OT - Yeti Lowball

RedSkip

Bought the Lowball at a local Field & Stream.  
Looks to be a nice coffee cup so far (Haven't made the Bourbon test run yet).

I don't like my coffee piping hot and the open top allows for some cooling.  
Just thought I'd share...
$24.99

EggDan

Very nice. Standing by for the Bourbon test. 

bgebrent

You could put bourbon in your coffee...

SoCalTim

Looks nice, but at $24.99 not that nice. Maybe RTIC can make one and charge $12.50? Maybe?

4Runner

Perfect.  Ordered 2.  

Angus1978

Got mine after I saw this post.    Wish it had a top but it's perfect for my boozing needs

lousubcap

Grabbed one at the local Academy Sports store on 10/2.  Bourbon test was fine-absolutely zero leakage thru the bottom of the lowball.  Bourbon consumed prior to a true assessment of the staying power for the one rock used in the test.
More tests on-going.  Low earth orbit in sight.  

nlovold

Excellent review @lousubcap !  Based upon your diligent research, I will purchase this bourbon vessel.

Legume

Gonna get his and hers tomorrow.

littlerascal56

I have a bunch of Substation Techs that work for me...they bought the YEDI cups.  Funny they were all leaving them on their desks full of ice water, running a contest to see how many days the ice would last...and using their Tervis tumblers during the day for their normal drinks.  I like my Tervis tumblers for bourbon & water in my woodshop (after work) as they don't leave marks on my cast iron saw tables and equipment.

caliking

I stand by my original assessment that these are too small for my bourbon/whiskey/scotch needs

Legume

@caliking you are completely missing the benefit of un-tippable

caliking

Legume said:

@caliking you are completely missing the benefit of un-tippable

now there is a point I had not considered. I love this place.

lousubcap

@caliking - I think that at around 10 ounces per beverage you should be well enabled with this "not necessary" open top container.  Forget the insulation properties, just start pounding a few 10 ounce brown adult beverages and see how it goes.  Then picture yourself stylin' with a much more climate changing protected container.  YMMV- 

SoCalTim

Does anyone but me think $25 dollars is just a bit too much for this item?

Legume

It totally is.

SoCalTim

Thank you.

SGH

SoCalTim said:

Does anyone but me think $25 dollars is just a bit too much for this item?

When i purchased the Yeti 30oz, at first i felt the same way. I knew i was paying $10.00 for the cup and $30.00 for the "Yeti" name on the side of it. However after seeing how well it really performs, i feel that its well worth the money. Do i think that $25.00 is a tad to high? Yes i do. However they are going to get my $25.00 just a sure as the sun sets in the west. Im a sucker for expensive crap that i dont really need.

EggDan

My family (me on occasion) drink all types of martinis.  From time to time we get distracted and the drink gets to room temperature relatively quick.  Do you think this could be used for martinis to extend the life of the drink?  I'm thinking about Christmas gifts already.  Both the Rambler and then to add this. 

ksmyrl

$25 is a lot for a cup. But like @sgh said they simply work, really well. I'm getting some to add to my rambler collection.

lousubcap

I agree that the price point is high but if they can get it...
BTW-I doubt I will ever truly experience its benefits as I consume the adult beverages it was purchased for at a fairly quick pace.  That said, it's my Christmas present to me a few months early.  FWIW-

EggDan

For me, a lifetime of something working exceptionally well and not having to worry about replacing it someday, is well worth the mark up. 

4Runner

SoCalTim said:

Does anyone but me think $25 dollars is just a bit too much for this item?

I'm sure you aren't the only one but in the scheme of things that is just skipping a lunch with my wife....she already approved.    

MJG

Now I have to go to ****'s Sporting goods today...appears they have them in stock. Oh what to drink tonight...

RedSkip

$25 for a yeti that will last for years to come seems worth it.  

I'd assume most of you paid $700+ for a grill without accessories...

Lit

I wonder if Roswell hardware has these powder coated yet? Anyone?

Ozzie_Isaac

$25 for a quality cup.  In the grand scheme of things not such a bad deal.

Decent bottle of scotch is double that.  Funny thing, my favorite thing about my Yetis is the room temp human to drink interface.  My hand never gets cold or hot.

stevesails

RedSkip said:

$25 for a yeti that will last for years to come seems worth it.  

I'd assume most of you paid $700+ for a grill without accessories...

$1000 or more for xl.   I have a yeti cozie.  $30.  But it works great.   Can is still cold when you remove it empty.    
I want the rocks glass.  

DMW

MJG said:

Now I have to go to ****'s Sporting goods today...appears they have them in stock. Oh what to drink tonight...

That's hilarious, the forum filter is really getting strict when you can't mention ****'s Sporting Goods.

When you quote original, you can see the original content. It's the automated filter.

feef706

EggDan said:

For me, a lifetime of something working exceptionally well and not having to worry about replacing it someday, is well worth the mark up. 

I think they have to price them high as they know they will only sell a consumer a handful, likely 1-2 as they will last a lifetime, there is no real repeat business short of gifting to friends...

ksmyrl

Got mine today at my local egg dealer. It has some bourbon in it now as I cook wings for the dawgs game. It's performing well...here's to hoping the dawgs do the same.