The Pelican also features a different pull handle than the Yeti and Ozark coolers as well. I do think the Pelicans pull handle is the lowest on my list of the three. Both offer a limited lifetime warranty, though they mostly just cover manufacturing defects. However, neither company guarantees an identical replacement. The Owala reserves the right to replace it with a similar product in stock, and Stanley does not guarantee it will have the same color.
This brand is made with the same type of 18/8 food grade stainless steel as the Yeti, RTIC tumbler and Ozark Trail. I imagine this is because of the vacuum seal; however, the directions for the Yeti tumblers say they can be put in the dishwasher, including the lid. Ozark Trail and Yeti tumblers are made with stainless steel which is easy to clean. These lids are designed to sip out of, not to use with a disposable or reusable straw. The one thing the Yeti really has over the Ozark Trail mug, in terms of performance, is the slider on the lid.
It comes with a hard metal straw, which hurt the palate of my mouth. Neither the Ozark Trail nor the Yeti are designed to be leak proof, unlike insulated stainless steel water bottles. They both work very well at keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. On the other hand, ozark trail canopy the Ozark Trail tumbler is made of high-grade, double-walled stainless steel and is vacuum-sealed—so pretty much the same as the Yeti. It’s also BPA-free and has a “no sweat” design, but doesn’t have a slider on the lid.
I felt it is the most accurate and fair way to fill the tumblers. Both the tumbler and the lid are dishwasher-safe, and the MagSlider pops off, which makes cleaning out accumulated gunk extremely easy. The lid also has a rubber gasket, which you can pull off for deep cleaning. Yes, you will most likely see differing results when adding cans or bottles into the mix.
You can see from the images below that there was consistent ice melt, however two of the three were better performing. As far as color options go, you can purchase this in one of two colors, Greystone which is the one featured in this article and a lighter grey. The constant color feature among the two ozark trail tumbler are the orange rimmed wheels which I don’t love but, it is not a deal breaker. When it comes to the seal, I was again very impressed by this cooler. Cracking this thing open sounds like you are opening the airlock on a spaceship.
The external temperatures on the tumblers read 102.5deg for the Yeti, 105.2deg for the Orca and 104.7deg on the Ozark Trail. The Yeti drained 3 ounces of water, The Orca drained 2 ounces and the Ozark Trail lost 2 ounces. Likewise, the 20-ounce Hydro Flask All Around Tumbler did a great job of keeping cold beverages cold, but the mouthpiece allowed too much liquid through in a rush. And though the press-in lid creates a tight seal around the mouth of the tumbler, when the vessel is on its side, liquid seeps out from both ends of the sliding mouthpiece. The 24-ounce Takeya Insulated Straw Tumbler has a flip straw that’s similar in style to the Stanley IceFlow’s.
Like our top pick’s lid, the Everyday Tumbler’s lid screws into the mouth of the cup, creating a watertight seal that doesn’t leak when you knock the tumbler over. And a rubber gasket holds the plastic straw in place, reducing any splashing. Much like our other picks that come with straw lids, the 20-ounce, leakproof Stanley The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler has a built-in flip straw, for quick beverage access. But unlike the straws on those other picks, the IceFlow’s straw can be tucked away when it isn’t in use. The tumbler also has an easy-to-grip contoured body and a carrying handle built into the lid (rather than jutting from the side), so it fits easily into a backpack’s bottle pocket.