How to Choose the Right YETI Cooler for Your Adventure

12/02/2025 Written by: Brandy Schmidt

YETI coolers are among the best on the market when it comes to keeping your drinks cold and your food fresh. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend camping trip, a day on the boat, or a backyard barbecue, choosing the right size and style of YETI hard or soft coolers ensures you get the most out of your investment. But with so many options, how do you decide? GP Home Furniture & Appliances is your expert in YETI products. Let's break it down based on your adventure.

Find the Best YETI Cooler for Your Next BC Adventure

Choosing the right YETI cooler can make or break your outdoor experience. Whether you need something rugged for backcountry camping, compact for beach days, or spacious for backyard gatherings, GP Home Furniture & Appliances helps you find the perfect fit. Explore our guide to YETI hard and soft coolers and prepare to keep your food fresh and drinks cold—no matter where your adventure takes you.

1. Which YETI Cooler is right for Your Activity

Your YETI cooler needs will depend on where you’re going and how long you’ll be there. Here’s a simple guide:

Day Trips & Solo Adventures: A small soft cooler like the Yeti Hopper Flip 8 or Yeti Hopper M20 is lightweight, portable, and perfect for carrying a few drinks and snacks.
Weekend Camping Trips: The Yeti Tundra 45 offers a great balance between size and capacity, fitting food and drinks for two people over a couple of days.
Family Outings & Beach Days: The Yeti Tundra 65 provides extra room for drinks, snacks, and ice retention for a full day under the sun.
Long Hunting or Fishing Trips: Opt for a Yeti Tundra 105 or 125, which can store larger amounts of food, bait, or game meat for extended periods.
Overlanding & Boating: The Yeti Tundra Haul is perfect for moving heavy loads while keeping everything ice-cold with its durable wheels.

2. Hard vs. Soft YETI Coolers – Which One is Right for You?

Both hard coolers and soft coolers have their benefits, depending on how you plan to use them:

Soft Coolers (Hopper Series): These are lightweight, easy to carry, and ideal for personal use or short trips where space is limited.
Hard Coolers (Tundra Series): These are heavy-duty, superior in ice retention, and great for longer trips where durability and maximum capacity matter.

If you need portability, go for a soft cooler. If you need longer ice retention and durability, go for a hard cooler.

3. Capacity Matters – What Size Yeti Cooler Should You Get?

Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular sizes and how much they hold:

YETI Hopper Flip 12: Holds 13 cans (with ice) – best for personal use or lunch-sized needs.
YETI Tundra 45: Holds 28 cans (with ice) – great for weekend getaways or small group outings.
YETI Tundra 65: Holds 42 cans (with ice) – ideal for a full day at the lake or a family trip.
YETI Tundra 105: Holds 67 cans (with ice) – designed for hunting, fishing, or extended trips.

4. Additional Features to Consider for Choosing the Right YETI Cooler

Bear-Proof Durability – If you’re in the backcountry, a YETI Tundra Hard Cooler is certified bear-resistant.
Portability – Soft coolers are easier to carry, but hard coolers keep things colder for longer.
Wheeled Options—The YETI Tundra Haul is a great choice if you need mobility for tailgating or large gatherings.

Buy a YETI Cooler for All Your BC Adventures

The best YETI cooler for you depends on how you’ll use it. Go with a YETI soft cooler if you need something lightweight and portable. If you need maximum ice retention and durability, choose a hard cooler. Whatever your adventure, there’s a YETI cooler designed to keep your food and drinks ice-cold.

Looking to grab your perfect Yeti cooler? Shop our full selection of YETI Coolers at GP Home today! Shop online or visit our showroom in Chilliwack, BC.