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OT... Yeti Hoppers

wepinsf
wepinsf Posts: 49
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Anyone heard anything about them, good, bad, indifferent?
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  • E-ville Egg
    E-ville Egg Posts: 100
    I've got the 30. I love it. When I first got it I was a little worried about how stiff the zipper was but after pulling on it for a while and general use it has loosened up quite a bit. I use it almost daily in the summer and it still looks brand new. 
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    Have the 20. Wish I bought the 30. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,675
    Have a 30 and really like it.  Works great.

    Ask @The Cen-Tex Smoker he hates his with a passion. 

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    20, no complaints does what I need it to.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    I chose to go with a Polar Bear soft side based on some comments on here (about as good, 1/4 the price).  I love it.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • xiphoid007
    xiphoid007 Posts: 536
    Have the 20. I love it. Glad I got that instead of the 30. Coffee in the am, and cool drinks throughout the rest of the day.
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1 LBGE
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    @sgh loves them.  
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    johnnyp said:
    @sgh loves them.  
    I have never tried the Hoppers my friend. However I really do love the Yeti 50 and Yeti 105 hard coolers. The extra depth puts these two over the top in my book. Now that I said that, someone will probably sing Yetiland to me ;)

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    I have the 6, 12 and 24 of the Polar Bear and they are great. In fact I gave a few away as Christmas gifts. Once or twice a year they have great pricing on one of their lines. I'm in for a few more if the right ones go on sale!
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • chasgh
    chasgh Posts: 64
    Yep, got the 30 and there is nothing better for carrying out to the beach in the summer.  Its heavy but the shoulder strap is padded and very comfortable.  Much easier to move around then the hard side coolers.  Perfect to carry on the boat as well if there are just a 2-3 people.  
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  • wepinsf
    wepinsf Posts: 49
    As always, very helpful comments and thanks to everyone for taking the time.
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Another vote for the Polar Bear.  My buddy has the hopper and we did an informal head to head comparison.  It was very unscientific and uncontrolled...but basically by the end of the day he was pissed his $300 hopper had no ice and I was happy my $40 polar beard did :smiley:.

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    I have the 30. Plenty of room for beer and sammies. 
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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    I have the 30, and have carried a ton of meat in it as a carry on when flying.  I'm a big fan.

    As for @The Cen-Tex Smoker, I think he got his for free, so I don't know what he has to whine about.
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
    Get the RTIC version for half price. 
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
    Hi54putty said:
    Get the RTIC version for half price. 
    Just in time for the beach in 2017.   =)
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  • loveTheEgg
    loveTheEgg Posts: 573
    Sucks! To hard to get into. I have the 30 Also
    Brandon, MS
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,675
    20stone said:
    I have the 30, and have carried a ton of meat in it as a carry on when flying.  I'm a big fan.

    As for @The Cen-Tex Smoker, I think he got his for free, so I don't know what he has to whine about.

    All the more reason to listen to his opinion.  He has no "skin" in the game so know reason to justify his purchase.

    Plus, he gets a pass in my book since he turned me on to the sweet brisket knife.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,072
    I got the 20 for Christmas.  Have yet to break it in, but summer is coming.
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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