They’re the same size and shape, are made of stainless steel, and have similar sip tops. The only real physical differences are that Yeti has a slider on the lid and they have different logos adorning the cups (obviously). This tumbler is made with food grade stainless steel and large handle that prevents slipping out of your hand. Stanley cups range from 14 to 64 ounces, so you can fit as little or as much of your favorite drink. They come in various editions, colors, and styles, so you can surely find one that suits your taste.
If you are adding warm drinks to your ice, you will see reductions in the overall length of time your ice will stay cold. 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. I have to say that I am very impressed with the performance of the Ozark Trail 45Q cooler. This cooler is not only smaller in its overall size but also a fraction of the price of the competition.
I tested the same three tumblers on one of the hottest Alabama summer days in early August. The temperature was in the mid-90s with a heat advisory in effect. The 20-ounce CamelBak Horizon tumbler excels at keeping contents cold.
In the end, though, whether it be travel friendliness, versatility, or even aesthetics, the most important qualities of a tumbler are the ones that matter most to you. This is what makes Yeti different from many other insulated tumblers. You can use the lid of the Ozark to seal the Yeti tumbler, and vice versa. While the lid seals in tightly, there are still complaints about the contents spilling over. According to most user reviews, the Yeti Tumbler can keep hot coffee warm for five to six hours at room temperature. Changing beverages won’t be a problem as there will likely not be a residual taste in the tumbler as long as you clean it thoroughly.
They’re also leakproof making them easy to take with you throughout your day. Ozark Trail offers a tumbler similar to Yeti for a discounted price. It should be noted, Ozark Trail sells a pink tumbler as well. This pink Yeti tumbler is to honor those battling and recovering from breast cancer.
The Orca records a 123.2deg reading and the Ozark Trail has hit 124.8deg. The Yeti has now drained 16 ounces of water and the remaining ice is turning to slush. The Orca has drained 15 ounces and the Ozark Trail 14 ounces. This double-walled stainless steel tumbler didn’t keep beverages cold for as long as the RTIC Everyday Tumbler, but ozark trail tumbler the difference wasn’t huge. Over nine hours, the Everyday Tumbler kept water 2 degrees colder than the Yeti Rambler. No straw lid can be completely leakproof, but this quarter-turn lid comes close.
At the six hour mark, the pavement temperature soared to 142.4deg. The external temperature ozark trail tumbler of the Yeti rose to 122.9deg, the Orca rose to 110.3deg and the Ozark Trail climbed to 117.3deg. The Yeti has now drained 8 ounces of water, the Orca drained 7 ounces and the Ozark Trail drained 8 ounces. The tumblers were checked every two hours and water was drained from each tumbler into a measuring cup.