YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 3,992 ratings

Price: 300

Last update: 07-16-2024


About this item

The YETI Tundra 45 combines versatility with durability with a capacity of up to 26 cans with a recommended 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio
Ice stays ice thanks to up to 3 inches of PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall design is certified Bear-Resistant
The Rotomolded Construction makes the Tundra armored to the core and virtually indestructible so wherever you decide to take it, this portable cooler’s sturdy construction will stand up to the rigors of the journey
All Tundra coolers feature T-Rex Lid Latches constructed of heavy-duty rubber so you’ll never see another busted latch and has patented keeper technology
The Tundra 45 dimensions are 25 1/2 in long x 16 in wide x 15 ½ in high with an empty weight of 23 lbs NOTE: All Tundra models come standard with one dry goods basket.

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Top reviews from the United States

Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars Build tough and keeps beverages and food close cold
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
Perfect size to put in the back of our SUV. Very well made. Should the only cooler we ever need to buy. Love the Navy Blue color!
Chelsea Mazza
5.0 out of 5 stars Ice coldddd
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
Love this cooler! We bought it just in time for scalloping season. The ice stayed and the cooler kept cold the whole time we were out! Very durable cooler!
ThaddeusJ
5.0 out of 5 stars They hold ice well.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
Use it in my new drifter sled. The orange matches my gray/orange boat theme. They are over priceed for sure, but they do hold ice well.
Kendoso
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a YETI - Sizing will be the main dilemma when choosing one of these...
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
The first thing to note is that YETI marketing is misleading. So the number in the product name DOES NOT indicate actual capacity. For example, I have the YETI 45 and it does not hold 45L. It's less. But I'm guessing this is due to the space needed to make this a bad a** cooler that can keep ice for days. If you're new to YETI, a first time buyer, you may be at a dilemma on which size to get. You can't look at outside dimensions and compare it to a non-YETI cooler that you may be using and say it's the same. Because it's probably not in terms of capacity. At the same time, the physical dimension of the YETI is still something to consider if you have space constraints and are looking for a drop in, same size replacement. For me, I was attempting to replace an igloo MaxCool and I had a space constraint to work with. I was "hoping" to get the mighty YETI cooling power AND have the same capacity/footprint as my Igloo. But that's not possible. I was deciding between the YETI 35, 45, Haul, and 65. The sizing for YETI seems intentionally offset to other brands so I felt the size I needed was in between the 45 and 65, ex. if they had a 55 that would have been perfect. The 35 is essentially a drink only cooler for day trips like the traditional old school hand carry igloos. It's small. The Haul is actually larger than the 65, I think, which is HUGE. The 65 would have been the one I should have went with for capacity but it wouldn't meet the footprint I needed to meet. So I went with the 45. When it showed up it was a bit disappointing as it's more of a bigger cooler for mainly drinks like beach parties or maybe day trip. I was hoping to use it for multi-day camping trips for food and drinks. HAHAH... dreaming. There isn't a whole lot of space and I'm guessing best case it's enough for a 2-day camping trip for a family of 4. Maybe for 1 person you can do drinks/food for multi-day camping. But again I think it's more for drinks. It does come with a YETI basket, which is nice but something I'm likely not going to use. Space is too much of a premium to use a basket. All of this was made up for by the amazing cold retention of the cooler. We had ice for days (3+ days) and food cold with some drinks. I ended up using both my igloo for drinks and the YETI for food for camping. It worked out very well.

The 45 is heavy but not too heavy for a strong person to carry, even fully loaded. I do think if I got the 65 and it was fully loaded, there's no way one person can carry it. My igloo comes with wheels but the YETI didn't. This was one reason why I was considering the YETI HAUL. Wheels are nice when you need to transport or move from the parking space to where you need to go. I did find out that you can buy 3rd party, after market wheels for the YETI 45. They are expensive but may be worth it.

Overall, it's a YETI and it delivered on what it's known for. Just realize you're getting less in capacity for the same physical size.
David Sean Clifford
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cooler I have ever purchased
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Sure, this was the most expensive cooler I have ever bought but I needed one for use around the house and to take on long road trips. This cooler worked great! It is very well made of heavy material and closes tightly to seal in food and keep it fresh. This cooler should last a very long time.
CYNTHIA WALKER
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well insulated and sturdy
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
Have not used yet
Steve Heyerdahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality cooler
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
This was a birthday present! Needed a good durable cooler to have on our speed boat and this one fit in a storage hole perfectly! I think they will have hours of time on the lake now!
AZgrace
4.0 out of 5 stars It’s impossibly heavy
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Everyone addresses this, but I thought it would work for me. I love this cooler. It’s beautiful. Keep stuff cold. All the stuff you hear.

I cannot carry it to the car by myself loaded. This leaves me with the option of carrying it to the car, empty, and then filling it, or asking someone to help. As someone who camps alone, that’s a pain in the butt.

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