Is the YETI Trailhead dog bed discontinued?

Yes. YETI moved away from Trailhead, so buyers should treat remaining listings as legacy, clearance, or used inventory and verify the seller's return and warranty terms.

Is the whole Trailhead bed waterproof?

No. YETI says the travel pad has a waterproof bottom, while the Home Base bottom is water resistant rather than waterproof.

Can the Trailhead covers go in a washing machine?

YETI says the fabric covers are machine washable on cold and can be tumble-dried low. The foam and molded base components are spot-clean only.

YETI Trailhead Dog Bed Review: Discontinued, So Should You Still Buy It?

The YETI Trailhead is a discontinued two-piece dog bed. Its washable covers and removable travel pad remain useful, but warranty, condition, and price now matter more than the original feature list.

The YETI Trailhead should no longer be reviewed as if it were a normal current-model purchase. It is discontinued. That changes the decision from “is this premium bed good?” to “is this particular legacy unit, from this seller, worth the risk?”

Quick verdict

The Trailhead still has an intelligent two-part design: a substantial Home Base plus a removable travel pad. Consider one only when it is complete, clean, correctly priced, and sold with an acceptable return path. For a new US purchase with straightforward support, compare an actively sold model such as the Orvis RecoveryZone Couch bed or Casper dog bed . YETI’s newer Boomer bed is currently a regional product rather than a dependable US recommendation.

What the Trailhead actually includes

The Home Base is the main indoor bed, while the travel pad lifts out for a more portable sleeping surface. YETI’s FAQ lists machine-washable fabric covers and a three-year limited warranty for the original product. It also draws an important water-resistance distinction: the travel pad has a waterproof bottom; the Home Base does not.

That distinction rules out leaving the complete bed outdoors. A damp campsite may suit the travel pad, but the foam-filled Home Base belongs inside.

Legacy-buy checklist

Inspect	Why it matters
Both Home Base and travel pad are included	Missing either part removes the design’s main advantage
Zips, seams, and covers are intact	Replacement covers may be harder to source for a discontinued model
Foam has no odor, moisture damage, or permanent compression	Foam is spot-clean only and hygiene problems are difficult to reverse
Seller states a return policy in writing	The original retail warranty may not transfer
Total price is below a comparable current bed	Scarcity alone does not make old inventory better value

Do not pay a collector-style premium for a dog bed. If a seller cannot show the condition of the foam and cover, pass.

Cleaning reality

YETI instructs owners to remove the fabric covers, cold-wash them, and tumble-dry low. The waterproof layers and foam components are spot-clean only. That is manageable for routine dirt but less forgiving after an accident reaches the foam. Dogs with frequent accidents may be better served by a bed with a fully waterproof liner around the core.

Trailhead versus the current Boomer

The Boomer is not a like-for-like recreation, but YETI describes a removable machine-washable cover, a waterproof base, a quilted foam sleeping surface, and a three-year warranty. It is currently shown through regional YETI stores, and availability varies by country. US readers should not treat a European product page as a practical checkout route.

Trailhead’s removable travel pad remains its distinctive advantage. A current, locally sold bed is the better default when support, a stated warranty, and easy purchase verification matter more.

Bottom line

Buy a Trailhead only as a carefully inspected legacy product. Its washable-cover, two-piece design is still practical, but discontinued status raises the burden of proof. A current bed wins whenever the prices are close.