Comparing the yeti flip 12 and the yeti flip 18 in this video. Here's the link to the yeti tundra haul ice challenge, charcoal vs white! • Yeti vs Yeti - Tundra ...
Great video! I just got a FLIP 12 in charcoal and love it! Thought that I would check on here and see the reviews about it and came by yours! Great to see your take on it and appreciate you mentioning overfilling the ice given the extra space below the lid! I've ordered both the Molle bottle opener AND the bottle key opener! (And I'll be quietly hinting to my kids about the SideKick as a possible Christmas or Father's Day gift! Ha!) Many thanks for the informative video and give Jake a scratch on the head for me!! (And definitely another chunk of ice!)
Hey Kevin! Thanks for the feedback and the shout out for Jake!! I'm glad you are enjoying the cooler. I really used my flip 12 a lot and it has stood the test of time so far. I've got a review on my channel on the sidekick if you want to check it out. Again, really appreciate the feedback and comments. Take care. JD.
I came here to figure out if I should have bought the 18 over the 12. I figured weight would be an issue between the two. I plan on carrying the cooler into festivals which can be challenging due to distance and space. I wanted something soft and not too rigid for the task. It seems the 12 fits the bill.
I bought the newer color (navy blue) for the backflip 24(backpack) and I filled it up with so much weight and when it’s on your back it’s amazing you don’t feel any of it you should really check it out the best thing I bought yet
Hey...would you recommend the flip 18 over the hooper or tundra...looking to pick up one for the motorhome....to go on camping trips, beach trips and that!! Have gone from one to the other, changing daily haha!! Cheers!
Hey Ciaran. If you are doing anything that requires ice retention for a longer period of time, I would stick with the hard sided coolers (Tundra). I mainly use the soft sided coolers for day trips/excursions. Not saying they also can't hold ice but you can't beat the rotomolded ones on ice retention. Just remember that unless you go up to the Tundra Haul w wheels, weight in the rotomolded coolers will always be an issue where the flip 18 is manageable as far as weight goes. I'm kinda interested in the redesigned "roadie" cooler they just released. I like the design of it. Tough choice, I hope this helped! Thank you for the comment.
Cheers for the reply JD...yeah the roadie looks interesting...although the bigger one doesn’t seem to be available in Europe!! Smaller one then prob abit too limited!! It’s a tough decision...the tundra makes sense for leaving in the RV but then limits day beach trips and that...mobility ain’t great...the flip 18 looks very mobile and good storage...the hooper m30 looks exciting too... Ah it’s a toughie...need to just bite the bullet and pick one...
JD Offline ya 12 should be fine for now. Just hope zipper last. I live on PCH, CA by the beach and can carry it walking from home to sand. Use top as my table😀. U ever put a fresh caught fish in it bud? I catch a lot of Corbina corvina surf perch off the sand here. I’m afraid the fins will puncture the liner😲
@@andrewcpham I think the zipper will last! I've never put fish in mine so can't comment on that but I think the liner would be fine, it's pretty thick/tough. Once you get it, you can evaluate that and make your decision on that. I surf fish quite a bit and usually buy a "sacrificial" $5 styrofoam cooler for bait and any fish I keep.
JD Offline ya JD, I should do what u do and don’t put the stinking fish in my cool yeti, what am I thinking. I’ll tag along my cheap ass cooler for the fish👍
Wow that's amazing quality for 2years with a lot of use... couldn't even tell! Thanks for the review im 100% getting one! I hear their ice pack leaves it at -2c (31f)?
Yes they have held up well, especially the flip 12 and I've used it extensively. Not sure about the ice packs, I have a couple but seem to gravitate more towards just regular ice most of the time. Thanks for the feedback and comment.
@@JDOffline those yeti. Ice packs are to extend your ice , not replace use of ice . So when ice melts, the blue stuff so cold ,it refreezes water back into ice . Lasts about 2 times longer
Hey Joann, I looked all over the house tonight for a gallon jug and I don't think we have one so I can't test this. I think they would fit but don't want to say for sure without actually testing it. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. If one turns up or next time we get a gallon of milk I'll test it and follow up.
The flip 18 is my go to cooler. It’s just the right size and weight for me. I use it the most out of all my yetis. I ended up selling my flip 12 because I never used it once I got the 18. It’s held up well also. I saw those in an email today. They do look sharp. JD
Hey Katelyn, I've never really weighed it but I think it would be fine, paddle boards seem pretty stout and should be able to hold the weight (I would think). Hope this helps. JD
Toby that's a complicated answer!! To me the flip 18 is the perfect day cooler because I find the flip 12 just a little too small for me and the hard coolers are just too heavy to lug around. I did just get the new Roadie 24 and I really like it so far. Check out my review on my channel of that cooler.
