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 Soft Pack 30 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 Soft Pack 30 is the value pick — RTIC's leakproof cooler at half the Yeti price.
The Hopper Flip 12 is the day-use pick — Yeti's smaller cooler for personal day trips.
Best value. Leakproof. Half the Yeti price.
Day-use. Yeti brand. Outperformed by RTIC 20 on value.
| Spec | RTIC Soft Pack 30 | Yeti Hopper Flip 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 30 cans | 12 cans |
| Leakproof | Yes | — |
| Price | $150 | — |
| Brand | RTIC | Yeti |
| Insulation | — | ColdCell |
| Use | — | Day-trip |