YETI coolers, on sale from $199 to $399 this weekend at my local ACE Hardware store

[The Tradition]

Are these things worth it?

 

[Funky Bunch]

RTIC is pretty much the same and are much cheaper. Check out the comparisons on YouTube

 

[ANYCHawk]

No.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

If you must have "YETI" on your cooler...use a Sharpie. $1.29 @ Staples.

 

[anon_01irjibf16qqj]

Only if you're a douchebag

 

[coloradonoles]

They are most definitely worth it, in terms of how they keep things cool/cold
They have never been worth it, in terms of what they cost

I like that they are made in the US (I've been making a conscience decision to buy American made things) but they simply aren't worth the price.

The Igloo Marine series in nice and cheap some are US made and some not.

I have a Canyon Cooler and I love it. it was a gift from my FIL and it has been amazing.

It also depends on what you are going to be using it for...

 

[mnole03]

Yes, because they come with a sticker you can put on your truck.

 

[ChrisVarick]

Worth it? That is a fantastic deal. What is the closest runway I can land a Gulfstream g650?

 

[SalAunese]

Grizzly

 

[ClearwaterHawkI]

Made in Iowa, of course they are worth it.

 

[Eburghawk]

Busch Light will never taste the same again after you've had one chilled in a Yeti.

 

[Run&Blade]

They are impressive in their performance but I will never need ice to last four days.

I am sure some do and they probably fill a need.

The beer can holders are also not needed by me. Hand me a beer and I will drink it in a few minutes. I don't need it to stay cold for hours.

 

[Doodads and Hoohah]

They are impressive in their performance but I will never need ice to last four days.

I am sure some do and they probably fill a need.

The beer can holders are also not needed by me. Hand me a beer and I will drink it in a few minutes. I don't need it to stay cold for hours.

Spot on.

 

[Hawkeye Swarm]

Yeti is for white trash, trying to fit in.

And dear Lord, please don't wear a Yeti hat.

 

[YellowSnow51]

Yes...because thanks to Yeti, until years ago we none of us knew that we needed ice to stay cold in our garage for 9 days.

Yeti is how poor white trash people try to convince people they are anything but. It's a status symbol amongst the yokel class.

Get an Rtic. For your soul.

 

[QChawks]

They are impressive in their performance but I will never need ice to last four days.

I am sure some do and they probably fill a need.

The beer can holders are also not needed by me. Hand me a beer and I will drink it in a few minutes. I don't need it to stay cold for hours.

This.

 

[SSG T]

You can buy a LOT of ice for that kind of money.

 

[ICWestfan]

You can buy a LOT of ice for that kind of money.

Natty ice?

 

[JWolf74]

A case of beer at a tailgate rarely last 3 hours, I have no need to keep it cold for 3 days.

 

[jellyfish10]

Yes they are worth it. When I bought mine there wasn't any competion with Yeti, or at least none that I was aware of. It is ideal for camping when you won't have access to ice for long periods of time. I was at a cabin this weekend with limited fridge space. I iced the cooler Saturday afternoon and had I had any beer left, it would still be cold as there is still a frozen ice pack in it. Hate on haters.

 

[theIowaHawk]

Yes they are worth it. When I bought mine there wasn't any competion with Yeti, or at least none that I was aware of. It is ideal for camping when you won't have access to ice for long periods of time. I was at a cabin this weekend with limited fridge space. I iced the cooler Saturday afternoon and had I had any beer left, it would still be cold as there is still a frozen ice pack in it. Hate on haters.

Your own anecdote shows why they aren't generally "worth it", sounds like you had ice at the end - for no use.

 

[jellyfish10]

Your own anecdote shows why they aren't generally "worth it", sounds like you had ice at the end - for no use.

Uh, it's worth it for me. We do a bike trip every summer where we set up camp on Friday and on Sunday night after not adding ice all weekend, everything inside is still cold. I'm not saying that I would do the same thing now, but as I said I wasn't aware of any competition when I bought it a few years ago. I camp enough to have already feel like I have gotten my money's worth.