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YETI Tundra 45 Cooler: specs and car camping fit

Updated 2026-09-24 ยท Researched from published specs and verified owner reviews

Quick answerThe YETI Tundra 45 Cooler lists at $325.00. By our cooler calculator (food, three drinks a day each, and ice at the right ratio), 45 quarts covers 2 people for 2 days, 2 people for 3 days, 4 people for 1 day.
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler

$325.00

Rotomolded cooler from YETI.

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Listed specifications
BrandYETI
TypeRotomolded cooler
Price when checked$325.00
Capacity45 quarts

Figures are taken from the Amazon listing title and feature bullets. Prices change often.

What does it mean for car camping?

By our cooler calculator (food, three drinks a day each, and ice at the right ratio), 45 quarts covers 2 people for 2 days, 2 people for 3 days, 4 people for 1 day.

Filling it at 2:1 takes about 36 lb of cubed ice. Estimated ice life at an 85F high in shade: about 6 days, as a planning figure rather than a lab result.

What the listing says

  • The YETI Tundra 45 combines versatility with durability with a capacity of up to 26 cans with a recommended 2:1 ice-to-contents ratio
  • Ice stays ice thanks to up to 3 inches of PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall design is certified Bear-Resistant
  • The Rotomolded Construction makes the Tundra armored to the core and virtually indestructible so wherever you decide to take it, this portable cooler's sturdy construction will stand up to the rigors of the journey
  • All Tundra coolers feature T-Rex Lid Latches constructed of heavy-duty rubber so you'll never see another busted latch and has patented keeper technology
  • The Tundra 45 dimensions are 25 1/2 in long x 16 in wide x 15 in high with an empty weight of 23 lbs NOTE: All Tundra models come standard with one dry goods basket.

Seller-provided feature bullets, quoted as listed, not independently verified.

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