Ozark Trail

Ozark Trail 26Qt High Performance Hard Sided Cooler , Gray

$70.51
(4.9) 4.9 stars out of 10 reviews 10 reviews
$70.51
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Ozark Trail 26Qt High Performance Hard Sided Cooler , Gray

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4.9 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/16/2020
Nice, tough, quality cooler
Let me first and foremost say that I don't typically use a cooler more than a day or two. I do day use 90% of the time and my test is NOT based on following the directions to fully pack the cooler to get 4+ days out of it. I put 12, 12 oz cans and 8, 12 oz bottles of soda in the bottom. I then put one 10 lb bag of ice on top of everything. I closed the lid and did not reopen for 24 hrs. I had plenty of ice after 24 hrs. At 48 hour check, the ice was gone and the water was fairly cold yet. That's all I did and I'm pleased with that. The cooler sat in my garage, at an indoor temp of about 70°. I only opened it at 24 and 48 hours. For what I'd use this for, I was happy.
Rick

Most helpful negative review

4.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/15/2020
Cooler Beast
Great outdoor cooler designed for camping and fishing, although plans for mine are to keep in the car for long distance road trips. Serves my needs for that perfectly as this Ozark Trail 26-Quart High-Performance Cooler keeps ice up to 4.5 days. And with a 26 quart capacity, I have plenty of room for all my cold items on my trips. The virtually unbreakable design also includes and integrated fish ruler, two drink holders, t-handle latches, a stainless steel locking plate with bottle opener, and a heavy-duty stainless steel handle with comfort grip (see photo). My only drawback is this beast is heavy, especially when fully loaded.
mlminwilm
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/06/2020
    Ozark Trail 26-Quart Cooler
    this Ozark Trail Cooler is a real heavy duty cooler very well made and durable has a great heavy duty handle that is stainless steel that wont rust and patted with no slip for easy carry the cooler is self is made of one piece construction that would make it very hard to be broken or busted or crack it has rubber t latches for easy opening and closing it also has a stainless steel locking plate for a pad lock the cooler is also Certified bear-resistant also needed to mention it has a bottle opener also build in on the locking plate has a 2 drink holders on lid and a ruler for measuring fish length if your at the lake and catch the big one this cooler also has Premium insulation for Maintaining ice up to 4.5 days that is a very good feature the product has a weight of a little over eighteen and a half pounds empty that i have found to be very easy managed the Manufacturer California Innovations and the brand ozark trail is a quality name for outdoor accessories itself the Dimensions of the cooler is 21.50 x 13.00 x 15.50 Inches and it has it a Limited 5-year warranty i recommend this cooler for any general use wither its on the beach in the woods or on the job it is one of the best coolers on the market to my opinion thanks
    fixitguy45
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/11/2020
    Awesome cooler
    I really like this cooler. I've taken it camping and used it in my work truck everyday this week. I don't use ice in my coolers. I have several ice packs and frozen bottles of water I reuse. On my camping trip I was gone about 32 hours. When I got home the cooler was still cold. I mainly use it to keep my drinks cold and don't usually fill it more than a third full. If you fill it up it can get heavy. It was about 25lbs with just some bottled water and my lunch in it yesterday. The padded handle makes carrying it around easy though. My only complaint is the rubber latches. They are pretty hard to close 1 handed. You really have to stretch them to get them hooked. I've just started leaving them undone while I'm working so I don't have that issue. Other than that I love it. I already gave my old igloo to goodwill. This goes with me everyday now.
    theadventurer
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/21/2020
    The gorilla of coolers!
    Oh man, this cooler! It's almost insulting to call it "just" a cooler. This thing is built like an M4 tank. You know those wimpy coolers that you sit on and the top caves in? Not this cooler. This is an ultra thick roto-molded colossus of a cooler, zero fear of anyone sitting on it and damaging it. And I mean zero fear. Andre the Giant wouldn't have damaged this cooler sitting on it. So alright, it's tough. What else? Leakproof. No joke, see that first picture? I filled the cooler with water, latched it and set it on my deck. Sideways. 