YETI Roadie 24 Review (2026)

Name: YETI Roadie 24
Brand: YETI
Price: 200.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (1 reviews)

Not every trip needs a 45-quart cooler, and the Roadie 24 brings YETI's rotomolded construction and ice retention quality down to a genuinely more portable size, easy to carry one-handed and fit into tighter vehicle spaces. For solo hikers or couples who don't need massive capacity but still want YETI-tier performance, it's a smart-sized option.

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$200 retail

8.9

/10

TrailCraft Score

What Works

Genuinely portable size, easy to carry one-handed when loaded
Same rotomolded construction quality as YETI's larger coolers
Fits more easily in tight vehicle spaces than full-size coolers
Wide handle design improves carrying comfort

Limitations

24-quart capacity is limiting for group trips
$200 is still a premium price for the smaller capacity
Less overall ice retention time than larger YETI models due to smaller insulated volume
Not suited to extended multi-day food storage for more than 1-2 people

Specifications

Capacity24 quarts / ~18 cans with ice

Ice RetentionUp to 5-7 days in moderate conditions

Empty Weight14 lbs

MaterialRotomolded polyethylene

LatchesT-Rex rubber latches

Drain PlugYes, threaded

WarrantyLimited 5-year

OriginMade in USA

Score Breakdown

Ice Retention

9.1

Durability

9.0

Portability

8.8

Capacity

8.8

Value for Money

7.8

What Sets It Apart

For solo hikers or couples who don't need massive capacity but still want YETI-tier performance, it's a smart-sized option.

14 lbs empty, $200 — a smaller, more portable YETI specifically sized for day trips and smaller groups

Who This Is For

The YETI Roadie 24 is right for hikers whose priorities match its design: built around compact premium cooler, at $200.

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Common Questions

Is the Roadie 24 big enough for a weekend camping trip for two?

For a weekend trip for one or two people, yes — for larger groups or longer trips, a larger capacity cooler like the Tundra 45 makes more sense.

Why choose the Roadie over a cheaper small cooler?

For hikers who specifically want YETI's rotomolded durability and ice retention quality in a smaller, more portable size, the Roadie delivers that at a proportionally lower price than the larger Tundra line.

Does the smaller size mean proportionally worse ice retention?

Ice retention is somewhat shorter than the larger Tundra models due to less total insulated volume, though it still performs well within its size class.