It’s time to put an end to your quest if you’ve been looking for a new ice chest since Yeti unveiled its finest cooler ever. And all it did was add some wheels to a product that was already on the list.
The newest cooler from Yeti is an updated version of the company’s Roadie, an upright cooler that is taller than it is broad. The Roadie’s cubic form makes it considerably simpler to carry about than the brand’s Tundra series, which has a classic cooler shape. However, if you’ve ever attempted to carry a Yeti, you are aware of how hefty it can be.
With the Roadie 48 and Roadie 60, Yeti’s two larger Roadies, lugging your supplies is much simpler. The two puncture-proof wheels and telescoping handle are the largest upgrades, even if the higher capacity is wonderful. Even though they may not seem like much, this little design modification makes the Roadie Yeti coolers its most adaptable (and portable) ones to yet.
The Roadie 48 is a much-appreciated upgrade to Yeti’s Roadie cooler and has a solid handle and tough wheels for convenient carrying whether you’re at the beach, at a tailgate, or in the woods.
When I tried the 48 Roadie, the benefits were apparent right away. I can now simply extend the handle and just wheel the cooler on my own anywhere I choose – whether it is the rooftop of my apartment building, the neighbourhood parks a few streets away, or the backyard of a close friend’s house. I no longer need a second set of hands to assist me to move it around.
This contrasts sharply with the company’s rigid coolers without wheels, which must physically be dragged even short distances. Yeti coolers have a lot of positive qualities, but one of their biggest flaws has always been how cumbersome they can be. The Roadie on wheels alters that.
The Roadie 48 and 60 are more expensive than other Yeti products, as is customary. Its prices, $450 and $500 are exactly in line with those of any product from the competing brand. For instance, the Yeti Tundra 75, which was the best cooler overall, is also $450.
Don’t get me wrong, despite the brand name embossed on the front, I hate to endorse any cooler this pricey. But the sensible design of the new Roadie is what I keep going back to. Yes, the Tundra 75 has a larger capacity and costs the same. However, the Roadie 48 sacrifices capacity for comfort. Additionally, I seldom need to transport 50 ice-cold drinks to the park.
Not that a 75L cooler isn’t helpful; it most certainly is. especially for use as the only refrigerator in a camper van or for fishing. The 48L capacity of the wheeled Roadie, however, reaches a good sweet spot outside of those use cases. I can very much fit a 12-pack of cans and some loose food in there while still following the two-thirds ice, one-third food and drink guideline. That would be more than enough for my needs as well.
The Roadie 48 and 60 already have many of Yeti’s distinguishing traits, with the exception of the wheels and handle. It contains two tie-down points for keeping it safe in a truck bed or boat, the brand’s typical exterior that is the bomb-, bear-, and almost anything-proof, and an interlocking lid that totally shuts when closed. The back plug makes it simple to drain any standing water, and there are grips on each side for when you really need to raise it.
The wheeled Roadie’s components, particularly those wheels and the telescopic handle, combine to make it the greatest cooler I’ve tried, despite the fact that these are the normal characteristics you come to expect from anything with the Yeti logo on it.
Can you locate anything with wheels for less money? Probably yeah. However, neither its performance nor its toughness will be as good. The Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler is an investment that will pay off in the long run if it fits within your budget.
The Roadie 48 is a much-appreciated upgrade to Yeti’s Roadie cooler and has a solid handle and tough wheels for convenient carrying whether you’re at the beach, at a tailgate, or in the woods.