YETI Rambler: French Press and Stackable Cups

Review by Erin Trail

I believe that life is too short for bad coffee.  I love a French Press as a way to make coffee at work or while I’m camping in my van because of it’s portability and simplicity. I’ve been using a French Press for years, and the process of brewing this way has become a bit of a ritual.  The YETI Rambler French Press, combined with the Rambler Stackable Cups has made my morning coffee even more enjoyable.

YETI Rambler 34 Oz French Press

The 34 oz YETI Rambler French Press makes the perfect amount of coffee for 1-2 people.  While the process of brewing via French Press is simple (hot water, coffee, time, and filter), Yeti has taken this simple process and elevated it.  The container is a double-wall vacuum insulated shell with the standard rugged YETI outer coating in the color of your choice. The inside of the container is made from DuraSip™ ceramic coated kitchen-grade stainless steel.  This results in a heavy, but incredibly durable coffee maker.  As a bonus, the French Press is dishwasher safe, and with the ceramic coating on the inside, coffee grounds clean up with a simple water spray and wipe.

The combo lid + plunger is also well designed.  The lid is clear plastic that locks in place and has a pouring spout.  The plunger is what makes the Yeti French Press better than other French Press coffee makers.  The GroundsControl Filter is made from a combination gasket and filter, which creates a seal along the inside of the vessel.  The GroundsControl Filter is easy to plunge and is the best I’ve seen when it comes to keeping coffee grounds out of my coffee.  The GroundsControl Filter is also dishwasher safe, but I’ve found a good spray in the kitchen sink cleans things up nicely.

The Rambler French Press also the insulating power that YETI is known for.  I’ve noticed that my coffee stays warm for hours after I’ve made it, meaning I can really savor my morning coffee.

The Rambler French Press can do more than just make coffee.  With it’s filter, it would be great at making hot or cold-brewed tea or fruit infused waters. With the insulated shell, it would be great as a liquid serving vessel, keeping hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold.

YETI Rambler 20 Oz Stackable Cup

I decided to upgrade my insulated coffee mugs to the YETI Rambler 20 Oz Stackable Cups to complete my YETI coffee journey. On the days that I don’t swim before work, I’ll make a to-go latte at home and drink it as I drive to work. We also camp and like to enjoy a breakfast outside.  There is nothing sadder than having your coffee get cold before you are able to finish it.

I chose the 20 Oz Stackable Cups so I can stack them in the cupboard of my van (to save space).  The 20 Oz volume is perfect for a double latte or for enjoying my share from the 34 Oz French Press. The 20 Oz Stackable Cups also fit into the cup holder of all of our vehicles, so there’s never an issue in bringing a coffee along the way.

Like the Rambler French Press, the Stackable Cups are made from kitchen-grade stainless steel and have double-wall vacuum insulation for staying power. It comes with a clear MagSlider lid that securely fits into the mug with the help of a gasket. The only ding I can give these cups is that the MagSlider only prevents splashes – it does not prevent a full on spill if you tip the cup over.

The circumference of the 20 Oz Stackable Cups feels comfortable in my small hands. The outside of the cup has the traditional YETI coating, which has a nice texture to it. The cups also come in a wide variety of colors, to match your mood and your decor.

The 20 Oz Stackable Cups have kept my coffee plenty warm as I drank it.  I would also imagine that these cups would be AMAZING for iced coffee season, as the insulation is just as effective with cold liquids.

Erin Trail

Erin Trail’s hobby is collecting hobbies. She’s a 5th Generation Coloradan and grew up exploring the outdoors on family camping trips and hikes.  Her first backpacking trip was at eight years old to Grizzly Reservoir – she proudly carried all of her own gear those 3 miles from the main parking lot to the Reservoir.

Erin is an adult-onset athlete who started as a Masters Swimmer and then developed into a triathlete.  She completed 5 Ironman races and nearly 20 x 70.3 distance Ironman races, including the World Championship in Lahti, Finland, in 2023.  Somewhere along her triathlon journey, she picked up a deep love of cycling.

Cycling encouraged her to see landscapes in a new way, learn new skills and to develop self reliance; now she often goes and does Type 2 rides just to see if she can do it.  She’s got all the bikes: gravel, mountain, fat bike, time trial and road.

She is even known to combine her love of camping and cycling and go off on solo 24 hour overnight bikepacking trips in the mountains of Colorado. In addition to bikes, she teaches yoga, lifts weights, skis, SUPs and has recently purchased a campervan.

Erin is a former Montana park ranger with a degree in environmental engineering.  She loves getting into technical details while putting her gear (and herself) through the paces. She shares her home in Colorado with her husband, Will, and her 3 cats (Zipper, Brewtus, and Simcoe).

2025 brings some exciting things.  Erin has qualified to be on Team USA for USA Triathlon and will be competing in a World Championship off-road triathlon in Pontevedra, Spain in June. To prepare for this event, she’s got several mountain bike races and training weekends planned in the months leading up to the big day.  Additionally, she’s racing Ironman Boise 70.3 in July.  Once her race schedule closes out in July, she’ll be moving to more adventure based activities (bikepacking, vanlife, and mountain bike festivals).

When not adventuring, she can be found on a sunny patio somewhere, drinking beers with her husband.