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hashissmokin
hashissmokin Posts: 238
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Anyone know the story on these coolers?  I'd recently heard that they were tied up in a class-action lawsuit with YETI and that everything is backordered until it's settled.
LBGE, Paris, KY.
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
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    Never heard of them.
    Birmingham, AL
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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    I just got an email that mine will be here on Monday.  I ordered it in January.  For some reason I'm pretty excited to final get it.
    Edina, MN

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  • rockymountaineggster
    rockymountaineggster Posts: 113
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    Not sure about the litigation part but I just ordered 3 items from them, 6 minutes later got a second email saying it shipped and provided tracking info.
    Parker, Colorado
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  • Jcacavias
    Jcacavias Posts: 137
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    @hashissmokin I've had mine for about 5 months now.  Very well built.  I would say on par with the Yeti.  
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    Search the forum. Lot's of informative/entertaining discussion about these excellent coolers.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    I have a 65 from both Yeti, and RTIC.  The RTIC is a true 65, so larger and heaver with more space.  It does not come with a basket and I have not been able to find a divider for it (will make one).  Equal quality in my opinion.
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • feef706
    feef706 Posts: 853
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    rockymountaineggster said:
    Not sure about the litigation part but I just ordered 3 items from them, 6 minutes later got a second email saying it shipped and provided tracking info.
    What sizes did you order?
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    hashissmokin said:
    Anyone know the story on these coolers?  I'd recently heard that they were tied up in a class-action lawsuit with YETI and that everything is backordered until it's settled.
    I know the story very well. I will give you a very brief summation. Yeti immediately files a lawsuit against any new manufacturer of rotomolded coolers. This is absolute fact and something that you can research for yourself if you think that I am making it up. I assure you that I am not. It's part of their business model. Sue early, and sue often. 
    With that said and aside, RTIC agreed to change the design of their latches to appease Yeti. The suit has been over for many months and the RTIC machine is now turning out coolers in record numbers. Not to worry my friend, RTIC is here to stay. I have 6 of their coolers and they are simply spectacular.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • rockymountaineggster
    rockymountaineggster Posts: 113
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    feef706 said:
    rockymountaineggster said:
    Not sure about the litigation part but I just ordered 3 items from them, 6 minutes later got a second email saying it shipped and provided tracking info.
    What sizes did you order?

    I ordered a bunch of drinkwear, a 30 Oz, lowball and colster
    Parker, Colorado
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    @SGH

    No baskets or dividers - can you confirm this?  Kind of a deal breaker.
    Phoenix 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    Not sure if they will work, but the 1/3 and 1/4 Winco SS reg and deep rectangular prep/condiment pans fit the Pelicans perfect.  Much cheaper than the Pelican rack at over $50.  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    The suit is ongoing.  Get while the getting is good.  You never know.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Focker said:
    Not sure if they will work, but the 1/3 and 1/4 Winco SS reg and deep rectangular prep/condiment pans fit the Pelicans perfect.  Much cheaper than the Pelican rack at over $50.  
    I have a basket for my Pelican 45 and it will NOT fit my RTIC 65 or RTIC 45.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    At the butt blast tonight, brought my yeti for the bourbon slushies, and an Artic, same size was there. No difference but the price. Great cooler.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    First road trip with mine this weekend.

    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • TheRainMan
    TheRainMan Posts: 44
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    I ordered in October (20L) and received it last week. So they seem to be shipping...

    Impressed with the build quality
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  • mgoblue0484
    mgoblue0484 Posts: 148
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    I have the 20, love it, my first roto-molded cooler. The first 20 I received, the feet were un-even and rocked, drove me crazy. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait 5 months for the replacement. They sent a new one. Had approximately 15 pounds of ice for 6 days, kept my beers cold. Left the cooler on the back patio, in the elements. Plan on ordering a 45 or 65.

    GO BLUE!

    Fairfax, Va

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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
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    Ordered the 65 last August.  It arrived in january.  Used it twice and taking it to mountains in two weeks.  Very happy with it
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  • Jhwilkin
    Jhwilkin Posts: 22
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    I've got a 20 and have had it since November. Works absolutely great. I took the rtic stickers off of it and nobody believes  me it's not a yeti
    Concord, NC-LBGE
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  • Hairless_Hand
    Hairless_Hand Posts: 214
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    I have an RTIC 20 and love it. Ordered it last summer and got it right before Christmas.  Half the price and holds more ice!
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  • Cm23
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    blasting said:
    @SGH

    No baskets or dividers - can you confirm this?  Kind of a deal breaker.
    I have three yetis baskets and have never used them
    XL, 2 Large, Mini  -- Shenandoah, TX  Now BulletGrillHouse
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Cm23 said:
    blasting said:
    @SGH

    No baskets or dividers - can you confirm this?  Kind of a deal breaker.
    I have three yetis baskets and have never used them
    I use the basket all the time. The basket in the 50 yeti fits a half pan so I can bring sides and not worry about ice melting and getting in them. The basket is great for anything you don't want water to get in. I heard RTIC is popular in the gay community. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,406
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    @Lit , too bad more forum subscribers aren't engaged with the roto-molded cooler "who's --ck is bigger" campaign or you would have a true feeding frenzy.  
    But it's Sat PM and the brown water is flowing.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    lousubcap said:
    @Lit , too bad more forum subscribers aren't engaged with the roto-molded cooler "who's --ck is bigger" campaign or you would have a true feeding frenzy.  
    But it's Sat PM and the brown water is flowing.  
    I'm just saying I tried to order one and the response I got is would you eat this bread stick. I passed.
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    I use my baskets regularly.  And, I don't need extra ice. Last for days.  
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
    What am I drinking now?   Woodford....neat
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    blasting said:
    @SGH

    No baskets or dividers - can you confirm this?  Kind of a deal breaker.
    @blasting
    As of right now, RTIC does not offer any baskets or dividers that I know of. However they will in the future. This is just me thinking out loud as I have not confirmed it, but the baskets/dividers out  of any true to size coolers should work. Examples: Orca, Grizzly/Bison, K2 etc etc. Yeti accessories will not work with the RTIC coolers because the Yeti line is not true to the stated capacity. Again, I haven't confirmed that the others will work with the RTIC coolers. But I have a hunch that they will. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
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    I have the 20 and a 45 coolers. They work great. Also have a 30 oz glass. Works the same my Yeti 30 oz.
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    I am trying to mod a divider for the 65.  I made a template out of cardboard.  It is 13" wide at the top, 12" wide at the bottom and 12" tall.  I am thinking maybe I can use a cutting board or something.  Any suggestions?

    So, in addition, any "basket" will need to be 13" wide at the top...  Still searching.  I might mod my Yeti basket to help it fit...
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    I got 3 sizes of Rtic cooler.  I think they are well built and great coolers.  See no reason to buy a Yeti when I can get a well built product for half the price.
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    Welcome to the Swamp.....GO GATORS!!!!
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
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    smbishop said:
    I am trying to mod a divider for the 65.  I made a template out of cardboard.  It is 13" wide at the top, 12" wide at the bottom and 12" tall.  I am thinking maybe I can use a cutting board or something.  Any suggestions?

    So, in addition, any "basket" will need to be 13" wide at the top...  Still searching.  I might mod my Yeti basket to help it fit...
    If you can get food grade plastic storage containers i think you will be in business.  Lem meat lug comes to mind.    A cutting board might be a bit rigid and i am thinking something with a little flex that can be wedged in there snug but not so tight it damages the inner walls
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