This Little-Known Upgrade Makes Most Yeti Hard Coolers Even More Capable

For about the cost of a couple of coffees, this clever 3D-printed accessory turns Yeti’s Tundra coolers into a massive hydration station.

a pattern of brightly colored Yeti Tundra hard coolers shown at an angle in diagonal rows

By Ben Bowers

Published August 12, 2025

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Yeti’s hard-cooler lineup has long been lauded for being rugged, resourceful tools for keeping food and drinks cold. Now, an inventive Etsy creator has found a way to give that gear even more versatility, letting you transform your Tundra cooler into a serious, rugged water dispenser—for under $20.

A Brain for Drains

Two Eureka3DPrinting cooler drain plug spigot against a blue background — This 3D-printed accessory is compatible with all Yeti Tundra Hard coolers equipped with a drain plug. Despite costing just $20, it’s earned an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 797 reviews,

Yeti’s design evolution underscores how useful a drain plug can be. The brand responded to long-standing customer feedback by adding a drain plug to the redesigned Roadie 24—a notable improvement over the previous generation’s lack of one.

Plus, Yeti already stocks a hose attachment for easier cleaning via that drain plug—evidence that the company knows the utility of good drainage.

side by side of roadie 24 coolers — The old Roadie 24 (left) didn’t feature a drain plug. The new one (right) does, along with some other changes. It’s just one example of how Yeti acknowledges the importance of the drain hole as a feature.

Still, there’s room to push further. This Etsy maker’s spigot concept expands on that same design sensibility, offering a simple yet clever way to get more out of your cooler.

Water on Tap

A close-up of the Eureka3DPrinting Yeti Cooler Drain Plug Spigot shown attached to a blue Yeti cooler — Installing the 3D-printed accessory is dead simple. However, users must swap Yeti’s gasket onto the spigot since the Etsy seller doesn’t include a spare.

Yeti does make a purpose-built water cooler—the Silo—and it’s naturally a solid, over-engineered piece of outdoor gear. But also like most Yeti products, the Silo comes at a steep premium ($300!) for a dedicated water cooler.

On the other hand, this Etsy-made 3D-printed water spigot fits any Tundra with a drain plug and gives your cooler that same dispensing functionality—without shelling out for an all-new unit.

For perspective’s sake, a Tundra Haul 45 cooler can hold slightly less than 12 gallons of water. So, even if you factor in ice, etc., this solution is capable of chilling and storing far more water than the 6-gallon Yeti Silo.

A Yeti Silo water cooler in white shown facing front against a bright blue background — Yeti sells a dedicated 6-gallon water cooler called the Silo. But it costs $300, nearly as much as the Tundra Haul 45 cooler.

Based on available listings, the accessory has also earned an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 797 reviews, suggesting buyers are mostly happy with its quality and utility.

Installation is painless: just swap in the spigot for your existing drain plug. The only real drawback is that no separate gasket is included, so you must reuse the Yeti original—meaning there’s a small chance it might get misplaced during the swap.

Pricing and Availability

The spigot is a no-frills, budget-friendly add-on that costs just $20. It’s available now on Etsy for anyone wanting to boost the versatility of their Tundra.

A side view of the Eureka3DPrinting Cooler Drain Plug Spigot for Yeti coolers against a light grey background

Cooler Drain Plug Spigot Compatible with Yeti Cooler

$20 at Etsy

About the Author: Ben Bowers is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Gear Patrol. Throughout his tenure in media, Ben has written and reported on everything from consumer tech to whiskey, watches, cars, camping, and personal style. These days, he gets to write less than he’d like to.