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Tough enough to stand up to any adventure—with an updated design that includes a top handle for easy carrying—the YETI Hopper Flip 12 soft-sided cooler keeps reinforcements fresh for days.
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View the YETI Hopper Product LineView all YETI Soft-sided Coolers| Best Use | Camping |
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| Gear Capacity (L) | 11.7 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 716 cubic inches |
| Material(s) | Outer: 840-denier double-sided thermoplastic urethane; insulation: closed-cell foam; bottom: EVA |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 11.5 x 10 inches |
| Weight | 3 lbs. 6.4 oz. |
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Surprisingly not as heavy as I thought it would be. A bag of ice lasts two days easy! The strap is very sturdy yet super comfortable so it doesn’t leave you with any aches or pains at the end of the day. I can pack 5 20 oz bottles of water plus all my food for the day with plenty of room. The zipper is very strong and I’ve not had any water leaks even when it’s gotten tossed upside down. Highly recommend! It will be the only one you need for many years to come.
I've been hoping Yeti would come out with a cooler this size. I love the easy entry top. It also works perfectly in different configurations with 4lb and 2lb Yeti Ice packs. Great addition to the Yeti family!
I bought the yeti hopper 12 to sit behind the seat in my truck, but lo and behold it fits perfectly on the back of my Harley. my girlfriend and I took a motorcycle trip through the Colorado Rockies and we always had a cold beverage available anytime of the day. Along with Yeti Ice, two fit perfectly on top, we didn't have to add Ice until three days into our five day trip. That was with us opening and closing quite a few times during the day and having the cooler in the direct sun. Thanks Yeti for another great product!!
I purchased the YETI Hopper Flip 12 about a year ago and have been happy with its performance. It keeps my lunch and drinks very cold and feels solid and well built. However, after one small lunch spill, I’ve been unable to remove the stain despite scrubbing and airing it out for days. It also developed an unpleasant odor. For the price, I expected it to be more stain-resistant or easier to clean. I really like the cooler overall and would appreciate guidance on how to properly restore the material.
I was very skeptical about spending the money on this cooler to use as my lunch/all day cooler. I drive truck and had been using plug in coolers but wanted something that is mobile and keeps my food and drinks cold all day long. I finally purchased this cooler. It has been about three weeks now and I am pleasantly surprised. Besides the zipper being a little tough to open and close my ice packs are still cold after a 12-14 hr day. I am using the yeti ice packs also. The size is just about right to carry my food along with 4-6 bottles of water or soda. Only thing I wish it had was a zipper pouch on the front or side. It’s a great cooler worth the money in my opinion.
I loved this cooler until the zipper started getting caught in the corners. The zipper fabric tore in two corners and the handle pulled completely out so we tried making our own "new handle". This cooler is pretty much useless. It was used less than 100 times in the 2.5years I owned it. And yes, we did keep the zipper "lubricated" with the supplied product. Very disappointed in this product. Don't waste your money.
I have multiple Yeti products (6 coolers and multiple ramblers). Brand loyal and huge fan until the Hopper Flip 12 zipper broke. The teeth of the zipper completely broke, making impossible to open/close. Flip is only used for kids activities and always followed care instructions. I am always defending the cost compared to knock-off brands because of quality... I guess I was wrong. Incredibly disappointed!!
Ok first off, I'm an airline pilot and I bring this Hopper flip 12 with me on all of my trips. It hooks on the J-hook of my luggage and rolls around with me everywhere I go. I wouldn't say I'm overly abusive on it, but it is subject to pressure changes in the cabin as we climb and descend. Most of the day it sits on the cockpit floor adequately keeping my food safe and cool. I purchased this product in 2017 and it is already failing. I'm sad and disappointed because it HAD been one of the best investments I had ever made. I use it all the time and it does a nice job of keeping my food cold and it's easy to carry around with me while I'm working. Unfortunately, as you can see in the photos, the zipper has failed and it now leaks significantly if it gets tipped on its side. I hope YETI will stand by their product and replace it. Until then I'm gonna have to figure out another way to try to eat healthy on the road!
I purchased the Charcoal Grey Flip 12 as soon as it came out and I absolutely love the look. I get compliments on the daily. As far as performance goes the ice lasts 1-2 days if you pre-chill and do a 2-1 ice ratio. I mostly use my Flip as a lunch cooler and on occasion I take it to the park if I’m going to have a small picnic.