Yeti soft sided coolers are made from heavy duty 840D nylon that is TPU laminated and uses RF welding to seal it all together. For a day-trip or shorter adventure, the Ozark Trail 12-can cooler is ideal to keep drinks cool all day long and is perfect for budget-conscious shoppers at $29.97. This high-performance, water-repellent cooler has a removable hard liner and shelf featuring antimicrobial protection for the ultimate freshness. The adjustable padded shoulder strap makes for easy transport, and the mesh pockets provide extra storage space. This ozark trail cooler is made for durability and convenience, providing the perfect storage for your best beers. We just completed a review of the Ozark Trail Tumbler line, which is not only budget friendly but also well performing. The weather was in low 90s during the test, the coolers were in full sun for most of the morning, and we opened them several times throughout the day. The ice melted in the Coleman in 39 hours and the Ozark Trail in 73 hours. The water turned warm in both coolers fairly quickly after the ice melted. As soon as we realized the Ozark Trail was not going to work I got online and ordered an RTIC. RTIC Coolers can only be purchased from their website, which is why they say their price point is much lower than YETI. For a more on-the-go option, the $88.00 Ozark Trail 26-quart high-performance cooler offers the perfect size and capacity. The heavy-duty, one-piece construction and blend of polyurethane insulation keeps ice frozen for days. This cooler is also made for easy carrying, featuring a stainless steel handle with a comfort grip. 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. The hard-sided coolers are designed to try to compete with the top-tier of the premium cooler world. Ozark Trail’s lineup of soft coolers tries to adhere to their “affordability first” approach. This includes simple lunch boxes and tiers up to premium totes and cooler backpacks. Specifically, you will find 6-can, 12-can, 24-can, 36-can, 42-can, totes, and cooler backpacks. As for prices, the lower-end models are easily into the budget price tier while the premium creeps up to intermediate. The ice life, well not bad, was not near what Ozark Trail stated in their specifications. There are also molded drink holders (4 on the 52 and 73-quart models and 2 on the 26-quart model). RTIC coolers are the coolers most similar to Yeti but for a cheaper price. They will come into store and because they are such a great price when compared to Yeti and other similar coolers they will quickly fly off the shelves and then be out of stock again. This can be extremely frustrating when you are a couple of days into your trip and you want to empty out some of the water but you still have items in your cooler. This is true of the Ozark Trail but it’s also true of all roto-molded coolers. The below test done by Lifetime coolers shows how the Ozark keeps ice a decent period of time, but doesn’t keep up with coolers like Yeti, Lifetime or Orca. Even so, try not to drag it around if you don’t want to ruin the paint job on your truck bed or the excellent finish on your floor. It might seem a little disappointing that there are only 3 sizes to go on, but at least they went for the most common sizes used by people. Now, the general assumption here is that this cooler brand is actually owned by Walmart since they’re mostly sold at their stores. However, we cannot definitely say whether Ozark Trail is a Walmart company or not but it looks as a private label brand of Walmart. Even behind our cold front, the clouds tonight will have an impact on morning lows for Wednesday. Instead of dropping into the 20s, we’ll see the numbers bottom out in the middle to some upper 30s across the Ozarks. After another cold start, we’ll see afternoon highs top out in the lower to middle 50s for the afternoon ahead. Is the cart included in the price for Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail? However, Top of the Rock offers many convenient snack and dining options. Both coolers have leak proof zippers that are 100% watertight. Both of these coolers are packed with features and the Ozark trail has very similar features to the Yeti. So if you want quality then you need to go with the Yeti, it is one of the most durable coolers out there – alongside the Engel HD30 – whereas the Ozark Trail is questionable quality. Ozark Trail coolers on the other hand are another story, they definitely aren't known for their quality. One thing about Yeti is that you can absolutely count on the quality of their products. Their products are over engineered and designed to handle absolutely anything you throw at them. It’s definitely heavier than its more expensive friends on the market. Whether or not these fit and finish issues haunt you almost seems like luck of the draw. To achieve these asking prices, some shortcuts in manufacturing and quality were necessary.