Practical testing shows that the Walmart Ozark Trail Yeti cooler clone is better

[CS Tactical]

Given whom I know at the NRA (many folks on here know of whom I speak of), I sincerely doubt the NRA went off half cocked. I'm betting that Yeti really dropped the ball here.

Possibly, and if that is the case than I'd like to know as I have a bunch of their stuff.

[LSP552]

This is Yeti’s response to my email stating displeasure with their NRA action.


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We're writing in response to your recent email inquiry.

A few weeks ago, YETI notified the NRA Foundation, as well as a number of other organizations, that we were eliminating a group of outdated discounting programs. When we notified the NRA Foundation and the other organizations of this change, YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program broadly available to consumers and organizations, including the NRA Foundation. These facts directly contradict the inaccurate statement the NRA-ILA distributed on April 20.

Further, the NRA-ILA stated in that same public communication that "[YETI has] declined to continue helping America's young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities." Nothing is further from the truth. YETI was founded more than 10 years ago with a passion for the outdoors, and over the course of our history we have actively and enthusiastically supported hunters, anglers and the broader outdoor community. We have been devoted to and will continue to directly support causes tied to our passion for the outdoors, including by working with many organizations that promote conservation and management of wildlife resources and habitat restoration. From our website to our film footage and from our social media posts to our ambassadors, YETI has always prominently featured hunters pursuing their passions. Moreover, YETI is unwavering in our belief in and commitment to the Constitution of the United States and its Second Amendment.

Thanks for reaching out to YETI.



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[RoyGBiv]

Emphasis is mine.

This is where everything originated https://www.nraila.org/articles/2018...nra-foundation

DATE: April 20, 2018
TO: USF & NRA Member and Friends
FROM: Marion P. Hammer
USF Executive Director
NRA Past President



For years YETI Coolers have been a hot item for sportsmen at the Friends of NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction events around the country.

These Foundation events raise money to support youth programs and educational programs nationwide. The youth of America who benefit from these programs are the future hunters, hikers, fishermen/women, bikers, campers, wildlife photographers, mountain climbers, sportsmen/women and conservationists who will protect our natural resources and recreational lands.

Suddenly, without prior notice, YETI has declined to do business with The NRA Foundation saying they no longer wish to be an NRA vendor, and refused to say why. They will only say they will no longer sell products to The NRA Foundation. That certainly isn't sportsmanlike. In fact, YETI should be ashamed. They have declined to continue helping America's young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities. These activities enable them to appreciate America and enjoy our natural resources with wholesome and healthy
outdoor recreational and educational programs.

The NRA Foundation is 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization.

In this day and age, information is power. We thought you needed this information.

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This is Yeti’s response to my email stating displeasure with their NRA action.


YETI
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This is YETI


We're writing in response to your recent email inquiry.

A few weeks ago, YETI notified the NRA Foundation, as well as a number of other organizations, that we were eliminating a group of outdated discounting programs. When we notified the NRA Foundation and the other organizations of this change, YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program broadly available to consumers and organizations, including the NRA Foundation. These facts directly contradict the inaccurate statement the NRA-ILA distributed on April 20.

Further, the NRA-ILA stated in that same public communication that "[YETI has] declined to continue helping America's young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities." Nothing is further from the truth. YETI was founded more than 10 years ago with a passion for the outdoors, and over the course of our history we have actively and enthusiastically supported hunters, anglers and the broader outdoor community. We have been devoted to and will continue to directly support causes tied to our passion for the outdoors, including by working with many organizations that promote conservation and management of wildlife resources and habitat restoration. From our website to our film footage and from our social media posts to our ambassadors, YETI has always prominently featured hunters pursuing their passions. Moreover, YETI is unwavering in our belief in and commitment to the Constitution of the United States and its Second Amendment.

Thanks for reaching out to YETI.



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What motivation does the NRA have to pick on Yeti, a corporate sponsor?
How do you get from "refused to say why", to "YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program".

Who do I believe? Marion Hammer FTW.

[LSP552]

Emphasis is mine.



What motivation does the NRA have to pick on Yeti, a corporate sponsor?
How do you get from "refused to say why", to "YETI explained that we were offering them an alternative customization program".

Who do I believe? Marion Hammer FTW.

Yep! Big difference and I figure Yeti is just trying to do damage control. I own one Yeti cooler for the boat, and was in the market for another. It won’t be a Yeti.

[BobLoblaw]

I'd be willing to bet someone (ETA: or an entire department) at Yeti is in hot water over the hate train that followed that NRA email.

[BobLoblaw]

I'd love to know what those PR brainiacs at YETI thought they stood to gain by severing those ties. I don't see too many vintage bicycles with yeti stickers.

[RoyGBiv]

I'd love to know what those PR brainiacs at YETI thought they stood to gain by severing those ties. I don't see too many vintage bicycles with yeti stickers.

Living in the Austin bubble... they probably thought the gains would outweigh the losses.
Apparently nobody was smart enough in Marketing to stop them and count (survey) the number of Hipster customers vs those from NRA country before showing their Social Justice Ass.

[Peally]

Whoops.

[RoyGBiv]

I don't FB. I found that here, but verified the Pelican FB page has the same offer.
http://www.alloutdoor.com/2018/04/23...ions-tumblers/

https://www.facebook.com/pelicancool...weMB7J_39BK9lw

[idahojess]

I don't see too many vintage bicycles with yeti stickers.

Unless they are Yetis!

When I see Yeti, I think of mountain bikes... I didn't realize there was a cooler company named Yeti, too, until a few years ago.

https://www.yeticycles.com/tribe/company