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Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: May 03, 2018 04:32PM
Are you made out of money?
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 03, 2018 04:36PM
.....only have the old Abominable Snowman cooler......


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Pam
Date: May 03, 2018 04:40PM
I have a Yeti and a Grizzly. No, I aim not made out of money. But my dog and I do work out of my parked vehicle all day at least once a week. I need my food, her food reward, and her cooling vest to stay cold. Occasionally I need everything to stay cold without adding ice for 3 days. The Yeti beats the Grizzly.

Gotta watch for the sales. It's still expensive but they are far above the Coleman/Igloo type coolers.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Steve G.
Date: May 03, 2018 04:46PM

They don't start featuring the coolers until it's 90 degrees.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: C(-)ris
Date: May 03, 2018 04:55PM
They have their place, as Pam gave an example. Most people could use a Coleman or an Igloo. It isn’t for weekend car camping. Think week long expeditions far away from electricity.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Markintosh
Date: May 03, 2018 06:09PM
Our Yeti cooler was given to us as a present after I mentioned to mom that I didn't think I could entertain spending that much money.

While it worked wonderfully during it's one outing, after the end of a week at a music festival it was stolen. Apparently that is pretty common with the Yeti, at least according to the State Park rangers.

We replaced it with an Rtic cooler which is very similar but at about half the price. We also spray painted a company logo on each side and the lid of the Rtic so it would be identifiable.

The Rtic keeps ice for twice as long as the heaviest duty Coleman we own.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: davester
Date: May 03, 2018 06:15PM
Like Pam, I have spent many years during which I worked in the field far from any source of ice or electricity for weeks at a stretch. I am happy to pay quite a bit extra for a cooler that will give me even a day of extra duration. As C(-)ris noted, these are not aimed at casual campers.


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: May 03, 2018 06:22PM
Pam and davester seem to be ideal users. Around here, the rednecks use them to keep beer cold.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: davester
Date: May 03, 2018 07:12PM
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Dennis S
Pam and davester seem to be ideal users. Around here, the rednecks use them to keep beer cold.

It's no different from folks who get giant 4WD Suburbans and pickups because they like the "look", and then just drive them to the mall.


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: 3d
Date: May 03, 2018 07:26PM
I'm a poser. All I have is a Yeti hoodie sweatshirt (50% off sale). I use a hand-me-down Coleman cooler.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: RAMd®d
Date: May 03, 2018 07:31PM
It's no different from folks who get giant 4WD Suburbans and pickups because they like the "look", and then just drive them to the mall.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. But buying 'high-end' products for the status one feels it brings is laughable. It's their money, so I hold my tongue. Generally.

As far as water is concerned, I'm good with a fat rat to get me through a trek to McDonald's and back.



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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Pam
Date: May 03, 2018 07:41PM
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RAMd®d
It's no different from folks who get giant 4WD Suburbans and pickups because they like the "look", and then just drive them to the mall.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. But buying 'high-end' products for the status one feels it brings is laughable. It's their money, so I hold my tongue. Generally.

As far as water is concerned, I'm good with a fat rat to get me through a trek to McDonald's and back.

Fat rat? Sounds like one of those funny cigarettes tongue sticking out smiley
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Bernie
Date: May 03, 2018 07:52PM


How expensive are they?
I see the price coming down.





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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Acer
Date: May 03, 2018 07:52PM
[www.youtube.com]
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: mattkime
Date: May 03, 2018 09:07PM
For most people, they're status symbols, nothing more.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: space-time
Date: May 03, 2018 09:10PM
How expensive are these?
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 03, 2018 09:45PM
....you can only buy one if you take that new job offer.......


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: rexs
Date: May 03, 2018 09:48PM
Monoprice has a knockoff version for 1/3 the price.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: C(-)ris
Date: May 03, 2018 09:56PM
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How expensive are these?

$1300 for the top of the line:
[www.yeti.com]


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: May 03, 2018 11:14PM
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How expensive are these?

A standard picnic cooler is roughly $300.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 04, 2018 06:19AM
....cool.....man......


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: space-time
Date: May 04, 2018 06:36AM
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rexs
Monoprice has a knockoff version for 1/3 the price.

I think this is it

[www.monoprice.com]
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 04, 2018 07:06AM
....haven't bought one Yet..............i.........


