Rotomolded cooler vs cheap cooler: Rotomolded wins for extended trips, cheap wins for everyday use

Rotomolded coolers (Yeti, RTIC) hold ice for days and last forever, but cost $300–$500 and weigh a ton. Cheap coolers leak cold and crack after a few summers, but a $30 grocery store cooler or $50 Coleman Extreme works fine for a day at the beach. Unless you’re camping for 48+ hours in direct sun, save your money.