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Post by smsmith on Jan 20, 2023 18:37:31 GMT -6
I did a search, didn't find much. Anybody got Rtic mugs/coolers/whatever? Seems like their products are comparable to Yeti for quite a bit less money. I'm looking for 1/2-1 gallon jugs that will keep my vodka/diet tonics cold for hours while sitting at the beach  |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 20, 2023 18:57:48 GMT -6
Yes , they kick ass !! I have the cooler and the backpack cooler !
My friend told me about them, Yetti comparable…We’ve ordered them as Christmas gifts as well.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 20, 2023 19:27:23 GMT -6
Well, I hope they aren't crap.
I just ordered a 40 oz. mug, a 1/2 gallon jug, a gallon jug, and a backpack cooler.
I hope it's in the mid to upper 80s next month when we're in FL so I can get a good idea of how good (or not) they are.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 20, 2023 20:10:20 GMT -6
I bring the backpack cooler on every flight ! It’s ideal for travel .
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 20, 2023 20:24:51 GMT -6
If you look at their ratings/reviews …. Pretty much 5 star across the board .
Our high school baseball team raffles off an Rtic cooler loaded with beef as a fundraiser! Very popular!
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Post by MN Slick on Jan 22, 2023 11:16:17 GMT -6
The zipper on my bag cooler broke after very few outings and they would not stand behind it. Waste of money. I got rid of my hardside cooler too. Quality was fine but the thing weighed a ton even before beverages and ice was added. Yeti and every roto molded cooler are the same. Back injuries waiting to happen.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 22, 2023 11:21:30 GMT -6
The zipper on my bag cooler broke after very few outings and they would not stand behind it. Waste of money. I got rid of my hardside cooler too. Quality was fine but the thing weighed a ton even before beverages and ice was added. Yeti and every roto molded cooler are the same. Back injuries waiting to happen. I've tried talking myself into one of the big Yeti or Rtic coolers. I can't come up with a reason to buy one. If I still did Ontario fly ins, maybe it would be worth the purchase. |
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Post by MN Slick on Jan 22, 2023 12:15:23 GMT -6
I picked up a Rugged Road after selling my Rtic. Not as indestructible as Roto molded but light and keeps ice just as long.
ruggedroadoutdoors.com
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Post by ruttin1 on Jan 22, 2023 12:19:49 GMT -6
I have a few of their mugs and a 1 gallon jug. They work fantastic. Use the 1 gallon on the boat and it keeps things cold all day.
I had a soft side cooler from them as well. Zipper sucked and ended up breaking. Even before that it really didn’t work all that well.
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Post by smsmith on Jan 27, 2023 14:31:14 GMT -6
Jugs and backpack cooler arrived today. The jugs seem like they're good quality. I can definitely see the zipper failing on the backpack cooler at some point. Time will tell.
Now I only have to wait to use them...
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Post by caveman on Jan 27, 2023 15:49:39 GMT -6
...they keep things warm too. Might help your beer from freezing in the Ranger.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jan 27, 2023 17:47:22 GMT -6
Never had an issue with the zippers as of yet .
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Post by smsmith on Jan 27, 2023 18:28:41 GMT -6
The wife came home and asked why we needed almost 2 gallons of insulated jugs/mug. I just stared at her, and I could see Florida show up in her mind. |
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Post by benmnwi on Jan 27, 2023 21:39:10 GMT -6
The wife came home and asked why we needed almost 2 gallons of insulated jugs/mug. I just stared at her, and I could see Florida show up in her mind. Well it only seems reasonable to test out the jugs before you go. Better mix up a couple gallons and see if they work- |
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Post by smsmith on Feb 16, 2023 19:21:03 GMT -6
I'm impressed with the jugs and backpack cooler. I can fill the jugs with ice and water and take them to the beach for hours, take them back to the shack and the next morning they'll still have ice cubes floating around. The backpack cooler is less impressive for longevity, but it sure is easy to throw a bunch of beers in with ice packs. For 5-6 hours in the upper 70s and full sun, it'll certainly keep your beers cold. Makes it easy to carry your beach chairs and other crap when the cooler is a backpack.
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