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DeadSetMonkey Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2010 Posts: 532 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 6:58 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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We have a Yeti 45.
It is a little small for our family of 4, long weekend, trips... but works, with some efficient packing.
I researched the Pelican as well, but chose Yeti as the footprint and weight were smaller (if I recall), with a similar interior volume.
We also have a Luna Weekender 52 Liter Fridge Freezer - which is plenty big for a family of 4 for a long weekend... or longer... we have packed up the Luna fridge for 7-10 day trips... 52L, no space needed for ice... it is a bit larger footprint/weight than the yeti... so sacrifice of more floor space
FWIW, I love the Yeti... bomber insulation.. is not magic... but way better than any other cooler I've ever owned...
I also love the Luna (except for the sticker price)... _________________ ----------------------------------------------------
'90 Syncro Westy 2.5Subi Turbo, BFGs 215/75/15 Rheins
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oldskewlsk8ter Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 347 Location: Texas
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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I have a yeti 65 but it lives in the back of my truck. I have an engel mt45 in the van and love it, couldn't imagine using the yeti as it's quite a bit larger. I use an engel drybox for ice and drinks, it rides between the front seats. The drybox isn't really practical for that as it has no drain and it's not insulated very well. I'm trying to decide between another smaller fridge or a yeti hopper to replace it with. _________________ 1986 Hightop w/EJ25 DOHC & 4EAT auto
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offthewallace Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2008 Posts: 21 Location: On the Road...
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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Yeti 50. We liked the footprint better than the 45 with just a bit more room. Nice height for a seat. And... Tall enough inside for Growler or 22 oz bottles to stay upright.
I use the rear facing seat seatbelt as a tie down. _________________ Jeff w
1989 Wolfsburg
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DeadSetMonkey Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2010 Posts: 532 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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jwallace wrote: |
Yeti 50. Nice height for a seat. And... Tall enough inside for Growler or 22 oz bottles to stay upright. |
I do wish I'd tested out growler and tall bottle fitment.
I'm resigned to short bottles or tall bottles laying down. _________________ ----------------------------------------------------
'90 Syncro Westy 2.5Subi Turbo, BFGs 215/75/15 Rheins |
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Forthwithtx Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2014 Posts: 717 Location: Fort Worth
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raoul mitgong Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2009 Posts: 1338 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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To continue the of topic posts. Sorry.
http://orioncoolers.com/
I saw one in person in Steamboat. Burly. I believe they are made in Tennessee at the Jackson Kayak factory. I like to support USA made things.
Bearproof too I think.
-d _________________ 84 Westy with a 2.1 (Groover)
86 Tintop Syncro (Crow)
86 Tintop Syncro to Westy project (Tom Servo)
91 Westy (Only the top 12 inches of this van (a burn victim)) |
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Forthwithtx Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2014 Posts: 717 Location: Fort Worth
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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Here's the follow-up. The Yeti is good, but not really any better than some of the other roto-molded coolers that are less expensive. The Orca looks like a really good cooler. I didn't do full price comparisons.
I have the Igloo Sportsman and it fared as well as the Yeti with greater actual interior volume for the stated size (the Yeti 45 is really 37 qt).
Link
_________________ Cheers!
-Karl
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Westified Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2012 Posts: 402 Location: Miami, FL
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:51 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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Here is a photo of my Yeti 50 tan color in my Westy. I chose the 50 for its dimensions so I could still walk through the aisle from the front to the back. I did have to move my fire extinguisher. If you note from the picture it fits perfect with the optional seat cushion and is very handy as a seat with the rear table extended. It also provides for a good step to reach the top bunk. The drain is also on the door side so it can be easily drained. The downside is that you must slide it forward a little to open it, since it just fits under the seatbelt reel. I also considered the pelican 35 which is a perfect fit also but the drain is on the wrong side. The good thing about the pelican is the lid has a cutout that perfectly matches the location of the seatbelt reel.
_________________ 1984 Westy Wolfsburg, owned since 1987. FAS 2.0 NA engine conversion in 2022. |
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mrcool Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2015 Posts: 358 Location: Bozeman, MT
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:28 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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This ice test makes more sense imo. The Yeti outlasted all the similar sized igloos, pelican, engle. The video starts at the results of the test.
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:33 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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This was on my list but I have seen mixed reviews of it. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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johnnyjewel Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2009 Posts: 48 Location: Mid-MO
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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My good friend has been talking about getting a Yeti for years now. So, for his and his wife's 50th anniversary, we got them a Yeti!
It is a Yeti Beverage Entry tool! He was sort of delighted. _________________ 1986 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender
1958 MG Magnette
2017 Subaru Impreza Hatch
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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what makes these coolers cost so much? even the alt.not-yeti is $200
a Coleman is $50 _________________ .... |
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Forthwithtx Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2014 Posts: 717 Location: Fort Worth
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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My point in alternatives to the Yeti is that you can pay twice as much for 5% better performance. This is the case with a lot of things, like guns and stereo equipment, etc. I personally don't like wasting money. And the Yeti is just too expensive for what it is and does. The less expensive coolers made from the same materials and with similar performance proves this. Yeti is no longer relevant in the market. They will either squeeze the brand name for all it is worth and then die, or innovate and/or drop prices to stay alive. _________________ Cheers!
-Karl
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Stephenmarklay Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2016 Posts: 526 Location: Spokane
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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For sure the expense of them is silly really. I use a basic cooler. It works pretty well. I am got to try to a DIY upgrade for fun.
I will take my cooler. Buy a smaller cooler to put inside (maybe just styrofoam) and insulate between them. I will add some thin weather strip to the lid and see how it goes. Should be fun anyway. _________________ 1985 Westfalia. Project 2017. |
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KristianS Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2016 Posts: 53 Location: SF - Bay Area
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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Dont bother with Yeti. Cheaper and better alternatives.
OZARK from Walmart tested better or equal as Yeti
Yesterday I stumbled over RTIC coolers from Texas. (made in China) Cheaper than YETI but seems like a good deal - backordered for a few weeks though. |
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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benandmj wrote: |
Save up just a little bit longer for a proper fridge (ARB). You won't regret it. |
THIS.
Not dealing with ice ever again is worth the little bit of extra dough. I love my Engel chest fridge/freezer. _________________
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steyrwolfe Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2012 Posts: 12 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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I have two, the Roadie and the Tundra 45...both were a gift from a friend who won them and didn't want/need them.
Honestly, I wouldn't pay a dime for either if I was in the market. I appreciate them because they were a gift and I certainly use them, but I don't think they come close to living up to the hype compared to anything else at a fraction of the price... |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7462 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:47 am Post subject: Re: Yeti cooler? |
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Merian wrote: |
what makes these coolers cost so much? even the alt.not-yeti is $200
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Marketing.
High margins are needed to fund a sales force and buy ads (and stickers!) needed to fuel the consumer demand. As others enter the market they also need to spend $$$ to capture the consumer's attention.
Fundamentally, these coolers do offer higher quality, even though most folks could get by with a $50 cooler. Just like we all could get by spending much less by driving a domestic van.
As for Yeti, I hope they're plowing some $ into R&D. I'd love to see what they'd develop in camp stoves, storage containers, furniture, etc. Camp Chef stoves are an improvement over mass-market, lowest-common-denominator Coleman products but there's room for differentiated product. _________________ - Jim
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Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Merian Samba Member
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