The Yeti Rambler 26 oz Bottle is a highly regarded insulated bottle that keeps beverages cold or hot for extended periods. Here’s a breakdown of its features and performance: Features: 1. Durability: Made from high-grade stainless steel, the Yeti Rambler 26 oz is very sturdy and resistant to dents and scratches. It’s designed to withstand tough conditions, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or even daily use. 2. Insulation: It features double-wall vacuum insulation, which keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. This makes it perfect for keeping your water, coffee, or other beverages at the desired temperature throughout the day. 3. Leakproof Cap: The bottle comes with a No-Sweat design, meaning it won’t sweat condensation, even in warm conditions. Its wide, leakproof cap ensures your drink stays secure, and it is easy to open and close. 4. Wide Mouth: The bottle has a wide mouth, making it easy to fill, pour, and clean. It also allows for ice cubes to fit in comfortably, which is an added bonus for cold drinks. 5. Size and Portability: At 26 oz, it’s a nice medium size, offering a good balance between hydration capacity and portability. It fits in most car cup holders and backpacks, making it convenient for travel. Pros: • Keeps drinks at the right temperature for a long time. • Extremely durable and built to last. • Easy to carry and fits in most holders. • Leakproof and sweatproof design. Cons: • On the pricier side compared to other bottles. • The wide mouth can be a bit bulky for those used to slimmer bottle designs. Overall Verdict: The Yeti Rambler 26 oz Bottle is an excellent choice for anyone needing a durable and reliable bottle that maintains the temperature of your beverages. While it’s a bit more expensive than some alternatives, its build quality and insulation performance make it a standout product for outdoor adventurers and everyday users alike.

The chug cap was apparently designed only for carrying upright, and the numerous reviews must have only tested it that way. Because if you drive anywhere and lay it down, you need to tighten the cap quite a bit to not leak. On the second use, I couldn't unscrew the narrow-spout base... Even channel locks couldn't provide enough grip and leverage to bust it loose, and my vice doesn't open quite wide enough. I eventually got it off with my biggest pipe wrench, which of course marred the rubber a fair bit. The chug cap itself unscrews easily by its handle, but the base needs a heavily serrated perimeter (like a classic Nalgene bottle) or hex/octagon shape to have something to grip onto. The base gets tightened by tightening the cap, so it's all-or-nothing. It's a very shortsighted design for such a premium priced product. Functionally, the 36 oz Yeti doesn't insulate nearly as well as my smaller Hydroflask, but it's much better than a non-insulated Nalgene. Trying to contact Yeti about the issue is equally frustrating, as all their contact options lead to dead ends and even the Chat With Us link doesn't go anywhere or open anything. They utilize the contact page as a shameful means of selling more product.

I wanted to see what all the fuss was about so decided to invest in a YETI Rambler..
I will say, I love the chug cap and it's very nice to drink from, however after only a week the cap was completely jammed and stuck and I was unable to take it off. I ended up having to use a zip tie and hammer to resolve this. I found this hack by googling it and it turns out it is a common issue with this bottle which is very frustrating. I also I find this bottle incredibly heavy! The weight has surprised me with it being heavily advertised for the outdoor/camping/hiking lifestyle. Previously I have been a ride or die Hydroflask drink bottle lover and have had multiple of these over the years that I still have and cannot fault. They have no dents or scratches, much lighter in weight and keep ice for much longer than the YETI which is surprising. I have also found it to mark quite easily in comparison to other brands .. many have claimed these are indestructible so that's also been misleading. I'm glad I purchased to get it off chest but definitely would not repurchase in future

I love my Rambler 18 oz it keeps my ice coffee perfect all day, however, I've stopped using the optional plastic straw my husband purchased from Yeti. I have found that once the contents are gone if I have let it set a while and forgot to close the black sipping portion of the lid any residual drink that may be left in the straw will spit out. I've three times been showered with coffee when I went to retrieve the Rambler. I'm guessing it's due to a pressure change in the canister. I would still recommend the 18 oz, just not with the straw. I use it everywhere. It can fit inside of my small backpack and I also have a clip which attaches to my back pack and the water bottle. I love the convenience of it being small, and not as heavy as my larger yeti water bottle. It’s just right when your st the pool, quick trip to mall, and by night stand for sipping.