This cooler has a number of features that you would find on more expensive coolers and a few that you won’t find. A day of family fun-filled adventures await at Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park. Soar through the treetop on our Zipline Canopy Tours, race down the Copperhead Mountain Coaster at heart-pounding speeds, and test your limits on the Vigilante Extreme Ziprider. With breathtaking views and adrenaline-pumping rides, our outdoor adventure park promises an unforgettable experience for all thrill-seekers in beautiful Branson, MO. Voted #1 Aerial Adventure Park in America 2019, 2020, 2022 by USA Today. Yeti has clearly set themselves apart as the biggest player in the cooler space. I’m using my North facing deck as the staging area which receives direct sunlight at almost all hours of the day. I also placed  a small weather system on the deck rail to help get a sense of how hot surface temperatures are in the area. On one of the hottest days, the remote sensor reported temperatures exceeding 107 Degrees Fahrenheit while the air temp was in the high 80’s. Kelli is a content writer with a degree in English Education from Penn State University. As a mom and a former middle school English teacher, she has spent the last 25 years looking for good deals for her home and the classroom. Easy setup is ensured with color-coded poles and pin & ring frame attachment. Additionally, the tent is weather-resistant with a removable rainfly and taped seams for protection against the elements. Travel to the top of the Inspiration Tower to experience the beauty of the Ozark mountains from the sky. The Yeti has the most streamlined design of the three coolers, staying true to the original Yeti look and feel. 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 Ozark Trail cooler is made from polyethylene, which is the most common kind of plastic in use today. The rotomolding process entails heating plastic pellets which coat the interior of a mold while it is spun around in a number of different directions at a very consistent pace. The mold is kept on the move during both the heating and coating phases as well as the cooling phase. The coolers remained in the same location for the duration of the 6 day test, only being opened to snap daily progress pictures. 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. I chose these coolers because they were the closest among the brands when it came to internal storage. Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we’ll send you our favorite travel products each week. The Ozark Trail Multiforce Multi-Tool is an essential companion for outdoor enthusiasts, DIYers, and everyday tasks. Not only will the rubber allow for a slightly smoother roll when you are pull this cooler along, but it will also be quieter. You won’t wake the neighbors up when you are pulling this down your dock. Rounding out the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day. Slumberjack’s rust-resistant camping chair is sturdy on all types of terrain. Save $77 on Qomotop’s four-person tent, which only takes 10 seconds to set up. The interior is spacious enough to accommodate a queen-sized mattress and other gear and is recommended for up to two adults and two children. The mesh roof and ground vent offer better airflow, and the convenient double doors make stepping out from either side of the tent easy. In the heart of the Ozarks’ wilderness, a passion for exploration was kindled. This space serves as an homage to that undying spirit of adventure and as a community for those inspired by Ozark Trail’s commitment to crafting reliable outdoor gear. Although the paths may run parallel, the stories of each adventurer intertwine with every trek and trail. It is incredibly spacious and created to offer you a stress-free, enjoyable camping experience. An ideal tent for a family—plenty of set-up room and one tough tent. 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. I have to say that I am very impressed with the performance of the Ozark Trail 45Q cooler. This cooler is not only smaller in its overall size but also a fraction of the price of the competition. 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. In the early 1900s, a Christian minister wandered into the Ozark hills, looking for better health, and found a community that would change his future. The Pelican also features a different pull handle than the Yeti and Ozark coolers as well. I do think the Pelicans pull handle is the lowest on my list of the three. As far as color options go, you can purchase this in one of two colors, Greystone which is the one featured in this article and a lighter grey. The constant color feature among the two are the orange rimmed wheels which I don’t love but, it is not a deal breaker. The coolers in competition were the Ozark Trail 45QT Rolling Thermocooler, The Pelican 45QW Elite Wheeled Cooler, and the Yeti Tundra Haul.