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YETI Tundra 45 review

YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
3.5 / 5

Rotomolded and very durable, but 45 quarts for several times the price of a 70-quart Coleman.

Best for
Premium build, small for the money
Skip it if
You're buying for one outage a year
Amazon price
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.

What we like

  • Very durable
  • Rotomolded

Worth knowing

  • Expensive
  • Heavy empty

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you're buying for one outage a year.

Key specs

Capacity45 qt
Ice retention (maker)—
Weight24 lb
How this review works

This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.

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