Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

This leads to a short time to enjoy the drink or have no way but endure an unfavorable experience. Then I did the same test with cold water from the same coolers. And the rubber gaskets, which make the lid leak-resistant, come out for a deeper clean. Simple Modern offers a robust selection of colors, patterns, and capacity options. The Classic vessel comes in four sizes (16, 20, 24, and 28 ounces) and in dozens of colors and patterns, so you’re bound to find something that matches your style. This sleek, slim tumbler has a smooth powder coating that’s easy to grip, even with wet hands.

But the Takeya tumbler isn’t dishwasher-safe, and the one-piece lid has too many crevices where dirt and other grime can accumulate. Also, stock is currently very limited, so we’ve reached out to Takeya to confirm whether this model is being updated. But the lid created a weak seal, and it leaked a substantial amount when we knocked the tumbler over. The 24-ounce Corkcicle Cold Cup has flat, easy-to-grip panels along its sides. But the press-in lid doesn’t create a tight enough seal to prevent leakage when the cup is knocked over.

Running from sizes 14 oz to 64 oz, this tumbler keeps drinks cold for 8 hours. All of the tumblers had the same 27 ounces of crushed ice and were placed in the sun in a straight line so all received the same amount of sun, heat and breeze. After a brief rain shower around noon, the sun came out and stayed out.

The Yeti Rambler has a rugged look, which may appeal to some people. This tumbler has a wider, squatter profile than our other picks. For anyone in the market for a cooler that works and won’t break the bank, I would absolutely take a serious look at what Ozark Trail has to offer.

When you are out on the water, people often sneak over to grab something from the cooler and may not latch it back up. With a hard plastic latch, you run the risk of brushing by the cooler and hitting your shin, which I have done and is awful. One of my favorite features though is the rubber wheels vs. the hard plastic wheels on the Pelican and Yeti.

The slim Everyday Tumbler tapers toward the bottom (its base measures 2.5 inches), so it’s compatible with most cupholders we encountered. Cupholder sizes vary depending on an automobile’s make and model, so it may not fit in every car’s cupholder. But with its tapered, 2.8-inch base, the Simple Modern tumbler fits into my Subaru’s cupholders, and it also fits into the treadmill cupholders at my gym. Of all the tumblers we tested, the 24-ounce Simple Modern Classic Tumbler offers the best combination of performance and value.

The Owala’s standard bottle holds 40 ounces and costs $37.99, making it cheaper than the 40 oz Stanley tumbler’s $45 price point. Another advantage is that the Owala tumbler is lighter than the Stanley, and considering how heavy a bottle can get when it’s filled with liquid, every ounce counts. Specifically, the Stanley is 1.4 lbs (635 grams), and the slightly lighter Owala is 1.28 lbs (581 grams). And while carrying your lighter Owala, you’ll be happy to know the lid is spill-resistant, unlike the Stanley, making it an even more portable option. Better yet, the Owala tumbler is lead-free, while the Stanley is not, making the Owala slightly safer. While it cannot be denied that the Yeti Tumbler is a great tumbler for keeping beverages cold or hot for an extended period, it is also hard to deny that it is pricey.

Because it is cheaper and practically does everything that the Yeti Tumbler does, it is not surprising that Walmart’s Ozark Trail tumblers are selling fast. Perhaps most famous for the popularity of the Yeti tumbler, many people refer to their Yeti as a cup instead ozark trail tumbler of a tumbler. And while they became popular seemingly overnight, Yeti tumblers have also become the standard by which other tumblers were made. Owning a Yeti tumbler Rambler is something of a status symbol.

Neither is Ozark Trail, so I’d be careful tossing them into your bag. Even though both claim to be leak-proof tumblers, I held both upside down and they both leaked a lot! Because of the handle, for example, you won’t be able to put them into the side pockets of a backpack ozark trail tumbler either. I started by filling each cup with 15 ice cubes, set them in my kitchen with the lids on, and started the clock. The Ozark Trail Multiforce Multi-Tool is an essential companion for outdoor enthusiasts, DIYers, and everyday tasks.