Yeti Roadie 8 Hard Cooler

Yeti has spent two decades building coolers that can survive a grizzly. The Roadie 8 is the first time they have asked what happens when you scale all of that toughness down to something designed for a golf cart, a job site, or the space behind your driver seat. It is the smallest and most affordable hard cooler Yeti has ever made, and the engineering is not a simplified version of the bigger models. It is a different answer to a different question.

The SmallHaul handle is the most immediate change from the rest of the Roadie family. A solid hard sided grip replaces the straps found on the Roadie 15 and 24. No decisions, no adjustments, just grab it with one hand and go. The handle removes with an Allen key if you prefer to install the DoubleDuty shoulder strap sold separately. AnchorPoint tie down slots on both ends of the handle let you strap the cooler down to a golf cart, ATV, kayak, or truck bed.

The single QuickLatch is the feature no other Yeti hard cooler offers. One latch, one hand, instant access. Every other hard cooler in the Yeti catalog uses two latches. On something this size, where you are reaching for a drink between holes or on a break, the speed and simplicity of one handed opening makes a noticeable difference in how often you actually use it.

Inside, the capacity handles 12 cans or 9 pounds of ice. PermaFrost pressure injected polyurethane insulation is the same technology used across the full Roadie series. A ColdLock gasket and Interlock lid create a form fitting seal against heat. The NeverFail two pin hinge handles repeated opening without loosening over time. No drain plug at this size, but tipping out meltwater takes two seconds and is a non issue for a single day cooler.

RockSolid construction makes it virtually indestructible and tough enough to sit on when you need a seat. BearFoot non slip feet keep it planted on smooth surfaces. 7.9 pounds empty. 17.8 inches wide, 10 inches deep, 10.7 inches tall. Five year warranty.

$165 in multiple colorways. The Roadie 8 is not trying to replace the coolers that handle your camping trip or your tailgate. It is the one you actually reach for every day.