Day Tripper

YETI’S NEWEST COOLER DELIVERS LONG-LASTING ICE RETENTION IN A COMPACT, HIGHLY-PORTABLE PACKAGE.

Sometimes, you just want to keep a cold one right where you can grab it without having to run to the galley. Enter the newest Yeti cooler−the Hopper Flip 12 ($280, www. yeti.com). Billed as “leakproof,” this durable soft cooler is the smallest in Yeti’s Hopper line of portable coolers.

The tender-friendly Flip 12 retains ice for days, according to Yeti. Its waterproof construction incorporates a heavy-duty EVA foam bottom, RF-welded seams, and up to 1-inch-thick ColdCell rubber-foam insulation, all encased in a proprietary DryHide shell sealed with a HydroLok Zipper, which Yeti says is what makes it leakproof.

This cooler is designed to stand up to all the sun, fun, and abuse you and your guests can dish out.

The compact cube shape of the Hopper Flip 12 helps it stand upright when in use and fit easily into your boat’s lockers when it’s not. The wide-mouth design lets you see all the drinks and food inside at a glance when you are craving a sip or a snack.

Yeti also makes accessories that you can clip onto your Hopper, such as the MOLLE Bottle Opener and the water-resistant SideKick Gear Case, which holds and protects your wallet, keys, and other small gear. Are you into paddle-boarding or kayaking? Or perhaps you enjoy hopping into the tender for a sunset cruise or harbor tour? Whatever your vice, the Hopper Flip 12 is worth your attention.