8 hours later, not a drop. That alone makes it worth it. I still put the cooler in a vehicle when camping due to animals, but to be honest? My car isn't airtight. This is. I highly doubt a critter would even know there was food inside. The stout, metal handle with padding is awesome. There's grooves so you can tie it down in your boat, which is awesome. There's a steel bottle opener on it which is grand. There's a couple cupholders too, which seemed a bit silly but turned out to be really handy on the pontoon. The only negative aspects are those that just come with the territory of being a strong, leaktight cooler. It's on the heavy side, there's no drain spigot, and it's difficult to latch due to it being leakproof. It depends on what you need it for, if you're an enthusiast of any sort, it's aces. If you intend kids to have access to it, it'll still work alright, just don't latch it. Kids won't be able to latch/unlatch it. But it'll still function without it being locked. Oh, and one final detail, it's very light gray in color. Light colors reflect the suns energy, so this is excellent. The cooler doesn't soak up heat in the sun. A lot of other coolers are dark colored nowadays, I've even seen black used. A cooler that absorbs heat is no good, go with a light colored one like this one! As far as its ability to stay cold? Like any cooler, preparation is king. Don't throw a 24 pack of room temperature soda in with ice and expect miracles. Let your refrigerator do the heavy lifting, then put the cold cans in there with ice. Or if you REALLY need a long cold life, put a couple frozen gallon jugs of water in the cooler alone the night before you need it. Next morning, remove the jugs and put all your chilled food/drinks and ice inside. With a prechilled cooler, it'll easily last the weekend. Even a 3 or 4 day weekend. We have a shady spot on our deck and have been keeping this cooler stocked with drinks on ice, just because they're so much better ice cold. I find it works pretty well to unlatch one of the latches and tip it over to drain excess water every few days. Put bluntly, if you're looking for a small roto-molded cooler, this is a good one.
    Erdie
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2020
    Cooler Beast
    Great outdoor cooler designed for camping and fishing, although plans for mine are to keep in the car for long distance road trips. Serves my needs for that perfectly as this Ozark Trail 26-Quart High-Performance Cooler keeps ice up to 4.5 days. And with a 26 quart capacity, I have plenty of room for all my cold items on my trips. The virtually unbreakable design also includes and integrated fish ruler, two drink holders, t-handle latches, a stainless steel locking plate with bottle opener, and a heavy-duty stainless steel handle with comfort grip (see photo). My only drawback is this beast is heavy, especially when fully loaded.
    mlminwilm
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/01/2020
    best ever chest
    Shipping was delayed so I could not use it on my trip but after thorough look I think it is great. It is very sturdy with good insulation. The elastic holdowns are effective and easy to use even for me (88 years old). It also has a strong provision for a padlock , I think in some situations it could be used as a strongbox. It has been tested and shown to be bear resistant ,it certainly would prevent entry to any other critters like Racoons. The carry handle is strong and comfortable. We have had many ice chests over the years for travel, camping, boating etc. This is the best I have seen. It might be a bit heavy when loaded for some uses. The included packing guide is interesting and useful. The website photos are complete but I have included a couple.
    fishingbear
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/24/2020
    Not for the weak!
    To start this is a heavy duty no messing around Cooler! I seen complaints about how hard it is to unlatch it. Yes you need a little strength but if you drop this cooler or knock it over the contents inside will not come out and get dirty all over the campsite ground which has happen to me many times. The seals on this are amazing! Very thick seals and quality made that will keep water from coming out or hot hair from entering into the cooler. There is a 17 inch ruler on top which is nice if you are fishing and want to know real fast if your fish is bigger than your buddies or family member. The exterior material is extremely well made to withstand even a bear attack if you happen to be camping in area with bears!! There is a area where you can attach a lock which can be nice if you leave your cooler out on the picnic table it will deter someone taking it or can lock it to the table. I haven't had a chance to see how many days the ice will last on a hot day due to the fact I live in Michigan and it's 35 degrees right now and we're quarantined due to the Coronavirus. But based on the quality that I can see and feel I don't think that will be a problem. If I get two days of holding ice that is plenty for me but based on what the cooler says 4.5 I'm sure it should get close. Keep in mind though if you have four beers in there and nothing else,that will affect the time it holds the ice from melting. I like the gray and orange color combination also versus the old white or blue,green etc. The material is nice enough that it will not hold dirt like some plastics that have a textured surface. Personally I think I will have many good years to come with this.
    Andyman
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/20/2020
    Great high performing cooler!
