The Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers great viewing, as we have minimal light pollution and a quiet atmosphere. I’ll be totally honest, I was not expecting this cooler to be as nice as it was. It’s easy to get caught up in brand perception and often times very difficult to break away from what you think you know about a brand. I used the word “think” intentionally, because what I thought I knew about Ozark Trail was not correct. Ozark Trail is proving to be a really solid competitor for outdoor products. This cooler has a number of features that you would find on more expensive coolers and a few that you won’t find.
The Pelican also features a different pull handle than the Yeti and Ozark coolers as well. Cracking this thing open sounds like you are opening the airlock on a spaceship. The Ozark Trail 45 Qt Rolling Thermocooler also comes with an internal tray, which the other two do not. Coleman makes no dedicated footprints for its tents—the idea being that the polyethylene is tough enough not to need one.
One of the first things to note about it’s design is that it has a larger drainage hole and a tethered drain cap, which is a nice feature. I have lost a couple of drain caps in my day which makes the cooler unusable until a replacement arrives. Capacity XXL Director chair is a bit on the heavy side, it lacks any kind of built-in storage, and it’s only offered in two… REI had a member sale over Memorial Day weekend and we were able to save 20% on our ozark trail canopy cooler. 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.
With the push buttons you need to worry about pinching fingers or not being able to release the button when it gets rusted, which is never a pleasant experience. The legs extend to give the top peak a height of about 8’10” which will be plenty of headroom for anyone underneath. The canopy fabric is made of a lightweight denier polyester, offering water resistant features and 50+ UPF, which we love. Being protected from the suns harmful UVB rays is probably why you wanted a canopy tent in the first place, and this Ozark Trail tent meets all criteria in this department.
These include sidewalls, weight bags, and a host of other great add-ons that can really increase the use and versatility of the canopy tent. Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10×10 frame to support a camping tent structure. The setup process is a “breeze” whether you are at the sand dunes or the ocean.
Cooler’s have become somewhat of a status symbol in the outdoors and many equate the bigger brands with better quality. No, that is not always the case and any outdoorsmen, gear junkie, or general abuser of products will tell you the same thing. Every so often a brand will fly under the radar producing products that are not only a great value but also great quality as well. We explore the lightweight beach canopy that’s powered by the wind to see if its worth its hefty price tag. We weighted 5 prime ozark tent 10 x 10 bargains over the past 3 years.
The eclipse bundle comes with five solar eclipse glasses so you can safely observe the event alongside friends and family. It also comes with a phone lens designed specifically for taking photos of the eclipse that aren’t completely washed out or overexposed. Get comfortable with this Ozark Trail Classic Folding Camp Chairs Set of 4.
Not only will the rubber allow for a slightly smoother roll when you are pull this cooler along, but it will also be quieter. Rounding out the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day. Overall, we think the Ozark Trail canopy serves its intended purpose – a value brand 10×10 instant shelter that caters to price conscious consumers looking for an affordable shade option. And compared to some of the tents in the EZ-Up lineup, it sells for almost a 70% discount. One could, in theory, purchase a new Ozark canopy every year (which they might need to!) and still come out ahead over the years vs. purchasing a more expensive alternative. But after half a dozen excursions, we found—as we had with the Renetto Original Canopy Chair—that having a chair you can easily carry without a bag is preferable.