Is YETI discontinuing the Roadie?
Editors note: The Roadie 20 has officially been discontinued. You can purchase the new Roadie 24 for $200 here. Sign up for more daily deals and recommendations from InsideHook’s, The Goods, delivered straight to your inbox.
What cooler is almost as good as a YETI?
Of all the YETI alternative coolers on the market today, most people would probably agree that the Pelican Elite line is one of the closest.
Is the YETI Roadie heavy?
The larger YETI Hopper Backflip 24 is a soft-side cooler backpack that’s great for carrying heavy loads — read our Backflip Review here — and it only weighs 5.3 lbs. The YETI Roadie 24 starts out at 12.8 lbs.
Why did Yeti change the roadie?
The brand noted in its announcement that it addressed negative comments about the original Roadie: It was too heavy, had too little capacity, and the metal handle could’ve been better. Probably the biggest difference is the HeftyHauler handle, a strong but flexible replacement for the old metal handle.
How can you tell a fake Yeti cooler?
The label of genuine Yeti tumblers has a cork like texture to it and is stuck onto the tumbler with glue and have a barcode. Fake Yeti tumblers tend to have misspellings, or the font for the branding is slightly off. They also tend to be stuck on with sticky tape and don’t have a barcode.
What is RTIC stand for?
RTIC. Road Transport Information and Control. RTIC.
Is Yeti suing RTIC?
Yeti also sued RTIC in March and that case remains ongoing. In its latest suit against Igloo, Yeti alleges Igloo’s stainless-steel bottles, stainless steel tumblers, mugs and CoolMates infringe on its patents. Igloo’s stainless steel line mimics Yeti’s patented Rambler Drinkware, the suit states.
Can I sit on a Yeti Roadie 24?
Yes, the Hopper is unquestionably lighter and more portable, but once loaded up—not dramatically so. Plus, you can sit on the Roadie.
How many beers fit in YETI Roadie?
18 cans
Even though we know the Roadie 24 can fit 18 cans of beer using 2:1 ice-to-can ratio, or 24 pounds of ice alone, there’s one eternal question remaining when it comes to Yeti coolers: What does that translate to in quarts?