I just got the set in gray. It won out over a small hard side since it's so much more portable and ergonomic. We have a Tundra 65 for our hard side. The M30 is very easy to haul onto a vessel and as you mentioned, is much easier for everyone, young and old, to get in and out of. Loading and propping open for cleaning does take some getting used to but it's really not that bad. I usually pinch the sides with my legs either standing or sitting and that works just fine. When I need to prop it open for cleaning I have plenty of things around the house that can do the job.
Bought this cooler based on your recommendation. Love it so far . . . I pre-chill it for a day prior with 3-4 frozen water bottles. I had ice last a little over 3 days while at the Colorado River in 95-100 degrees temps. A Little Tip - I made a small 'opening stick' by cutting a length of 1/2" PVC pipe, and putting a rubber 'crutch-tip' on each end. Just put it across the top when it's open, super easy. I just leave it in the bottom of the M30 . . . super handy when you want to pack ice and food, and also after you're done and you clean it and want to let it air dry.
Thanks for the review. I am in the market and looking for a durable, long lasting soft cooler. Any way that you could show a video of actually putting in a bag of ice with that bar and without? My only hesitation is the life of the magnet with heavy use. I do like that Yeti offers a 3 year warranty on the soft coolers. My little Rtic 8 lasted me a little over three before the lining inside started to peel off. I want something to last me "forever."
My Yeti was 3 1/2 years old. It had the old zipper design. That was a flawed design, which is why they went away from it and now have the magnet. My cooler was not heavily used (maybe 50 times?), and everything else was perfect. However, it was out of warranty. That being said, I did contact them. Yeti did stand behind their brand and product and replaced it. I am still a yeti fan and still recommend their product!
@@nickdebeer13 did you actually contact Yeti before leaving a negative comment about their product and getting over on customers just to make a profit? If so did Yeti refuse to make it right? Yeti was fully aware of the zipper failures which is evident by this being a third redesign of this product. They are several RUclips videos of people contacting Yeti and Yeti has been replacing it for them by sending them the new m30. Yeti doesn’t require receipt or proof of purchase. It seems that their customer service is top notch.
@@nickdebeer13 that is wonderful. Glad Yeti took care of you. Great customer service is hard to beat. How do you like the m30? I am torn between that one and the backflip 24 - maybe I just need to bite the bullet and get both! 🙃
@@charlesworniv611 Hi Charles, I like the M30. The reviews are accurate that it can be a little funky to get things in and out, but Yeti has the super simple video on a couple of easy tricks that make it totally fine for me. Some folks have voiced concerns about the magnets wearing out, but I don't see that, and besides, with the nylon straps, it folds over and seals just fine. So I do recommend the M30. Regarding the backflip, the zippers seem strong, and I would think that Yeti has done some work to make them last longer, but the simplicity of the magnet is my personal preference. The zippers on my old one looked strong too. But I do know that things can be made stronger. Maybe reach out to them to see if they upgraded the zipper materials? They back their brand!
No shame in spending money on a nice product that you use. We’ve had a hopper two 30 for a little over a year. Nice cooler, though I’d trade it for the new m30 for sure. Just bought a tundra haul. I’m sure we’ll use our hopper more but having the bug tundra is great when we need the space. Nice channel!
Its built so good not overdesigned. So good that I'm not afraid to lend it to family or friends. They cannot mess this thing up.
I just got the set in gray. It won out over a small hard side since it's so much more portable and ergonomic. We have a Tundra 65 for our hard side. The M30 is very easy to haul onto a vessel and as you mentioned, is much easier for everyone, young and old, to get in and out of. Loading and propping open for cleaning does take some getting used to but it's really not that bad. I usually pinch the sides with my legs either standing or sitting and that works just fine. When I need to prop it open for cleaning I have plenty of things around the house that can do the job.
Bought this cooler based on your recommendation. Love it so far . . . I pre-chill it for a day prior with 3-4 frozen water bottles. I had ice last a little over 3 days while at the Colorado River in 95-100 degrees temps.
