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Who makes a good soft sided cooler?
11-09-2019, 03:36 PM
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Who makes a good soft sided cooler?
Bought a Polar Bear a couple of years ago and it’s been great. But I could use a second one. I’m cheap so I don’t feel like over paying for a Yeti. Any other reasonable priced ones out there?
11-09-2019, 03:39 PM
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Wife got me an rtic for use at race track, it's awesome
11-09-2019, 03:44 PM
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I have one of these. Can't comment on long term durability but I've used it a few times and I like it.
11-09-2019, 03:58 PM
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Wife got me an rtic for use at race track, it's awesome
I looked at them but they won’t ship to Canada
11-09-2019, 04:17 PM
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Look at the resale on the Yeti, it’s an eye opener.
11-09-2019, 04:44 PM
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I have a Yeti knockoff called an Rtic. Works great, but it was a gift, I can't speak to the cost.
11-09-2019, 04:48 PM
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I have a Ozark trail that is decent. It is the yeti-ish knockoff at Walmart. Different design but very thick insulation.
11-09-2019, 04:50 PM
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have 2 soft sided RTIC
11-09-2019, 04:55 PM
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11-09-2019, 04:56 PM
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Another vote for (AO). We use them as a fish bag, too.
11-09-2019, 05:07 PM
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11-09-2019, 05:16 PM
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I don’t like the zipper top style. It takes both hands to open it without zipper bite. Then you use your third hand to reach into the opening...
11-09-2019, 05:38 PM
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My polar bears leaked over time and there isn’t much of a warranty. Bought AO soft side and rTIC little square cooler that both work fine w no issues.
11-09-2019, 06:40 PM
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Norchill theough Walmart onlie. Has been great
11-09-2019, 10:40 PM
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11-10-2019, 11:17 AM
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I have had 2 AO coolers for 4+ years. They are durable, don't leak, and are insulated great.
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Unless they have improved the zipper stay away from RTIC. Mine sucks to open and close even with 4”
11-10-2019, 12:52 PM
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The glue they use on RTIC is junk. I’d not buy another.
11-10-2019, 01:06 PM
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All 3 of my Polar Bears are now leaking. Liners are starting to rip. Nothing but can beer and ice has been in them. Only had them a few years.
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11-09-2019, 03:36 PM
Who makes a good soft sided cooler?
