Yeti Coolers Opinions

[Acylum]

Does anybody have any experience with these or any of the other "premium" coolers? I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on one for the last two years but the price, combined with not being bowled over when I look at them in a store has kept me from making the jump. I guess what I'm asking is what justifies the $400- $600 price compared to an Igloo, etc? It would mostly be used for extended , 3-7 day fishing trips, some car camping trips to remote locations, stuff like that.

 

[Stormin]

RTIC coolers. 1/2 the price of a Yeti. Maybe even less. Have the 20 can soft cooler. $100. For a soft side it keeps ice for a long time.

 

[2020cy]

Expensive as you know. Can buy a crap load of ice and get a nice 5-7 day cooler. Did take a knock of brand to Canada and it did keep stuff cold and even frozen for several days. Depends on how much u think u would really use it.

 

[Tre4ISU]

RTIC coolers. 1/2 the price of a Yeti. Maybe even less. Have the 20 can soft cooler. $100. For a soft side it keeps ice for a long time.

I have Yeti and knock off items and the Yeti stuff is better but for most things, the knock off stuff is fine. The only place the Yeti stuff is worth it, for me, is one the golf course or on the river on hot days.

 

[everyyard]

It's a cooler. Unless you are going to go on an extended stay where there isn't ice, I don't see the reason. Unless coolers are now a surrogate for inadequate **** size.

 

[CyCrazy]

Spending 400 bucks on a cooler is asinine to me. Unless you are going to spend a weak in the Mojave dessert. Then maybe it would make sense.

 

[mywayorcyway]

My camping friends swear by the Pelican coolers. Still expensive, but cheaper than Yeti. You may want to take a peek at them as well.

 

[SplitIdentity]

I have a yeti tumbler and my coffee stays hot for the hour or so it takes me to finish it.

Hope this helps.

 

[Macloney]

There are several other brands of roto-molded coolers that are usually cheaper and made in America. There is even a brand made in Iowa, it doesn't get any more American than that.

 

[Stormin]

I have Yeti and knock off items and the Yeti stuff is better but for most things, the knock off stuff is fine. The only place the Yeti stuff is worth it, for me, is one the golf course or on the river on hot days.

The RTIC is actually as good or better.

 

[clonebb]

Spending 400 bucks on a cooler is asinine to me. Unless you are going to spend a weak in the Mojave dessert. Then maybe it would make sense.

Weak or week?

 

[DurangoCy]

Canyon is another brand worth looking at too.

If you're going in the summer for week long trips, and can't get back to civilization the high dollar brands are definitely worth it.

 

[Tre4ISU]

The RTIC is actually as good or better.

Wasn't when I tested them. Plus the lid broke.

 

[peteypie]

I got a $300 gift certificate to cabelas from work so i bought one. Haven't used it yet but plan on breaking it out soon for camping season. I would have never bought one if it wasn't basically free. $350-$300 gift card

 

[Stormin]

Wasn't when I tested them. Plus the lid broke.

Mine works great. And I have enough money to buy one or two more from the price difference.

 

[SWCy13]

Grizzly Coolers are going to be identical quality and are made in Decorah, IA. Lifetime warranty and a little better price point than Yeti. plus, they have a fully licensing product lineup coming with ISU that should be rolling out here in the next few weeks along with some sponsorship type deals with the university.

 

[CyCrazy]

Weak or week?

Why not both?

 

[MeanDean]

The RTIC is actually as good or better.

Are all the hard coolers sold out at their web site? Or am I doing it wrong?

 

[arobb]

Are all the hard coolers sold out at their web site? Or am I doing it wrong?

RTIC was sued by Yeti for copyright infringement and lost. They had a fire sale on their remaining stock and are currently redesigning their products.
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2017/02/03/yeti-and-local-cooler-competitor-rtic-settle.html

 

[Macloney]

Grizzly Coolers are going to be identical quality and are made in Decorah, IA. Lifetime warranty and a little better price point than Yeti. plus, they have a fully licensing product lineup coming with ISU that should be rolling out here in the next few weeks along with some sponsorship type deals with the university.

Pelican and Orca also have a lifetime warranty, but don't have the ISU licensing going for them. All are good coolers, including Yeti.