YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler
by YETI
6 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Feb 2025
A 20-ounce stainless steel tumbler with double-wall vacuum insulation, designed to keep hot or cold drinks at temperature without a lid.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 7, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Redditors point to the Rambler's durable stainless steel build and strong heat retention as a home coffee tumbler. Owners report it surviving falls from third-story balconies and off truck beds at highway speed with only cosmetic dents and scratches, and YETI honors its warranty on broken parts like a snapped handle.
What owners say
Other commenters describe similarly strong heat retention with their YETI: one says filling it with near-boiling water keeps it too hot to drink for a couple of hours, and it holds up to a weekly dishwasher cycle with no impact. Another has used theirs for about 10 years and, half-joking, says they dislike it because it keeps their tea too hot.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as July 2025
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- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
Yeti works for me fine. In fact, filled with near-boiling water it takes couple of hours until I can actually start drinking it. Goes into dishwasher weekly. No impact on anything so far.
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
I've had a yeti for like 10 years and I honestly hate it because it keeps my tea wayyyyy toooo hot
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
being able to sip from anywhere on the lid is surprisingly convenient
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
Plastic gonna plastic. At least lids are easy to replace.
Yeti Rambler fell down from 3rd floor to concrete. Body is still in good shape
It's a great little tumbler. Can even take a tumble itself. I've used mine for ages
My son's handle snapped at daycare after 7 months of use and they sent us a brand new one under the warranty
Yeti uses lead bead to seal their beverage holders...I would no longer consider this tumbler to be safe for potable liquids
Cup is a little dented in bottom, lid a little scratched, and replaced the magnetic slider. All in all not too bad
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler