YETI  Rambler Vacuum Water Bottle with Flip Chug Cap - 26 fl. oz.

I was super excited this flip top lid was available and immediately ordered a bottle with one. However, my experience echoes that of another reviewer: the lid locks into place even when empty and it takes a lot of force and jiggling to loosen to be able to open it again. The magnetic C-ring is also a huge struggle to remove, I just skinned my thumb trying. The lid itself has three gaskets, which is fine. I just throw everything in the dishwasher. I am concerned about how the flip top would hold up long-term because of the spring rusts, that’s it. And it’s not removable from what I can see. I’m not sure I’d recommend this because the design doesn’t seem to be best.

I absolutely love the chug cap! Awesome idea! That said, it's a really poor design. It snaps closed easily, seems to be watertight, and pops right open with the slider. So far, so awesome. However, once it's locked, it is 100% impossible to open with one hand (sometimes 2 hands). I had to stop locking it closed because it requires leverage to open. I use these to ensure I have water with me when I'm away from home, but to get this unlocked, I have to take out my keys and use them for leverage. This issue really needs to be addressed. I jumped at the new cap due to the convenience, but it fails at its main task. I'm legitimately afraid I'm going to break it just trying to get it open.

Overall Great Water Bottle that keeps drinks cold. A few times the Flip Chug locking / opening feature has stuck. Otherwise, good product. This is the 26 oz size, doesn't fit in most car water bottle holders. Wish there was a 24 oz available that would likely fit, Big jump from 18 oz to 26 oz. Also, the stickers on the locking feature could have been a raised embossed feature.

The flip chug cap is unusable; it gets stuck in the lock position even if you didn't intend to put it in the lock position. I have to use maximum, two-handed effort to get it unstuck. My son is not capable of getting it unstuck. Also, the magnetic c-lock is nearly impossible to get off and on. I was so excited to get this water bottle for my son. YETI's double-wall vacuum insulated water bottles keep water very cold for very long. This is the first time I'm writing a review about a product--any product. This cap needs to be redesigned.

I’m disappointed with the design of this bottle. The lock/unlock design is really annoying, half the time it gets stuck. The way the handle is design is also not right. It feels awkward at times. When the spout opens, it’s too close to the handle and you can’t close it as easy. Overall the design of the bottle is not what I expected from yeti. I was excited to try this, thought it would be better than the other one. Disappointed. Color is very pretty.

I will change my review if its user error but I dont get how this is supposed to work one handed. Opening is easy just slide to the right and it pops open...great but once its locked the only way I can get it to unlock is to dig my nail into the back side and pop it up and over. That doesn't seem right and messes up my nail every time, its frustrating. Am I doing this wrong?

The flip open function works great. The lock function is another story. When locked and full of liquid its very hard to slide the ring into place to get it open. When it does move, with a lot of effort, it goes all the way over and the lid pops open. Maybe this works itself out because it seems like a problem that shouldve been easily noticed during the testing period.

I like it. I use it a lot. Like the flip top. Once I figured out the easiest way to unlock it. It works great. It may have came with instructions but l didn’t read them because it’s a water bottle. Easiest way to unlock it is my pulling out on the end of the left side of the locking ring. Doesnt fit in a car cup holder well.

My wife and I have the whole gauntlet of Yeti drinkware and coolers, and this one has become a favorite of mine since receiving it. It is great for the boat and gets refilled with my Gallon Yeti jug regularly.

Love the bottle and the new flip chug top. Was not impressed that I could not customize the bottle. Not sure it was due to the introductory price opportunity or why it was not allowable.