@@JDOffline I have a question actually if you also have the Roadie 24, I'm considering a new 12 or 18 flip, but I figure if I have the Roadie 24 as I already do, if you bring 2 coolers do you prefer the 12 with you because of full weight, or the 18 for convenience?
I wish I could say I checked that but I haven't. I would think they would fit easily into the flip 18. I put tall beers in there with no issue. Hope this helps. JD
Denise D. Hey Denise. I would think the flip 12 is too big for like a lunch cooler. You could use it and it could serve two purposes I guess as a cooler and as a lunch cooler but i think it’s too big. My buddy has the flip 8 which is smaller but yeti also makes a lunch cooler bag. I’ve never seen them so no opinion here. Hope this helps. JD
It’s great. If I’m going to be in it a lot I typically don’t do the zipper up all the way and just let the top kind of flap down. Not good for ice retention but convenient for shorter periods of time. The flip 18 is my go to cooler for most things. I love it. Perfect size. Hope this helps!! JD
Still holding up great and the most used cooler in my collection (the flip 18). I sold my 12 because once I got the 18 I never used it anymore. Not saying the 12 isn’t a good cooler. For me the 18 is perfect. Good luck w your choice. JD
I've tested that with my tundra hauls and found them to be exactly the same. The flip coolers I normally use for a day so I've never tried to keep ice in them very long. I did do an ice test in the flip 12 when I first got it (old video on my channel).
I have a hard time believing they are against guns and firearms. I'm not trying to start a debate here and I appreciate your point of view. I think they make a high quality product and I like their coolers. I have a lot of guns and Yeti didn't infringe on my rights to own guns. I'm also about as patriotic as you will find and Yeti hasn't bothered me a bit about my belief in America, guns, God, etc. Thank you for the comment, I really do appreciate that some people are against Yeti. Please understand I'm just offering an opinion about their coolers and how they hold up to abuse, not trying to get into the politics of it.
thania72olds442 No they just changed their discount policy and offered the NRA a new discount offer but took it as an attack against them and guns, it was a simple case of miscommunication but people don’t bother to get the right information and just run with the first thing they see
Thank you for an actual review using beer and ice. Practical everyday use, top notch review 👍🏽. Cheers!
Thank you Alejandro!!!
Just ordered the charcoal 18 yesterday. Can’t wait to put it to the test at camp land by the bay next week. Cheers
You will love it. Thanks for the comment.
Great video! I just got a FLIP 12 in charcoal and love it! Thought that I would check on here and see the reviews about it and came by yours! Great to see your take on it and appreciate you mentioning overfilling the ice given the extra space below the lid! I've ordered both the Molle bottle opener AND the bottle key opener! (And I'll be quietly hinting to my kids about the SideKick as a possible Christmas or Father's Day gift! Ha!) Many thanks for the informative video and give Jake a scratch on the head for me!! (And definitely another chunk of ice!)
Hey Kevin! Thanks for the feedback and the shout out for Jake!! I'm glad you are enjoying the cooler. I really used my flip 12 a lot and it has stood the test of time so far. I've got a review on my channel on the sidekick if you want to check it out. Again, really appreciate the feedback and comments. Take care. JD.
I came here to figure out if I should have bought the 18 over the 12. I figured weight would be an issue between the two. I plan on carrying the cooler into festivals which can be challenging due to distance and space. I wanted something soft and not too rigid for the task. It seems the 12 fits the bill.
Glad the video could help. JD
I bought the newer color (navy blue) for the backflip 24(backpack) and I filled it up with so much weight and when it’s on your back it’s amazing you don’t feel any of it you should really check it out the best thing I bought yet
I've looked at it and don't think it's for me but thanks for sharing your experience with it!
Just got backpack Cooler. I love it!
Charcoal 18 perfect size to be around the pool 🏊♀️
I couldn't agree more!! Thanks for the comment!
Great comparison. Thanks!
Thank you!! JD
i am lookimg for a yeti to keep 4-6 bootles of champagnes cold for 12 hours, which yeti is recommended?
I would check out the Yeti Roadie 24. It's taller and could accommodate that many bottles. JD
As a fellow yeti enthusiast I’m surprised your dog doesn’t have the boomer dog bowl
Hey Andrew he actually has two! One for food and one for water. Thanks for the comment.
