The exterior is a high-density waterproof fabric that YETI calls the Dryhide TM The exterior has what YETI calls a Hitchpoint grid, which is great for attaching items like bottle openers, jackets, etc. The Backflip comes in three colors, Charcoal, Navy and Sagebrush Green. The cooler does not look bulky and has a traditional backpack strap system for the shoulders. Style – The YETI Hopper Backflip has a very clean, streamlined look.We based our review on the following features: So, we tested those other two claims, cold-holding and leak proof zipper, among a number of other features to make it a fair fight. If this were a fashion show review, YETI would win…but it is not. YETI claims this cooler promises superior cold-holding, a 100% leakproof zipper, and a tough DryHide™ Shell. Even more, a removable chest strap and waist belt are included for added stability and security. According to YETI, this cooler was designed to efficiently distribute the weight of your goods, while the ergonomic shoulder straps make the journey more comfortable. This is YETI’s first backpack cooler and they hit a home run in style. The Hopper BackFlip™ was YETI’s addition to its Hopper Flip® by adding a means to carry the cooler. It has a nice clean look! It comes in charcoal, navy, and sagebrush green. Right out of the box this cooler catches your eye. If the other listed features intrigue you, read on! YETI HOPPER BACKFLIP TM 24 SOFT COOLER On the other hand, if you are only concerned with price, buy the RTIC. If you are only concerned with style and brand, buy the YETI. It looks like I just gave away two factors of our review before we even started breaking things down. We did so because the RTIC price was so unbelievable we had to add price.
Don’t worry, we added another factor as well, which is price.
That first factor, style, was not on our original criteria, but the YETI design/style was so sharp we had to add it. How it performs in keeping items cold, when fully packed and when barely loaded.When you finish this review, you should know which backpack cooler is best for you! If you still can’t decide after reading the review, buy both and let us know what you think after a few weeks! Both coolers solve the weight problem I noted above and both are backpack coolers. That is because it is made to keep your beverages cold for a week! But…what if you only need to keep your beverages cold for the day and you don’t want to lug around a heavy hard case cooler? That’s where the soft case back pack cooler comes in handy.Īnd, that is where this review starts! In this review we are breaking down the YETI HOPPER BACKFLIP TM and the RTIC BACK PACK in a side by side review. Just pick up a YETI Tundra 35 after filling it with beverages and ice and then carry it from your truck to the marina for a day of boating. But one thing I have learned in using YETI and RTIC hard case coolers is that their hard case coolers are very heavy. No doubt, both companies make excellent products. Most of us already own one or more RTIC or YETI hard coolers of various sizes. They recently settled an intellectual property dispute, so hopefully both companies can get back to focusing on innovation and making great products for us! They are both headquartered in Texas and this review is not their first battle. Which backpack cooler would you like under the tree this Christmas? If you are reading this review you probably already know these two companies make top shelf products and their coolers may be the best on the market today.