Yeti vs Kong coolers full ice test and comparison. NEW DISCOUNT CODE JOER5 

The Kong coolers are a superior product...very cool to see them getting their name out there by real-world use and real reviews. Thanks for the video!

I've been hunting for the right cooler all night and you just made up my mind! Going with Kong for sure. Great vid, thanks

Thanks for the review. I was debating if I should buy a Yeti or other product. Now, after your review, my mind is set on the Kong.

You would think that the Yetis being made in the Philippines with cheaper labor should be sold at a more affordable price!!!

Kong coolers are the best coolers on the market right now imho. The company that makes Kong used to be the roto mold for yeti before they were outsourced to China, so of course they know how to make a cooler…and better. The thing that sets these Kong coolers apart from other coolers, is the accessories. They can meet the demand for fishing, camping, hunting, and pretty much any outdoor enthusiast.

Very comprehensive, excellent review. KONG is the obvious, better choice with so many added features, especially Made in USA, better engineering, handles, opening, latches, warranty. However, it is difficult to ignore the ICONIC, classic YETI styling that has an appeal all its own. With that said, I believe the ultimate shootout would be USA MADE coolers: Orca, Cordova, Bison & Kong. Orca has Yeti's styling plus better features, Made in USA, and a much more robust stainless handle on the 20 quart. Cordova has very unique styling, great features and the Cordova Sidekick is the only 20 qt cooler with nylon carry strap. Bison has some good features too. All in all -- there is no need to look beyond the USA for the best rotomolded coolers !

Don't let yeti's advertised hype fool you !!! The American public would purchase a chocolate covered TURD if it's advertised all the time !!! Their warranty is only 5 years , and just try to have a warranty claim. Their customer service sucks. Another piss poor customer service / warranty is s Engle. The Kong is a much better product, they're made in the USA , warranted for life, and their customer service is outstanding !!

Looks like the yeti had the handle on backwards. Lol. Doesn't matter really. You sold me on the Kong. The code you gave still works. Hope you're still getting paid for that as I understand these videos are work and this one was a job well done. Thanks for the review and thanks a ton for the code. I pretty much got the bottle opener for free with it!

Great review! Did not know about Kong coolers...seems like the better of the two tested...thanks!

Being able to open the Kong cooler a bit while it is secured is reason alone to buy it, I'm sure a huge pet peeve of anyone is having to shuffle things around and having to secure it again just to get at something. And maybe its just me, but the lid on the Yeti looks like its got a small bow in it, you can see the corners don't really sit flat.

Thanks for the discount code. I just made my first Kong purchase.....

So ive done ton of on hands and online research.Personally i dont need a cooler that goes 7 days ish.But i will say that most of the roto coolers do a great job.Of course price comes into play at some point.So for me i picked the best i can afford with the overall best features.Kong wins hands down.I got the baby 25 and the 50qt recently.All the extras you can use can swap between the 2 coolers--cutting boards -kicker-bottle opener.But as well as one of the top rated for ice retention,Kong wins for me because of 2 things.The latches are epic(not plastic pull down) easy to use and seal great.The handles are perfect to carry -Not rope handles that swing/sway when you carry.Not hating on the YETI because they started this industry( i think??)But you have to make your choice and be happy.Kong for the money is my winner.Just be happy!FYI All roto coolers work best when you pre-chill for atleast 24hrs.Peace!!!

Solid review, looks like Kong would be a better buy.

I like the Kong Cooler but they are Price so close to a Yeti Cooler... I'm just going to spend the extra money and get the Yeti, and buying it for the Name Brand too.

Great review and I am considering one. I think for the average person even the "worst" performing roto cooler will satisfy the average consumer. Most folks don't need 5,7,10 days of ice retention. I think that is evident with the popularity of the smaller coolers. I think it comes down to buying something you are confident will last you forever, strong warranty, and price you are comfortable paying.

I think you did a nice job on this review. In general the Kong is the best of them all & still is. The problem as soon as you get to the next size or two up the Kong is heavy before you put anything in it ! That's a long term problem. I ended up buying a BLUE COOLER 30 qt which was not around in 2018 ..........................

