I Love My Yeti Gear - Here Are 15 Of Their Best Products Under $100
Something for the coffee enthusiast, the wine expert, the pet owner, the nature lover, and, of course, the go-anywhere jet-setter all under $100
[Note: this was previously published by Travel+Leisure but is weirdly gone from their site so I’m reusing it.]
Lots of brands have loyal followings, but few have earned it as meaningfully over the years as Yeti. When it enters a product category, it makes something tough, innovative, and beautiful: essential coolers that work overtime, simple-yet-effective drinkware, durable luggage, and even a top-of-the-line cast iron skillet. The Yeti logo on a product means that it will do the job well — and it will do it in style.
While most of its gear brings that quality for a higher price than competitor brands, Yeti also has plenty of amazing items for under $100. We’ve combed Yeti’s repertoire — and even got to test some of their old standards and newest drops — to bring you the ultimate guide to help you secure the best gifts for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone else on your list.
Rambler 6-Ounce Stackable Mugs Set
$35
These mugs are one of the newest innovations for Yeti, and they are an incredible deal for all that the brand has put into them. While folks have been using their Rambler tumblers for both hot and cold beverages for years, these stackable mugs (and their 4-ounce little cousins sans handle) have a brand new DuraSip Ceramic Lining to keep your coffee, espresso, cortado, or mulled wine hot without worry of staining that can happen on stainless steel. They’ll make an excellent addition to your loved one’s home, office, camping, and travel mug collection.
Crossroads Large Packing Cube
$35
Packing cubes are essential for the modern and efficient traveler, and Yeti makes three incredible sizes of them to accompany their Crossroads luggage line. Featuring a wrap-around expansion zipper to create extra space and compress, each cube has a purpose in your packing: the small is fantastic for tech and cords, the medium for lightweight clothing and socks, and the large can fit outerwear, laundry, or even an extra pair of shoes.
Rambler 8-Ounce Stackable Cup
$20
Another new offering, this is the smaller version of the beloved and seemingly timeless 16- and 26-ounce Rambler cups. Designed to fit under most espresso and coffee makers, it’s the perfect size for a latte or drip from home to slide into the car cup holder. And, it stacks perfectly in the cupboard after a quick dishwasher run. You know all Yeti drinkware is dishwasher safe, right?
Rambler Wine Chiller
$70
Perfect for the sommelier on your list, to compliment the status-symbol ice bucket, is a tall and sturdy wine chiller in the signature Yeti style and tech. Able to fit full-sized wine bottles, you pre-chill the handsome column in your cooler or fridge and slide in your 750-milliliter bottle to keep it at or near the perfect temperature as it slowly dwindles over great conversation. There’s also a really smart rubber gasket on the bottom to make sure that you don’t break any glass when dropping the bottle in. To finish off the gift, add the Ice Scoop and Beverage Bucket Lid to your cart.
Rambler 10-Ounce Wine Tumbler
$25
Your glass of wine deserves to be kept at a consistent temperature too, and this 10-ounce tumblr ensures that whites and rosés stay cool. But if you’re a red drinker, don’t worry, it’ll make sure that your pinot noir won’t heat up from slightly chilled either. This fall, they’re also available in the limited edition color Power Pink, Cosmic Lilac, Camp Green, Rescue Red, and Canopy Green, so be sure to grab these before they’re gone to add some color to your bar and travel gear.
Rambler 20-Ounce Cocktail Shaker
$60
Speaking of your bar, this brand-new offering is sure to be a favorite of home mixologists and tipplers at the tailgate: a Yeti cocktail shaker. Elevate your standard tumbler with the standalone shaker lid, which is sold separately for $25, or get the three-piece set, featuring the tried-and-true 20-ounce Rambler with an easy-to-secure strainer lid with a 1-ounce cap for measuring out your ingredients and closing up before shaking (not stirring). This one feels substantial and solid no matter how delicate the drink itself ends up being.
Yonder 25-Ounce Water Bottle
$25
The Yonder collection is Yeti’s newest innovation: a line of non-insulated plastic water bottles that are easy and lightweight to hold but as tough as you’d expect from the brand. BPA-free and shatter-proof, with two options for tops (handled or tethered twist offs), the four available sizes are each striking and incredibly useful. The 25-ounce option is the goldilocks of the group, fitting into every cup holder and hand size with plenty of room for enough water to minimize your refills (while still keeping up on your hydration needs). Needless to say, it’s just right.
