Yeti Quietly Released a New Weekend Workhorse

Half cooler, half bag, half price. The latest installment of the rapidly expanding Daytrip series is a low-key value play from the king of cool.

Navy blue YETI tote bag with black handles against a blue background.

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By Jack Seemer

Published April 28, 2026

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Yeti now makes cast iron cookware, beach chairs and even dog toys. But at the core, it’s still a brand driven by the original premise: keeping stuff cold.

To date, that’s mostly come in the form of coolers and drink vessels. But Yeti’s quietly started to lay the bricks of a new brand pillar with its Daytrip series.

The latest installment suggests it may be ready to stand on its own.

Navy blue YETI tote bag with black handles against a blue gradient background. — Previously available in a 14L size, the Daytrip Insulated Tote Bag now comes in a larger form factor.

Everyday utility

Already available in a 14L size, the Daytrip Insulated Tote Bag now comes in a 20L capacity better suited to picnics, soccer games, roadtrips or simply families that could use the extra cargo space.

Person placing a clear plastic container with oranges into a gray backpack on grass. — The extra cargo space is ideal for families and group gatherings.

It may lack the thermal retention needed to keep food cold for days on end. And, unlike the famous Tundra, it’s certainly not bear-proof.

But the Daytrip still utilizes the Coldcell technology found in Yeti’s longstanding Hopper lineup to promise up to a day of cold storage, while boasting a significant jump in practicality.

Person wearing a light blue long-sleeve shirt and gray cap carrying a white YETI tote bag outdoors. — The insulated tote is lighter than a cooler but still keeps food and drinks cold for up to a day.

Even Yeti will tell you that its leakproof zipper are a pain to use, even with two hands — an inevitable tradeoff for optimal thermal performance.

Light gray YETI tote bag with white straps holding wooden kitchen utensils and a metal bottle opener attached. — Side pockets and Yeti’s HitchPoint Grid add everyday utility.

But they’re also overkill for most weekend getaways …

The Daytrip 20L Insulated Tote Bag makes use of a magnetic top that skirts zippers altogether, easing access for the whole family (children included).

Black YETI tote bag with wide gray handles against a blue background. — The main enclosure uses magnets for swift access.

White reusable tote bag containing a plastic container of leafy greens and two glass bottles with cork stoppers. — The tote can accommodate up to eight bottles of wine, stashed upright.

Availability and pricing

Available now in five core colorways and one seasonal hue (“Tropical Pink”), the Daytrip 20L Insulated Tote Bag costs $175.

That still makes it something of an investment but a tempting value play when compared to rest of the brand’s cooler lineup.

Black YETI tote bag with wide fabric handles and a front pocket.

Yeti 20L Insulated Tote Bag

$175 at Yeti

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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