This is a wheeled yeti cooler that was on the waitlist of all cooler industry. There were many requests made to Yeti to manufacture a Yeti Cooler with wheels, And Yeti has answered with Yeti Tundra Haul.
When you look at this wheeled yeti cooler, you will notice that it is a typical Yeti design with solid and sturdy wheels on one side. It is High quality and high-performance wheeled cooler from yeti. Though Yeti has answered to the ever growing demand of a wheeled yeti cooler, they have missed on a few things. There is no Food Basket, No separator in the cooler.
This cooler is well designed just like Yeti’s other Rockstar products and it is well constructed too- but it weighs a ton. Yeti designers have worked on the divider and Food basket part and have kept slots inside the box for a divider and basket. Interestingly they have not provided a Basket and divider with the cooler. The divider especially is needed to keep things from shifting as much.
What about the wheels?
The roller wheels make it simple, comfortable to pull and navigate. Wheels feel like you aren’t pulling anything behind you. Now you know, why you always needed a wheeled yeti cooler.
Who could use such a big cooler without having the wheels? I know, there is a big market for 70 quarts coolers that doesn’t have wheels. And yes, Yeti coolers are expensive and if you are looking for similar large coolers with wheels, we have a dedicated article on this topic.
Anyways, Wheels from this wheeled yeti cooler are smooth but solid. Wheels are not as big as Igloo’s Trailmate but I believe, these wheels will last longer and will go all places where a 70 Quart cooler can be pulled. A rocky land or a muddy surface, a Sandy beach or a thick grass, Wait.. speaking of a sandy beach this might not be as smooth a ride. You may have to put some efforts maneuvering this wheeled yeti cooler through the sand.
But overall, it is always better than lifting a non-wheeled cooler in hands. Despite some drawbacks, this yeti cooler has already become a favorite of all yeti army.
Only thing you should consider before making a purchase, Yeti Tundra haul is a heavier cooler when fully loaded. Though it is a wheeled yeti cooler, this is not a cooler that you just toss in the trunk of your car. When it is full, it would be a four hands job just to lift and put it somewhere safely.
I know, yeti builds most durable coolers that can last a stuntman made Blasts and Fire. But still, you cannot simply drop it off while offloading it from your car, you will need additional hands.
What is an ice retention for Yeti Tundra Haul?
This wheeled yeti cooler is the perfect cooler for any trips, whether a 2 days trip to the beach or a 5 days camping trip near your city. But when it comes to claiming the number of days this Yeti Tundra haul can hold ice solid, yeti has not made any claims.
What they have claimed is, this wheeled yeti cooler, The Yeti Tundra Haul will perform better than the competitors. There are many variables that affect the ice retention capacity of any cooler. The variables are like Ice Quality, its quantity, a type of ice that is being used, exposure to direct sunlight and temperature in an environment. All variables are not limited to this list though.
So Yeti has refrained from making any of such claim for Ice retention but from our experience, this wheeled yeti cooler will be able to hold ice solid for at least 4-5 days. It is surely capable of holding ice for more than 7 days if you are able to minimize the variables that we discussed earlier.
Watch Yeti Tundra Haul in use.
Why should you buy expensive wheeled yeti cooler?
- Yeti Tundra Haul is the leader in cooler industry, and performs best as compared to it's competitors. If you are looking for the best quality, buy Yeti Tundra Haul.
- This is a heavy duty wheeled yeti cooler.
- This wheeled Yeti cooler is made with the Rotomolded technology, it is a plastic molding technology which is used to manufacture Kayaks and other products which are made to last longer.
- 45 Cans capacity, check earlier video for exact visuals on capacity.
- Ice retention is more than 5 days, follow out ice retention tips to retain ice for more than 5 days.
- Wheeled yeti cooler can also be used as a Thermal Chest- It can keep your things Hot – Use it as either cooler or a thermal chest.
- You can customize Yeti Tundra Haul as per your own requirements – you will need to fill out a form at Yeti’s website.
- Makes it a perfect gift for your Husband or a College going student. Everybody loves Yeti brand.
- Trendy colors are available to choose.
Moreover, this cooler is Dry ice compatible. If you want, you can combine dry ice with the traditional solid Ice cubes. Caution- Dry Ice may cause freezer burn, it is advised to check how to use dry Ice with coolers.
What does it lack?
No accessories, there is no Food basket. If you are up for the Best quality Cooler, Plastic bags can be of help to act as a basket.
There is no divider inside this wheeled yeti cooler. You have to buy it as an extra purchase.
It is heavier when fully filled in. I would say, you must expect a cooler of 70 Quart capacity to be heavier. Expert advice is to use Dry Ice. Dry Ice is a Frozen Carbon dioxide and has three times the cooling power than a regular solid cube of ice. Replacing solid ice cubes, Dry ice will offload a big chunk of weight.
How is Yeti's Customer Service?
Yeti is very prompt in answering any product issues being faced by its customers. If you just read the reviews on Yeti, you will find cases where Yeti has replaced the entire cooler or parts of the cooler with NO questions asked policy. I will give 5 stars for their customer service.
Examples of their great commitment towards customer satisfaction and warranty.
Used it for 5 years, zipper handle was broke, Yeti replaced it.
After one year of use, Zipper was broken, Yeti replaced the cooler.
Does yeti Cooler come with a Warranty?
Any Yeti cooler including this wheeled yeti cooler comes with 5 years of warranty. Fill out Yeti’s Warranty Claim Form at the following link and one of Yeti’s Outfitters will be happy to assist you.
Fill up this form with required information to help Yeti understand the product issue. You will need to enter your name, address, phone, Location (where this cooler was purchased from), Warranty claim Information. You can also attach photos showing the complete image of a product and the fault that you have observed. Once you submit the form, Yeti’s outfitter will get in contact with you.
You may also reach to Yeti’s Customer service team by submitting the Warranty Claim form.
Conclusion
Yeti Tundra Haul is a great wheeled yeti cooler to buy and we can surely say that it will last for years without affecting its quality over the period. This wheeled yeti cooler is great for camping, lakeside trips, fishing boats and Beach trips. It may sink in the sand on the beach because of the weight it will have after filling in completely. Anyways, it is better than not having wheels at all.
Yes, wheeled yeti cooler is heavier and may need 2 persons to lift it up and offload from the trunk of a car. Ice retention capacity is higher than its competitors and if you care more about the Cooling and durability of the cooler, Yeti Tundra haul is the best Wheeled cooler that you need. Price is on the higher side and you are paying it for the Quality and capability of a cool