Daytrip Lunch Box
$80
The Daytrip Lunch Box and Lunch Bag are both top of the line, and keep lunches warm and beverages cold, but differentiated depending on your need. The Lunch Box keeps your contents in place and protected against the rough-and-tumble of the truck bed or a kids’ backpack. You can also opt for the DayTrip Lunch Bag that has an extra bit of capacity, and collapses down after you’ve emptied it to a slimmer envelope for easy storage. However you use it, you’re in possession of the best container for your sustenance on a hike, field trip, or day outside. Complete the gift by adding on the Yeti Thin Ice pack, which comes in three sizes and starts at $13.
Rambler Colster 12-Ounce Can Cooler
$25
It’s hard to upgrade a classic, but Yeti did just that when making its version of the can cooler. With a secure twist-on gasket and the fan-favorite Rambler double-wall vacuum insulation, it fits a 12-ounce can like a glove and keeps it as cold as it was in the cooler. There are also 12-ounce slim and 16-ounce versions to accommodate various can sizes as well, so the hard seltzer and IPA drinkers can enjoy a truly cold one, too.
LoadOut 5-Gallon Bucket
$40
If you ask me, there is no Yeti product more useful than the LoadOut 5-Gallon Bucket. It is sturdy but light, perfect for bailing out some standing water or hauling some gardening scraps. Add the LoadOut Bucket Lid, which is sold separately, and it’s a portable seat and a place to keep your tackle dry. It’s food-safe and easy to clean, so brine a turkey in it this Thanksgiving or load it up on apples at the orchard. It’s also an amazing toolbox (especially when you add on the Caddy and Gear Belt), and it has tie-down straps so it will stay secure in your truck. The only thing that this bucket isn’t is insulated, but if you’re using it to transport ice, rest assured that its leak-proof construction will keep it contained.
Rambler Jr. 12-Ounce Kids Water Bottle
$25
The kids in your life deserve something well-built too, and the Rambler Jr. is just that. It may look like your average water bottle, but it’s stacked with Yeti’s standard double-wall vacuum insulation and leak-proof straw lid in a 12-ounce, kid-friendly size. The colors available for the Jr. water bottles are more varied than the grown-up version, and with the free customization, you can etch on icons, symbols, and inspirational sayings to make it truly their own.
Boomer 4 Dog Bowl
$40
If you’re stuck on what to give a pet owner, then you’re in luck. The Boomer 4 Dog Bowl stands up to what the most enthusiastic pups can dish out around dinner time. It’s sturdy, durable, and able to hold water or food in place with its truly no-skid bottom ring and a rust-proof stainless steel construction (that’s of course dishwasher safe, too). Best of all, it comes in 4- and 8-cup capacities for friends and family members with bigger dogs.
Rambler Magslider Color Pack
$9
If someone in your life already loves their Ramblers and would love a way to further personalize them, or you’re flush with Yeti tumblers yourself and need a way to differentiate drinks at a party, this color pack of Magslider tops is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. Available in three limited-edition colorways, and the core pack that you know well, these are dishwasher safe and easy to pop on-and-off as needed between your favorite Ramblers.
Elk Flag Mid Pro Corduroy Trucker Hat
$25
The only thing die-hard Yeti fans like more than showing off their collection is wearing their collection, and luckily, Yeti makes it easy for them. Focusing on hats and shirts, the brand is easy to spot but never ostentatious, which makes its apparel and accessories affordable and stylish gifts for men, women, and children. This trucker hat is one of the brand’s cooler new releases, featuring an elk and logo illustration on the corduroy front and a brim, which is actually made from 100 percent recycled fishing nets.
Molle Zinger and Bottle Opener
$30
If you own a Yeti soft cooler and want to instantly upgrade it for the next excursion, this is the easiest and cheapest way to do so. This Molle Zinger is a retractable lanyard that attaches perfectly to the strap grids on the Hopper cooler series and holds a bottle opener (included), multi-tool, or anything that can fit on a key ring. This handy little gadget (which makes a great stocking stuffer, I might add) will ensure that you are prepared and will never lose your most important accessories.