Yeti’s Quietly Rolled Out New Versions of Several Core Products

The brand’s newest collection, which covers everything from bags to coolers, represents a rare move outside Yeti’s normal operations.

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By Jack Seemer

Published March 20, 2026

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As one says in cases like this, what’s old is new again.

Yeti will welcome the advent of warmer weather with a refreshed lineup of bags and coolers.

But instead of banking on new, never-before-seen hues, as it usually does with seasonal changes, the brand is revisiting one of its longtime classics.

So-called “Classic Navy” is the latest Core colorway to join white, tan and “Rescue Red,” replacing the dark-blue of yore.

Navy blue oval YETI branded silicone lid or cover on a white background. — Meet “Classic Navy,” Yeti’s new take on dark blue.

Feeling blue

At face value, little has changed about the exact base color, which matches the Pantone code 289C, according to Yeti’s official style guide.

Pantone color swatch showing a dark navy blue labeled 289 C. — While variations are to be expected across products and materials, Yeti’s dark blue corresponds to the Pantone code 289C.

However, a closer look at products like the Camino Carryall, Daytrip and Hopper soft coolers reveals a critical difference.

The handles and hardware, such as the HitchPoint Grid, now come in blue instead of gray.

Navy blue YETI cooler bag with black adjustable straps and loops. — The accent color of “Classic Navy” is also dark blue.

Navy and gray YETI soft-sided cooler tote bag with dual handles and reinforced base. — With the previous “Navy” colorway, products like the Camino Carryall (pictured) featured gray accents.

The effect gives the various items a true minimalist makeover, one defined by subtle tonal shifts in place of sharp contrasts. It also aligns with a strategy Yeti seems to applying to drinkware:

“Ridgeline,” a new colorway that also debuted in 2026, introduced a color-matched Chug Cap for the first time, marking a departure from traditional, high-contrast black.

Light green Yeti insulated water bottle with a wide handle lid. — “Ridgeline,” released at the beginning of 2026, also featured color-matched accents.

Though the transition to “Classic Navy” is somewhat unexpected, considering how rare it is for Yeti to get cute with its Core colorways, it’s not totally out of left field.

“Classic Navy” covers the Camino Carryall and soft coolers. Nothing has changed with the hard coolers in the Tundra and Roadie series.

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The brand’s recent collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing also saw the release of blue-on-blue bags and coolers, albeit ones with cobranded details and bright-red accents.

“Classic Navy” isn’t the only blue-on-blue colorway in Yeti’s roster. The brand’s collaboration with Oracle Red Bull also features dark blue across its various components.

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It’s also not first example of Yeti refining its Core lineup, although instances are far and few between.

In the last few years, it stopped selling its Rambler bottles in “Charcoal,” while the fan-favorite “King Crab Orange” was elevated from a seasonal colorway to an evergreen option for the LoadOut series.

Orange YETI cooler with a black handle and latch on a gradient blue background. — Yeti last adjusted its Core colorways in 2025, when it brought back “King Crab Orange” in its LoadOut series.

Availability and pricing

The “Classic Navy” collection is available now, replacing the previous blue across the board. Prices start at $15.

If you prefer the old version with gray accents, items with that scheme are still available through the brand’s secondhand program, Yeti Rescues.

Navy blue YETI soft-sided cooler tote bag with black handles and attachment loops.

Yeti “Classic Navy” Collection

Starts at $15

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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