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.
We did the same test using boiling water, measuring the temperature at hour intervals over five hours. Whether it’s deciding between carbon steel and cast iron pans or between two high-end water bottles, choosing kitchen accessories can be an exhausting task. While there are a lot of similarities between the two options, there are key differences worth looking out for as a consumer. Their price points, features, and ability to keep your drink cold are all factors to keep in mind when deciding between the Owala and Stanley tumblers. Hmm, I may have to go back and grab another couple cups for Pops for Christmas so he can finally toss out all those nasty plastic fast food cups he’s been reusing. One difference I noticed is that the YETI brand specifically states dishwasher safe and Ozark Trail says to NOT place in the dishwasher.
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, 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.
Yeti has clearly set themselves apart as the biggest player in the cooler space. Since they launched, they have carved out an incredible market share delivering products across the board from coolers to dog bowls. 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.
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 ozark trail canopy neighbors up when you are pulling this down your dock. Rounding out the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day.
I spend a great deal of time on the water every summer boating and fishing in Northern Michigan. I will often load a large cooler up at the beginning of the week and leave it on my Pontoon packed with drinks and ice. If you have a boat and bring kids or friends on the water, you know that once you leave the dock the requests for drinks start rolling in fast and furious. Sure, you can load a cooler out each morning packed with fresh ice, but it is just so much easier to cut down all that work with a cooler than can keep ice for days on end.
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.