I bought my Oyster Cooler to replace my Yeti Roadie 24. Some things to note about the ice packs; Yeti Ice was made to keep Ice longer so its thermal operating temperature is below freezing. Yeti actually does not recommend using these stand alone they are designed to be used with Ice. Oyster Cooler is so thermally efficient that any normal ice pack used including Yeti will freeze the contents of the cooler. This is fine for Ice Cream and other frozen food but a big problem for drinks. Oyster developed their Thermal Batteries with a special formulation to maintain around 39° F. This is very different than an ice pack or Yeti ice. I bought an extra set of Oyster Thermal Batteries so I have 4. Depending on the outside temperature I can get up to 3 days of refrigeration with the four Thermal Batteries. Oyster was working on a Thermal Battery that maintains below freezing temperatures for a later release date. The cooler would then operate as a freezer. Oyster is also actively working on a 12v plug in replacement lid that will allow for operation as a refrigerator continuously.
Would the 12 volt lid fit directly on this version or we talking about another model that is very intriguing. Where did you find this information? I'm very curious.
@@RLeeSteele thank you, I did contact them and just as I suspected that you are correct. That's pretty cool information, I just wonder what the price on that will be? At any rate, it's still pretty neat that they will be able to be used in that manner as well.
Thanks for trying this experiment using the frozen Legos. I bought my Oyster that was from the initial test batch and saved some $. Everything was included except the ice packs. I’ve been wondering what packs would fit. And to anyone wondering just how cold these things can get? I loaded mine with fresh ice and drinks on a hot day. It maintained 31-33F for nearly three days.
@@bobbygfl I did however get advertised about this particular cooler afterwards so I did think about getting one of them instead haha but you have both right?
I’d say two things. The technology of the solution freezes colder than what I experienced in the 80s. That seemed like water. The other thing is the quality of the containers. I have yet to crack a yeti ice pack and I am not very careful with them. Anyway, thanks for the comment.
Zero problems. You can clearly see in the scratch where the silver anodizing came off. But no pitting. It’s performing very well. And I’m not very careful with it.
I see it looks like you're pretty rough with the lid. Is it pretty robust? I love the mechanism, but it also looks like it could be fragile in its design.
The entire cooler is very robust. Including the lid. if it is not latched properly, it will flip off, but the cooler seems to dent easily, but nothing else. I’ve actually dropped it from about 3 feet. No damage.
It depends. The oyster keeps stuff colder for sure. It seems like the beers or drinks get colder as the ice packs exchange cold with the contents. The yeti seems to hold cold longer but not as cold. Safe temps for sure, but if your day tripling and want ice cold beer- the oyster. If you want it to stay cold for several days- the yeti. Hope that helps. I know they are pricey but I have both and use them accordingly.
I bought my Oyster Cooler to replace my Yeti Roadie 24. Some things to note about the ice packs;
Yeti Ice was made to keep Ice longer so its thermal operating temperature is below freezing. Yeti actually does not recommend using these stand alone they are designed to be used with Ice.
Oyster Cooler is so thermally efficient that any normal ice pack used including Yeti will freeze the contents of the cooler. This is fine for Ice Cream and other frozen food but a big problem for drinks. Oyster developed their Thermal Batteries with a special formulation to maintain around 39° F. This is very different than an ice pack or Yeti ice.
I bought an extra set of Oyster Thermal Batteries so I have 4. Depending on the outside temperature I can get up to 3 days of refrigeration with the four Thermal Batteries.
Oyster was working on a Thermal Battery that maintains below freezing temperatures for a later release date. The cooler would then operate as a freezer.
Oyster is also actively working on a 12v plug in replacement lid that will allow for operation as a refrigerator continuously.
Thank you for the comment! This great info. I love the oyster cooler and love that they are continuing to develop new gear.
Would the 12 volt lid fit directly on this version or we talking about another model that is very intriguing. Where did you find this information? I'm very curious.
The lid would fit with existing coolers. The info came from Oyster directly. Give them a call or an email and ask them about it.
@@RLeeSteele thank you, I did contact them and just as I suspected that you are correct. That's pretty cool information, I just wonder what the price on that will be? At any rate, it's still pretty neat that they will be able to be used in that manner as well.
I just received mine Thursday it’s unbelievable how cold it stays !
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for trying this experiment using the frozen Legos. I bought my Oyster that was from the initial test batch and saved some $. Everything was included except the ice packs. I’ve been wondering what packs would fit. And to anyone wondering just how cold these things can get? I loaded mine with fresh ice and drinks on a hot day. It maintained 31-33F for nearly three days.
Thanks! And the level of coldness that this thing keeps is incredible I am with you.
Just ordered the Yeti roadie 15 can't wait for it to arrive as I have a roadtrip coming up to Germany in a month
You’ll love it!
@@bobbygfl I did however get advertised about this particular cooler afterwards so I did think about getting one of them instead haha but you have both right?
Yes, I have both.
how does a large thin yeti ice fit in the oyster on its own? you had it right there but didnt take out the 2nd oyster ice pack of the cooler
A large thin is the same as the fat large. The foot print is the same.
What is so good about "Yeti" ice over other types of blue ice? Blue Ice has been around since the 80's.
I’d say two things. The technology of the solution freezes colder than what I experienced in the 80s. That seemed like water. The other thing is the quality of the containers. I have yet to crack a yeti ice pack and I am not very careful with them. Anyway, thanks for the comment.
Curious on how the anodized aluminum will holds up to the elements, do you notice any rust or pitting yet?
Zero problems. You can clearly see in the scratch where the silver anodizing came off. But no pitting. It’s performing very well. And I’m not very careful with it.
I see it looks like you're pretty rough with the lid. Is it pretty robust? I love the mechanism, but it also looks like it could be fragile in its design.
The entire cooler is very robust. Including the lid. if it is not latched properly, it will flip off, but the cooler seems to dent easily, but nothing else. I’ve actually dropped it from about 3 feet. No damage.
which would you say is better between the roadie 15 and oyster cooler?
It depends. The oyster keeps stuff colder for sure. It seems like the beers or drinks get colder as the ice packs exchange cold with the contents. The yeti seems to hold cold longer but not as cold. Safe temps for sure, but if your day tripling and want ice cold beer- the oyster. If you want it to stay cold for several days- the yeti. Hope that helps. I know they are pricey but I have both and use them accordingly.
What’s the dimensions in the bottom of the cooler
Very close to 16 x 8
@@bobbygfl thanks
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Thanks