Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack and Yeti Hopper Flip 12 score essentially the same (4.7 vs 4.7). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The 20 Can is the day-use value pick — RTIC's smaller cooler matches Yeti Flip at lower price.
The Hopper Flip 12 is the day-use pick — Yeti's smaller cooler for personal day trips.
Beats Yeti Flip on value. Day-use size.
Day-use. Yeti brand. Outperformed by RTIC 20 on value.
| Spec | RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack | Yeti Hopper Flip 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20 cans | 12 cans |
| Ice Retention | Yeti-equivalent | — |
| Price | $99 | — |
| Brand | RTIC | Yeti |
| Insulation | — | ColdCell |
| Use | — | Day-trip |