“I don’t love the shape of mouthpiece on the yeti rambler straw so I was using the chug cap and the hotshot cap. But I don’t want to chug my water all the time and it’s inconvenient when driving to lift the rambler for that.”

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“I don’t love the shape of mouthpiece on the yeti rambler straw so I was using the chug cap and the hotshot cap. But I don’t want to chug my water all the time and it’s inconvenient when driving to lift the rambler for that.”
“I can absolutely agree regarding the convenience of the chug cap. It makes spillages a thing of the past while letting you squeeze a little extra liquid in the bottle. With that being said, do you find the Hydroflask more effective at insulating cold beverages? I find quite a bit of ‘coldness’ is escaping at the top of the yeti in comparison to the Hydrofl”
“Chug Cap - Honestly? Game changing. Not having to worry about spills from a large bottle when drinking (even at home, when you aren't moving) is just a nice thing to have. It also feels nice to drink from, and the quality is excellent.”
“Not uncommon to see complaints about the chug top stripping.”
“I have a 26oz Yeti Rambler with bottle with chug cap. It has a wide enough mouth but not crazy big that I spill everywhere. And Yeti’s really do keep your drink hot or cold ALL DAY LONG. I love cold water so I like that if I forget to sip for a bit, my water is still ice cold.”
“I do think the Yeti outperforms the HydroFlask in keeping stuff insulated, but it's heavy, which makes me avoid using it.”
“I have a 26oz Yeti Rambler and I love it. The lids have very heavy duty handles that make it super easy to twist them on and off. I have both the straw lid and the "chug" lid - the chug lid is 2 separate pieces, one with a small mouth and one that completely comes off so it's just the bottle. I take the lid all the way off and use the bottle like a cup all t”
“three 26oz with chug caps. King crab orange, graphite, navy blue. This king crab was my grail. It doesn’t get used often. This graphite was my first ever yeti; I didn’t know it was a limited color so it is absolutely beat and scratched up, but it shows it’s been well loved! I think this is the most universal size, can’t really ever go wrong with it. Comforta”
“Yeti Rambler with the chug cap is the answer. Check out outdoor gear lab’s water bottle reviews. I’ve purchased more bottles than I care to admit and the Rambler 26oz is the best.”
“Yeti 26 oz rambler with chug cap. Having a nice water bottle is my number one accessary working a desk job. Not a lot of gifts you can get something that they use all day, every day.”
“I'd say most Yeti is pretty overpriced, but I've used this literally every day for nearly 3 years with virtually no signs of wear.”
“Yeti Rambler 26 Oz. Bottle- Wouldn’t trade it for any other water bottle. Great insulation, and I upgraded from the standard cap (I tend to be messy and spill things with the standard) to the chug cap and it makes it perfect as an everyday water bottle.”
“I can’t suggest the Yeti Rambler bottle (not the tumbler) enough! The screw top will keep ice for over 24 hours. They have other tops like a sip top that folds back down and won’t spill and a chug cap. They will keep ice all day or a majority of your day but you probably won’t see 24+ hours of ice.”
“26oz bottle with chug cap for water (my most used Yeti)”
“I have a 26oz Yeti Rambler Bottle with Chug Cap. It’s metal so not sure a cat could destroy it and it keeps liquids COLD. I mean, I’ve had ice in it for 8+ hours before it began to melt. The chug cap is nice because it has a cover that screws on. Again, not sure a cat could destroy that. I know Yetis can be pricey but I’ve had this thing for 2.5 years and”
“26 oz rambler bottle with the chug cap - this is my everyday water bottle for work or home. Best combination of liquid volume for the bottle size & weight, IMO, although my son gravitates to the 36 oz. bottle first. For the longest time, I didn’t “get it” and resisted buying one of these. Now I have at least 4 and absolutely love them. Dents and scratche”
“I have a yeti rambler bottle 26 oz, not have the 36 oz and the chug cap. I like my hydro flask as well, but I find the yeti I use more.”
“Yeti Rambler 26oz with the chug cap and a bottle brush. It fits in my Grand Cherokee cup holders. Just barely, but it fits. It also fits in the door pocket of my wife’s car (it seems like it was designed to hold large water bottles).”
“Finally found what makes me happy. 26 oz yeti rambler with chug lid. https://www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware/rambler-26-oz-bottle/YRAM26.html It has a wide enough base that it doesn’t fall over during floor and fits snug in the tread.”
“Hij is wat zwaarder, omdat het een geïsoleerde fles is, maar daardoor blijft de inhoud wel erg lang koud of warm.”
“They are very easy to clean, and the chug cap means that the part where you touch your lips is never exposed to the air until you open it and take a drink. They have bigger and smaller sizes, too. But the 26 oz is really nice. And the water stays so cold!”
“I am huge fan of the rambler with the chug cap. I started with one 3 years ago and recently got a second. It’s not a flip but a screw top (so smooth and easy it’s fun to open and close) though. I don’t see myself needing or wanting a new bottle for a long time.”
“I have this this 26oz Yeti Rambler with the chug cap and it fits perfectly and I love the chug cap!”
“I've found that I enjoy the Yeti rambler bottle with the chug cap or whatever they call it. We have two 26oz and one 36oz version. Keeps stuff cold or hot, especially if you pre-chill or preheat it before your drink, soup, chili, or whatever you choose to put in one.”