Kong is just better in so many ways. I own two Kongs and an RTIC. The Kongs are my go to coolers. Curtting boards and bottle openers are just the cherries on top.

Detailed review, appreciate the effort 💪🏾

Excellent review. Love my Kong 25 and used your code! Thanks.

Definitely KONG!!!!

Problem I see with Yeti is they have not made upgrades to stay current with their competition. Canyon makes a nice cooler.

correction. the latches on the kong cooler are 5 years. not lifetime like you mentioned.

This is not a fair comparison, as you need to compare the exact same size coolers. Despite his calculations, there is clearly more dead space in the Yeti which means the Yeti is cooling more surface area. The ice rention test delivers as expected for evenly matched construction quality. The Kong SHOULD keep ice longer. And the Kong weighs 3 pounds more even though it is a lower volume cooler likely due to extra build features. They are both outstanding coolers. They both leak when tipped. I would have chosen the Kong over my Otterbox Venture if the Kong were more leak-proof on a tip test. I believe this has to do with the design of the lid hinge which does not allow for compression/sealing of the gasket at the hinge side.

Thank you this is a superlative comparison-review

Best Review Ever!!! Thank-You!

Note to self. Measure before dumping ice into coolers 😂

KONG is KING!!!

Great review. I’m getting a Kong. Does the color really make much of a difference when it comes to the ice retention?

Why didn't you talk about the cutting board and dividers that Kong offers to go in the cooler. That in itself makes it more worth the investment knowing that I can use dividers to separate the food and then use it as a cutting board/table. That is one of the coolest features and you didn't even mention them. Those indents inside the cooler are for that purpose.

Great video!!

Very poor test. It would only be a fair test if you test equal internal volume, with equal weight of ice. The air space in the Yeti guarantees it will melt faster.

What an awesome review!

Which cooler keeps things warm longer???

Good review. However, not everything is factually accurate. KONG's warranty is a LIMITED Lifetime Warranty. As such, the warranty is good for the original purchaser only. Also, "normal" wear and tear is not covered -- and this includes lid warping and sagging (this is listed right on the company's website). Yes, the company actually considers that normal wear and tear, and almost everything regarding KONG's warranty is at the company's discretion (that's how KONG's website reads to me, at least). Also, the hardware (e.g., latches, hinges, etc.) is warranted for five (5) years only. Not part of the Limited lifetime warranty. To the best of my knowledge, only ORCA is made in the USA AND has a "true" lifetime warranty. Yeti, so long as you request it, will always provide the customer with an American-made cooler. For its rotomolded coolers, Yeti has two (2) production facilities in the USA, and one (1) in the Philippines.

Could you show us how many cans mixed with ice each would hold, thanks

Looks like the Kong is King...see what I did there? :)

How many pop cans can You fit in Kong 25 cooler? With ice at the bottom of the cooler and ice on top of the pop cans. I am looking for a small but good cooler to take on a 12 to 24 hour road trip in My Jeep Wrangler. Thanks

Great informative review !

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yeti all day. the better comparision would be the roadie 24 vs the kong 25 since the quart capacity is closer.

Listen I dislike Yeti so I'm no fanboy but this isn't a 100% fair test. One has 10 quarts more of space in it. The best way to compare coolers is to fill them both up to the brim rather than with the same quantity of ice. One with wasted air will obviously melt ice more faster than the one with less air.

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Kong it is then

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Next time you might want to try to get better sound and volume.

They were exactly the same

Is this the same Kong that makes the dog toys?

that's not a fair comparison, there is a lot of air gaps on the yeti because of the difference in size between coolers, fair comparison would be 35 vs 35 quart. but anyway, feel free to buy what ever makes you feel better.

YETI is so full of shit !! paying branding and branding and branding !! if you look carefully the yeti behaves as a 1/3 price cooler .. many other brands hold ice much better at a fraction of the price … sometimes, you don't get what you pay for !!

YETI don't support our 2nd ammendment Constitutional rights. BOYCOT YETI!!!!