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YETI Rambler Half-Gallon Water Jug

YETI Ramblers are worth what you pay for them.

Kirk Deeter

March 31, 2024

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YETI | Rambler Half-Gallon Water Jug

product description

With rugged construction, FatLid™ insulation and a stainless-steel handle, the Rambler Half Gallon Jug is built to take on the wild.

company ethos

“YETI was founded on a simple desire to spend more time in the wild. And with more time spent outside, the more we understand our responsibility to protect the places we love.” – YETI

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YETI Ramblers are worth what you pay for them, be they tumblers, drink glasses, water jugs, whatever–they keep drinks colder and hold ice longer. For me, the half-gallon jug is almost perfect for a day on the drift boat (or skiff)–I fill it with ice and water, and even on the hottest, hopper day, the water stays icy cool and incredibly refreshing.

I now keep three on my boat–one for each person, which eliminates the plastic bottle issue entirely, and keeps everyone chuggin’ and happily hydrated all day long, and then some. I’ve even started keeping a jug by my bedside at night. Love the magnetic screw-top cap on the spout, love almost everything about it.

But I say “almost” because if you don’t wind the lid tight, it’ll naturally leak; however, if you screw the lid on too tight, it’s almost impossible to hand-wrench the thing loose again to refill it. It’s a very fine line and balancing act–not too tight, not too loose.

I actually keep a rubber mallet in my boat now, specifically to knock the lid loose enough to unscrew (those of you who have experienced this will know exactly what I’m talking about). The rewards far outstrip the risks, however, but you need to know the deal going in.

Pros

Durable, bomb-proof construction.

Kitchen-grade stainless steel that is dishwasher safe.

Impressive five-year warranty.

YETI is a great company with a high-minded ethos.

Cons

Heavy, but you knew it would be.

The magnetic drink lid is unique and functional, but the over-tightening issue is a small ding.

Pricing

At $100, they aren’t cheap–but worth every penny.

Craftsmanship

Rugged, sturdy construction with high-end materials (kitchen-grade stainless steel jug and handle).

Durability

Legendary ability to withstand punishment.

Price: $100
Dimensions: 5.9-inches wide, 10.1-inches height
Weight: 3.9 pounds
Materials: Kitchen-grade stainless steel (puncture and rust-resistant)
Warranty information: YETI warranty

Favorite YETI Drinkware from fly-fishing guide, Alvin Dedeaux:

YETI warranty.

“Rambler Drinkware comes with a five-year warranty.”

Likely buyers

Anyone and everyone–great to throw in the boat or rig for camping weekends.

What others say

“It’s obviously a great solution for the scourge of single-use plastics, and we’re big fans of doing anything to move that needle in a positive direction.” – Andrew Steketee

Conclusion

In the world of hot and cold thermos technology, you typically get what you pay for when it comes to products that can perform, take physical abuse and last. While expensive, the YETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug makes a case for being the best in a category: well-designed, easy to clean, extremely durable and most importantly, the ability to keep “cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot” for astounding lengths of time. Figure out the lid tightening issue, and you have a “product of the year” candidate.

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