A rotomolded cooler is your best bet.

Yes, if you want a cooler that can hold your beer and your butt without collapsing, get a rotomolded one. The hard plastic shell and thick insulation mean the lid won’t buckle under 200+ pounds, and it’ll keep ice for days.

You don’t need to spend Yeti money. RTIC, Pelican, and even Igloo’s rotomolded line do the same job for less. Just make sure the lid is flat and the size is big enough to sit on — a 45-quart works for most adults. Anything smaller and you’re basically perching.

The catch: they’re heavy. You’re trading portability for durability. But if it’s a tailgate staple, you’re probably not hiking it in from a mile away.

Don’t buy a cheap styrofoam-lined cooler and sit on it. That’s a cracked lid and warm beer waiting to happen.