When Yeti acquired backpack brand Mystery Ranch in 2024, we had to ask ourselves if the Austin cooler kings really wanted to get in on the hiking game, or were they just planning to make more aspirational gear for people who enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of their camping chairs?
I love my Yeti Roadie 15 cooler for car camps, but I won’t pretend I was praying for the Austin brand to release a hiking backpack. Yeti gear is synonymous with rugged bulk and hefty weight, and anyway, my Osprey Tempest 33 has proven itself a trusted haulier for all my hikes over the past couple of years.
