Shopping Essentials: Are Yeti coolers, tumblers and bags worth it? Tried, tested and reviewed
Though the luggage isn’t 100 per cent waterproof, it is water and scratch-resistant. The zippers seem to be water resistant as well, but they take a bit of effort to open and close them. The wheels and handle are ready for rugged environments, from unkempt nature to airport luggage carousels. The weekend was wet and muddy and spidery and the luggage protected everything I packed.Article content
There are many ways to hold the luggage, but there aren’t any backpack straps. Though pulling the bag is super smooth, at some points in the weekend I just wanted to toss it on my back to free up a hand. I’d like it if Yeti added backpack straps to the next iteration of the Crossroads Luggage. But the back of the luggage is hard, which makes sense for the toughness and structure of the bag, so a little design challenge for Yeti.
All the Yeti products I tried did exactly what they were supposed to do. I feel like I can be my roughest self and the Yeti gear will remain in tip-top condition. With the coolers, I like that I can feel confident that my food and drinks will stay cool until I’m ready to consume them. This will come in handy for day trips, hikes and driving to Trader Joe’s in Buffalo and stocking up on refrigerator goods.
The luggage is perfect for the cottage and is carry-on size. The compartments make staying organized easy. Yeti’s wheels are ready for mixed terrain, which is great for trails but also weathered city streets. I can take the Yeti luggage anywhere I’d go and not have to worry about the bag or its contents.The hard coolers are heavy and expensive. But I can see how they could be perfect for people who use coolers often, and in rugged environments.
Yeti’s products are extremely high-quality , but people are likely okay with paying the prices because of the brand and community associated with the logo. Yeti is really good at being at the right places at the right time and therefore connecting with their community. For example, it was very present andIf you use a cooler once or twice a year, you may not need a Yeti-level investment. For the tumblers, if you like the look of them, they’re fantastic and priced competitively.