We’ve found that in cooler temperatures, it keeps things cool for about 4 days but there isn’t any ice left after 4 days. On hot summer days when you can’t get any shade or coverage for the cooler or the van you can count on about 48 hours where there’s still a little ice. (The less you open it, the longer it’ll last so keep the opening and closing to a minimum).
It is also worth mentioning that all of the metal components you will find are comprised of quality stainless steel. This helps to minimize the change of corrosion or breaking, even after many years of use.
The hard coolers from this brand are built to be on par with the most premium brands. They have attractive features and sharp edges which all but catch the eye. There are orange accents on the latches and handles which definitely give them a ozark trail chair premium look. In terms of color options, however, you only get silver and white. Depending on the size you choose, you can expect two to five days of ice life, which is more than enough for a day at the beach or even a weekend camping trip.
Because of this, a lot of people look to alternate brands. Ozark Trail is one of the most common brands we have been asked about as a potential “Yeti replacement”. We must admit that the huge price cut and supposed similar ice retention and features are tempting.
This is a much larger and diverse selection of products than the Ozark Trail hard-sided coolers. Also, you will find a larger variety of layouts and cooler types. The hard-sided coolers look similar to other brands, like YETI, Pelican, and ORCA. They have a pretty basic design, with large, solid-looking handles.