Bought this a few years ago and man, it has been worth every penny in my opinion. Purposely got it in the smaller size because I figured it would be more useful in every day situations and I was right. I’ve brought it camping to keep meat, condiments and dairy products in since I know it’ll keep cold for longer. I’ve brought it to the drive-in movies in the summer and thrown it in the back of my jeep with some cold drinks. Have loaded it with drinks and kept it in the trunk on road trips so I have things to drink without needing to stop. It’s a great cooler and I highly recommend it!

OK so if you’re not familiar with Yeti and how amazing these things are then do read. I can add ice to my cooler on a day with 100° temps and my eyes will stay frozen for three days plus. Depending on other variables like the type of ice, but my point is your ice will last longer than you can imagine and your stuff will stay cool for days. The only downside of these is the weight of the cooler itself. I wish they weren’t so heavy as I have a larger size one and I can’t lift it on my own. Also, the price… Astronomical! But then again, they will last you a very, very long time. If you have the extra $$ and having to constantly add more ice in your coolers, then yes, I highly recommend this 

Boating cooler

I purchased this particular cooler for my boat as I have a storage spot that this would fit into perfectly. Typical of any yeti product I already own , it did its job to perfection. 85 degree on the lake and 12 hours later , I still had plenty of ice and ice cold beverages when I backed the trailer into my driveway.We bought it on sale too!!I currently own a Hopper 30 and love it. This one and it’s awesome , and numerous cups and tumblers. Love them alll!!

Good for what it's for, some room for improvement

Why I bought it: You can fit two 1-gallon jugs of water plus four 20oz bottles of water in it with room for a 10lb bag of ice on top, so ideal for those who work in the heat and want ice cold water sun up - sun down. It has a smaller footprint than the Roadie 20 and fits perfectly in the passenger seat of my work truck/field office. The added height vs the 20 means you can pull out a jug to drink and not have to dig at the the ice with your hand to fit it back inside and be able to close the lid. Also, taller 1L water bottles fit upright.The TL;DR details: I have used the Roadie 20 (basically the baby of the Tundra line with an annoying stiff handle) for a few years as a work cooler and overnight camping or dayhike trailhead cooler, it will still be used for the ... MoreWhy I bought it: You can fit two 1-gallon jugs of water plus four 20oz bottles of water in it with room for a 10lb bag of ice on top, so ideal for those who work in the heat and want ice cold water sun up - sun down. It has a smaller footprint than the Roadie 20 and fits perfectly in the passenger seat of my work truck/field office. The added height vs the 20 means you can pull out a jug to drink and not have to dig at the the ice with your hand to fit it back inside and be able to close the lid. Also, taller 1L water bottles fit upright.The TL;DR details: I have used the Roadie 20 (basically the baby of the Tundra line with an annoying stiff handle) for a few years as a work cooler and overnight camping or dayhike trailhead cooler, it will still be used for the latter two purposes, handles a 12pk like a champ, but the Roadie 24 is now my regular jobsite cooler. Compared to the Roadie 20, the 24 is not bear-resistant, the new plasticy-rubbery latch handles are not as secure as the tire rubber tundra-T handles and would probably pop loose if the cooler was bounced around in a truck/UTV bed with other gear rubbing against it, there is no drain plug, the tie-downs on the handle attachment points are clearly not as indestructible as the slots built in to the body of the 20 and all Tundras, the new tactical ballistic nylon strap that utilizes the same carrying technology employed by US Special Forces overseas doesn't seem like it will last forever and is still awkward for carrying a full cooler any significant distance - not all necessarily cons. I also have a Tundra 45 and 105 - so if I'm planning to be in bear country where locks are needed I can use those, since I never needed to lock the lid on my 20, I'm fine with the 24 not being bear proof. For the casual user, the new latch handles are easier to open and do keep the lid sealed snug, not as bomb-proof as the T handles, and asking for trouble if stuffed into a truck or UTV bed with other loosely secured stuff for a trip down a bumpy dirt road, but much more non-gorillahanded user friendly, and seems they will do fine if not abused. The drain plug on the 20 was more trouble than it was worth for a cooler that size and I always just dumped it upside down, so the grab-point on the bottom of the plugless 24 is welcome, could even use another. The tie down points on the 24 are built into the hanlde attachment points and feel like a plastic that will crack if put to heavy-duty use, so again probably not the cooler to ratchet strap into the back of your off-road golf cart / dune buggy - you're not going to see this model on any river rafting excursions, but fine for the golf course or pontoon boat. The handle is much less annoying that the lock-in-place stiff metal bar of the 20, but still not ultra functional to carry this cooler a quarter mile to a docked boat, into a kid's soccer game, or a half mile or more to a favorite fishing spot to double as a seat, however it can be removed with a hex wrench, genius! Plus there are grab points under the rim making it pleasant to carry with both hands, still, considering the options the hex bolts open up, It'd be neat to see a nicely padded shoulder carry strap option for those of us who want the option of a more portable hard cooler, since you can't sit on a soft cooler. The increased height might be the reason they claim this is 30 percent better at ice retention, keeps the cold further away from the warmer air by the lid, particularly when opened repeatedly. Lighter? I don't feel the difference between the 20 and 24 but maybe losing the padlock holes and metal bar helped, plus more cube-shaped is more materials efficient per unit volume, and a cooler shaped like a bowling ball wouldn't do well on a boat. For me, this cooler fills a gap between a casual day-use soft cooler and the more robust hard coolers.

