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YETI Hopper Flip 18 Portable Soft Cooler

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Best for

Best for larger day-trip loads

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.7(2,626)

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Verdict scoreGreat
82/ 100

Current price

$225.00

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

YETI Hopper Flip 18 Portable Soft Cooler

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

The YETI Hopper Flip 18 mirrors the well-regarded Flip design in a larger 18-can class, and verified buyers back it at 4.7 stars over a healthy 2,626 reviews, the second-deepest YETI sample in the pool. The consensus tracks the rest of the Flip line: buyers cite the durable build, wide-mouth access, and leak-resistant closure, with the added benefit of more capacity for full-day or small-group outings. At $225 it is actually priced below the smaller Flip 12 in this candidate set, which makes it an interesting value within the YETI range for buyers who want more room.

What reviewers liked

  • Larger 18-can class capacity suits day trips and small groups
  • Strong 4.7-star rating over a deep 2,626-review sample
  • Priced below the smaller Flip 12 in this pool at $225

Where it falls short

  • Bulkier and heavier than smaller Flip models when loaded
  • Still a premium purchase versus budget soft bags
  • No independent ice-retention or community data in the signals

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

The YETI Hopper Flip 18 mirrors the well-regarded Flip design in a larger 18-can class, and verified buyers back it at 4.7 stars over a healthy 2,626 reviews, the second-deepest YETI sample in the pool. The consensus tracks the rest of the Flip line: buyers cite the durable build, wide-mouth access, and leak-resistant closure, with the added benefit of more capacity for full-day or small-group outings.

At $225 it is actually priced below the smaller Flip 12 in this candidate set, which makes it an interesting value within the YETI range for buyers who want more room. As with every YETI here, no independent testing or specialist-community discussion accompanied the listing, so ice-retention specifics aren't verifiable from this data. The trade-off versus the Flip 12 is size and weight when packed, not rating quality.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
The Hopper Flip 18 has ColdCell Insulation, a closed-cell foam that offers superior cold-holding to ordinary soft coolers, with a capacity of up to 16 cans plus ice
Features a 100% leakproof HydroLok Zipper and high-density fabric that withstands punctures and UV rays
The DryHide Shell is waterproof and resistant punctures, and abrasions so it will hold its own when faced with the hazards of the wild
The only personal cooler that’s game for full days in the tree stand, early mornings in the duck boat, or afternoons on the water
The Hopper Flip 18 dimensions are 15 2/3 in long x 10 1/5 in wide x 12 3/5 in high and an empty weight of 5.1 lbs.

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