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Yeti’s $300 Hondo beach chair.
October 16, 2021, 06:30 AM
P210Yeti’s $300 Hondo beach chair.
I’ve had it for about a year now. At 16 1/2 lbs it quickly became too much for me to hoist over turtle fencing and sand dunes on a daily basis so it didn’t work as a beach chair. On the other hand, before I got around to returning it, it became my favorite chair for watching TV because it’s very comfortable, easy to get in and out of, and because I get flow through Tradewinds I prefer over a/c the very supportive breathable mesh is like sitting on a breeze. It’s also more solidly built than most of my other furniture so it turned out to be a good purchase, but not as a beach chair.
October 16, 2021, 06:59 AM
V-Tailquote:
https://www.yeti.com/en_US/chairs:
you’ll want to have this outdoor chair around the beach bonfire, tailgating party, and other places you don’t need to haul it too far for.
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים October 16, 2021, 07:01 AM
parabellumI wouldn't take a Yeti product if they gave it to me for free and it came with a handful of cash.
October 16, 2021, 08:05 AM
P210They’re overpriced but I’ve never had anything from them fail so far while my experience with various knock offs has been somewhat disappointing, such as not being dishwasher safe, gasket adhesive failure and flimsy zippers, etc.
October 16, 2021, 11:51 AM
sigalertquote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
I wouldn't take a Yeti product if they gave it to me for free and it came with a handful of cash.
The search function saves the day - again.
I had no idea how scummy they were.
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"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." - Robert Louis Stevenson October 16, 2021, 01:08 PM
WoodmanBeach Chair by Telescope Casual Furniture
https://americantoolbox.files..../2014/07/chair-1.jpgOctober 16, 2021, 01:21 PM
parabellumSorry, P210. I know I constantly caution members about interjecting politics into apolitical threads. I don't politicize Yeti products, though. Yeti politicized Yeti products.
Seriously, fuck those people and their overpriced stuff.
October 16, 2021, 01:36 PM
sigcrazy7Yeti is in the same trash pile as Benchmade to me. I would never be caught with any of their products.
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KrazeehorsePerfect for sipping a Starbucks coffee.
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October 16, 2021, 04:32 PM
captain127Bit of a thread hijack but here goes:
Living in the south west having an insulated water bottle that actually keeps things cold is pretty important to me.
Unfortunately despite trying several brands the only one that seems to do the job is a yeti
I can fill with ice and cold water and after 4-5 hours in the desert sun some of the ice is still intact.
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
October 16, 2021, 04:38 PM
mdblantonquote:
Originally posted by captain127:
Bit of a thread hijack but here goes:
Living in the south west having an insulated water bottle that actually keeps things cold is pretty important to me.
Unfortunately despite trying several brands the only one that seems to do the job is a yeti
I can fill with ice and cold water and after 4-5 hours in the desert sun some of the ice is still intact.
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
Have you tried RTIC?
October 16, 2021, 07:33 PM
bubbatimequote:
Originally posted by captain127:
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
The $9 Walmart version is very nice and keeps everything nice and cold for a full day. Its basically a clone of the Yeti, and about the same as an RTIC. We own about 10 of them and wife and I use them every single day. Great cups for ice water.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...cid=null&athena=truehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...r-32-Ounce/884332909https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...unce-Black/880344940
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October 16, 2021, 07:45 PM
corsairYeti over the last 5-6 years has been trading on its name, price positioning and branding. It's a unique name, easy to say and they've managed to get themselves into just about every retail distribution network. From your technical outdoor shop, your favorite bait shack, every Ace and TruValue Hardware store to your big box national retailers and home stores. They've been aggressive in their marketing, they offer a wide range of colors and their dealers have eaten it up. For the knowing outdoors person, whether you're a hiker, climber, skier, boater, hunter or, fisherman...coolers, drinking vessels, now chairs...there are better in the market place not to mention their shitting on the NRA.
quote:
Originally posted by captain127:
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
https://www.hydroflask.com https://www.kleankanteen.com https://www.stanley1913.com/collections/water-bottles https://www.camelbak.com/recreation/shop/bottles/October 16, 2021, 07:53 PM
Erick85quote:
Originally posted by bubbatime:
quote:
Originally posted by captain127:
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
The $9 Walmart version is very nice and keeps everything nice and cold for a full day. Its basically a clone of the Yeti, and about the same as an RTIC. We own about 10 of them and wife and I use them every single day. Great cups for ice water.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...cid=null&athena=truehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...r-32-Ounce/884332909https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oza...unce-Black/880344940
We use these and have had no issues at all. Keeps beverages cold all day.
For coolers, I bought a Kong cooler last year. Cheaper than Yeti and American made.
October 16, 2021, 07:56 PM
mlazarusI have been very pleased with hydro flask.
Ignem Feram
October 16, 2021, 08:04 PM
MikeGLIquote:
Originally posted by mdblanton:
quote:
Originally posted by captain127:
Bit of a thread hijack but here goes:
Living in the south west having an insulated water bottle that actually keeps things cold is pretty important to me.
Unfortunately despite trying several brands the only one that seems to do the job is a yeti
I can fill with ice and cold water and after 4-5 hours in the desert sun some of the ice is still intact.
Any suggestions on a good insulated bottle ?
Have you tried RTIC?
I have an RTIC soft side cooler and it’s completely inferior in every way to the Yeti soft sider.
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Steak: Rare. Coffee: Black. Bourbon: Neat. October 16, 2021, 08:15 PM
YooperSigsFree Yetis: After I bought a Silverado, I began to get cards in the mail from Chevrolet that offered a free Yeti cup if I came in to the dealership and test drove other Chevys. Which I did. I actually got 2 or three of these cards every month and it went on for about a year. After about a month, I would flash the card to the receptionist at the dealer and she would hand me a cup. No test drive needed! I sold the cups or gave them to friends. I enjoyed the situation immensely after Yeti had crapped on the NRA.
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October 16, 2021, 08:23 PM
StorminNorminIt does suck when a shitty company makes a good product. It is great when a great company makes a great product.
NRA Benefactor Life Member October 16, 2021, 08:27 PM
StorminNorminquote:
Originally posted by P210:
…and because I get flow through Tradewinds I prefer over a/c the very supportive breathable mesh is like sitting on a breeze.
I never would have had a clue of what this meant until now having been to Maui and staying at a friend’s where we had to open and close windows due to trade winds.
NRA Benefactor Life Member October 16, 2021, 08:27 PM
OKCGeneBoo Hiss Boo on wallymart.
If you have an Academy Sporting goods near you, go in and buy the Magellan brand.
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