Ice Retention: 5 Design: 3

I have a Yeti problem: I just can’t stop. Why do I need more than one Rambler or more than one cooler? Because new colors! Because nothing on the market compares to Yeti, in my opinion, and they’re good investments. I have the Haul and the 45, oh and the Soft 12. They each have a purpose and my justification for this Roadie was that since it was hard sided, it would be good for solo trips where ice would need to be retained for longer than one day (boo I’m looking at you, Soft 12!), but it needed to be more transportable than the 45 when alone. The hard coolers obviously keep ice better and for that it can have five stars, but transportable? Definitely not. The short strap along with the size of the cooler when full makes this painful to carry. I bring this sucker ... MoreI have a Yeti problem: I just can’t stop. Why do I need more than one Rambler or more than one cooler? Because new colors! Because nothing on the market compares to Yeti, in my opinion, and they’re good investments. I have the Haul and the 45, oh and the Soft 12. They each have a purpose and my justification for this Roadie was that since it was hard sided, it would be good for solo trips where ice would need to be retained for longer than one day (boo I’m looking at you, Soft 12!), but it needed to be more transportable than the 45 when alone. The hard coolers obviously keep ice better and for that it can have five stars, but transportable? Definitely not. The short strap along with the size of the cooler when full makes this painful to carry. I bring this sucker into hotels with me and I strap it to my luggage and roll it in. It hits the side of your body when you try to carry it and it’s just so awkward and uncomfortable. The strap hurts my hand. To be fair, you knew that before purchasing. You also knew that there was no drain plug and I didn’t think I’d care, but after lifting it in hotel bathtubs to empty water and add more ice, it’s a pain.So: while this does a great job at retaining ice for trips where you don’t need as much cooler space, the awkward maneuverability and the lack of a drain plug make it cumbersome to work with. I understand that a drain plug would take up valuable space in an already tiny cooler, but tipping it is too hard. They could add a mini drain plug.

My Favorite YETI Cooler Out of 3

I have a Tundra 35 and 45, which I like to use, but they are super heavy and difficult to move. I usually load them in my trunk empty (where it stays my entire trip) and load it up there. My Roadie 24 is my only YETI cooler that I can load up and carry easily without help and straining, even if it's full. It's a perfect size for a short trip up to 3-4 nights if solo, or maybe 1-3 nights for 2 people. It easily fits behind the front seat of my car (I'm 5'-3", so I don't need much legroom in front). I like that the height of the interior can hold a wine bottle upright. In retrospect rather than get the 2 bigger Tundra coolers I would've gotten 2 Roadies and 1 Tundra cooler for an extended road trip. I would use one exclusively for drinks or ice, one for meat & dairy, ... MoreI have a Tundra 35 and 45, which I like to use, but they are super heavy and difficult to move. I usually load them in my trunk empty (where it stays my entire trip) and load it up there. My Roadie 24 is my only YETI cooler that I can load up and carry easily without help and straining, even if it's full. It's a perfect size for a short trip up to 3-4 nights if solo, or maybe 1-3 nights for 2 people. It easily fits behind the front seat of my car (I'm 5'-3", so I don't need much legroom in front). I like that the height of the interior can hold a wine bottle upright. In retrospect rather than get the 2 bigger Tundra coolers I would've gotten 2 Roadies and 1 Tundra cooler for an extended road trip. I would use one exclusively for drinks or ice, one for meat & dairy, and one for produce and the rest (or alternatively I would organize the food by meal - breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. I follow the cooling techniques by YETI and pre-cool my cooler as well as all my food and drinks at least the day prior to the start of my trip. I use the recommended ice to food ratio (more ice than food/drinks). Sometimes I use less ice, and it performs well, but not as well as if I use the recommended amount (of course), but I often don't always need the ice to last more than 4-5 days. Rather than use ice cubes, I freeze Tupperware and other containers full of water to get big blocks of ice, I wrap those with foil. For just a day trip/picnic/beach day this is the perfect size to hold your food & drink. Just pre-cool the cooler, food, and drinks and you will need to use minimal ice to keep it cool for a day. Regarding having no drain plug I like it. The cooler is small enough to easily dump, if needed (you won't have to if you use frozen water in containers), and makes it easy to clean without the grooves that can sometimes accumulate gunk and mildew.

Not worth the price. Needs a design rethink.

