YETI Roadie 24 vs Coleman Xtreme 70-Quart
A $250 compact rotomolded cooler against an $80 seventy-quart workhorse. The Roadie 24 holds multi-day ice in a footprint that fits behind a car seat and doubles as a seat; the Xtreme 70 holds roughly 100 cans and five days of ice in 90°F heat, but has no wheels.
Choose the YETI Roadie 24 if
You want a small cooler that stays cold for days, travels in a sedan, and can be sat on — and the price is acceptable for that.
$250.00 · 4.8★ · 8,082 ratings
See the YETI Roadie 24 →Choose the Coleman Xtreme 70 qt if
You are feeding a family for a weekend, need volume more than portability, and want to spend $80 instead of $250.
$79.99 · 4.6★ · 3,200 ratings
See the Coleman Xtreme 70 qt →YETI Roadie 24 vs Coleman Xtreme 70 qt: side by side
| Spec | YETI Roadie 24 | Coleman Xtreme 70 qt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250.00 | $79.99 |
| Rating | 4.8★ from 8,082 ratings | 4.6★ from 3,200 ratings |
| Category | Cooking | Cooking |
| Best for | Best for car camping, tailgating, and beach days when you want 2-3 days of reliable ice in a compact cooler that doubles as a seat | Best for a dedicated camp-side drinks-and-snacks cooler that keeps you out of the RV propane fridge — load it at the trailhead and it holds five days of ice in 90-degree heat, roughly 100 cans of cold drinks for a family weekend. |
| One thing it does well | Rotomolded double-wall construction with commercial-grade gasket holds ice for multiple days | Up to 5 days of ice retention in 90°F heat |
| One thing to know | Premium price tag well above comparable 24-quart coolers from Coleman or RTIC | No wheels — gets heavy fast when fully loaded |
| Who should buy it | Families who car camp and want cold food and drinks through a long weekend without a mid-trip ice run; Tailgaters and beach-goers who want a rugged cooler that fits behind a car seat and rides on the tailgate | RV campers who want a day cooler beside the picnic table so the propane fridge stays sealed for the food that really needs it — every open costs gas; Family car campers feeding four to six people who need one cooler holding a weekend of drinks plus burger and steak night ingredients |
Pros and cons, side by side
YETI Roadie 24
Pros
- Rotomolded double-wall construction with commercial-grade gasket holds ice for multiple days
- Compact 24-quart size fits upright wine bottles and tucks behind a car seat or on a tailgate
- IGBC bear-resistant certification for campgrounds that require bear-proof food storage
- QuickLatch top opens with one hand and includes a built-in bottle opener
Cons
- Premium price tag well above comparable 24-quart coolers from Coleman or RTIC
- At roughly 20 pounds empty, it is heavy for a cooler its size
- No wheels or drain plug — you lift it to move it and tip it to drain
Coleman Xtreme 70 qt
Pros
- Up to 5 days of ice retention in 90°F heat
- Holds roughly 100 cans — a weekend's worth for a family of five
- Have-A-Seat lid supports up to 250 lb
- Molded cup holders in the lid keep drinks from spilling
Cons
- No wheels — gets heavy fast when fully loaded
- Not bear-resistant — store in a bear box or vehicle in grizzly country
- End handles only, so two people are needed when full
What the numbers say
The YETI Roadie 24 lists at $250.00 and the Coleman Xtreme 70 qt at $79.99 — Coleman Xtreme 70 qt is the cheaper of the two by $170.01. The YETI Roadie 24 carries the larger review base (8,082 ratings at 4.8★ vs 3,200 at 4.6★), which usually means the failure modes are better documented. Price and ratings are read from the TrailMapz catalog and refreshed on every deploy — check the product pages for today's numbers before you buy.
The verdict
Neither product wins outright — the trip decides. Pick the YETI Roadie 24 if this is your trip: You want a small cooler that stays cold for days, travels in a sedan, and can be sat on — and the price is acceptable for that. Pick the Coleman Xtreme 70 qt instead if this is your trip: You are feeding a family for a weekend, need volume more than portability, and want to spend $80 instead of $250. Read the two lists against the trip you are actually taking, not the one in the marketing photos, and the decision usually makes itself.
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