Ozark Trail 20 Can Leaktight vs. Yeti Hopper Flip 12: Soft Cooler Showdown

[@tadlockje]

I bought the Ozark Trail soft side, and enjoyed the 200$ left over. I'm a mail carrier, and it's summer here with temps in my truck routinely hitting 110 degrees. I can fill the cooler with ice monday morning at the start of the route, and when I get off of work tuesday afternoon, drinks are still ice cold. Couldn't ask for any better than that.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

Actually u can ask for better. A 30qt from anyone would last all week iced down correctly.

[@XandersView]

That’s a long shift

[@glennnichols4220]

​​@@XandersView I agree and he is for certainly full of shit

[@abntgr5383]

You should adjust the amount of ice to the volume of the cooler. For example, 1 pound of ice per quart of volume. Use any ratio you want, just keep it the same. That way you compensate for the volume difference and get much more of an apples to apples comparison. Great info though, thanks for doing the work for me!

[@speckledtrout797]

ABN TGR a

[@gunnuts82]

I was blown away by quality of the new ozark when I saw it in my store. I closed the zipper and squeezed it pretty hard and no air was coming out. Definitely way better than the old ozark cooler

[@booya6437]

Going on the 5th season with my Yeti Hopper 8 and I can say without a doubt that I’m glad I bought the Yeti. The durability has been great (front of a jetski storage compartment on the Great Lakes) and ice retention is amazing for such a small cooler. When this one is toast, I will be buying another one.

[@zackdaripr]

The ice retention may be similar. But the actual quality and life of the coolers just don’t compare when put against a YETI.

[@Kuronekaux]

I liked the Ozark ones. I work in the oilfields, and they do the job as good as the Yeti.

[@derektaylor2845]

I'm guessing no one on the comment section has owned either. One simple test comparison is the zipper alone. The is no comparison. Yeti is more than worth it. The ozark is flimsy and weak. I've owned my yeti for over five years. It's just as good as the day I bought it. Tried an ozark. They suck. Zipper broke and plastic cracked after three months of use. If you are a very casual user get the ozark. If you use it more than twice a month pony up and get the yeti or if for NRA philosophical reasons get a compatible. They are def worth it.

[@markjacobs6294]

I spent gift money on the small Yeti hardside. I never use it because after putting a case of beer and 5lbs of ice in it weighs too much to deal with. Yeti is the most overpriced stuff on the market but if you want your beer stolen...buy one.

[@supersnake16g]

I've always said that the Ozark Trail stuff is pretty decent.

[@miguelr6989]

supersnake16g agree. Majority of my my camping gear is OT. Shoot I bought a $99 OT tent 20x10, 3 rooms, and netted patio.

[@mrantone916]

what happened to Rubbermaid? 😎

[@AlexiasPlaylist]

Great video, my only problem is the inconsitency with the temperatures. One box having something thats 124 degrees in it while the other has 129 is too big of a deviation, for all you know the extra or lack of heat affected the results I also reccomend you do them one at a time with a thermometer on the inside so you dont have to open it up every time

[@outdoorzone]

I’m gonna state the obvious! The hard cooler is gonna leak when it’s plastic on plastic...if there was a rubber seal it prob would do much better. I own the same plastic cooler and it’s been awesome! Usually keeps ice for 3 days consistently in the summer. Thanks for video and test!!!

[@reves74]

At this point, there is no real benefit to the Yeti to justify the difference of nearly $200. Labeling the Yeti as the "high end," and the OT as the "low end" while comparing them in quality and function is no longer justified either. I had both, and once OT came out with their new version, I sold the Yeti. Other than the price, the biggest drawback to Yeti I found was that I didn't feel comfortable leaving it alone while on the beach or in the back of my truck.

[@taylorwimberley1605]

I agree to a degree, but you have to also consider durability. I think at this point in the rip-off other products race, a better test would be to throw them all off a bridge and see which one stands in the end. My money would be on the yeti.

[@Backertothegrave]

Taylor Wimberley because that's what we do with ice chests is throw them off bridges.

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

That Yeti zipper looks WAYYYYY bigger and better than the Ozark. I dont see that Ozark Trail zipper lasting forevef.

[@zebmccollum]

The only reason we have these kinds of coolers today is because of yeti. They made an entire market. They put in the time and money to research and develop these coolers. All these ripoffs had to do was buy their cooler and copy it, without spending a dime on research and development. If they did, all they did was put their twist on a Yeti cooler.

