The second iteration of YETI’s soft-sided cooler comes with upgrades to thermal performance and accessibility, all while remaining tough as nails.

“Same durability, added accessibility.” This slogan kicks off YETI’s latest soft-sided cooler, the Hopper 30.
Editors note: This article was updated on 8/31/2018 to reflect the new size options available for the Hopper Two. The Hopper Two now only comes in a smaller, 30-quart option.
With welded seams, a beefy HydroLok Zipper, and “ColdCell” insulation familiar from the Hopper Flip 12, the upgrades with this model are modest but useful.
For accessibility, YETI added handles on the middle and sides, and extended the HydroLok Zipper. The different handle configurations make it easy to haul, and the extra long zipper makes use and cleaning a breeze. It opens really wide.
The cooler has 1.5″ thick insulation. The brand also claims the extended zipper increases insulation.
With this release, YETI didn’t reinvent the wheel but improved on an already refined and functional soft-sided cooler. The new sizes and accessibility will be welcome additions for those in the market for ultra-portable coolers.

YETI: Hopper 30 Review
I filled the 30-quart cooler to capacity with ice, beer, and food for a weekend of rock climbing and fly fishing in western Wisconsin. I hauled the cooler up and down rock climbing approaches and ate all of my meals from the YETI. After the trip was complete, I reached for a beer, not from the fridge, but the Hopper. There was still plenty of ice.
It was about 65-degrees for most of the trip, not very hot, but the cooler did its job. YETI doesn’t release exact ice retention details on the cooler given the multitude of variables that go into how the cooler performs.
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