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Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 50 QT Cooler vs YETI Tundra 45: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 50 QT Cooler: 89% of 226 owners recommend it, vs 77% of 48 for the YETI Tundra 45.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 50 QT Cooler

89%of 226 owners recommend
89% recommend · 7% neutral · 4% don't
Owners praise
  • Holds ice four to five days
  • Near-Yeti performance for a fraction of the price
  • Lightweight and easy to carry
Owners complain about
  • Real-world ice retention falls short of the 5-day claim
  • No latches, weak lid seal, flimsy handles and hinges
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YETI Tundra 45

77%of 48 owners recommend
77% recommend · 11% neutral · 12% don't
Owners praise
  • Holds ice for days, often 4-5 and up to a week camping
  • Tough, near-indestructible build that takes a beating
  • Versatile 45 size, easy for one person to carry
Owners complain about
  • Not airtight and leaks when tipped on its side
  • Ice retention no better than cheaper coolers in side-by-side tests
  • Expensive for the performance you get
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What Coleman Xtreme 5-Day 50 QT Cooler owners say

“I find the Coleman Xtreme series to be really great.”
— unoriginal_user24 on Reddit
“Got my 50 quart for like $80 a few years ago and it's been a champ.”
— captainMolo on Reddit
“The main problem is the isolation on top and bottom of the cooler.”
— @raknin on YouTube

What YETI Tundra 45 owners say

“Their standards are out of this world.”
— @Rollinjoints420 on YouTube
“Yeti Tundra 45. I keep it in the bed of my truck. I toss ice in it once a week and always have cold drinks and a spot to put leftovers from restaurants.”
— aschiano on Reddit
“I ain’t paying $300 for a cooler.”
— @billcook4768 on YouTube