If you don’t care about brand names and are pretty careful with spills, I would go with the Ozark Trail tumbler. Other than the lid, it works nearly identically to the Yeti tumbler at a much lower price. It shouldn’t be cleaned with bleach or put it in the microwave or freezer. You do get a few color options with the Ozark Trail and it comes with a lifetime warranty to boot. The Yeti is also dishwasher safe, but you should never clean it with bleach or put it in the microwave or freezer.
Ten hours into the test and the sun is not straight overhead but hitting the broader surface area on the side of the tumblers. The pavement temperature has fallen to 134.7deg but the external temperature of the tumblers has soared. The Yeti external temperature has risen to 126.5deg, the highest external temperature recorded all day. The Orca records a 123.2deg reading and the Ozark Trail has hit 124.8deg. The Yeti has now drained 16 ounces of water and the remaining ice is turning to slush.
Outside of the visual similarities, though, performance is also the same. Shoppers said they were looking for a Yeti-quality cup and found it. Specifically, reviewers called out how powerful the insulation is.
I started the test first thing when I got to the office and was waiting for hours on end. By the time I left the office about eight hours later, the ice still wasn’t entirely melted and the water levels in ozark trail backpack both tumblers seemed to be at the same level. Also, once the water reached about 80°F, both mugs were able to maintain that temperature for a few hours, meaning you can enjoy your tea or coffee for a long time.
You might have to wait closer to an hour for your hot drink to actually be drinkable (around 135°F). The water in the Yeti tumbler did cool down slightly slower than the Ozark Trail one, but not enough to cause a significant difference in experience between the two. The Yeti coffee mug has an easy-to-use handle much like a coffee cup does. These come in various sizes, including 10 oz, 14 oz, and 24 oz. The tumblers were checked every two hours and water was drained from each tumbler into a measuring cup. The amount of water drained from each tumbler was noted as well as the external temperature of the tumbler and the pavement temperature.