How TOUGH is an $800 YETI Cooler???

Published on April 4, 2022
Duration: 13:18

This video tests the ballistic resistance of two Yeti coolers, a standard plastic model and a high-end metal version, against various firearms. The $800 metal Yeti cooler demonstrated surprising durability, stopping multiple handgun calibers and even a 223 round when filled with ice. The testing highlights the potential for coolers to offer a degree of protection in extreme self-defense scenarios.

Quick Summary

The $800 metal Yeti cooler demonstrated impressive ballistic resistance, stopping multiple handgun calibers and even .223 rifle rounds when filled with ice. While it could not withstand a 50 BMG, its durability suggests potential for limited protection in extreme self-defense scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Yeti Cooler Ballistic Test
  2. 00:17Introducing the Yeti Coolers
  3. 01:03Yeti Tundra 35 (Plastic) Overview
  4. 01:29Yeti Metal Cooler Overview
  5. 01:44Can Yeti Coolers Stop Bullets?
  6. 02:05Testing with .22 Long Rifle
  7. 02:50Testing with 9mm
  8. 03:42Testing with .45 ACP
  9. 04:37Testing with 12-Gauge Birdshot
  10. 05:33Testing with .223 Rifle (Empty Cooler)
  11. 06:13Filling the Cooler for Testing
  12. 06:49Testing with .223 Rifle (Full Cooler)
  13. 07:36Testing with .45-70 Rifle
  14. 08:43Testing with 7.62x39mm Rifle
  15. 09:46Testing with 50 BMG
  16. 11:0750 BMG Impact and Destruction
  17. 11:53Zombie Dummy Behind Cooler
  18. 12:18Conclusion: Yeti Cooler Durability

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Yeti cooler stop bullets?

In ballistic tests, the $800 metal Yeti cooler demonstrated surprising resistance, stopping multiple handgun calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP, and even a .223 rifle round when filled. However, it was completely destroyed by a 50 BMG round.

Which Yeti cooler is more durable against gunfire?

The metal Yeti cooler is significantly more durable than the standard plastic model. While the plastic cooler was penetrated by a .22 LR, the metal version stopped .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and even .223 rounds when filled, showcasing superior ballistic resistance.

What calibers did the Yeti metal cooler stop?

The metal Yeti cooler successfully stopped .22 Long Rifle, 9mm, .45 ACP, 12-gauge birdshot, .223 rifle rounds (when full), .45-70 rifle rounds, and 7.62x39mm rifle rounds. It was only penetrated by the 50 BMG round.

Does filling a Yeti cooler with ice affect its bullet resistance?

Yes, filling the metal Yeti cooler with ice and beverages significantly improved its ballistic resistance. An empty cooler was penetrated by a .223 round, but a full cooler stopped the same round, indicating the contents provide additional protection.

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