The overall product weight of this cooler is 37lbs empty which is inline with the Pelican, but 7lbs heavier than the Ozark Trail cooler. The Tundra Haul features rubber clasps, which I really like, and hard plastic wheels. Like the Ozark Trail 45 Qt Rolling Thermocooler, the Pelican 45QW Elite Wheeled Cooler includes a lid with inch notches and also includes centimeters for those outside of the United States. Similar to the Ozark Trail cooler, the Pelican features orange wheel rims and also has orange clasp accents. You can get this cooler in three colors, Tan which is featured here, as well as graphite and white. The other two colors will have different rims and accents, so if you don’t love the orange you have options.
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.
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 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.
Then we knocked each one over to see how much, if any, liquid seeped out. Since 2019, I’ve been analyzing, reviewing, and generally obsessing over products here at Wirecutter, where I’ve written about everything from label makers to solar-eclipse-viewing gear. Most pertinently, I’ve written about insulated wine tumblers, and I spent quite a bit of time testing the buzzy Stanley tumbler against 40-ounce dupes that line store shelves. Most insulated tumblers—whether palm-sized or gigantic—are made from the same materials. And they function in similar ways, which gave me a leg up when I started my research for this guide.
The lid screws into the mouth of the tumbler, and the flip straw folds closed, to create an airtight seal that keeps liquid from seeping out. We tossed this tumbler in a gym tote and purse, and it never leaked and soaked our things. To assess lid quality, we filled each tumbler with water and affixed its lid in place, sealing the sipping port with the lid’s mouthpiece, where applicable.
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.
Although the Stanley Cup was created a whopping 110 years ago, its recent craze has fans ozark trail chair lining up to purchase, and limited styles are selling out. If you didn’t want one of these cups before, Target is ensuring you’ll definitely want one this summer. Nothing came out of the Orca and Ozark Trail and only 2 small drops drained from the Yeti. The only time the tumblers were moved was during the draining process and to keep the tumblers in full sun. The 20-ounce Tervis Traveler also excelled at maintaining beverage temperature. Yet the sliding mouthpiece felt loose and flimsy, and the outer plastic coating was hard to grip, especially with wet hands.
A good insulated tumbler may be all the encouragement you need to stay adequately hydrated throughout the day. We are committed to finding, researching, and recommending the best products. We earn commissions from purchases you make using the retail links in our product reviews.
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.