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: macphanatic
Date: May 04, 2018 07:14AM
I have a Pelican that was 2/3rd's the price and very good. It was rated as good or better than the Yeti version. Just bought the Rtic 40 soft cooler - knock-off of the Yeti's. Rtic's have very good reviews. They had to make some design changes as Yeti sued them.

We have 4 Yeti cups - got them because a family member is able to get a huge discount on them. They work really well. There are cheaper version (Rtic and others). I'm leery of some of the cheap brands from a quality of materials standpoint.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: 3d
Date: May 04, 2018 08:04AM
Yes. But the Yeti hard-side coolers are made in the U$A.
Open your wallet folks!
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Lux Interior
Date: May 04, 2018 09:48AM
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space-time
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rexs
Monoprice has a knockoff version for 1/3 the price.

I think this is it

[www.monoprice.com]

I mentioned the MP Yeti-style coolers in a previous thread. I might get one (MP) if/when I buy a boat.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 04, 2018 09:50AM
....whatever floats.......your boat.....


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: RAMd®d
Date: May 04, 2018 09:51AM
Sounds like one of those funny cigarettes

LOL, no. Lingo for big canteen.



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must suffer with him.

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You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.

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We don’t do focus groups. They just ensure that you don’t offend anyone, and produce bland inoffensive products. —Sir Jonathan Ive

-An armed society is a polite society.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: decay
Date: May 04, 2018 11:03AM
Like people who wear North Face clothes but don't participate in outdoor activity other than walking to the car.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: rjmacs
Date: May 04, 2018 11:05AM
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Like people who wear North Face clothes but don't participate in outdoor activity other than walking to the car in stylish, status-confirming comfort.

FTFY.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Robert M
Date: May 04, 2018 01:23PM
Decay and rjmacs,

Maybe I'm missing something here. what's the beef with people buying products from North Face for every day usage? North Face produces reasonably good quality outerwear. Never heard of people buying it for status and such. they bought it because it looked good and performed well.

I owned a North Face jacket for years.It was a good jacket that fit well and I got it for a reasonably good price. the cost was definitely in line with its competitors and nothing out of the ordinary. Couldn't ask for more and didn't expect more.

Robert
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 04, 2018 01:24PM
....but a Yeti.....can't keep you warm late at night.....when you are feeling lonely......in bed......


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: decay
Date: May 04, 2018 03:45PM
No beef per se, but for many years North Face was a brand that denoted outdoor activity such as camping and hiking.

Now it's a status brand for urban and suburban denizens.


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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: davester
Date: May 04, 2018 03:49PM
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Robert M
Decay and rjmacs,

Maybe I'm missing something here. what's the beef with people buying products from North Face for every day usage? North Face produces reasonably good quality outerwear. Never heard of people buying it for status and such. they bought it because it looked good and performed well.

I owned a North Face jacket for years.It was a good jacket that fit well and I got it for a reasonably good price. the cost was definitely in line with its competitors and nothing out of the ordinary. Couldn't ask for more and didn't expect more.

Robert

I agree with Robert. This complaint is misplaced. Long ago, North Face made purely mountaineering kit which cemented their reputation. However for at least the last decade or so they have made mostly clothes for leisure and mild outdoorsy stuff.


"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." (1987) -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Racer X
Date: May 04, 2018 10:46PM
" However for at least the last decade or so they have made mostly clothes for leisure and mild outdoorsy stuff."

In the Fall through Spring in Seattle, I will see dozens of soccer moms each day walking their dogs in the exact same black fleece North Face pullover. About the most "outdoorsey" thing they will likely do that month.

FWIW, my family has a 4 digit REI membership number. Back when REI was also for hardcore explorers. And I have several rifles Dad bought from Eddie Bauer, before they specialized in urban hiking apparel and glued on emblems for Fords.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: freeradical
Date: May 04, 2018 11:01PM
Bear-resistant

Ha ha ha
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Pam
Date: May 05, 2018 05:02AM
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freeradical
Bear-resistant

Ha ha ha

The coolers are actually bear tested. The coolers who have the badge really did earn it [www.youtube.com]



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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: Racer X
Date: May 05, 2018 08:33PM
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freeradical
Bear-resistant

Ha ha ha

Even a locked Chrysler minivan isn't bear-proof. Mythbusters. 2 out of 2 in under 30 seconds. Didn't climb over the seats, just ripped them from their floor mounts.
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Re: Anyone here bought a Yeti cooler?
Posted by: NewtonMP2100
Date: May 09, 2018 01:12PM
....but Yogi Bear.....couldn't even get in the car.......


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