Should I buy a rotomolded cooler like a Yeti?

Probably not. Unless you’re camping for five days in the desert or guiding river trips, a $30 cooler from the grocery store will keep your drinks cold for a day at the beach. Rotomolded coolers are built like tanks and hold ice for days, but they’re heavy, bulky, and cost $300–$500. For a Saturday barbecue, you’re just paying for Instagram cred. The real move: buy a Coleman Extreme for $50 and a bag of ice.