Topic: Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler – it's bear proof — Adventure Canoe — Page 2

Tagged: Bear Proof Container, Coolers, dry ice, Marine Coolers, the get list, Yeti Cooler, Yeti Tundra, Yeti vs Igloo Cooler Shootout

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September 4, 2009 at 6:48 pm #33414
Dennis	Right now you can register to win a free Yeti cooler on page 85 of current issue (September 09) of http://www.thisisfly.com/ If you need one today, Yeti is currently offering free shipping to all FLY readers. Enter THISISFLY during checkout at http://www.yeticoolers.com There is a pretty good little story with photos starting on page 17 by Phil Conners.
September 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm #33415
James	Cate weighs in on the Yeti http://www.adventurecanoe.com/yeti-tundra-best-cooler-ever Last year, I took up paddling in earnest. I thought that I should be a bit frugal about my new pastime. While I spent a small fortune on the finest in technical outerwear, I never even thought about premium cookware or coolers. My husband worked in a store that sold gear for years. He stared incredulously when I brought home a square igloo cooler from a big box store. I had no idea why. Then, I used it. I found myself constantly begging friends and strangers for more ice. The silly thing couldn’t keep my gatorade cold even on a day trip. The long and short of it – I was wrong. My husband brought home the Yeti. It didn’t look all that different until to me, but he listed its benefits until I wondered if he was quitting his job to sell them. Then, he began his experiment. Day after day, he trekked to the basement to monitor its progress. Over the course of a week, he detailed how cold a cooler full of drinks would stay without replenishing the ice. The Yeti shocked me. I even found myself peaking in each morning when I got in the car. The ice just would not melt. While I am still not sure about all of the gadgets he deems necessary, I would not go into a float without the Yeti again. Shrimp, oysters, even ice cream – I am not afraid to being anything along with the Yeti. Suddenly, camping is definitely not roughing it. Best of all, now my friends ask me for ice.
November 11, 2009 at 12:04 pm #33416
James	Look familiar? I said it was beer proof didn’t I? http://www.flickr.com/photos/randmcnallyimages/sets/72157619153095710/ This is from a Yeti Coolers press release. My cooler has a cool little sticker on it that says Certified Grizzly Proof. Yeti coolers deemed grizzly bear proof by U.S. Forest Service Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Tue, May 12, 2009-The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC), a board overseen by the U.S. Forest Service, has tested the Yeti Tundra 250 qt cooler and approved it as a Grizzly-proof container. This means the entire line of Yeti Tundra Coolers (35, 45, 65, 85, 105, 120, 155 and now 250 qt.) have been deemed Grizzly-proof! “We’re proud to be the first cooler to survive the IGBC tests,” says Ryan Seiders, owner of Yeti Coolers,” and proud that our entire Tundra line has passed the tests.” The IGBC testing simulates bear attacks and then subjects products to an hour encounter with two adult Grizzly bears. The ultimate goal is to eliminate accidental bear feeding. Once a bear is fed, it will come back to a campsite, typically necessitating that the bear be destroyed. So, not only will a Yeti Cooler protect your food, it will protect the bears, as well. Yeti’s Grizzly-proof durability is the result of polyethylene, one-piece, rotational-molded construction, which is the same material and process used to make whitewater kayaks. The lids are also one-piece, molded and attached to the cooler body with a metal rod through a full-length hinge. The cooler can be securely closed through integrated padlock ports on both front corners. Padlocks are required for the cooler to be bear-proof. Yeti Tundra coolers are also known by outdoor experts as the best insulated coolers available, with commercial-grade, polyurethane foam insulation that’s four to six times thicker than other coolers. About Yeti: For additional information on Grizzly-Proof Yeti Tundra coolers, contact Ryan Seiders or go to http://www.yeticoolers.com.
November 12, 2009 at 7:46 pm #33417
Dennis	Ha Ha! Stupid bear. What? Two bears? Huh? “Oh, hello Mr. Bear. I didn’t see you back there. I’ll just be going now…”
November 12, 2009 at 7:52 pm #33418
Lee Harmon	For multi-day camping trips my wife and I put 1 block per cooler and it extends the chill for at least two more days (that’s for stuff like eggs, meat, milk, etc). I’ll drink warm Gatorade, and certainly will force down a warm beer if need be, but somehow eggs and meat and milk need to be cold for me!!
November 12, 2009 at 8:46 pm #33419
James	Lee- That reminds me, I never got to my how to properly pack a cooler post. Yes, a block of ice does keep the cooler cooler longer. It has less surface area to melt. It doesn’t cool stuff off as fast as ice cubed ice but you should load your cooler with pre-cooled stuff anyway. I’ll do this more in depth some time soon. In the interim, put your warm beers in the river then transfer to the cooler when they’re as cold as the water will get them. -James
November 13, 2009 at 11:38 pm #33420
Dennis	I would be happy to help test the temperature of some beverages.

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