Fantastic coolers. Shame about the beer though. Thanks for the review bud 🙏
Thank you and that was a long time ago when this video was made!! JD
@@JDOffline ahh bro I know. No worries 👍🏼 I enjoy your stuff keep it up! 🥳
@@tbo2120 thank you!!
Who's a Good Boy? Jakes a Good Boy!
Yes he is and he's still with us, turning 14 at the end of July. JD
Hey...would you recommend the flip 18 over the hooper or tundra...looking to pick up one for the motorhome....to go on camping trips, beach trips and that!! Have gone from one to the other, changing daily haha!! Cheers!
Hey Ciaran. If you are doing anything that requires ice retention for a longer period of time, I would stick with the hard sided coolers (Tundra). I mainly use the soft sided coolers for day trips/excursions. Not saying they also can't hold ice but you can't beat the rotomolded ones on ice retention. Just remember that unless you go up to the Tundra Haul w wheels, weight in the rotomolded coolers will always be an issue where the flip 18 is manageable as far as weight goes. I'm kinda interested in the redesigned "roadie" cooler they just released. I like the design of it. Tough choice, I hope this helped! Thank you for the comment.
Cheers for the reply JD...yeah the roadie looks interesting...although the bigger one doesn’t seem to be available in Europe!! Smaller one then prob abit too limited!!
It’s a tough decision...the tundra makes sense for leaving in the RV but then limits day beach trips and that...mobility ain’t great...the flip 18 looks very mobile and good storage...the hooper m30 looks exciting too...
Ah it’s a toughie...need to just bite the bullet and pick one...
Thanks bud! I ordered the 12👍
Awesome!! I love the 12 but for me the 18 is my go to cooler now! You will really enjoy the 12!
JD Offline ya 12 should be fine for now. Just hope zipper last. I live on PCH, CA by the beach and can carry it walking from home to sand. Use top as my table😀. U ever put a fresh caught fish in it bud? I catch a lot of Corbina corvina surf perch off the sand here. I’m afraid the fins will puncture the liner😲
@@andrewcpham I think the zipper will last! I've never put fish in mine so can't comment on that but I think the liner would be fine, it's pretty thick/tough. Once you get it, you can evaluate that and make your decision on that. I surf fish quite a bit and usually buy a "sacrificial" $5 styrofoam cooler for bait and any fish I keep.
JD Offline ya JD, I should do what u do and don’t put the stinking fish in my cool yeti, what am I thinking. I’ll tag along my cheap ass cooler for the fish👍
andrewcpham Haha that sounds like a plan for sure! Exactly what I do!!
Wow that's amazing quality for 2years with a lot of use... couldn't even tell! Thanks for the review im 100% getting one!
I hear their ice pack leaves it at -2c (31f)?
Yes they have held up well, especially the flip 12 and I've used it extensively. Not sure about the ice packs, I have a couple but seem to gravitate more towards just regular ice most of the time. Thanks for the feedback and comment.
@@JDOffline those yeti. Ice packs are to extend your ice , not replace use of ice . So when ice melts, the blue stuff so cold ,it refreezes water back into ice . Lasts about 2 times longer
I’m looking for something that can carry one or two gallon jugs of water with ice. Would the flip 18 work?
Hey Joann, I looked all over the house tonight for a gallon jug and I don't think we have one so I can't test this. I think they would fit but don't want to say for sure without actually testing it. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. If one turns up or next time we get a gallon of milk I'll test it and follow up.
Great video. But are they equally good for warm food?
Honestly never tested them for warm food but I imagine they are equally good.
3 years on....any new thoughts on the 18? The Nordic Blue looks awesome...
The flip 18 is my go to cooler. It’s just the right size and weight for me. I use it the most out of all my yetis. I ended up selling my flip 12 because I never used it once I got the 18. It’s held up well also. I saw those in an email today. They do look sharp. JD
@@JDOffline Thanks JD! Do you still like the bud lights?
@@Lerxstification haha of course!
How heavy is the flip18 with all those beers and ice? Too heavy for my paddleboard??
Hey Katelyn, I've never really weighed it but I think it would be fine, paddle boards seem pretty stout and should be able to hold the weight (I would think). Hope this helps. JD
Helpful review.
David Castro Thank you Sir!! My flip 18 is my go to cooler now over the 12. Use it all the time.
Nice review!
Thank you Elliott!! Appreciate the feedback.
Just curious why you would go with the flip 18 vs the 20 or the new 24 hard side?
Toby that's a complicated answer!! To me the flip 18 is the perfect day cooler because I find the flip 12 just a little too small for me and the hard coolers are just too heavy to lug around. I did just get the new Roadie 24 and I really like it so far. Check out my review on my channel of that cooler.
