Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

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This is the hardest cooler category to test and ultimately choose a pick within. All high-end roto-molded coolers are increasingly coalescing into a single position, with similar price, performance, and construction. The three that currently rise to the top are from RTIC, Canyon, and Yeti. RTIC’s coolers are always the least expensive, but they aren’t certified as bear-resistant. Yeti has all the name recognition, a consistent track record, and bear-resistant certification. But in our comparisons, The Outfitter cooler is a touch cheaper per quart of space and has slightly more insulation than either the RTIC or Yeti coolers.

Arguing over a few hours difference of ice melt between high-end coolers after several days of testing is just not that interesting or informative. Canyon Coolers makes a similar model to our pick called the Pro 65 Quart Cooler. These upgrades would seem to exceed the needs of most people, but you may prefer the extra performance. Consider this one an updated version of the cooler everyone’s parents had in their attic. The Coleman steel-belted cooler is sleek, stylish, and effective, and the company claims this model can keep ice cold for more than four days. It won’t go for days, but this backpack cooler is more than capable of keeping your picnic cool until it’s time to roll out the picnic blanket.

That’s enough to hold plenty of ice, drinks, and food for a family of three. Anything smaller, and you end up carrying a lot of bag and not much of anything else. The smaller sizes just don’t have enough room to be functional for anything except an individual lunch or a few drinks.

Like all Yeti gear, the Hopper backpack verges on being overengineered for strength and durability. Of course, the interior is insulated by closed-cell foam and secured with a magnetic roll-top lid. It’s not as tough as our hard cooler picks, but it’s the toughest soft cooler we’ve tried. The Ozark Trail Soft Cooler lineup is a solid contribution to this ever-growing company. There are enough size options and configurations to make most people happy. For those who need something simple and cheap, the 12-can and 24-can models are great.

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Not only will the rubber allow for a slightly smoother roll when you are pull this cooler along, but it will also be quieter. You won’t wake the neighbors up when you are pulling this down your dock. Rounding out ozark trail chair the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day. While these aren’t “budget” coolers, compared to their competition, Ozark Trail ice chests are a bargain.

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This simple lunch-box-style cooler is insulated with thick, closed-cell foam and made from a durable coated nylon. Like all soft coolers, though, it will show the effects of sun and heat damage over time. However, we also have a pick for adventuring, one that rolls, a soft cooler for light work, a backpack cooler, and a disposable cooler. Crafted from robust 18/8 stainless steel with a sleek powder coating finish, this tumbler stands the test of time, resisting scratches, rust, and the mingling of flavors. Its ergonomic handle promises a comfortable grip, making it an ideal companion for any journey.

This cooler is not only smaller in its overall size but also a fraction of the price of the competition. This cooler, when compared to the Pelican 45Q Elite and Yeti Tundra, has the smallest profile while still providing 45Q internal storage. It features rubber latches which I am a huge fan of for boating applications. When you are out on the water, people often sneak over to grab something from the cooler and may not latch it back up. With a hard plastic latch, you run the risk of brushing by the cooler and hitting your shin, which I have done and is awful. One of my favorite features though is the rubber wheels vs. the hard plastic wheels on the Pelican and Yeti.