[@kiethj7]

+Zeb McCollum And that's part what we call capitalism

[@lincolndrivr]

Good test. For the hot water test the percent drops should be calculated by the following formula: difference between original and current temp of hot water divided by difference between original water temp and ambient air temperature. This is to account for the fact that the hot water will only ever cool to the ambient air temperature and not to zero. You will probably see that the water in the bowl will show close to a 100% drop rather than 43%. Results shouldn’t change much but may give a better magnitude/feel for the insulating capacity.

[@bubblespoof999]

Arent you a little bothered he used a laser temperature measurement? He's essentially reflecting the surface heat of the cooler not necessarily the water temperature which could actually measure a little warmer than what he has. i mean it's pretty subjective, but the incorrect measuring device just bothers me so bad.

[@biblesnbarbells]

Thanks for the comparison and testing. Anthony.

[@ExposedRoot]

I just bought the 30 can new no leak today and if it said Yeti you would believe it. It's incredible. Exactly like yeti quality. No leak. His price is wrong. I got the big 30 can for $49. I think that smaller was in the 30's. This new Ozark line is not at all like the previous. It is basically yeti!!! Incredible.

[@BBBYpsi]

My old coleman 28 quart that I have had for 30 years & paid $5 for still the best over all cooler I have. Only thing missing from that is a drain plug. I did just get a 20 quart Otter box trooper.

[@2AEnthusiast]

I was rooting for the Igloo. :-)

[@mariorodriguez653]

2A Enthusiast , me too!

[@rockytheexpert3008]

Lol

[@MonkeyNAround]

I have the Ozark Trail backpack one and I love that thing. It works great and is well built.

[@MonkeyNAround]

John Luis I like mine. I use it all the time and the ice lasts. Well worth the 50 bucks I paid for it.

[@TheMarsgia]

All the Hooper and yeti have is the easy portability. But, that Igloo is still the best in holding its own. I was impress. I'd though ice would last longer in the Yeti.

[@samuelchurch9892]

You can find Ozark on sale for 1/10 the price of the yeti and no the yeti isn't 10 times better. Plus if your cooler is lost or stolen it hurts a lot less if it cost you less than $30 to replace it.

[@lopezroman88]

Thanks for video Great job no question I own both but the ozark trail great quality and gets the job done for 68 bucks the yeti is mainly for hey look at me I carry a yeti and paying 260 at the end of the day it’s a cooler if you want anything that cools longer buy a fridge

[@fpbbq]

the ozark trail is on sale for $24 right now. Pretty slammin deal. Gonna use mine as a lunch box! ha!

[@3653john]

Where did you find it for that price

[@chrishunter2007]

I got my Ozark Trail 20 for $17 on clearance

[@PAPERCHASERCH47]

Where did yall find these prices at?

[@fpbbq]

It's ok Walmarts website for that right now. If you track Slickdeals you'll find better deals and use brickseek to find the stores honoring prices and in stock

[@samrob7995]

yup just got mine today for $20 with the coozie...unfortunately the sale is over

[@chocolatechipslime]

Yeti for guys is like hollister for teens or Louis Vuitton for women

[@tinyman520]

norlens noel you are correct. It’s for men who are either insecure, fagish, or have too much money. I know a few guys who have yetis and rarely ever use them. When we hunt they bring igloos or Coleman’s to put their wild game in because they are scared to mess up their yetis. If I spend 400 bucks on a cooler you can bet it’s going to get used and no way am I buying another cooler to use after that.

[@jortega61924]

summerdying111 if you understood the analogy. You would get it’s about the branding.

[@chocolatechipslime]

Guy Incognito it is for teens who work minimum wage paying jobs I imagine

[@cyberapple7579]

Huh I always thought Hollister was a low end brand like aeropostale or American eagle

[@RichardsWorld]

I'm not sure the Ozark brand deserves to be called low-end when they usually outperform Yeti.

[@Joeblow1981]

Richard's World Traveler my ozark lasted about 3 months. Zipper broke, and thread came out. It’s junk. Get what you paid for

[@politicalgarage946]

@@Joeblow1981 my Ozark eaks from start and doesn't hold ice

[@allonsy9808]

Argh! Sold me on the OT, but WalMart doesn't seem to have this 20-can (or even 24-can) version any longer. Only options are the 12 or 36, and I think the 36 is a hard side. Unless I'm looking up the wrong thing online. I'll also look in person next time I'm in a store. But seriously, I can't believe how well it did against the Yeti. Any small discrepancy isn't worth the extra $$$ for the Yeti. Thank you for doing the work!

