I picked my RTIC Cooler up yesterday at their warehouse off of 290. I haven't used it yet but appears to be equally as good if not better than my YETI's. John Jacobsen, one of the founders spent some time sharing with me his story too. Seemed like a pretty nice guy. Seems like the cost savings is going to be worth every penny. More storage and half the price. I'm sold.
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What was his story? Rip off a design and hope it holds up in court? Did he vacation in China to see the masters of stealing other people's work?
I'm all about competition but blatantly stealing a design and undercutting price isn't anything to admire.
I'm all about competition but blatantly stealing a design and undercutting price isn't anything to admire.
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So all the other $400 coolers are in innovative, but the $200 copy is a bunch of meanies?
A quick google search says that Yeti does have some patents.
So either they aren't protecting them (not likely) or the RTIC cooler is enough of a change to avoid any patent concerns.
So either they aren't protecting them (not likely) or the RTIC cooler is enough of a change to avoid any patent concerns.
YETI has lawsuits pending with RTIC. I want to say that he said YETI has multiple patents regarding the lip / gasket area of the cooler and that is what is being contested. Everyone YETI has gone after has backed down or gone out of business. He sounds committed to the cause and demand in my opinion with his other business interests will keep him in the fight until resolution is provided in the courts.
Curious why this needed another thread?
Y'all do know their was like a 20 page thread on this right?
quote:just curious about what areas you feel the quality is better. I've never seen on in person.
if not better than my YETI's
This thread is 20 pages better.
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quote:Solid review.
I haven't used it yet but appears to be equally as good if not better than my YETI's.
quote:Agree. His story?
What was his story? Rip off a design and hope it holds up in court? Did he vacation in China to see the masters of stealing other people's work?
I'm all about competition but blatantly stealing a design and undercutting price isn't anything to admire.
quote:quote:Solid review.
I haven't used it yet but appears to be equally as good if not better than my YETI's.
My thoughts too....so, by all accounts it looks almost identical. You haven't used it....and somehow you say it's better than the yeti???
Everyone from Gander Mountain to H-E-B is starting to knock off the yeti coolers.
They must not be very protected.
They must not be very protected.
I think their patents are on the hinges, seals, and latches. If you look at the other "competitors" in the market you'll see differences on all three of these. RTIC is by far the most blatant and it will be interesting to see how it plays out.
I'm still interested in hearing his story because if it is anything other than "I thought its ******ed to pay $400 for a cooler so I figured I'd try to sell the same thing cheaper and steal market share" the guy is full of ****.
I'm still interested in hearing his story because if it is anything other than "I thought its ******ed to pay $400 for a cooler so I figured I'd try to sell the same thing cheaper and steal market share" the guy is full of ****.
There may be more RTIC fanboys now than YETI fanboys...
I got one of these for the mere size and it has been a great buy. I have to admit that when you fill it completely full with ice, you better have it loaded in the truck prior. But lasts every bit of a week.If your out longer than six days without a place to get ice your not planning well imo.
http://www.rubbermaid.com/en-US/150-qt-gott%E2%84%A2-marine-cooler
http://www.rubbermaid.com/en-US/150-qt-gott%E2%84%A2-marine-cooler
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Just because they are rotomolded doesn't mean they are copies. HEB one (i just got one) doesn't look much like a yeti other than the latches
RTIC tan 65 qt spotted in the wild.
I've only gotten to use it once, and it was for a party. Lots of opening and closing because that's where the beer was. I left it alone for a few days after the party to see how well it kept ice, and it still had ice in it 3 days later when I went to drain it. Haven't gotten a chance to test it for anything longer than that though.
I've only gotten to use it once, and it was for a party. Lots of opening and closing because that's where the beer was. I left it alone for a few days after the party to see how well it kept ice, and it still had ice in it 3 days later when I went to drain it. Haven't gotten a chance to test it for anything longer than that though.
I truely don't get the weird cooler obsession. It's a cooler. My FIL has a yeti that we use at the deer lease all the time. It doesn't give you b*** jobs or anything. It just keeps stuff cool and is hard to open if you've opened it within the last three minutes.
this entire board is dedicated to guys creaming themselves over things that don't really matter. it's what guys do. whether it's a cooler, a scope, a 4x4...we give waaaay to much of a sh*t about any of them. because it's more fun than thinking and obsessing about work or what my wife is going to b*tch at me about when I get home.
meh. Fair point.
I prefer to see how cheaply I can get away with stuff.
quote:Thats because if it did, you'd prolly get frost bite on your pecker and no man wants that
It's a cooler. My FIL has a yeti that we use at the deer lease all the time. It doesn't give you b*** jobs or anything.
HOw did you pick one up? Mine is still on backorder...
My coolers never get attacked or dropped out of helicopters. That Rubbermaid for a hundred bucks seems like a maybe for me. I'd have to see some video reviews.
quote:FIFY.
this entire board is dedicated to guys creaming themselves over things that don't really matter and caring too much about how other people spend their money.
That's not really a review either, bro. It's well known that the RTIC is closer to "actual" capacity than the YETI.
The other poster's remark was to the fact that you hadn't used the cooler, but proclaimed it was as good or better than the YETI, which I think you can agree is ridiculous.
The other poster's remark was to the fact that you hadn't used the cooler, but proclaimed it was as good or better than the YETI, which I think you can agree is ridiculous.
I love how the peanut gallery gets their panties in a wad over my opinion. Its pretty funny actually.
I was in that part of town and stopped by their show room as they mentioned on the website to check on my order. When did you order yours originally? If it is the beige color, that could be the reason why it is on backorder. Expecting another shipment into the Port of Houston next week he said.
quote:Like I said, 6 warmer than usual days at deer lease. My word is like....well it is a good cooler.
My coolers never get attacked or dropped out of helicopters. That Rubbermaid for a hundred bucks seems like a maybe for me. I'd have to see some video reviews.
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quote:I'll be right back, I gotta go take a leak.
But did your new cooler come with a bumper sticker? Makes all the difference.
I fully expected him to shut the lid at the end of that video, then reopen it only to find out that the water had been turned back into cubes.
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