Whether you’re getting ready for summer camping trips or upgrading your fishing game, you’re looking for the best cooler without making any sacrifices. You want your food and drinks to stay cold, even on the hottest summer days.
That’s why you want to buy a top-of-the-line YETI cooler.
But, where can you buy YETI coolers?
There are 4 official places to buy YETI coolers:
- Amazon
- Yeti.com
- YETI Stores
- Authorized Retail Dealers
Where to Buy YETI Coolers?
- Amazon
- Yeti.com
- YETI’s Flagship Store
- Authorized Retail Dealers
It might be hard to tell if a store is an authorized dealer or if they are a 3rd-party dealer. Double-check "Find a Retailer" on the YETI website to ensure that a retailer is the real deal.
Amazon | Yeti.com | Yeti Stores | Retail Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Warranty | 3 or 5-year warranty period | 3 or 5-year warranty period | 3 or 5-year warranty period | 3 or 5-year warranty period |
Return Policy | Free returns from Amazon.com | Free returns from Yeti.com for 30 days | Free returns for in-store purchases only | Store-specific |
Shipping | Free with Amazon Prime membership | Free returns from Yeti.com for 30 days | N/A | N/A or store-specific |
Shipping Time | 1-2 days | 2-5 days | N/A | N/A or store-specific |
YETI Store Locations
YETI has 11 retail stores where you can go shopping, watch YETI Presents films, and get your cooler customized or repaired.
You can’t return an item purchased online through the YETI store.
YETI AUSTIN, TX (Domain Northside)
- 11624 Rock Rose Ave
- Ste. 134
- Austin, TX 78758
- (512) 828-6544
YETI CARLSBAD, CA
- 1915 Calle Barcelona
- Suite 135
- Carlsbad, CA 92009
- (760) 260-3090
YETI CHARLESTON, SC
- 360 King St.
- Charleston, SC 29401
- (843) 277-1425
YETI CHICAGO, IL
- 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave
- Chicago, IL 60622
- (312) 488-1513
YETI DALLAS, TX
- 4525 McKinney Ave.
- Dallas, TX 75205
- (214) 257-8825
YETI DENVER, CO
- 3030 E 2nd Avenue
- Suite, 101
- Denver, CO 80206
- (720) 204-2041
YETI FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
- 1019 E Las Olas Blvd.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- (954) 932-0980
YETI HOUSTON, TX
- 4048 Westheimer Rd
- Houston, TX 77027
- (713) 909-3121
YETI SAN ANTONIO, TX
- 15900 La Cantera Pkwy
- Suite #25110
- San Antonio, TX 78256
- (210) 200-8796
YETI SCOTTSDALE, AZ
- 15147 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 190
- Scottsdale, AZ 85250
- (480) 445-9254
The YETI Flagship Store
The YETI Flagship Store opened in early 2017 in Austin, Texas. The store was designed to be not only for retail but also a space to hang out and enjoy your time with family and friends.
Inside the Flagship Store is a bar called BARRR, which serves munchies and brews. There’s an amazing outdoor area where you can hang out, play cornhole, and enjoy some shade.
The interior of the Flagship Store is fairly small but stuffed full of unique YETI products. Here, you can get YETI designs and patterns that aren’t offered anywhere else.
There are places to sit (mostly on coolers with seat covers), movies and videos to watch, and cool outdoor paraphernalia to see.
The store also runs special family events. Upcoming events can be found here.
If you’re ever in Texas and want to visit the YETI Flagship Store, you can find it here:
Check out their website for the most up-to-date information about hours, parking, and special events.
Retail Stores
Loads of authorized dealers sell YETI products.
YETI coolers and tumblers are sold through tons of authorized dealers. Some of these stores are extremely large, while others are small mom-and-pop shops.
Here’s a quick list of SOME of these dealers:
Outdoor Sports Stores
- Dick’s
- REI
- Ramsey
- Eastern Mountain Sports
- LL Bean
- Olympia Sports
Hardware Stores
- P.C. Richard & Son
- Ace Hardware
- Lowe’s
- Tractor Supply Co.
There are many other stores not included on this list.
When shopping for YETI products at a retail store, you must follow the policies of that particular store.
For example, if you purchase a cooler from Lowe’s and would like to return the item, you must follow Lowe’s policies. The same goes for shipping time, free shipping, and customer service.
The only thing that transfers over to Yeti.com is a warranty claim.
To make a claim, you need proof of purchase from an authorized dealer. If you purchase from a 3rd-party dealer, you will not be eligible for the warranty.
Purchasing from a retail store is always nice because you can see, touch, and compare the product in-store.
