$200 Cooler vs $20 Cooler Ice Test 

I think that the Coleman that STILL HAS ICE after 24 hours for 20.00 is a winner. I never knew that Colemans were that good.

Fill the large cooler with a bit of ice, then fill the smaller cooler with alot of ice, and put the smaller cooler into the bigger one so the ice lasts even longer, this is a great trick I use when I go camping for like 4-5 days

Screw yeti...I'll buy 2 American made igloo and put the smaller one in the bigger one...boom

Ozark Trail makes the equivalent of the Yeti coolers for under $100. Should put those to the test against each other.

i guess you can say whatever is inside, is KUL!

Draining the water actually decreases the thermal capacity which in turn makes the ice melt faster.

coleman lids are usually hollow. drill a couple 1/4" holes in the lid and fill with non expanding spray foam.

Maybe you should've compared the weight, because weight is a pretty important factor for coolers. Though the big cooler looks heavier offcourse.

I like Igloo. Made in USA, similar size to that coleman, cost me like $20, and keeps my stuff pretty cool throughout the day. I think Rotomold coolers are fine for long trips or emergencies, but for day trips they are kinda overrated.

Nothing magical about a Yeti cooler, it's just basic science. The thicker the insulation, the better it insulates. The Yeti has twice the insulation as the Coleman so naturally it will do a better job. It doesn't have $180 of extra insulation though. Coleman should double their insulation and sell it for ~$40. Take that, Yeti.

Perfect for hot weather review! Boom! For a days fishing on my kayak I take the cheaper one BOOM!

If you put some ice in both for a bit before replacing it and starting the test you'll have better results , putting ice into a warm cooler will always affect the time the ice lasts

Very Kul

Dumping off the water doesn't save the ice it actually would make the ice melt faster.

I have a Yeti Roadie I got for free, that thing absolutely shits on the coolers my friends have. Wouldn’t say it’s worth $199, but it’s awesome.

This is a lot more interesting then I thought it would be

what i like the most about CRAZY RUSSIAN ,is that he is always honest on is test ..

Try PELICAN brand cooler versus Yeti. Yeti is overrated.

Plus there are Coleman with with water release and still cheaper . If you where to get a large Coleman cooler and added 2 bags of ice it’ll hold the ice for a longer time and also still be cheaper .

Coleman 5 day cooler...holds ice just like Yeti...$60

The difference is just the black sealing rubber in the yeti .. You can put a sealing rubber on the coleman and the results will be almost identical

Have to point out, that this test is without opening the lid, in a real situation, if you are on vacation..everyone's going to pop up that fu'ker like 20 times a day so the times Taras is saying is with the lid closed (If you need to take cold medicine somewhere far for example..) but Big difference.

Anyone else noticed that he left the tack on the $200 cooler my thought is he going to return it

A Yeti is nothing more than a cooler inside another cooler with insulation between the two layers, and they charge 10 times more.

well it last better if you leave the water in but still more insulation the longer it will stay

I have the blue Coleman small cooler it hold a lot of refreshments I use it for my bicycle trips I enjoy bringing it with me

The yeti is made for longer excursions, if youre just going out for a day or 2 the coleman is just fine.

Coleman 62 qt Extreme 5 day heavy duty cooler with WHEELS! Love the wheels and big long handle. $44.95 Walmart YAY!!

Tara's leave the water in the cooler....it keeps beverages cold longer.....try it you will see....

Yeti is just a status symbol.

These coolers are super Kul!

I have a yeti but it's heavy and ice is cheap so the much cheaper and way lighter ice chest are much better. Imho

I am a charter Captian in Florida. A good reliable cooler is definitely a necessity for being on the water all day. I personally have 2 yeti 65 coolers and have never had a problem with them. This test isn’t really that believable because if we have clients out they’re gonna be reaching into the cooler grabbin drinks and your gonna be puttin fish into it.

With yetis or coolers that are similar youre supposed to put ice in before then add to it the next day to get the ice to last the longest

What sane person would drop $200 on a cooler

I have a 65qt rtic, working on oil rig you need food and drinks to stay cold. I tried a 20 dollar cooler ice lasted 8 hours. Rtic last 6 days

the $200 was leaking

The work you put in your videos is amazing. Thumbs up for you !

I love how you are so fair! Great job, sir!

The drain from the Yeti is pretty neat. Could drink the Water that drains from there aswell

I have the same excursion cooler. I love mine. It's kept ice inside for days even under direct sun.

You should try the Arctic it's $100 and it'll keep ice way longer than a Yeti

Honest Russian Hacker xd

I actually bought stuff that this Crazy hacker tested, and they work as he advertises. Spasibo!

I got the RTIC brand before they changed their lineup. They were identical to YETI in every way, except price. They were half the price. Many reviews have been done on them, and RTIC always matches YETI.

