YETI · Updated July 2026

YETI Hopper Flip 12: price & specs

Name: YETI Hopper Flip 12
Brand: YETI
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

The YETI Hopper Flip 12 costs $250, #11 cheapest of 12 soft coolers (median $173). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 12 in class.

Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Best for Rugged, durable build that shrugs off drops, scrapes and UV; Waterproof HydroLok zipper seals tight with no leakage even tipped over.
Skip if Expensive at $250, high for the size versus other soft coolers is a dealbreaker.

YETI Hopper Flip 12. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: treelinereview.com verified 2026-07-13 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

YETI Hopper Flip 12 — YETI — Image: treelinereview.com (© YETI)

Is the YETI Hopper Flip 12 a good buy?

At $250, the YETI Hopper Flip 12 is #11 cheapest of the 12 soft coolers we track, where the median is $173. On the spec sheet, its can capacity of 24 is below the median of the 11, its empty weight of 3.4 lb is below the median of the 10, and its warranty years of 3 is at the median of the 5.

Evidence of Record

Our data

Independent labsmeasured it: 1
Physical metricsrecorded: 1
Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only: 2

One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — thermal. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the YETI Hopper Flip 12

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2016-07-12–2025-07-14

Tested by CleverHiker, GearJunkie

Consistently praised

Rugged, durable build that shrugs off drops, scrapes and UV · 2 sources
Waterproof HydroLok zipper seals tight with no leakage even tipped over · 2 sources
Easy to carry via top/side handles plus removable padded shoulder strap · 2 sources
Holds ice for a full day to several days of cold storage · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

Expensive at $250, high for the size versus other soft coolers · 2 sources
Zipper is stiff and difficult to open even with lubricant

Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on the zipper: CleverHiker (2025, multi-day tested) called it the most frustrating element and hard to open even with lubricant, while GearJunkie's 2016 hands-on first look praised the HydroLok closure's tactile, watertight seal and flagged only the price. The sources also differ in testing depth (a 2025 multi-day ice-retention test vs a 2016 24-hour hands-on first look on a pre-release unit).

The sources (2)

CleverHiker lab-tested · 2025-07-14

Ice retention (time to full ice melt / internal temp reaching 40F then 50F): just under 4 days

Perfectly blending style with functional design and offering easy portability along with rugged durability, the YETI Hopper Flip 12 is one of our favorite soft shell coolers for its all-around top-notch performance.

In our testing, we found it took just under four days for ice to completely melt inside the YETI and for it to reach an internal temperature of 40 and then 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

We found it difficult to open, even with an application of the complementary zipper lubricant.

GearJunkie lab-tested · 2016-07-12

Overall, in my first test, I was happy with the cooler, both in function and form.

I saw nary a drip come through, even tipping over a fully melted cooler of used-to-be ice.

Like most products from the brand, the Hopper Flip 12 coolers are not inexpensive, at $250, and the company told me the zipper is a big part of that cost.

Specifications

Price (US)	$250 US MSRP $250, per Treeline Review's manufacturer-sourced comparison table (dated Sept 2, 2025), which lists the Hopper Flip 12 MSRP verbatim as $250. Note: a spec box on the same page shows a conflicting "$320" for the Flip 12, which appears to be an error since it prices the larger Flip 18 lower at $300; the Triple Crown Products authorized-dealer page lists a custom-logo reseller price of $285.87, not MSRP.
Brand	YETI
Released	—
Can capacity	24
Volume liters	—
Empty weight (lb)	3.4
Dimensions inches	12.6 x 11.5 x 10
Ice retention hrs	—
Closure type	waterproof-zipper
Exterior denier	—
Leakproof	Yes
Carry style	handheld
Warranty years	3

Source: treelinereview.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by triplecrownproducts.com. The manufacturer's own page (yeti.com) returned HTTP 403 and could not be fetched, so provenance rests on two fetchable pages that both explicitly identify this exact model — Treeline Review's "YETI Hopper Flip 12 Specifications" (dated Sept 2, 2025) and Triple Crown Products item #YETFL12 "Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler by YETI" — confirming it is the Flip 12, not the Flip 8 or Flip 18 siblings. Treeline Review supplies the verbatim figures used here: 24 cans (no ice), 3.4 lb empty weight, 12.6" L x 11.5" W x 10" H exterior, the HydroLok 100% leakproof waterproof zipper, a 3-year warranty, and a manufacturer-sourced MSRP of $250. Triple Crown Products corroborates the outside dimensions (12 5/8" W x 11 1/2" H x 10" D), the 16 lb ice-only capacity, and the leakproof construction from YETI's own product copy.

Is the YETI Hopper Flip 12 worth it vs cheaper soft coolers?

YETI Hopper Flip 12 against its closest cheaper and pricier soft coolers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked →

Product	Price	Can capacity	Empty weight (lb)	Dimensions inches	Closure type	Leakproof
YETI Hopper Flip 12 this	$250	24	3.4	12.6 x 11.5 x 10	waterproof-zipper	Yes
ORCA Wanderer Tote Cooler	$225	25	—	—	—	Yes
YETI Hopper M20	$325	36	5.6	18.1 x 9.9 x 18.1	—	No

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the YETI Hopper Flip 12?

Two whitelisted hands-on testers cover the exact YETI Hopper Flip 12: CleverHiker (multi-day ice-retention tested, 2025) and GearJunkie (2016 hands-on first look with a 24-hour ice test and tip-over leak check). Both praise its rugged, waterproof build and easy portability, and both flag the steep $250 price. CleverHiker measured just under four days for ice to fully melt and internal temp to reach 40 then 50F. All quotes verified as literal substrings of the fetched pages; no sources dropped. Praised: Rugged, durable build that shrugs off drops, scrapes and UV; Waterproof HydroLok zipper seals tight with no leakage even tipped over; Easy to carry via top/side handles plus removable padded shoulder strap; Holds ice for a full day to several days of cold storage. Flagged: Expensive at $250, high for the size versus other soft coolers; Zipper is stiff and difficult to open even with lubricant. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the YETI Hopper Flip 12 cost?

The YETI Hopper Flip 12 has a US price of $250 (US MSRP $250, per Treeline Review's manufacturer-sourced comparison table (dated Sept 2, 2025), which lists the Hopper Flip 12 MSRP verbatim as $250. Note: a spec box on the same page shows a conflicting "$320" for the Flip 12, which appears to be an error since it prices the larger Flip 18 lower at $300; the Triple Crown Products authorized-dealer page lists a custom-logo reseller price of $285.87, not MSRP.), as of 2026-07-13.

How does the YETI Hopper Flip 12 compare on price?

At $250, the YETI Hopper Flip 12 is #11 cheapest of the 12 soft coolers we track, where the median is $173.

What are the YETI Hopper Flip 12's key specs?

YETI Hopper Flip 12 (YETI): canCapacity 24, emptyWeightLbs 3.4, dimensionsInches 12.6 x 11.5 x 10, closureType waterproof-zipper, leakproof Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.