Yeti products on sale (via https://www.backcountry.com)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s almost the end of the summer season, which means the price of coolers are headed down.

Today’s premium coolers are not the soft lunch boxes of generations past, but rather, premium coolers of superior strength, lightweight construction, antimicrobial powers, and durability. With those, come premium pricing.

Dick’s Sporting Goods has some premium coolers for sale, and before you balk at the high price tag, stop to think about the return on investment when spending $300 a cooler versus $30, when you consider its long-term value of not replacing it year after year. Check below for some examples and link to buy them.

1. Yeti Hopper Flip (see photo at top of this story) — Retails for $250. To buy, click here. Now with a top handle, the YETI Hopper Flip™ 12 Cooler is easy to grab and head outdoors. The cubed shape makes it super portable and offers ample storage for drinks and snacks. The Hopper Flip™ holds 13 cans or 16 lbs. of ice. Like the other Hopper® Coolers, the Hopper® 12 is constructed with the HydroLok™ Zipper, DryHide™ Shell, and ColdCell™ Insulation for ultimate performance and durability.

The Yeti Tundra Cooler is a sturdy product. (Dick's Sporting Goods)

2. Yeti Tundra Coolers — Retails for $400. To buy, click here. Just when you thought YETI Tundra Coolers couldn’t get any better, look out for the YETI Tundra Haul Cooler. With two wheels and a tow handle, the YETI Tundra Haul is portable and provides easy transportation while still offering a strong, durable construction. The NeverFlat™ Wheels are puncture-resistant so this cooler can roll easily over sand, rocks, grass, and unpaved paths. It can hold 45 cans or 55 pounds of ice alone.

The Orca 58 Cooler. (Dick's Sporting Goods)

3. Orca 58 Cooler -- Retails for $349.99. To buy click here. Roto-molded construction with flex-grip stainless steel handle. Cargo net attachment with easy-flow drainage spout. Able to hold up to 72 cans at a time. Integrated insulation provides maximum ice retention & freshness for up to 10 days. Lid gasket delivers a secure seal for additional insulation.

The Orca 25 Liddup Cooler. (Dick's Sporting Goods)

4. Orca Liddup 26 Cooler — This retails for $349. To buy, click here. The LiddUp™ technology completely lights up inner cooler cavity. Auto-on LiddUp™ lighting provides luminous white LED lighting upon opening. Powered by 4 AA alkaline batteries. Able to hold up to 25 cans at a time. Roto-molded construction with flex-grip stainless steel handle. Cargo net attachment with easy-flow drainage spout. Integrated insulation provides maximum ice retention & freshness for up to 10 days. Lid gasket delivers a secure seal for additional insulation

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