However, belying its name, once fully loaded with up to 18 cans of beer it’s not the easiest item to carry long distances. Like the rest of the Yeti range the ‘Roadie’ is another robust and well thought out cool box that comes in a broad range of colours and also, usefully, doubles as a stool with optional cushion accessory once we’ve pitched our spot and dispensed cold drinks. If this Tundra option is not quite big enough then luckily there are a very wide variety of size options available, each one only getting incrementally bigger still. A non-slip base further stops this one sliding around on deck or in the back of the car, resulting in a solid option in every sense. In terms of performance, the ‘Tundra’ boasts three inches of insulation, with pressure injected polyurethane foam in its walls working in tandem with its rubber lid locks and latches to keep our perishable items cool, and the heat of the day out. Interestingly a small, metal framed ‘dry goods basket’ sits within the internal plastic ledges, so there’s space to keep our burger buns cool but not damp, instead of having to transport them separately. Bulkier than carry-on luggage restrictions would allow just to give some idea of size, but nevertheless one of the more compact offerings in its manufacturer’s range, this one provides plenty of space for barbecue meats and cold drinks for a family of four – or up to 21 cans of beer – while still providing room to load two thirds of its internal space with ice packs, as advised. We were sent the ‘35’ unit for our Yeti Tundra review, which arrived in a deep maroon ‘Harvest Red’ colour white, black or tan options are just some of the other available choices. Ideally requires two pairs of hands to lift and carry The insulation works just as well if you want to ditch the ice, turn the concept on its head and instead keep heat in, to haul hot meals rather than cold drinks, for example. While the concept here is to keep perishables cool and the heat out, belying the ‘cooler’ name it’s further worth noting there is an alternative use. Alternatively, you could opt for the Tundra Haul Hard Cooler, which helpfully comes with a pair of built-in wheels to ease transportation and allow one person to drag a fully loaded cooler solo. Just how portable they are of course depends on which size option we choose, in terms of inner volume, but, to give just one example, the bulky Tundra 35 Hard Cooler we tested came with carry ropes and handgrips each side, should hefting a fully-loaded unit out of the back of the car and down to the beach or park prove to be a two-person job. But for that slightly premium prices you get a sturdily constructed, well-insulated trunk of chill – or portable fridge, if you like – that manufacturer Yeti claims are leak proof and waterproof. Todays best Yeti coolers don't come especially cheap – you'll find plenty more affordable options in our general best cool box guide, and you might luck out with a cheap Yeti sale or deal to take the price down.
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