Bison an yeti

[Black Ice]

Bison an yeti

Didn't there used to be a bigger price difference between the two?

For $99.00 the K2 is tough to beat. I prefer brute(bison) for the larger coolers but for a cooler for you to bring on route everyday the K2 is perfect. It does not have a drain plug but it's only a 20 quart so no plug is needed. It's also half price of the other coolers that size.

[drop dead fred]

Yes. Brute/Bison has gone through 4 price increases since I became a dealer. Sales have dropped off accordingly...

I would imagin that was really the only selling point but when I saw the prices I was like there's no real reason to get away from yeti I already have one yeti might as well just stick with them if I decide to not try another co with a lower price point

[Texantax]

For $99.00 the K2 is tough to beat. I prefer brute(bison) for the larger coolers but for a cooler for you to bring on route everyday the K2 is perfect. It does not have a drain plug but it's only a 20 quart so no plug is needed. It's also half price of the other coolers that size.

Where did you find one for $99? Their website shows the 20 qt to be $159.

[Black Ice]

Where did you find one for $99? Their website shows the 20 qt to be $159.

Cajun Blake. Grocery store by his house had a special and he called me.

[Cajun Blake]

Where did you find one for $99? Their website shows the 20 qt to be $159.

website has MSRP prices

local grocery store runs specials 2-3 x's per year... father's day, Christmas, etc...
I've purchased 4 of the 20 qt for $99 , gave them to friends as gifts

also, call K2 and inquire about any scratch and dent specials or factory 2nds .

very minimal , cosmetic damage that can't be sold as 100% new, cooler ice retention still works like a champ

you could cover the scratch/dent with a sticker and no one would ever know

[Texantax]

local store runs specials 2-3 x's per year... father's day, Christmas, etc...

call K2 and inquire about any scratch and dent specials or factory 2nds .

very minimal , cosmetic damage that can't be sold as 100% new, cooler ice retention still works like a champ

you could cover the scratch/dent with a sticker and no one would ever know

10-4 thx. Just emailed them inquiring about becoming a dealer.

[Jon-Paul]

I prefer yeti over Bison. I was given a K2 20qt during a fishing tournament and tried out a couple of times which resulted in giving it away.

[eastcut96]

Yeti all the way!

[MesquiteBean]

I have a Yeti, but I also think Bisons are great coolers. Only thing that has ever turned me away from the Bisons was at one of the TTHA Shows I was the only one at the booth looking at the coolers, and the guy never even came over to answer any questions, or see if I was interested in a cooler. After a couple minutes I just walked off. Probably just had a long weekend at the show. Can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

[Peacock]

I'm also giving heavy consideration to the yeti an brute soft paks where there's a bigger price difference between the two

The Hopper is pretty impressive! The zipper is completely air, and water tight. This is a big deal for me as I'm pretty clumsy and am sure to knock it over in my blind, or truck. I haven't put my hands on a Brute bag cooler but have seen reviews that the zipper is not water tight and does leak. Your right though pretty big price difference in the 2.

[Smart]

Bison an yeti

Wth? Why did Brute change its name to Bison?

I guess I'm weird in that I love the Yeti rubber latches. No chance in busting them off when sliding them in tight spots.

[Quackerbox]

plus I'll pay for an American made product over something from the Philipines any day of the week

This!!

Yes. Brute/Bison has gone through 4 price increases since I became a dealer. Sales have dropped off accordingly...

Yep. I was going to buy another 65 or bigger, not now.

[salth2o]

The Hopper is pretty impressive! The zipper is completely air, and water tight. This is a big deal for me as I'm pretty clumsy and am sure to knock it over in my blind, or truck. I haven't put my hands on a Brute bag cooler but have seen reviews that the zipper is not water tight and does leak. Your right though pretty big price difference in the 2.

I just can't think of any situation that the Hopper would be useful to me. It seems bulky and would get heavy when filled w/ ice and drinks. Not practical IMO, but obviously some find it useful.

[Peacock]

I just can't think of any situation that the Hopper would be useful to me. It seems bulky and would get heavy when filled w/ ice and drinks. Not practical IMO, but obviously some find it useful.

It is bulky. I looked at the small one that comes out March 1st. It holds a 12 pack plus ice. Much more practical size for what I would use it for.

[Graysonhogs]

Wth? Why did Brute change its name to Bison?

I guess I'm weird in that I love the Yeti rubber latches. No chance in busting them off when sliding them in tight spots.

I'm guessing the trash can peeps didn't like em using the Brute name. I think the rubber latches on a Yeti are better than the others. For the durability factor. My pelican has good latches, but I could see one getting busted off if you weren't careful.