I hate to say it, but I’ve decided to return it. I really really wanted to like this little guy but beyond the color I struggle to find its positives. My first time using it it tipped over while driving on some forest service roads. I didn’t think much of it tipping over cause it’s a Yeti, right? Once I stopped I saw the latches had flipped up in the process, so the lid was open and water was everywhere. Water, not ice. After less than 24 hours there was no ice in the cooler. My fault for not securing the cooler, but the it’s taller than it is wide so if it isn’t full, it’s top heavy and can and will fall over. The nylon carrying strap seamed appealing but it’s not long enough to go over the shoulder and is awkwardly long to carry in one hand without it hitting the ... MoreI hate to say it, but I’ve decided to return it. I really really wanted to like this little guy but beyond the color I struggle to find its positives. My first time using it it tipped over while driving on some forest service roads. I didn’t think much of it tipping over cause it’s a Yeti, right? Once I stopped I saw the latches had flipped up in the process, so the lid was open and water was everywhere. Water, not ice. After less than 24 hours there was no ice in the cooler. My fault for not securing the cooler, but the it’s taller than it is wide so if it isn’t full, it’s top heavy and can and will fall over. The nylon carrying strap seamed appealing but it’s not long enough to go over the shoulder and is awkwardly long to carry in one hand without it hitting the ground (I’m 5’9” with lanky arms). That said, it’s a fairly heavy cooler even when it’s empty let alone full of beer and ice. So carrying it with the strap in one hand does take a decent amount of effort. There are notches for handheld grip on each side so you can carry it with two hands, however they are awkwardly shallow which again makes it tough to get a good grip and carry when full. I’ve had a sour taste about it ever since it spilled and admittedly have probably been searching for faults, but I’ve had it for a couple months since and it has yet to earn any redemption points. There is less room than you think. No drain plug. Doesn’t keep ice over night. It’s awkward to carry. Latches are not secure. It’s a sweet looking cooler but for myself I wouldn’t consider it a functional option. Especially for the price. Seems you’re paying about 50 bucks for an average quality cooler, and about 200 for the logo on the front. Don’t get me wrong I love Yeti’s larger coolers! They are well designed and the ice will literally last for a week. I wish I could say I had the same experience with the Roadie cooler but for me it ended up being a big pain in the neck all around. Going to look into some other brands for this size cooler. And some all weather floor mats. Thanks for sticking around for my rant.One star for its appearance, and one stay cause it did keep my food and drinks cold. Just wouldn’t consider this particular model a top tier product.

The 24 needs a Drain Plug to make it perfect!

This is my 2nd Roadie 24. I Purchased this one at $50 off through the recent Agave Teal sales promotion. From Day one, my original Tan Roadie 24 has been my favorite on the go cooler. The latches are the best!However, the Roadie 24 still deserves a drain plug! Even the new smaller Roadie 15 has one! C'mon Yeti, admit it, most of the negative review comments about this model revolve around the lack of a drain plug. Refresh the 24 model with a drain plug! Make it PERFECT, please!

The YETI 24–Smaller, easier to handle, love it!

I have a YETI 45 that I absolutely love. However, I’ve been in need of a smaller cooler. I’m glad I waited to get one, because someone at YETI must.have tired of the blah colors of the coolers, so now I have a TEAL 24 for my smaller cooler needs! It’s perfect for carrying inside my Tundra, or in the bed. It’s so easy to lug around. Yes, small, but I don’t need a lot of cooler space for my food snd drink. Bigger isn’t necessarily better, and, while I’ll never part with my YETI 45, I’m happy I got this beautiful YETI 24 for simpler cooling needs. One can never go wrong with a YETI.

overpriced, fail prone latches and poor cooling

bought it for the height and being able to fit tall bottles upright. The rounded edges and the inverted taper has its cons and pros , it makes the cooler smaller than it looks and it can squeeze into tight spots, but its top heavy. It has rubber grips on the bottom, but they grip so well it falls over instead of sliding. I am NOT impressed with its insulating capability. With wireless thermometers inside in comparison to a cheap old coleman, they both registered the same temps with only a slight difference in the rise between the ambient and internal temperatures.If you fill a coleman with as much ice as they recommend, it will last just as long. One thing that is noticeable is that the roadie will get cold to the touch meaning that it is transferring the cold ... Morebought it for the height and being able to fit tall bottles upright. The rounded edges and the inverted taper has its cons and pros , it makes the cooler smaller than it looks and it can squeeze into tight spots, but its top heavy. It has rubber grips on the bottom, but they grip so well it falls over instead of sliding. I am NOT impressed with its insulating capability. With wireless thermometers inside in comparison to a cheap old coleman, they both registered the same temps with only a slight difference in the rise between the ambient and internal temperatures.If you fill a coleman with as much ice as they recommend, it will last just as long. One thing that is noticeable is that the roadie will get cold to the touch meaning that it is transferring the cold absorption through the insulation.. Which means when its hot outside, its also passing the heat through.The latches are junk and always open on tip over, the handle is bulky with a mind of its own, flipping every which way but up, so you can grab it easily..no, if you let go, it flops down like a flimsy rope handle despite being made from a substantially thick plastic bail.