@@JDOffline I have a question actually if you also have the Roadie 24, I'm considering a new 12 or 18 flip, but I figure if I have the Roadie 24 as I already do, if you bring 2 coolers do you prefer the 12 with you because of full weight, or the 18 for convenience?
@@Zirtam Always the 18!! I have since sold my flip 12 because I never used it any longer once I got the 18. Hope this helps. JD
Jake is the man!
Thanks Luke, he is a cool dog. 11+ years old now!! JD
Thank you sir !!
You’re welcome!! JD
Do waterbottles fit verticaly in it?
I wish I could say I checked that but I haven't. I would think they would fit easily into the flip 18. I put tall beers in there with no issue. Hope this helps. JD
Thumbs up for Jake
Thank you! He’s a cool dog!! JD
Would you consider the flip 12 good for taking to work? Or is it too small?
Denise D. Hey Denise. I would think the flip 12 is too big for like a lunch cooler. You could use it and it could serve two purposes I guess as a cooler and as a lunch cooler but i think it’s too big. My buddy has the flip 8 which is smaller but yeti also makes a lunch cooler bag. I’ve never seen them so no opinion here. Hope this helps. JD
JD Offline thank you so much for replying! Your response really helped!!!
@@denised.8961 I would do the yeti flip 8 for work and the 12 for camping or beach its very portable
the yeti twelve is great for work, most people drink less beer in the office, so the smaller one should be fine.
That's a good looking dog.
Thank you Kelly! He just turned 10 and he’s an awesome dog.
how is the 18 for getting in and out for grabbing beers?
It’s great. If I’m going to be in it a lot I typically don’t do the zipper up all the way and just let the top kind of flap down. Not good for ice retention but convenient for shorter periods of time. The flip 18 is my go to cooler for most things. I love it. Perfect size. Hope this helps!! JD
@@JDOffline yes thanks man. need a beer/water cooler for the boat/sand bar.
Still holding up well? I’m debating 12 vs 18. 18 the way to go?
Still holding up great and the most used cooler in my collection (the flip 18). I sold my 12 because once I got the 18 I never used it anymore. Not saying the 12 isn’t a good cooler. For me the 18 is perfect. Good luck w your choice. JD
@@JDOffline are you using the 18 on your kayak? That's what I want one for. I'm pretty sure the 18 will fit on my kayak no problem.
@@XploreAz I used the 12 but this was before the 18 came out. 18 would have fit fine and is my go to cooler for sure. Use the heck out of it. JD.
@@JDOffline thank you.
The 18 is great but my zipper has faulty teeth and makes it very difficult to close and open.
THANKS FOR REVIEW 🥰🥰
You're welcome, thank you for checking it out!
Subbed thx for sharing !!!
Thank you!!
Wonder if the darker color means it will chill for less time ?
I've tested that with my tundra hauls and found them to be exactly the same. The flip coolers I normally use for a day so I've never tried to keep ice in them very long. I did do an ice test in the flip 12 when I first got it (old video on my channel).
Why did you skip the ice test sir?
I have already done one, old video but would expect the same results. 24-36 hour ice retention. Thanks for the comment!
@@JDOffline is the old video of the soft sided yeti review on this channel
Yes Sir it is....here's the link:
th-cam.com/video/JaUMBsd_GPw/w-d-xo.html
Did you know that the company is against Guns firearms
I have a hard time believing they are against guns and firearms. I'm not trying to start a debate here and I appreciate your point of view. I think they make a high quality product and I like their coolers. I have a lot of guns and Yeti didn't infringe on my rights to own guns. I'm also about as patriotic as you will find and Yeti hasn't bothered me a bit about my belief in America, guns, God, etc. Thank you for the comment, I really do appreciate that some people are against Yeti. Please understand I'm just offering an opinion about their coolers and how they hold up to abuse, not trying to get into the politics of it.
thania72olds442 No they just changed their discount policy and offered the NRA a new discount offer but took it as an attack against them and guns, it was a simple case of miscommunication but people don’t bother to get the right information and just run with the first thing they see
why is everything about beer??? thumps down because I didnt get an answer :))
Hey Stuart, I guess that's my attempt to try to be funny. Hope you enjoyed the video. JD
I paid over $300 for a coller that didn't work any better than a igloo! WTF? Total ripoff.
Cooler not coller....sorry
Hey Paul, I've always had good experiences with my Yetis. Much better than an Igloo in my opinion. It will outlast one for sure. JD