The Smartest Yeti Cooler Accessories I’ve Ever Seen Aren’t Even Made by Yeti

An Etsy entrepreneur with a 3D printer has devised an ingenious way to add a slew of useful features to Yeti’s versatile Roadie cooler line.

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Yeti’s hard coolers have become a near-default choice for serious outdoor enthusiasts — and for good reason. They’re proudly overkill.

But while Yeti’s obsession with durability and ice retention is legendary, a small Arkansas-based Etsy shop, LatchOutdoors, is quietly (and cleverly) upgrading Yeti Roadie coolers with smart, practical features — not by replacing them, but by swapping out the latches.

Using 3D printing and a keen eye for what cooler owners need, they’ve created a trio of aftermarket upgrades worthy of any Yeti fan’s attention.

A Bright Idea

LatchOutdoors Latch Light shown illuminating a blue Yeti Roadie cooler at night, sitting next to a truck tire
The LightLatch is LatchOutdoors’ most compelling accessory. It replaces the stock latch with a similar-looking latch that integrates a small LED light capable of outputting 16 lumens.
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Ever rummaged through a cooler in the dark, trying to find one last cold drink at the bottom of the ice?

The LightLatch replaces the stock Yeti Roadie latch with a built-in LED light capable of producing 16 lumens. It can be turned on and off with a squeeze of the integrated button.

LatchOutdoors Latch Light shown attached to a grey Yeti Roadie Cooler up close
The light can be turned on and off with a click on the integrated button.
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A single light can brighten the cooler’s interior when the lid is opened. If you don’t have another light source, a pair of lights can illuminate the surrounding area around a cooler even when closed by flipping up the end of the latch.

Plus Other Key Tools

The LatchOutdoors Open Latch shown attached to a grey Yeti cooler and being used to open a glass beer bottle
The OpenLatch disguises a bottle opener. The TrackLatch looks similar, but is just a slot for an AirTag.
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The OpenLatch is exactly what it sounds like: a replacement latch that doubles as a bottle opener. Made to match the aesthetic of the Yeti stock latch, it ensures you’re never without the ability to pop a cold one — no keychain opener or multitool needed.

The TrackLatch is admittedly an over-engineered way to hide an Apple AirTag on the cooler. It’s a stealthy way to add theft protection and location tracking to your cooler — something that matters if you’re leaving it in the bed of your truck, on a dock, or at a crowded tailgate.

Easy to Install, Easy to Combine

The LatchOutdoors Open Latch shown attached to a grey Yeti Cooler
LatchOutdoors includes the Allen keys required to swap out the stock latch. Etsy buyers say the process is easy enough to manage.
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All of LatchOutdoors’ creations are designed for easy installation — no need for power tools or custom fittings. According to the seller’s product notes, each latch comes with two 3mm Allen keys needed to make the swap, and the whole process reportedly takes just a few minutes.

Interested buyers also mix and match various latch upgrades on the same cooler, and even select between 20 different color options to complement or contrast their particular Roadie’s body color.

A pallet showing color options for LatchOutdoors accessories
Users can select from a variety of different latch color options when ordering from LatchOutdoor on Etsy
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Like with any aftermarket accessory, though, there’s always the risk of voiding your warranty or causing unintentional damage.

Yeti obviously doesn’t officially endorse these products, so it’s technically a “use at your own risk” situation. That said, based on Etsy reviews, customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising both the design and the performance of these clever mods.

Pricing and Availability

A pair of Latch Outdoors latch accessories shown closed on a blue Yeti Roadie cooler
The latches are designed to look similar to the stock latches, though given that they are 3D printed, they inherently look
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While Yeti’s coolers are built like tanks, little things often separate a good product from a great one.

These 3D-printed accessories are a reminder that innovation doesn’t always come from inside the brand’s HQ. Sometimes, it comes from a garage in Arkansas, a roll of filament, and a really good idea.

Yeti, if you’re listening: maybe it’s time to take some notes.

All of the accessories are available now directly from LatchOutdoors’ Etsy storefront. The baseline Apple AirTag latch costs $20, while the bottle opener and light latch cost $25 and $28 a piece respectively.

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