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Plastic-Free Rating
Water
Mainstream Brand
Water·YETI

Rambler 26

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Highly durable and well-insulated, but it is heavy and bulky, and uses plastic in the lid components, though BPA-free.
PFR Recommended

A durable and well-insulated stainless steel bottle with a wide mouth for easy cleaning and a loop handle for carrying. Known for its ruggedness.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Highly durable and well-insulated, but it is heavy and bulky, and uses plastic in the lid components, though BPA-free.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

YETI's Rambler 26 is made from 18/8 Stainless steel body, plastic lid components.

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