[@jadiel2543]

I have the older model Ozark. I still like it till this day.. the newer one I've been eyeballing every time I go to Wal-Mart I try my hardest not buy it but it's tempting.. can't beat the New Ozark for the price

[@PreppedForLife]

Yep, I just wish the newer one were a bit bigger. They've definitely upped their game on quality though

[@ExposedRoot]

The new Ozark leak prove 30 can which is bigger than this is nothing like what you have. This new one is a Yeti clone. The old Ozark were a nice try but this new line is damn near exactly like Yeti!!!! Exactly.

[@Strive2Survive]

The OT stuff keeps getting better. Yeti better get to work! Lol

[@PreppedForLife]

Absolutely. Between these and the Rtic, they need to keep up their game

[@valeffect9]

Just bought the OT 20 can on clearance at Walmart only $15... Now I feel like I should buy another after your comparison...

[@PreppedForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@EverettVinzant]

Thank you for remembering a control. I am so tired of comparisons that don’t provide any useful data because... no control.

[@Tammacazi10]

I have both Yeti coolers and Ozark trail coolers and have used them both in the same conditions. The Yeti is the better cooler hands down. Yes Ozark coolers do a great job and I love using them because of the price, but the quality and performance is definitely better with the Yeti coolers. You get what you pay for

[@mrantone916]

Ice last longest if you leave in a seperate bag or ziplock, and leave it on the top layer of food and drinks. From my experience. 🤨

[@randy23furr]

Just bought the ozark for $26 at my local Walmart

[@markconger8049]

Unless one has a need for a flexible bag cooler I'd say stick with the old reliable Igloo hard side model. Cheaper but also serves as a place to sit :)

[@OFFFishing]

I have the igloo island breeze. It's hard to beat for the price and it holds the ice for days. Good comparison enjoyed the video 👍👍

[@bushcraftohio7320]

very interesting vid. thx for the testing. I've always said any1 who pays $200 more for a cooler is paying for the name not quality. I think its a shame yeti rips people off.

[@muhlordbasic5663]

bushcraftOHIO you get what you pay

[@flairball]

Robert Leyva Actually, no. You get nothing for the extra $200 that the other coolers don’t have.

[@1klouisek]

flairball Agreed. We used to appreciate Yeti until we were sold counterfeit tumblers on Amazon, called the "Yeti Authorized" vendor who reported it wasn't his problem and to call Yeti who was no help. Shop Smarter-

[@tyrrellroach5872]

I’m sorry but I did see a difference with the quality the zipper not leaking is kind of a big deal as are the handles. Weather or not it’s worth the extra$ is up to the individual I think another test should be the durability of the outer and inner shells the see how easy it is to damage the cooler.

[@brandondixon6333]

I bought a 36 ozark trail cooler at WalMart and I loved it until one day I noticed that the zipper was not zipping. It would zip past, but not seal the cooler. I was very disappointed. I didn't get too much use out of it. Maybe 10 or so uses before the zipper failed.

[@guimaraesnelson]

Cannot find this ozark leaktight cooler anywhere. Walmart.com is sold out and nothing at my local store. Huge bumber.

[@casualcasting]

Im sorry but i love my ozark trail wally world branded outdoor goodies. Its priced well for my range and it last and it works. Im rocking the the igloo coolers though still and wanting to upgrade eventually but well see. Good little test

[@wfdjmcgee125]

The only draw back to the yeti is with the handle being on top. Would that cause more wear on the zipper from carrying the weight of its contents? Possibly causing a leak?

[@epg423]

Great point!! Yes i worried about this with my yeti hopper backflip 24(backpack cooler) but it seems the yeti zipper is so beefy nothing can harm it lol at least not yet but only a year of heavy use but looks perfectly brand new. Could be sold in a store id say its still perfect except the molle straps are slightly frayed from attaching the velcro straps on from the yeti sidekick dry case i have. Id say yeti should redo those straps to not be velcro on the yeti sidekick dry case to prevent fraying.

[@epg423]

I carry the yeti from the top very often and it makes it getting in and out of cars etc easy and the backpack actually has like 3 other handles that are still at the top and they hold with 30 pounds in the no problem although it does scare me

[@epg423]

Having all that weight in there u think it will break the handle or maybe zipper as u stated but so far its just too beefy but we shall see in time. Granted ive used me yeti more in a year than some might in 10 years or a lifetime if rarely used and it looks perfect. Granted and rtic, etc would prob hold up just as well

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

I have the old style ozark it’s ok that new on looks nice ... I want one nice video!