You should've shown us how long the ice in the yeti cooler actually lasted up till... if it lasted for 4-5 days, then its probably the best thing for campers.

Put expanding foam inside $20 ice cooler. Drill a hole and spray in and do the same experiment again.

Most people do go camping for more then three days

yeah i gotta agree long camp trips the yeti seems to be the better choice but if your out at the beach or just having a BBQ for the day a coleman is better

Nice. I was wondering about the difference in brands.

I've found a towel inside the top greatly increases the insulation of the cheap coolers. Think maybe most of the heat exchange is around the lids.

Will Taras ever go on a survival camp and use all his survival gadgets?

there are 35-50$ alternatives that are 95-100% as good as the yeti XD

The $20 cooler is supposed to have an ice pack that screws onto the underside of the lid. That would make it much more effective.

A fair and comprehensive comparison.

Drill few holes...add great stuff expanding foam....boom...much more insulated

We take long car rifes. The Yeti is indispensable for keeping milk, cheese and ice cream.The ice lasts and I have cool packs in the Yeti for 6-7 days of cold.

Nice beer holders!

Dry ice is the best ice, just ask Taras!

I really like the measuring technic of the free space height.

did anyone else go drink a glass of water after this?

I wish I could see this tried with the $20 coolers hollow lid filled with expanding foam and adding a gasket.

Taras tells tells it like it is. Nice.

The Coleman cooler did better than I thought it would.

I love my Yeti's. Great for camping and fishing for a couple days!

Buy the $20 cooler and keep it wrapped in a blanket.

If you wasn’t similar performance for $100 (as stated) pick up an RTIC

You can get a 55qt Lifetime cooler from Walmart for under 100 bucks. They have a supposed 7 day ice retention rating. Plus it’s blow molded with a drain.

Yeti's are top of the range, you're paying for the construction and materials, they'll outlast a Coleman but it is a hefty price for what is a passive cooler.

After watching a bit of the video why wouldnt you collect the water drained to compare the loss?

Howdy From Tx! I use both! depending on the circumstances

The Coleman Xtreme 5 is still cheaper and is incredible! Can hold ice in crazy hot weather for 5 days!

You must secure that yeti when out and about , it is a prime theft item. There is a metal bar with lock that will bolt to truck bed or trailer.

When you drain the cold water, it accelerates the melting. You could just get the cheap one and put dry ice.

We've had a 70 qt. Yeti for several years now! It is awesome!

Make more outdoor equipment videos like if you agree

You should go camping with all of your gadgets and record your experience! Love you'r videos.

thanks for the comparison

Yeti cooler-$200. Bag of ice-$2.00. Those things are ridiculously priced.

Good test! I would take the cheaper! My brother had a Yeti cooler and when he left his camp somebody stole it! I'll take the cheap one!

Its gonna do what you need it to be done !

You should also compare the Yeti to the Osark Trail ,(also available at Walmart). I have found the tumblers to be comparable.

I prefer my Ozark trails "Yeti" knockoff. It's twice as big as the Yeti and It's $137 at Walmart.

Still doesn't make yeti's worth it really though. You save what? 2 dollars every 2 days. Average American gets 16-20 days off. Assuming you use this cooler maybe twice that for other weekend getaways at maybe 40 days a year you would use this, then it may be worth it after 2 years. But thats only if you buy your own ice. Use your own ice from home? No cost there :) But my other main concern are that Yeti's weigh a lot.

Line a cheap cooler with 2" blue foam and you've got a Yeti. Just buy it bigger than you need. Done....

The Yeti is great in the south during the summer

also, can extend that time significantly with further insulation, such as Reflectix ®

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Coleman's are good and cheap I'll stick it thanks Russian hacker love your vids

Sometimes a double layered corrugated cardboard box works better than those $20 coolers.

The best way to help preventing the ice from melting especially if you are camping 8nvest 8n a few blocks of dry ice.. put the dry ice in a few different Ziploc freezer bags and distrubute the bags of ice in different spots throughout the ice chest.... your ice will last for days

I've been watching your videos since 2014

The only way I would use a Yeti is if it was given to me for free and it was just for popping in

Got one of these as a company gift. I turned around and sold it right away. The Coleman would be fine for me.

Do a comparison of the Yeti with the Ozark Trail cooler.

It would have made more sense to pit the Yeti against a 4-6 day Coleman cooler rather than one the cheapest coolers Coleman sells. I have a smaller Coleman 4 day and a larger Coleman Xtreme 6 day and they are both far cheaper than a Yeti and provide a comparable amount of insulation.

You say you have to buy new $20 coolers a lot, maybe the $200 one doesn't break as easy either.

On hot days you want to keep Kul.

What about a cooler in a cooler in a cooler (thrice)... I think that it will beat the yeti

if you want it colder spread salt on the ice.. you should try it.