Why Are Yeti Tumblers So Popular?

According to the YETI website, the reason their Rambler/colster models (pictured a few paragraphs above) are able to bend the rules of temperature and logic is due to the “

kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel and double-wall vacuum insulation

“.

Are Yeti cups any good?

The YETI Rambler has an appealing design and solid build. But

the mug’s flaws—specifically the poor insulation performance and inability to close the lid—mean it’s not the best option for most buyers

. Other mugs at a similar (or even lower) price point do a better job of keeping your drink hot/cold for longer.

Why are Yeti bottles so expensive?

Truthfully, the number one reason Yeti costs so much is that

it is branded to be an expensive luxury item

. This company’s idea is to make their product cool, appealing, high quality, and premium. They wanted to create all of these things so that people would have no problem with paying very high prices for the coolers.

What makes Yeti so special?

Yeti coolers work so well and keep ice so long because

they have thicker and better insulation that regular coolers

. They also have insulation in the lid, a rubber gasket to keep out warm air and are raised off the ground by their rubber feet.

Can you put boiling water in a Yeti cup?

You can safely put boiling water in a Yeti tumbler cup or bottle without any issues

. It’s designed to handle extreme heats and won’t get damaged. The boiling water will stay hot for 6+ hours, giving you hot tea or coffee all day long. So if you want to put some boiling water in your Yeti then go right ahead.

Why do people love Yeti so much?

Yeti coolers are so popular because

they were the first to make a really high-quality cooler

. They had amazing marketing and distribution that allowed them to grow quickly and they focused on brand marketing, not just the “features” of their product.

Are yetis worth the money?

Yeti coolers are worth it because they have great ice retention, a high build quality, are almost indestructible and they are THE premium cooler brand to own

. However, they may not be worth it as there are other cheaper options out there as well as other brands that have higher performance.

Is Ozark Trail as good as Yeti?

The Ozark Trail coolers are about half the price of a Yeti cooler and

while they are good cooler for the price they don’t hold ice as long, aren’t built quite as well and have some common issues like warping in the sunlight

. Despite some shortcomings there are stilla . great option for the budget conscious shopper.

How long do Yeti cups last?

Yeti says that their cups can hold ice for

up to 24 hours

.

Do yetis keep drinks hot?

The Yeti Rambler seems to nail those trade-offs. It doesn’t keep coffee as hot as most other mugs, but

it still keeps it hot for 41⁄2 hours

, which is plenty for most commutes.

Do Yeti cups lose effectiveness?

Yeti Tumbler cups stop working when the vacuum seal is lost and air fills up the space between the inner and outer wall of the cup

. This causes the cup to lose the majority of it’s insulating properties and unfortunately there is no way to fix this issue, the cup will need to be replaced.

Is Yeti overrated?

What brand is comparable to Yeti?

The

Pelican ProGear Elite cooler

is my #1 pick for the best cooler that is like Yeti but cheaper. It’s one of the most affordable of all the Yeti alternatives and it outperforms the Yeti in terms of ice retention.

Is Yeti Made in USA?

WHERE ARE YETI PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED?

Our Tundra coolers are manufactured in the USA at facilities located in Iowa and Wisconsin as well as at a facility located in the Philippines

. Our Hopper coolers and Rambler drinkware are manufactured in China.

Why does a Yeti cooler work so well?

YETI Coolers are rugged and outperform at every opportunity, but durability is just one of the benefits. With up to two inches or more of insulation in the walls and lids of most sizes, combined with a freezer-quality sealing gasket and one-piece construction, YETI provides industry-leading ice retention.

Are Yeti and Ozark made by the same company?

No, Yeti and Ozark Trail coolers are not made by the same company

. Yeti makes their own coolers in the Philippines and China while Ozark Trail coolers are made exclusively in China. The coolers are extremely different in look, size, shape and quality.

Does coffee get hotter in a Yeti Cup?

A coffee starting at boiling temperature will stay hot in a Yeti for 4-6+ hours

. By 12 hours your coffee will be lukewarm at best. A barista made coffee is usually around 130-150oF (55-65oC) and this will stay hot for around 2-4+ hours.

Is it OK to put a Yeti Cup in the refrigerator?

Yeti tumblers are perfectly fine to put in the fridge

. Yeti drinkware is designed to withstand cold temperatures (and hot temperatures too) so the coolness of the fridge creates no issues.

Can I put lemon in my Yeti Cup?

Yes, you can put lemon juice or lemon water in a Yeti cup or bottle

. While acidic, lemon juice should NOT react with the stainless steel Yeti tumblers are made from. However, some people claim lemon juice does create a metallic taste or that it can leech metals into your drink.

Is Yeti a Chinese company?

YETI is an

American

manufacturer specializing in outdoor products such as American-made ice chests, vacuum-insulated stainless-steel drinkware, soft coolers, and related accessories. They are based in Austin, Texas.

Are yetis cool?

Yes, YETI hard coolers are built for unparalleled temperature retention

—meaning they will keep your hot things hot, just as well as, keep your cold things ice-cold.

How long does ice last in a Yeti?

Yeti coolers can hold ice for

3-5 days with regular use (half filled with food/drinks etc) or can hold ice for 7-10 days when full of ice in ideal conditions

. Smaller Yeti roadies can only hold ice 2-4 days while large Yeti 160 can hold ice over 2 weeks!

Is Yeti better than RTIC?

Among the two brands,

RTIC has a longer ice life compared to Yeti

. Their large sizes, plastic construction, and thicker walls make them better at retaining ice. Yeti have better quality coolers, although with shorter ice life and smaller sizes. Some coolers claim to have an ice life of 8 days, others even more.

What is the most popular Yeti color?

White

is also the best color for ice retention as it reflects the most light/heat and thus will keep ice slightly longer than dark colored Yeti’s like the Charcoal. I personally own a white Yeti and love it. It’s hard to explain but the white of the Yeti cooler feels like a more premium white than other coolers.