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Yeti Brings Back a Rare Version of Its Everyday Rambler Cups and Bottles

After more than 50 seasonal colorways, “Moon Dust” is only the fourth ever to come with this discreet feature.

Blue textured YETI tumbler with a clear lid and silver rim against a blue gradient background.Yeti

By Jack Seemer

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Like clockwork, a new month means new Yeti colors.

But “Moon Dust,” as the brand calls its latest hue, is different to your standard seasonal drop.

Since 2016, Yeti has released over 50 colors beyond the core collection of white, black and navy. “Moon Dust,” though, is only the fourth ever to feature a textured finish.

Tall, cylindrical YETI insulated water bottle with a textured purple body, silver base, and black screw-on lid featuring a rectangular handle.
Unlike most Yeti colorways, “Moon Dust” comes with a textured finish.
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Don’t judge a bottle by its cover

Yeti’s first foray into textured bottles and tumblers came well over a year ago, when it released “Black Stone” and “Grey Stone,” both part of the limited-edition Gritstone collection.

Yeti then brought it back with “Cherry Blossom,” however, light pink is a tough sell to some corners of its fanbase.

Pink YETI insulated water bottle with a black handle lid and stainless steel accents on a blue background.
Yeti already brought back textured bottles in 2025, but light pink is a tough sell to some of its fanbase.
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All to say, “Moon Dust” should be a welcome addition to the fall lineup.

While the flourish does give it visual distinction over the smooth DuraCoat finish found on most Yeti Ramblers, aesthetics are only half the draw. In fact, for some customers, they might not even be the main one.

That’s because the textured finish does give them added grip — a boon for activities like fishing and sailing.

Close-up of a textured surface covered with fine, evenly distributed blue and silver glitter particles, creating a sparkling effect.
Looks aside, the textured finish adds grip for water activities like fishing and sailing.
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Regardless, the rarity of its finish means “Moon Dust” will likely go over well with all of Yeti Nation, even its residents who don’t live near the water.

“Black Stone” and “Grey Stone” bottles have become bona fide collector’s items, demanding hundreds of dollars a piece on site like eBay.

Yeti Rambler gritstone
Yeti first released textured Rambler bottles with the Gritstone collection (pictured). They’ve become collector’s items on the secondary market.
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Availability and pricing

Fortunately, the “Moon Dust” collection will go on sale with standard Yeti pricing while it’s available on Yeti’s official website.

Shoppers with a Yeti account (free to sign up) have first dibs, with prices starting at $25 for the 16-ounce stackable Rambler cup.

A purple YETI cooler with its lid open, showing an empty interior. The YETI logo is prominently displayed on the front and embossed on the inside of the lid. The cooler has two black rubber latches on the lid for secure closure.
“Moon Dust” goes beyond Rambler bottles. It also includes coolers and the five-gallon Loadout bucket.
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Close-up of a purple YETI cooler showing a black strap attached to the side with a black plastic clip embossed with the YETI logo. The cooler has a sturdy, molded design with a rectangular slot below the clip.
The bucket and coolers don’t have the textured finish that makes the Rambler bottles unique.
Yeti

The collection also includes the Roadie 15, Tundra 45 and Loadout bucket. That said, only the Rambler bottles have the textured finish.

The full launch is scheduled for September 26, although it’s unclear how long the items will stick around. Yeti calls “Moon Dust” a “limited drop.”

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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