    The Ozark Trail 26-Quart High-Performance Cooler as the name implies is Walmart's own roto-molded (short for rotational molding) cooler geared for those needing better cooling. So what's the difference from a regular cooler? Well the main difference would be an additional two to three days. Most coolers would last you a couple of days meaning that a regular weekend outdoor trip would fall within a regular cooler's specifications. But what if you are going out on a longer trip? Obviously, a regular cooler won't cut it. Here come roto molded coolers. Roto molded coolers are designed to keep food and other stuff longer which is usually around five days. Well one can argue that you can argue that you can always add ice. But what if you are in the middle of the ocean on a fishing trip or a place where the nearest store is 50 miles away? Then a roto molded cooler is the perfect cooler for this need as it can store ice around five day. Seven in some cases. The design of this roto molded cooler is one piece for the main body and another piece for the cover. It has rubber seals and are closed by using steel hinges and t-handle latches so that it gives you an almost airtight seal making ice last longer. That said, the extra cooling properties of this cooler makes it larger and heavier. Also, the process in making it takes longer also adds to its price. So that said, are the extra “cons” still worth it? Definitely yes! If long lasting cooling is your main priority, then this is the perfect cooler for you. And also, roto molded coolers are tough and leak proof making this last a lifetime. I would strongly recommend this to those looking for a high performance cooler.
    mmsumulong
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/17/2020
    Truly High Performance
    I have been wanting to try one of the "High Performance" coolers. This one earns the name. I received it from the carrier and brought it into the house. Opened it up and went to open the lid and check it out. I couldn't get the lid open no matter how hard I tried. Finally I got a pry tool from my tool box and pried the lid at the metal part of the latch. Then I heard a "whoosing" sound like opening a new can of coffee. Then I realized that the cooler had a vacuum on it and was sealed tight. Obviously part of the journey to me must have been by air and it sealed itself. If it will hold a vacuum, water spillage should never be a problem. I filled it partly with ice and went grocery shopping. It kept even frozen biscuits rock hard frozen. After several stops and opening and closing the cooler many times, I left the ice in it to see how long it would last. I have attached pictures from day 1 and day 4. Filled properly as the maker recommends, I think it would last the 5 days claimed no problem. It has a well padded metal handle and tight closing latches with a place for a lock if you need it. I think it will last for many years.
    Oldmechanic
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/16/2020
    A great insulated cooler!
    Ozark Trail 26 quart high-performance cooler. It's a large, strong, and sturdy insulated cooler that is even certified bear resistant. Yep, you read that right. It offers a large capacity of 30 lbs of ice or 36 cans. It is recommended that you pre-chill the cooler for optimal performance. You pre-chill the cooler by filling it with ice the night before you intend to use it. Once the cooler is chilled the next day, discard that ice and refill it with new ice. It's suggested that you fill the cooler with 2/3 ice (about 20 lbs) and 1/3 of chilled contents for optimal performance. The food or drinks you intend to add should be pre-chilled too. The 2/3 1/3 filling method should keep ice for up to 3 days. It's the perfect cooler for a long weekend! Block ice is best to use as it's the densest. Freezer ice is second best. Chipped ice and ice from ice machines are least effective. Following these optimal suggestions, this cooler can keep ice for up to 4 1/2 days! Exterior dimensions: 21.75" x 13" x 15.5" Interior dimensions: 16" x 9" x 10.75" Weight: (empty) 16 lbs. It offers a fish measurement ruler on the top. Two imbedded cup holders. A stainless steel locking plate and bottle opener. It has two T handles that secure down the lid sealing the heavy duty freezer gasket imbedded in the coolers lid. It also offers a fold down heavy duty stainless steel handle to assist when carrying. You should know this cooler is heavy. It is sixteen pounds when empty. When you add twenty pounds of ice and your chilled goods, it could weigh 50 lbs or more. Please be forewarned, when fully loaded this cooler may require two adults to carry it. The lid can't close with two liter bottles standing inside it. Bottles of that height, or taller, have to be laid down on their side to close the lid securely. Overall, it's a wonderful cooler. Perfect for long weekends. The only possible downside might be it's weight, especially when filled. Any cooler of this capability is going to be heavy due to the added insulation. If you enjoy having a nice cold one on the weekends, I highly recommend this cooler! You won't care if the fish are biting or not.
    Michael
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/16/2020
    Nice, tough, quality cooler
    Let me first and foremost say that I don't typically use a cooler more than a day or two. I do day use 90% of the time and my test is NOT based on following the directions to fully pack the cooler to get 4+ days out of it. I put 12, 12 oz cans and 8, 12 oz bottles of soda in the bottom. I then put one 10 lb bag of ice on top of everything. I closed the lid and did not reopen for 24 hrs. I had plenty of ice after 24 hrs. At 48 hour check, the ice was gone and the water was fairly cold yet. That's all I did and I'm pleased with that. The cooler sat in my garage, at an indoor temp of about 70°. I only opened it at 24 and 48 hours. For what I'd use this for, I was happy.
    Rick