5 Things to Know About Seat Coolers

Yeti Roadie 24 is the best seat cooler It’s built like a tank, certified to hold 250+ pounds, and keeps ice for days. You pay a premium for the name badge.

RTIC 20-quart is the smart money alternative Same rotomolded construction and bear-proof lid strength, but costs about half. Ice retention is nearly identical.

Seat height matters The Yeti Roadie 24 is a few inches taller, making it more comfortable for taller people. Shorter folks won’t notice a difference.

Cheap coolers from Coleman or Igloo won’t last Plastic hinges and thin walls will crack after one season of tailgating. Don’t sit on a cooler that’ll leave you in a puddle.

Both Yeti and RTIC are bear-proof The lid strength on both is comparable, so either will hold up to heavy use. Choose based on your budget and height preference.