Yeti cooler question?

[driveby]

LOL!!!! Yeah, I need an expedition I reckon. Do they make them for out of shape bald guys? If they do, I still probably won't need a cooler because we ain't going too far.

[duckter]

I have wondered why some company hasn't marketed an in-between cooler (price wise) to compete with the Yeti's. Obviously, the market is there for Yeti to succeed (to a degree), but I won't be one to purchase one. They have little competition in that price-point.

I hate my selection of coolers, but then again, most are the $25-50 versions. How about a Yeti knock-off around $100-125 bucks or so? That's the big market.

[tica-tica]

I have wondered why some company hasn't marketed an in-between cooler (price wise) to compete with the Yeti's. Obviously, the market is there for Yeti to succeed (to a degree), but I won't be one to purchase one. They have little competition in that price-point.

I hate my selection of coolers, but then again, most are the $25-50 versions. How about a Yeti knock-off around $100-125 bucks or so? That's the big market.

How 'bout you just stop nursin' them beers and you wont need a $500 cooler to keep'em' cool! Beeeeeeerssssss...

[MSDawg870]

I have wondered why some company hasn't marketed an in-between cooler (price wise) to compete with the Yeti's. Obviously, the market is there for Yeti to succeed (to a degree), but I won't be one to purchase one. They have little competition in that price-point.

I hate my selection of coolers, but then again, most are the $25-50 versions. How about a Yeti knock-off around $100-125 bucks or so? That's the big market.

Agreed. An inch and a half more foam can't possibly be driving the cost up by $350 dollars.

[cwink]

Dont they measure quarts on the inside?

A 45 should hold 45 wheather it cost 29.95 or 299.95, right?

"Its just physics"

I was talking about outside dimensions..

Just looking at the websites of both Yeti and Igloo

A Standard 52qt Igloo outside measurements are 25.38"L x 14.75"W x 14.38"H
The Iqloo Max Cold 50qt Exterior Dimensions: 25½" L x 15¼" W x 17.38" H and weights 11lbs
A 50qt Yeti outside measurements are 24 1/4"L X 17 1/2"W X 18 1/8"H and weights 25lbs


My point was that most folks by a cooler based on the size as they "see" not quart size.. Then get home and realize that Yeti is a lot smaller on the inside than it is on the outside and can't get as much ice in there when they put in a 12 pack..

[deltadukman]

12 pack cwink?

Thats right....you are from Texas

[cwink]

12 pack cwink?

Thats right....you are from Texas

It has nothing to do with Texas.. It has to do with being almost 40..After about 8 or so, I am worthless the next day..

[Double R 2]

Yeti's a good brand and commands good brand reputation, protects their price. For in-out constant beer drinking, it'll melt quick. But For going in 3-4 times a day, like I do, I've seen that once it gets good and chilled it keeps drinks ice cold for longer. JMHO.

[JaMak84]

ahh, the great yeti debate of 2011

[LODI QUACKER]

Yep!!! I say somebody sell me their 150 quart yeti Cheap so I can do a real life scientific test and I will report back to yall with the findings..


My other test werent real scientific.

[Blazer406]

They are really nice....but for the cost.... you can buy an aweful lot of ice....

IMHO.... I would bet it doesn't keep ice signficantly better than the igloo/coleman 5 day coolers out there.

Who gives a rip if it is bear proof?

I get about 5 years out of a $20 48 qt 5 day igloo before a handle breaks or a hinge breaks forcing me to junk the cooler. Doesn't seem feasable to spend so much $$ on a cooler that doesn't out perform my existing cooler.....

[woody]

Well a little data from owning a yeti. As I said earlier I have an 85 qt. This past Saturday I filled the thing up with beer and four bags of ice, had a little cookout (frequent opening of the cooler), and left the cooler in the shed out back. Didn't touch it Sunday as I had to leave for New Orleans for the week. I got back home yesterday and needed a beverage so I went out to the cooler expecting the beer to need refrigeration for a bit before I could drink it. To my suprise the beer was nice and cold. Although it did not have ice chips in the beer as I know some of you enjoy, it was still very cold. I was impressed to say the least. Sat.-Thurs. in the heat and still cold beverages. Probably still good today. Will report back.

[deltadukman]

Next time you go to NO, I know where I am going to go get an 85qt cooler full of beer....since i havent been invited to the new crib(that is what yall call them over there, huh?)

[woody]

Next time you go to NO, I know where I am going to go get an 85qt cooler full of beer....since i havent been invited to the new crib(that is what yall call them over there, huh?)

ha...Its just a house. Nothing special. I know I probably shouldn't have left it outside for that long, but the Yeti's safety wasn't my main concern Sunday; work sunday-thurs in nola was on my mind. I'll have alittle get together soon. Waiting for it to cool off a little so ppl can actually enjoy sitting outside.

[deltadukman]

Good thing it was bear proof....there are alot of Ole Miss up that way and you could have ran out of beer in a hurry. Be honest, could they get into it?