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With that question being floated, we decided to travel down the path of discovery and start to take a closer look at Ozark Trail and some of their products. We just completed a review of the Ozark Trail Tumbler line, which is not only budget friendly but also well performing. The Hilmont also includes trekking… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

This daypack ended up being the cheapest after a quick perusal. For the second overnight hike in which I used the pack, I left the hammock at home and stuffed an REI Stratus insulated pad and lightweight bivy inside. I was a little concerned with how the straps would distribute weight. Prior to taking it… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

My friend chose to not put up his rain fly betting on the perfect weather to continue while enjoying the stars at night. During those five minutes of rain, he was a little more stressed as the risk of a wet sleeping bag had not been completely mitigated and he rushed back to the campground.… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

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 ozark trail canopy about decimal points. I have to say that I am very impressed with the performance of the Ozark Trail 45Q cooler.… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

The other two colors will have different rims and accents, so if you don’t love the orange you have options. In a sheer stroke of luck for this test, we are having a very aggressive heatwave in Southeast Michigan with temperatures around the 90’s during the day and staying in the 70’s overnight. I’m using… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?