When you want a soft cooler that carries like a backpack and performs like a serious cold-holding machine, the Yeti Hopper M12 Backpack Soft Cooler in Black Forest Green delivers. It’s built for days that start early and end late—tailgates, river floats, beach runs, campsite setups, and backyard hangs that turn into all-night story sessions. You’re not just hauling drinks and snacks; you’re bringing along peace of mind that everything’s going to stay cold, protected, and easy to access.
Capacity-wise, this pack is ready to play. It fits up to 20 cans when you’re stocking it for a group, or you can load it with 12 pounds of ice for maximum chill time. If your plans call for something a little classier, it’s wine bottle compatible too, so you can pack a full-size bottle without awkward tilting or wasted space. With dimensions of 17” wide x 8” deep x 16” high, it’s compact enough to stay comfortable on your back, yet roomy enough to feel like you brought the right gear for the mission. And at 72 ounces empty, it’s sturdy without feeling like you’re lugging a suitcase.
The secret sauce is the Coldcell insulation, engineered to lock in the cold and slow down the melt. Pair that with Yeti’s Magshield access, and you get a top opening that’s fast and practical: it opens wide for loading, shuts with a satisfying seal to help keep temperatures stable, and doesn’t make you wrestle with the cooler every time someone asks for “just one more.” It’s the kind of feature that sounds simple until you’ve lived without it.
On the outside, the Dryhide shell is made to take abuse—scrapes, bumps, sun, and the occasional “oops” moment when the cooler gets set down somewhere less than gentle. It’s tough, it’s resilient, and it looks sharp in that Black Forest Green finish, which reads outdoorsy and modern without being flashy. This is gear you won’t be nervous about using, because it’s designed to be used.
Comfort matters, especially when you’re walking from the parking lot to the shoreline or hiking into a picnic spot. The ergonomic backpack straps help distribute weight so the load feels manageable, even when you’ve packed it full. The Hitchpoint grid gives you versatile attachment options for extras like tools, clips, or small accessories you want within reach, and the kangaroo pocket is perfect for the stuff you don’t want buried—keys, napkins, sunscreen, utensils, or a snack you plan to grab on the move.
If you’re looking for a cooler that keeps up with your weekends and doesn’t slow you down, the Hopper M12 is the dependable upgrade your adventures have been waiting for. Grab yours from the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and shop the best online knife store for standout gear that’s built to go farther, last longer, and make every trip a little easier.