Taylor Hutchinson 03.17.23
Yeti, the makers of family identify coolers and stainless-steel drinkware, have entered cargo and equipment space for storing. Known for making rugged out of doors gear at a premium value, the out of doors model is hitting the bottom operating by releasing varied sizes of their GoBox gear instances. I obtained the GoBox 30 as a present this previous Christmas, and thought, “What the heck am I going to use this for.” Toying round with it, I mentioned, “what can’t I use this for.”
The white variant wouldn’t have been my first alternative of shade, however it was a Christmas present, so who’s complaining? They do are available in a restricted variety of colours presently, King Crab Orange, White, Charcoal, and Tan. At the tip of the day, I’ll find yourself hitting this one with a rattle can camo paint job. The construct high quality and materials, like with most issues Yeti is premium and rugged. The GoBox weighs in at roughly 12 lbs and appears to be manufactured from the identical sturdy materials their coolers make the most of. While this isn’t designed as a cooler, it does meet IP65 and IP67 waterproof worldwide requirements. The clasp that holds the lid closed is tight however can also be very sturdy. I’ve damaged different rugged, well-known cargo clasp touring throughout the nation, however the GoBox has impressed me with its construct high quality. All of the GoBoxs are stackable to make them excellent for storing in your truck mattress or storage. Looking within the GoBox, it comes with a gear caddy and divider to maintain objects organized. On the within lid, they’ve what is named the “Pack Attic” which is a three-compartment zipper mesh bag. It is slim sufficient to not intrude on the primary storage bucket, whereas additionally being spacious sufficient to retailer grab-n-go objects like deal with, rain gear, or first help. They have just lately up to date this mannequin with a “Heftyhauler Handle,” which isn’t included within the early model I’ve. It seems to be extra of good to have as a result of the shortage of 1 hasn’t restricted my use for the GoBox.
When I first obtained the GoBox, I wasn’t fairly positive what to put it to use for. It began its life out being a deer looking attire field. It served as one thing like a straightforward grab-n-go equipment with medical, warm-weather garments, and different objects I didn’t need lingering within the truck or my looking pack. I had a pal name me as much as go fly-fishing for the weekend and thought this was the right time to load it out as a deal with field. The “Pack Attic” homes my rain gear, first help, and varied deal with I procured from a couple of native fly outlets. The primary compartment saved my waders, chest pack, and dry garments out of the weather. A shocking attribute concerning the GoBox is the quantity of substances it shops whereas additionally being very transportable. The group actually began to shine when sorting by way of my leaders, tippet, and fly containers. I didn’t use the divider for group functions, however I used to be pleasantly shocked to search out out it could possibly double as a slicing board. It makes for some fast work on some limes for an grownup fishing beverage. While we didn’t do a float journey this spherical, I can see how useful this could be to make use of the tie-down slots to lock it to a Flycraft for a protracted float down the river. It is beginning to develop into a luxurious having the ability to transfer my equipment to varied automobiles and fishing spots with out worrying about dropping or forgetting key objects.
The GoBox is an effective way to prepare my fishing and looking gear, however I’m additionally seeing this being helpful whereas tenting or serving as a devoted car gearbox. I intend to take a look at the bigger GoBox 60 to make use of as a gear locker for longer street journeys that might require dwelling out of my car. Yeti’s GoBox choices are an fascinating introduction to the out of doors cargo and equipment space for storing. While it’s a premium value, the scale, development, and out-of-the-box group actually set it aside from the competitors.
