YETI Hopper Soft Coolers 2026: Complete Guide to Hopper Flip & M-Series Models Leave a comment
YETI Hopper Soft Coolers: Complete Guide to the Flip & M-Series
YETI’s Hopper line trades a little of a hard cooler’s ice retention for a lot less weight and bulk — useful for anything you’re carrying rather than setting down once.
Hopper Flip series — zippered
Hopper Flip 8
Compact personal size, holds around 11 cans without ice. Good for a solo trip or a packed lunch.
Hopper Flip 12
The all-rounder — around 24 cans. A solid size for a small group or a day out.
Hopper Flip 18
The largest Flip — around 30 cans plus 28 lbs of ice, and the best ice retention in the series (2–4 days).
Hopper M-Series — magnetic closure
Hopper M20 Backpack
Around 36 cans, carried hands-free — useful if you’re walking any distance to where you’re setting up.
Hopper M30 Tote
The biggest in the range, around 42 cans — built for larger groups.
At a glance
| Model | Style | Cans (no ice) | Ice capacity | Empty weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopper Flip 8 | Zip | 11 | 10 lbs | ~3 lbs |
| Hopper Flip 12 | Zip | 24 | 16 lbs | ~3.4 lbs |
| Hopper Flip 18 | Zip | 30 | 28 lbs | ~5.1 lbs |
| Hopper M20 | Backpack | 36 | 22 lbs | ~5.6 lbs |
| Hopper M30 | Tote | 42 | 32 lbs | ~7 lbs |
Browse the current range at YETI Cooler Shop’s soft coolers, or compare against hard coolers if ice retention matters more than weight.
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