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A solid block of backup cold.
YETI ICE
Blue · nominal 2 lb block
Buyer feedback ↓A reusable cooler block with a grab opening, built to supplement loose ice or cool a smaller load.
- 2 lbNominal sizeOne reusable cooler block≈ 1.8 × 500 mL of water
- 8 × 1.625 × 5.375 inL × H × WCheck the cooler’s inside base; Thicker than a slim lunch pack≈ 2.4 × 0.48 × 1.6 bank-card lengths
Amazon US · Blue · nominal 2 lb block · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Choose YETI ICE if you want a sturdy, reusable block for a cooler. The open center makes a frozen pack easier to grab, and its rigid shape is simple to stack beneath drinks or loose ice.
Skip this size if your priority is a light, slim lunch bag. It takes up substantially more room than the flat lunch packs below. Cooling duration depends on the cooler, load and weather; the brand’s durability claim is not a promise of days of cold by itself.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Fit the block to the cooler.
This version measures 8 × 1.625 × 5.375 in. Check the usable inside base and leave space above it for food and ice.
Plan for the weight, too.
The nominal 2 lb format suits a cooler better than a lightweight lunch kit. Freeze it ahead of time, and treat the cooler and cold load as one system.
Exact YETI ICE block listing ↗ · REI size specifications ↗ · YETI packing guidance ↗ · Arctic Ice Alaskan Series details ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
What buyers like
- Cold retention204
- Appearance55
- compatibility27
- cooling performance24
Mixed feedback
- Value for money120
- Durability89
- frozen storage72
- Size45
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.
View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
YETI ICE: Keeping Drinks and Food Cold — Review
The source description identifies the two-pound YETI ICE block. Use the video for a closer look at the format; no measured cooling result is attributed from its description.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
The writer valued the robust block as an alternative to fragile soft packs during fishing trips. The report supports the handling and durability rationale, not a universal cooling-duration guarantee.
REI distinguishes the different block sizes and their weights. That matters when choosing a pack for a particular cooler: the larger blocks should not be treated as interchangeable with this one.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDEYETI ICEBlue · nominal 2 lb block |  ALTERNATIVEArctic Ice Alaskan SeriesLarge · green block shown | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | — | $22.99 |
| Best for | A rigid block beside ice in a cooler | A reusable cooler block for chilled food |
| Format | Hard reusable block with a central opening | Hard reusable block with an integrated handle |
| One block | Nominal 2 lb size One cooler block · 2 lb≈ 1.8 × 500 mL of water | 2.5 lb Large size One cooler block · 2.5 lb≈ 2.3 × 500 mL of water |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
YETI ICE · Blue · nominal 2 lb block · Amazon US
The chart legend identifies Amazon and new-offer prices when available. New offers can include marketplace sellers. Coupons, shipping and size/color selections can change the final price. Blank periods are missing observations, not a zero price.
06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Check the cooler, not just the ice.
Rubbermaid Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
A small hanging or standing dial lets you watch the air temperature inside your cooler while the YETI block helps keep it cold.