[@mydogskips2]

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question, but assuming they don't, why don't they make coolers built like a "thermos" with doubled-walled vacuum insulation? I mean, you could make a standard cooler with the traditional/standard foam insulation or whatever it is, then outside of that make another outer wall with a layer of vacuum insulation ideally with something that would resist radiant thermal changes(as opposed to conductive ones). I assume such a thing would be tested as the concept is well known and established at this time; I can only think it's been tested and found to not make a significant difference increasing performance, or at least not enough to justify the added expense. But if it does make even a moderate difference it might be worth it to those who are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on a cooler(not me), but some people.

[@PreppedForLife]

Not sure why nobody is doing that. It could also be a weight thing?

[@jamesbrede6234]

Very good video challenge !!! Keep it up bro !

[@itsruf1]

observation: who tests a cooler at room temp inside a house? And only opens it 24 hours apart?

[@aglprofits2861]

I see these comments are a little old but enjoyed the video comparison just the same. I was told recently that if ran across anything YETI (summer use, sales, etc) to grab it. Well, I ran across an OZARK TRAIL Outdoor Equipment Cooler with an inside sticker date of May 18, 2019, (fairly new in other words) that was received from I'm now guessing a WAL Mart and so glad I picked it up for just $5! Red with Black Trim, It's pretty and I feel after watching your test the end buyer will be pleased too. I will check out your channel for other similar videos! Thanks, labmedia19 Alexis Fine Collectibles - AGLPROFITS

[@tawaitai]

Not a good ice comparison test, You have (3) different capacity coolers that holds different amounts of ice, of course the more ice you have the colder or longer its gonna last. Good review though! it was done really well.

[@chadnordhoff9591]

Pretty cool. I liked the comparison

[@tankdarla637]

I got an igloo at a pawn shop for 2 dollars. It works just fine

[@DoritosResidue]

The newer ozark trails leak. They are not air tight and the zippers do not wrap. How could they mess that up,

[@livewithnick]

They still make both style OT's. They are made to compete with the two different type Yeti's.The bag style Yeti's leak too. I have the Yeti and the Ozark trail.I don't think you understand the gray OT is a competitor to Yeti's bad style which is made the same on the inside.

[@coandcam]

You got to take in factor you have the sun hitting the ground near the yeti the heat warms up the bag

[@Soloist101]

Awesome video, I would like to see more cooler comparisons from other brands as well like pelican, grizzly etc... that would be a great.

[@pappazac]

Great video!

[@PD-we8vf]

Why do you test a cooler indoors in December?

[@markalexander774]

Basically, get the cheap Igloo unless you are seriously concerned with your cooler tipping.

[@billy348]

I cant find the leaktight 20 anywhere you shure it's not the 30 would love to find the smaller one.

[@yankeesfanforlife506]

I’ll Take either the YETI or igloo over any coolers

[@smaganas]

You should have put a towel under the coolers. I was worried for your wood floors.

[@youngson6005]

good video yeti is just a name. I have looked at many reviews and all of them are the same yeti coolers are no better than the Ozark coolers. Except for the name and maybe some features

[@serjeclement7912]

What is the name of the cooler that is just next to the Yeti

[@WatchTashi]

The heat test needs to be redone. All should have the same amount, at the very least. Same for the ice.

[@slaureto]

How's the Ozark Trail 20 holding up these days?

[@seabass22]

Where can I get that ozark trail cooler? I just bought one like it, the 30 can. I would have rathered that one.

[@joshslaster]

Why don’t you test them outside in the heat where they will be mostly used instead of testing them at room temperature.

[@earthcomedy]

great work. Ahh...the days before the Internet, KZbin, etc...when you would just walk into a store and buy whatever they had..or maybe drive around to 2-3 stores or maybe even a mail order catalog. Or for the real determined, call different mfrs for their catalogs and compare. Or just listen to someone you know.

[@walterumana811]

nice job on this review !!!

[@Ficserv01]

Your thermometer isn't actually testing the temp of the water. It's going through the water and telling you the temp of the bottom of the coolers.

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Handles are a requirement when full. Ozark, please add these.

[@theboston3386]

Think you were trying to fail the Ozark 20, holding it longer over the sink. And the way you tipped it wasn't the same. Be consistent.

[@mycocoaone]

Thank you. That was great info.

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Very cool thank you for the information

[@omar-uu8qo]

Kinda like the ozark more,regardless of price

[@LACCALIFORNIA]

Its a volume thing.. I like them all..🤙

[@MeepMeep88]

Just a bit of criticism on the format of the video.. Maybe put a conclusion chart of all the information you had in the video =/

[@JamesBondJB007]

Very useful thanks.

