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Yeti’s Final Drop of 2025 Isn’t Just Unique, It’s Unprecedented

The last release of Yeti’s annual Gear Garage sale also marks a first-ever for the outdoor brand.

Close-up of a black plastic handle lid on a stainless steel and bright orange YETI bottle.Yeti
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By Jack Seemer

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Yeti launched with a single product, in a single color: a stark white cooler stout enough to keep out grizzly bears.

Its last drop of 2025 — a year that saw the release of multiple bags, its first beach chair and a grill — shows just how far it’s come.

man cooking on a yeti fire pit
Yeti had a busy year, releasing numerous bags, its first beach chair and even a grill.
Yeti

The truth is, Yeti is no longer a cooler company, at least according to the sales.

While coolers remain at the heart of its reputation for ultradurable outdoor gear, Yeti has become a bona fide lifestyle brand driven by a dominant drinkware lineup.

In fact, for every dollar Yeti makes, half of it comes from bottles, tumblers and coffee mugs, available in any color the heart desires.

Even still, the latest hue is one-of-a-kind.

Bright orange YETI insulated bottle with black handle lid against a gray background.
Though far from the only orange in Yeti’s arsenal, “Solar Flare” is its first neon colorway.
Yeti

A first for the brand

Dubbed “Solar Flare,” the new color closes out this year’s Gear Garage as Yeti’s first-ever neon colorway.

Bright orange YETI insulated tumbler with clear lid and stainless steel rim against a gray background.
“Solar Flare” is part of Yeti’s annual Gear Garage sale, meaning it’s more limited than its seasonal drops.
Yeti
Yeti Solar Flare color
The high-vis look is sure to be a hit among hikers, construction workers and, of course, collectors.
Yeti

That said, it’s far from the only orange. “Solar Flare” closely resembles “Papaya,” which came out of the summer, as well as the fan-favorite “King Crab Orange.”

Bright orange YETI cooler with black latches and a black handle, placed on a brown textured mat with a fishing net in the background. The cooler has water droplets on its surface.
“King Crab Orange” became one of Yeti’s core colorways earlier this year.
Yeti

The latter, first released as a limited-edition color, officially became part of the brand’s year-round collection in 2025.

It’s unlikely that “Solar Flare” will follow a similar path, even though its high-vis look is sure to be a hit among campers, construction workers and, least of all, collectors.

Stack of four stainless steel cups with bright orange silicone sleeves on a gray background.
Yeti brought “Solar Flare” to its expansive drinkware lineup, including shot glasses …
Yeti
Bright orange YETI stainless steel hip flask with brushed metal cap and top edge against a gray background.
… and a flask.
Yeti

As part of the Gear Garage collection, the current batch is likely even more limited than Yeti’s seasonal drops.

That said, there appears to be more than enough to go around. Yeti added the color to various bottles, tumblers and even its dog bowl, which comes in two sizes.

Prices start at $25.

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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