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Top Score · #1 of 5Reviewed by Mike Hun·May 20, 2026

Yeti Hopper M30

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The verdict

The Hopper M30 is the best-overall pick — Yeti's flagship soft cooler is leakproof and class-leading.

Yeti Hopper M30

Strengths

  • +Holds 36 cans
  • +Sweeps leakproof testing
  • +Magnetic top closure for easy access
  • +5.6 lb out of the box

Watch-outs

  • −$325 — most expensive
  • −Premium Yeti tax
  • −Bulkier than smaller picks

How it compares

Largest leakproof pick. Magnetic closure. Premium.

Who this is for

At a glance: car camping families and day-long beach trips.

Why you’d buy the Yeti Hopper M30

  • Holds 36 cans.
  • Sweeps leakproof testing.
  • Magnetic top closure for easy access.

Why you’d skip it

  • $325 — most expensive.
  • Premium Yeti tax.
  • Bulkier than smaller picks.

Rating sources

outdoorgearlab
4.8/5
“A beast of a cooler across the board, sweeping the board in terms of being leakproof.”

Our 4.8 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yeti Hopper M30 worth buying?
The Hopper M30 is the best-overall pick — Yeti's flagship soft cooler is leakproof and class-leading.
What is the Yeti Hopper M30's biggest strength?
Holds 36 cans
What is the main drawback of the Yeti Hopper M30?
$325 — most expensive
What sources back the 4.8/5 rating?
Our 4.8/5 rating is the average of scores from 1 independent soft cooler bags review — outdoorgearlab. Click any source on the product page to read the original review.

How it compares

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RTIC Soft Pack 30
#2

RTIC Soft Pack 30

Best value. Leakproof. Half the Yeti price.

Yeti Hopper Flip 12
#3

Yeti Hopper Flip 12

Day-use. Yeti brand. Outperformed by RTIC 20 on value.

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack
#4

RTIC 20 Can Soft Pack

Beats Yeti Flip on value. Day-use size.

AO Coolers Carbon 24-Pack
#5

AO Coolers Carbon 24-Pack

USA-made. Smaller brand. Carbon series.

Yeti Hopper M30
4.8/5· $325
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