![]() ![]() It takes a concerted effort to pull the two sides apart, and after some kitchen testing I learned that it’s leakproof, too. The magnets are strong…like “Jaws of Life” strong. ![]() ![]() Wouldn’t it come apart easily, either by accident or as the result of some baggage handler trying to bogart my catch? Fear not. If you forget to include it in your will, it may even be fought over by your children.I was a little nervous at first because the top opening is sealed by magnets rather than a zipper. But as YETI says, these are “built for the wild.” If not overtly abused (shot, stabbed, left in the campfire), these could legitimately be the last cooler you ever buy. The coolers themselves are very expensive. While not groundbreaking, the Hopper 30 improves on an already solid design, without a price hike. The improvements to the original Hopper Flip and Hopper 30 come in the little things. It was 65-degrees during most of the two days, and I could imagine the cooler lasting for one to two more days with cold contents. Water pooled up in the bottom, but there was still plenty of ice to keep the beverages cold. Hauling mounts abound on the Hopper 30’s bodyĪfter the two-day trip, all of the cooler’s contents were still ice-cold. The new extended zipper is a nice improvement over the last model, allowing much easier access. The Hopper 30’s tapered top lays flat against your side, and I’d imagine with smaller sizes like the 20-quart, all day hauling wouldn’t be a burden. The cooler’s shoulder mount and diversity of hauling options are what impressed me in testing. You’ll be hard-pressed to puncture this beefy cooler without really trying. It is resistant to mildew, punctures, and UV rays. 75″ to 1″.ĭryHide Shell is the tough, waterproof fabric that lines the cooler. The Hopper 30’s insulation is slightly thicker than the last: 1.5″ insulation vs. A closed-cell rubber foam keeps your drinks cold for days. The insulation found within the cooler, is what YETI calls ColdCell Insulation. YETI doesn’t mess around with its zippers. The added grips on the side give you more leverage to open the zipper, and the cooler comes with zipper oil: for HydroLok Zipper longevity. #Yeti hopper 30 fullIf you want a cooler that won’t leak when flipped upside down and full of water, this is it. It does this by using HydroLok Zippers usually found on waders, hazmat suits, and dry suits. We’re not doing a head-to-head comparison here, but can address exactly what the YETI does. Let’s just go ahead and address the number-one complaint that’s going to crop up (queue comments in 3, 2, 1…) - YETI coolers are expensive. The 30-quart cooler costs $240 ($300 at the time of publishing, but has since decreased by 20% to $240). YETI doesn’t release exact ice retention details on the cooler given the multitude of variables that go into how the cooler performs. ![]() It was about 65-degrees for most of the trip, not very hot, but the cooler did its job. After the trip was complete, I reached for a beer, not from the fridge, but the Hopper. I hauled the cooler up and down rock climbing approaches and ate all of my meals from the YETI. I filled the 30-quart cooler to capacity with ice, beer, and food for a weekend of rock climbing and fly fishing in western Wisconsin. All of the necessities of a GearJunkie cooler: Beer and La Croix YETI: Hopper 30 Review The new sizes and accessibility will be welcome additions for those in the market for ultra-portable coolers. With this release, YETI didn’t reinvent the wheel but improved on an already refined and functional soft-sided cooler. The brand also claims the extended zipper increases insulation. The different handle configurations make it easy to haul, and the extra long zipper makes use and cleaning a breeze. With welded seams, a beefy HydroLok Zipper, and “ColdCell” insulation familiar from the Hopper Flip 12, the upgrades with this model are modest but useful.įor accessibility, YETI added handles on the middle and sides, and extended the HydroLok Zipper. “Same durability, added accessibility.” This slogan kicks off YETI’s latest soft-sided cooler, the Hopper 30.Įditors note: This article was updated on to reflect the new size options available for the Hopper Two. The Hopper Two now only comes in a smaller, 30-quart option. For this test, we used the Hopper Two 40 model (which is no longer in production) The second iteration of YETI’s soft-sided cooler comes with upgrades to thermal performance and accessibility, all while remaining tough as nails. Home » Camping » YETI Hopper Two 30: A Good Cooler Gets Better ![]()
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