[@Villarreal422]

The question is are those handles worth 200 hundred dollar difference.

[@isaiahher5361]

It’s doesn’t what people are saying If you have the money I go for the quality I bought two yeti already and will buy more

[@kiethj7]

Lol

[@kiethj7]

same quality

[@jeremiahg2716]

Have you tried the Rtic?

[@davidrogers182]

Very informative comparison

[@PreppedForLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@whatfreedom7]

Should have thrown a Magellan and Rtic in there.

[@supersnake16g]

Hey man you should thank Ben From Living Survival, he shared this with us on Facebook. Thus getting you new subscribers (me lol ).

[@ericgarcia5108]

This is just my other account that i use to sub to all the outdoor channels.

[@PreppedForLife]

Ha ha, Ben is awesome. He runs a great channel. Thanks for coming over!

[@chocolatechipslime]

How you know you are old and have no life is when you get excited about a brand of cooler/ ice chest. Which I don’t understand the fascination with tumblers and coolers!

[@harolddodds5849]

I have this ozark cooler and it is garbage the ice is melted in less than 1 day and who wants a cooler full of water that seeps in your food containers, and by approx 30 hours the inside is warm and food no longer properly stored. You get what you pay for. Also while it does not leak...I have had little over a month used several times and the zipper seam is already coming apart at the seam, you must really pull it hard to open and close and that strain has already taken its toll on the item in very short time

[@catfishnet]

Try again in 100 deg temperature.

[@ThatCleanMT]

I love my Yeti Hopper 8. Its the perfect lunch carrier and does an excellent job for that purpose. For the 8, it’s really meant for a day trip (if even that, probably more of a half day). Yes, I paid 175.00 for it but it’s well worth it IMO and it’s backed by Yeti’s excellent warranty.

[@Nobamaable]

You paid for marketing...not better quality or function.

[@TheKrazyinjun]

CG Max Bullshit, functionality and quality of the Yeti smashes the OT, it ain't as close as everyone trys to make it seem.

[@Nobamaable]

Your a moron and a sheep...I bet you drive a Harley or an F150 or...maybe both.

[@siggymanx33]

Does your original Ozark soft cooler weep or leak at the bottom?

[@PreppedForLife]

Not that I've seen

[@Blix79]

These should be tested outside not inside the house. You’re gonna have these things outside most of the time.

[@itsruf1]

observation: Who has ever put hot water in a cooler? Wasted my time.

[@danielwarpaint1963]

The water represented urine you dolt,,, warm urine.

[@itsruf1]

@@danielwarpaint1963 OMG. says who? You? An empty pickle jar would do fine in Peoria. Maybe a spent out Elmers glue is better for you; So you want to keep your pee warm? Start a video. Report back . . .

[@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer]

Good video . I won't consider a Yeti no matter how good they are after their vocal separation with the NRA. I don't care if the ice last the full-year inside a cooler by Yeti I won't be buying it

[@fonz7697]

Just curious. Do you only buy products from companies that support the NRA?

[@Joeblow1981]

❄️

[@frs2768]

Another OverTaxed TaxPayer lol

[@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer]

Fonz I don't buy from companies who do not stand for the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Those who openly criticized our freedoms do not get my business

[@Joeblow1981]

Another OverTaxed TaxPayer ❄️

[@map3dsp]

NRA = thumbs up YETI = thumbs down

[@sar1521]

Yeti is nice but they way over price because they know people will pay for the name.

[@TB-im1ci]

Anything but yeti

[@topsecretmx5142]

Not an accurate test without putting the same quantity or volume of ice in each cooler

[@mightyjoeyoung1390]

TOPSECRET MX5. The yeti STILL won't outperform the other coolers.

[@exsquidd1]

The zipper on the Yeti will not last 6 months with every day normal take to work use. They do honor their warranty, but for the amount of money you have to dish out, and the hassles of returning it. Don't waste your money

[@TheYankmchain]

You pay DEARLY for a Yeti with factory prescribed zipper maintenance. No thanks. And as a company not 2A friendly.

[@big2012Blue]

YETI is a waste of money! Nuff Said

[@laneblount9888]

the yeti is a lot more durable than the ozark and will last longer

[@pewpro941]

ozark all the way, they are both made in china.

[@keepitreal5148]

Apple vs Samsung ozark = Samsung

[@ELCHUPERMAN]

This guy doesn’t even know math. Those results are Wong. Check your temperature and. Subtract

[@kpd174]

Never buy yeti