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Material is durable and will stand up to heavy duty use. Includes compression straps on the sides to keep your gear stable. This pack has a lot of extra storage pockets for organization of your gear. Be aware, this is a daypack, intended for lighter loads and shorter distances. It isn’t built to be ozark… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

A frame is important because it will keep your back from getting sore by distributing the weight along your spine and hips, rather than on your shoulders. A frameless bag with only a few pounds of gear might feel heavier than an internal frame backpack loaded with up to 30 pounds. For most people, I… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

Rounding out the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day. 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… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

This cooler has a number of features that you would find on more expensive coolers and a few that you won’t find. Our sister site Alloutdoor.com recently reviewed a hiking backpack sold by Ozark Trail that had an overall stellar performance and it triggered a question among our staff. Is Walmart’s Ozark Trail brand a… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

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

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. Are you… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

This wheeled cooler has enough capacity to service a whole party. Rugged and well-insulated, this rolling cooler has the capacity your vacation needs. Even with nothing inside and a 15-pound weight on top, the Magpack holds its shape well. It used to be that if you needed a cooler, you grabbed the flimsy styrofoam option… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

Whether or not these fit and finish issues haunt you almost seems like luck of the draw. We like the sharp edges and progressive appearance of the Ozark Trail Coolers. Also, the stainless steel hardware and orange accents on the latches and handles look very sharp. We hope that in the future, Ozark Trail decides… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

At one time, the presence of an airtight zipper and waterproof exterior indicated solid insulation. Now, various closure solutions continue to impress us with their ability to keep things chilled. Models with the now old-school approach of having a water/airproof zipper include the Engel HD30, RTIC SoftPak, and Yeti Hopper Flip. Before we started timing… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?

Many companies and sporting stores make or sell rotomolded coolers. If you are interested in purchasing one, considering waiting for a sale, like the REI 20% off member sale. As is expected, the larger hard-sided coolers had a clear advantage over the soft-sided coolers. They both work very well at keeping hot drinks hot and… Continue reading Cooler Throw Down: Does Ozark Trail Stack up with Yeti and Pelican?