Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Yeti Hopper M30 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about car camping families and day-long beach trips — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Soft Pack 30 is the value pick — RTIC's leakproof cooler at half the Yeti price.
The Hopper M30 is the best-overall pick — Yeti's flagship soft cooler is leakproof and class-leading.
Best value. Leakproof. Half the Yeti price.
Largest leakproof pick. Magnetic closure. Premium.
| Spec | RTIC Soft Pack 30 | Yeti Hopper M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 30 cans | 36 cans |
| Leakproof | Yes | — |
| Price | $150 | — |
| Brand | RTIC | Yeti |
| Weight | — | 5.6 lb |
| Closure | — | Magnetic |