If you’re not sure which size cooler you would like, going to a store and looking at them would help immensely.
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Amazon vs. Yeti.com
Purchasing from Amazon.com is similar to purchasing from Yeti.com, more so than purchasing from a retail store.
Warranty
YETI's warranty process takes 21 days from when the claim is submitted to when a replacement product arrives at your doorstep.
YETI has 2 warranty periods: 5 years and 3 years. The period depends on the product purchased.
The YETI Tundra falls under the 5-year period.
All warranties must be approved with proof of purchase from an authorized YETI dealer.
As with many other warranties, the product must have been used as intended. If you modified your cooler or purchased 3rd-party replacement parts, this would void the warranty.
The warranty will still cover a cooler purchased through Amazon because Amazon is an authorized dealer.
You can also purchase an additional 2 or 3-year protection plan from Amazon. This plan will cover any repairs needed, including parts, labor, and shipping.
If Amazon cannot fix your cooler, they will send you an Amazon.com gift card or replace the cooler.
Return policy
There is a 30-day return policy on all YETI orders placed through its website or Amazon.
When you return to the YETI website, they will provide you with a prepaid return label. Then, simply send the product back in unused condition.
For returns through YETI's website, the product must have been purchased through Yeti.com.
You cannot use YETI’s website to return a YETI product purchased through Amazon or another retail store.
Prices and sales
Comparing 1-to-1 from Amazon to the website, both seem to have the same prices.
That being said, there might be sales on amazon.com that don't happen on the YETI website, and vice versa.
Discount prices can be found throughout the year, as with any other retailer.
Yeti.com and Amazon are not linked in terms of sales. One might have a sale when the other does not. Check both sites for sale prices before purchasing.
Yeti.com does not price match with dealers or competitors.
Shipping
Both Amazon and YETI offer free shipping.
Amazon’s free shipping comes with an Amazon Prime account.
YETI offers free ground shipping on any orders above $20.
Custom orders
One of the benefits of purchasing through Yeti.com is that you can customize your YETI gear.
Customization is a service offered only on YETI’s website and is not available through Amazon or authorized dealers.
Customer service
It's always nice to talk to a real human who is knowledgeable about the products.
That's why purchasing from the YETI Flagship Store or an authorized dealer might be worth the trip, especially if you are unsure what size or style of cooler to get.
In doing research, I had some questions, and I contacted customer service through Yeti.com's chat feature.
You start with a bot, but if it does not answer your question, you can give it a thumbs down and immediately be connected to a live person.
The customer service representative (or outfitter, as they’re called) on my chat was friendly, quick, and knowledgeable.
But with all of that said, purchasing through Amazon is extremely convenient. Amazon prides itself on easy buying, shipping, and returns.
The Best YETI Cooler On the Market Right Now
The Tundra 45 cooler is a favorite among YETI customers because it is a great size, holds ice as advertised, and outperforms other coolers.
The Tundra 45 can hold 28 beer cans (using a 2:1 ice-to-can ratio) or 34 lbs of ice (only). It is 23 lbs empty and comes in 13+ colors.
The cooler is the perfect size to accommodate food and provisions for 4 people on an overnight camping trip or to keep 4 friends well hydrated during a day on the water.
All YETI coolers are rotomolded, extremely durable, and grizzly bear-proof and have great ice retention.
Unlike other coolers, YETI does not promise a minimum ice-retention time because a lot of factors affect the longevity of your ice.
However, a YETI cooler holding ice for 5, 10, or 14 days is not unheard of.
Our comparison of the Yeti Tundra 45:
FAQs
What is so special about YETI?
YETI coolers are rotomolded, which means they are durable and longer lasting. Rotomolded coolers are made using a rotational molding method.
Rotomolding is economically and environmentally friendly because it produces very little material waste, and excess materials can be reused.
Rotomolded coolers are incredibly durable and stand the test of time longer than traditional coolers.
Because YETI coolers hold ice so long and are so tough, they’ve developed a cult following.
How long do YETI coolers last?
Ultimately, your YETI cooler will break down from use and sun exposure. However, with light use, this can take years or decades.
What is the most popular size of YETI cooler?
The most popular size of YETI cooler is the 45 qt because it’s a nice in-between size.
Check out YETI's most popular cooler, the Tundra 45 – make sure to read all of the rave reviews while you’re there.
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Kendall Casey
Kendall is a freelance outdoor adventure writer passionate about educating those who wish to explore the outdoors. When Kendall isn’t writing, she is exploring the woods of the US Northeast on foot or kayak.