A Little Tip - I made a small 'opening stick' by cutting a length of 1/2" PVC pipe, and putting a rubber 'crutch-tip' on each end. Just put it across the top when it's open, super easy. I just leave it in the bottom of the M30 . . . super handy when you want to pack ice and food, and also after you're done and you clean it and want to let it air dry.
Yes! Haha. We do the same with a small scrap of PVC.
Love the cooler! But really love that HAT!! Thanks for wearing it Cory.
Ha! It's a fine headpiece!
@@WanderingWeekends thank you so much for wearing it. Means a lot to me.
scott Michel appreciate the swag!
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It's a great cooler, we find it to get very heavy when loaded though and looses some convenience because of the weight.
It’s capacity is what we were looking for. Not much a cooler can do about the weight of drinks and ice. By itself it only weighs 6lbs.
Use the CueroStick to load, unload and dry the Yeti. It can crack a beer also.
What is it attached to the cooler?
The new cooler can be left open
I got the 1.0 hopper it lasted less then 3 years lucky yeti offers 3 year warranty let's see how the updated 2.0 last
Opening one as we speak. What’s the purpose of the one-sided mini handle?
There are a few spots to add accessories.
It is just a short-handle option. The balance is better if you have a Sidekick Dry attached to the front. Then it's more over the center of gravity.
Nice review
What color is this
I believe it was called river green. It was recalled for magnets falling into food. Ugh.
Was it only an issue on this particular color or all of them?
Thanks for the review. I am in the market and looking for a durable, long lasting soft cooler. Any way that you could show a video of actually putting in a bag of ice with that bar and without? My only hesitation is the life of the magnet with heavy use. I do like that Yeti offers a 3 year warranty on the soft coolers. My little Rtic 8 lasted me a little over three before the lining inside started to peel off. I want something to last me "forever."
My Yeti was 3 1/2 years old. It had the old zipper design. That was a flawed design, which is why they went away from it and now have the magnet. My cooler was not heavily used (maybe 50 times?), and everything else was perfect. However, it was out of warranty. That being said, I did contact them. Yeti did stand behind their brand and product and replaced it. I am still a yeti fan and still recommend their product!
@@nickdebeer13 did you actually contact Yeti before leaving a negative comment about their product and getting over on customers just to make a profit? If so did Yeti refuse to make it right? Yeti was fully aware of the zipper failures which is evident by this being a third redesign of this product. They are several RUclips videos of people contacting Yeti and Yeti has been replacing it for them by sending them the new m30. Yeti doesn’t require receipt or proof of purchase. It seems that their customer service is top notch.
@@charlesworniv611 Hi Charles, they did step up and made it right. Thanks for pointing this out to me. I updated my review.
@@nickdebeer13 that is wonderful. Glad Yeti took care of you. Great customer service is hard to beat. How do you like the m30? I am torn between that one and the backflip 24 - maybe I just need to bite the bullet and get both! 🙃
@@charlesworniv611 Hi Charles, I like the M30. The reviews are accurate that it can be a little funky to get things in and out, but Yeti has the super simple video on a couple of easy tricks that make it totally fine for me. Some folks have voiced concerns about the magnets wearing out, but I don't see that, and besides, with the nylon straps, it folds over and seals just fine. So I do recommend the M30. Regarding the backflip, the zippers seem strong, and I would think that Yeti has done some work to make them last longer, but the simplicity of the magnet is my personal preference. The zippers on my old one looked strong too. But I do know that things can be made stronger. Maybe reach out to them to see if they upgraded the zipper materials? They back their brand!
Pretty disappointed these arent made as backpacks anymore
Zipper is way better. Or what you guys think?
Oh heck no… magnet is the way to go. Zipper is a PITA
Really? I’m going crazy trying to find a red backflip with the zipper since they discontinued it. thinking it’s way better then magnet. Hmmmmmm
Great job
No shame in spending money on a nice product that you use. We’ve had a hopper two 30 for a little over a year. Nice cooler, though I’d trade it for the new m30 for sure. Just bought a tundra haul. I’m sure we’ll use our hopper more but having the bug tundra is great when we need the space. Nice channel!
Thanks Matt! We definitely use this thing!
Nice hat. But a lot of 💸💸💵💵
that is a great hat if I do say so myself....
I got it for 200. Couldn’t pass that up