You can put the Yeti tumbler anywhere in the dishwasher but the Yeti lid should always be on the top rack. Ozark Trail offers a tumbler similar to Yeti for a discounted price. While Ozark Trail tumblers may not have the immediate brand recognition that Yeti tumblers do, but many consider them to be Yeti’s equal. In this case, Yeti products do have a positive reputation for their quality. In fact, when you place the Ozark and the Yeti tumblers next to each other, you would have a hard time figuring out the differences. You can basically get the same type of performance that Yeti Tumbler can give you but get two of them for the same price.
And no, I did not buy a Yeti cup…I bought an Ozark Trail insulated tumbler. 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 ozark trail canopy 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.
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 ozark trail canopy a replacement arrives. In a sheer stroke of luck for this test, we are having a very aggressive heatwave in Southeast Michigan with temperatures around the 90’s during the day and staying in the 70’s overnight.
You can use the lid of the Ozark to seal the Yeti tumbler, and vice versa. Although the is not dishwasher safe, it is very easy to clean by hand washing. I wiped the tumbler down with rubbing alcohol to make sure there was no grime or oil on the surface of the tumbler. I aligned the vinyl with the top of the tumbler and carefully smoothed out the transfer tape. You are able to purchase additional lids both in a spill proof configuration and the open mouth version that comes with the tumblers.
The 22oz Ozark Trail Tumbler is what most people think of when they are envisioning a coffee tumbler. The size is well suited for any coffee drinkers hand and it holds just the right amount of coffee to keep you from going over board and maxing out on your caffeine intake for the day in one sitting. This tumbler is the perfect size for any cup holder and has a sleek design. They mention it fits perfectly in their cars cup holder, it performs as claimed and is just the right size.
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. My own personal beverage drama every summer has really pushed me to do this review. To me, worrying about the temperature of the drinks I have on my boat is the absolute last thing I want to be thinking about when I am heading out on the water.