We have a hunch this is because their testing was performed under more optimal conditions. Sure, if we were to fill the cooler up to the brim with nothing but ice, never open it, and leave it in a cool/dark area, the ice life would go way up. And while we are on the subject of the premium soft-sided coolers, there are a few additional features specific to them. They include built-in bottle openers, daisy chain attachment points, compression strap, thicker insulation, and a wash-friendly 600D outer coating. Having structure is important for protection in soft-sided coolers.
This is a plus, considering many brands actually charge you extra for the wire basket. Another thing you want in a premium cooler is the ability to hold ice for extended periods. Ozark have a freezer-grade gasket that’s pretty much like what you would see in your average high-end cooler. The smaller sized s don’t have any handles other than the shoulder strap.
Ozark Trail coolers on the other hand are another story, they definitely aren’t known for their quality. Ozark Trail on the other hand offers a similar, but not quite as good, version without the brand name and sells for a small fraction of the price. Depending on what you’re using the cooler for, the leaky drain spout might not be a big deal. For us, however, we keep our cooler in our car while traveling and we often camp in bear country.
While some brands will have the base of the “T” be what catches the pin, Ozark Trail has instead decided to have a hole in the middle of the latch that catches onto the pin. In terms of size election, having three sizes is a bit lackluster. But Ozark Trail has managed to incorporate sizes that are most common for people to want.
The water was cold enough that had the gallon jugs been milk, we would have been able to drink out of them for three days after the ice melted. All-in-all, the YETI lasted for five days and the Coleman for one day. So there you have it, when looking at just the ability to keep ice cold over a period of 6 days the Pelican has just slightly won, but we are talking about decimal points.
This makes it large enough to easily fit a 16-liter bottle or even stack 12oz cans on top of each other. So no matter what type of bottle you ozark trail canopy tend to carry, they have you covered. The next essential piece to a cooler that can hold ice for long periods is a thick rubber gasket.
On one of the hottest days, the remote sensor reported temperatures exceeding 107 Degrees Fahrenheit while the air temp was in the high 80’s. Check out our review of the Coleman Atlas Series 65-Quart Cooler with Wheels. If you are lucky and receive a model that has the quality issues discussed above ironed out, s are one of the best bargains in the industry right now.
In the beginning, it was hard to believe that a Walmart brand can beat all expectations until we tested it ourselves. Our subject was the 52 quart, which is the best-seller in this line of coolers and one which pulled some impressive reviews online. In that respect, we think that Ozark Trail hard-coolers have successfully blended with high-end products as they exhibit a rich look with flattering colorful bits on the locks & handles.