Yeti
You're probably wondering about the colors I chose to buy? I wonder about that too. When I put the Yeti 45 cooler in the cart for purchase, I really liked the green color. It's kind of bright, though. And, it doesn't match any color of camping gear I take on my fishing trips. Yeah, it also looks kind of obnoxious when sitting in the campground. Good news? I will be able to spot it in a late night hour for another, this is the last one, cold brew. Now I'm thinking why in the world did I choose this color??? I suppose I could set it by Rich's tent to distract any curious or hungry bear away from my tent...and, to his (don't worry, I'm just kidding Rich a little).
The Yeti Roadie 24 cooler is a better choice of color that I bought for day trips and one nighters up on Rainy Mountain. The size is perfect for short trips and it has a basket for those food items you want to keep off of the ice. Most importantly, it's tall enough to stand up a bottle of Pellegrino into the ice. Yeah right. Pellegrino. Hah! More likely it will be a cheap bottle of cabernet sauvignon. Or, a sweet white for my wife. You smile. However, there is nothing better than a gourmet meal and a glass of wine while sitting by the fire in the campground. If only I knew how to cook gourmet...hmmm, guess a hot dog and a beer will have to do.
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I have a friend who swears by the yeti insulated mugs. He is a member of NAF. When my mother passed, I inherited several Igloo, Coleman etc coolers. We do not camp as much as we used to so a Yeti is not (yet) in the purchase or wish list. Congrats on your purchases. May they keep your wines cold.
ReplyDeleteFour days was my longest time out in a campground last year, and the green Yeti kept the ice, no problem. And, so did my Coleman Xtreme cooler.
DeleteYou know, John. My Mom passed a couple of years ago as well. It's funny, of all the things I inherited, her kitchen spatulas are what I absolutely love having from her. I use them at home almost each day, and out on camping trips. It's the little things that keep her memories alive...
I've been wanting a yeti since I saw your green one. Still can't decide. I think the tall one for wine is pretty nice. The roadie fits in the back of my cab too.
ReplyDeleteYou should buy one for your trip to New Mexico...don't think, just buy. We'll have some nice lunch breaks on the side of streams while you're here, so it will come in handy:)
DeleteI’ll be glad to have your cooler right next to my tent as long as there’s cold beer in it! ;) I’m thinking the bears won’t be able to distinguish the green from my black Coleman Xtreme at night, otherwise I’m bear bait! Ha!
ReplyDeleteHaHa...my Coronas have blue caps:)
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