

[Pete FARR]

Yeti as a company has an anti-gun position.

I will not buy any more of them because of that.

 

[Deleted member 107796]

Many offbrand copies including Walmart's version.

Buying Yeti is like buying Underarmour… you're paying for a name and the right to say you paid more with no diff in performance.

 

[FEENIX]

Permafrost assembled in Montana. Nice guys and about half the cost of Yeti. Not sure if they have 150qt

Yep! However, they only make 110Q https://permafrostcoolers.com/shop?...es-free-cutting-board-and-hanging-wire-basket
… another option (also MT made, but even lesser capacity) is https://siberiancoolers.com/shop-coolers

 

[FEENIX]

I'm in the market for a new, large cooler. Ideally looking for at least a 150 quart size.

What is the best value cooler out there nowadays? It would need to retain ice for a least 5 days.

I know Yeti has a strong following, but there's no way that $680+ is value for a cooler (at least in my eyes).

Any opinions? RTIC, Coleman, Igloo, Orca, others?

"Not" what you're asking but have you considered a small chest freezer? For <$200, https://www.lowes.com/pd/Idylis-7-1-cu-ft-Manual-Chest-Freezer-White/1000196499

 

[LanceS4803]

Canyon Cooler
I guess I am the only one that uses them. Our local Co-Op has them at a great discount and I can wet age a whole deer in the 125qt.

 

[ericbc7]

Scheels has their rotomolded coolers on sale for Memorial Day
https://www.scheels.com/p/scheels-105-super-cooler/815255-105TAN.html?cgid=camp-coolers#start=10
No specs but I assume 105 qts
$300 & free shipping
I’m not affiliated with Scheels just an FYI

 

[Flatbow]

Did not know that yeti had an anti-gun stance.
Glad I only own one and will not buy another.

 

[5Spot]

I'm in the market for a new, large cooler. Ideally looking for at least a 150 quart size.

What is the best value cooler out there nowadays? It would need to retain ice for a least 5 days.

I know Yeti has a strong following, but there's no way that $680+ is value for a cooler (at least in my eyes).

Any opinions? RTIC, Coleman, Igloo, Orca, others?

Check out the 150 quart Igloo at Sam's Club for <$70.00. It's rated for 5 days. I've got one I use in my 5th wheel and it doubles as a coffee table with cup holders. LOL