It’s definitely heavier than its more expensive friends on the market. 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.
No, that is not always the case and any outdoorsmen, gear junkie, or general abuser of products will tell you the same thing. Every so often a brand will fly under the radar producing products that are not only a great value but also great quality as well. The Ozark Trails Cooler is perfect for your camper van adventures due to it’s rugged nature and size.
As is typical of most other cooler brands, the smaller coolers will utilize an overhead carrying handle while the larger coolers will stick to traditional side rope handles. We will go into more detail about the specific features later in this review. Ozark trail cooler like the swamp cooler or evaporative cooler are a very economical way to cool a given space. Some sources say it is up to 1/8 of the cost to operate a comparable air conditioning unit, and around half the cost to purchase and install. It is very effective in arid climates or as a way to assist traditional air conditioning units. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.
For a cooler of more manageable size and only $97.00, the Ozark Trail 35-quart hard sided cooler is a great choice. Its premium insulation makes for impressive ice retention, and the freezer-grade gasket is removable for quick cleanup. This model’s interior bin features a handle, along with a locking plate on the outside. They have harnessed this into their small but potent lineup of hard-sided coolers.
As with all such certified coolers, you do need to add a bolt or padlock. This roto-molded cooler is almost indestructible and has a lifetime warranty to back it up. It kept our ice frozen for a week and costs a touch less than a comparable Yeti cooler. This Coleman steel-belted cooler is supposed to be able to keep ice cold for more than four days. When it comes to ice retention, this Pelican cooler outperforms even a Yeti, retaining a temperature under 40°F for 135 hours in our tests. This makes it the perfect companion for fishermen, and a must-have for anyone in need of a reliable and long-lasting cooler.
These are perfect for sticking your cell phone, keys, wallet, or anything else that you don’t want to get potentially cold and/or wet in the insulated area. For the fishermen out there, you will enjoy the molded-in fish ruler on the lid of the cooler. There are also molded drink holders (4 on the 52 and 73-quart models and 2 on the 26-quart model).