What is The BEST American Made Cooler? YETI, KONG, ORCA, Pelican, Otterbox
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Buying a hard cooler can be daunting. What do you need? How is the warranty? Is it worth paying more for a bear-proof cooler? In this video I compare coolers 25qts and under which are made in the USA.
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-Pelican 20qt: bit.ly/3xuIEkD
-Pelican 30 qt: bit.ly/3NOu8Lv
-Otterbox Venture 25: bit.ly/39pMK5J
-KONG 25: bit.ly/3xRM4za
-YETI Rhodie 24: yetius.pxf.io/mgqbAq
-Orca 20qt: bit.ly/3PbYnfQ
- Merch: carlmurawski-shop.fourthwall.com/
Warranty info:
-Pelican: www.pelican.com/us/en/support...
-Otterbox: www.otterbox.com/en-us/legal-...
-KONG: www.kongcoolers.com/pages/war...
-YETI: www.yeti.com/warranty-informa...
-Orca: orcacoolers.com/pages/warrant...
-Website: www.carlmurawski.com
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Timestamps:
0:00 Best Coolers
1:09 The Contenders
4:40 Insulation Test
6:10 Weight
6:48 Latches
7:26 Handles
8:26 Drain Plug
8:40 Features & Warranty
9:56 Price
10:25 Final Thoughts
Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
-Pelican 20qt: bit.ly/3xuIEkD
-Pelican 30 qt: bit.ly/3NOu8Lv
-Otterbox Venture 25: bit.ly/39pMK5J
-KONG 25: bit.ly/3xRM4za
-YETI Rhodie 24: yetius.pxf.io/mgqbAq
-Orca 20qt: bit.ly/3PbYnfQ
Love this series, looking forward to next years and years to come!
Have 2 Kong coolers and absolutely love them! They keep ice like no other and the available accessories are fantastic!
Cabela's polar cap cooler line is hands down the best made in USA cooler
Great comparison. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
I ALWAYS get light colored coolers, makes a big difference. When I get to the campsite, I always cover coolers with an insulated tarp, silver side out and hopefully in a shady spot. In the desert, I know some actually dig a shallow hole and partially bury their coolers. This makes a huge difference, too.
I'm always amazed at how many people I see wearing dark clothes in hot, sunny weather and no hat. And, then they complain about how hot they are.
Great job, Carl. Thanks for another nicely done comparison.
My dad (and now I) use an old sleeping bag over the coolers. And move them mid day if needed to stay in the shade. I'll try a tarp though, lighter and I've always got one (or five) in the truck. Thanks for the idea!
i stuck my cooler in the carcass of an elk once to keep my beer frosty
Dark colors reduce UV exposure but increases infrared rays. Lighter colors reduce UV exposure via reduction in absorption of UV rays.
Great video, Carl ! Now we can make an informed buying decision. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the great review, Carl!
Thanks for making awesome products
i have a yeti 35. i use it for road trips, often to very hot places. it's great and heavy but never leaves the backseat of my car when i'm on the road. i can slide it over and drain the water without taking it off the seat. honestly you can get, say, an $80 igloo that's 95% as effective in keeping cool but probably not as durable in the long run. the person i got the yeti from did not like the weight and the small capacity for the size. if i had to pay full pop i would have gotten an igloo tho i do love the yeti!
For me it's Orca. I actually just got my wife one of their barrel cups. Having discovered where orca is made is why I chose them, however they do not have quite the product line as Yeti.
barrel cup is made in china not?
I’ve got the Yeti roadie 20 in black color. Got it for my birthday a few years ago. My wife and I use it frequently and love it. My only issue it that I wish I never got the black color as the ice doesn’t last as long as my parents white and tan colored Yetis. Would love to spend the money on a bigger Yeti whenever (if ever) the funds allow.
I love my Canyon Scout 22 cooler. It’s been a great road trip/bbq companion. Though I’ve always been impressed by Kong, I think you’re getting more bang for your buck with Canyon. IMO
I have the Yeti 24, 35, 45 and 65. I also have the Orca 20. Between the Yeti 24 and the Orca 20, the Orca wins hands down. The form factor of the yeti 24 and the lack of drain plug really irk me. I’m also not a fan of the yeti 24 new latches. The strap is nice though.
one feature of the pelican that is missed is the contour on the back side of the cooler that hugs your leg so you can hold it closer to your body
Great review, I’d throw Bison Coolers in the mix as well.
I am curious about them. They are the only cooler company that makes both hard and soft coolers in the USA. Though their drinkware is imported like everyone else.
Techni Ice signature range is used by emergency services across Australia. Guaranteed ice after 5 days in 40⁰C heat paired with the Techni Ice freeze packs. Game changer.
I’ve had several of these makes, and still use an Rtic the most because it was cheap ($99 40qt) and stays cold just as long. Aside from latch mechanisms, virtually all roto-molded coolers are identical.
I have the 65 quart Otterbox that I got for $300 a few years ago. It is really good. It doesn't leak, nothing has broken on it, it seems very durable, and I've never had it long enough to where the original ice I put in was completely melted. At the end of each camping trip I have taken it on, there is always a decent amount of ice left, and these trips I have taken usually are around 3-4 nights, and always in very hot parts of California during the summer. The handles are nice when you are moving it around, but they are making the cooler several inches wider, which is annoying. Unless you have an SUV or a truck, I would not get one of these.
I do not see a reason to get a high end cooler if you are just using it for day trips or as a lunch box. There is no point, just stick with something cheaper. If you are getting one just to show off, just get the Yeti then, it is the one everyone knows and you can feel like you are rich around your friends and coworkers.
The color does make a difference with coolers, if you want the most out of it, get a white cooler.
Man those jeans you’re wearing in the thumbnail look good on you, comfy too.
The best cooler in my opinion is Lifetime. I have a lifetime 28 quart and love that cooler. American made, it’s cheaper then a Yeti, and bear resistant just like a Yeti. I also like the rubber latches and its carry handle. It does not have a drain plug but you can get all the water out just by tipping it on its side.
Have 2 Kongs. Fantastic quality, ice retention USA made. Get them
Facts ^^^^^ I have 2 ,they are the best imho.No more rope swinging.Latches for closing are the best.Forget those pull down latches a big step above.Yeti was the leader in the club house.But Kong makes a better cooler.USA made not the phillipines ,Great customer service.Cheaper and holds ice better and USA made.Perfect.
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never heard of Kong. will definitely be my next cooler. was eyeing a pelican or yeti but after this only the Kong will do lol
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COOL video.
I'll see myself out.
Hahahahah thanks dude
Look up Maluna coolers! My Ice lasted for 9 days. Made right in Minnesota! Very solid coolers.
That’s the one I’m going to get plus it’s 15% off for Father’s Day weekend
Bison Coolers is my goto. I hear Pelican and Orca are also great options.
Bison eh? I’ll check them out for next year!
I started with the RTIC coolers and sold all of them. I have 2 Pelican 50s and a 30. Pelican is easily the best but the big molded handles get in the way most of the time. I have a Yeti roadie which is the perfect size for small weekend trips out day trips. Also have a Pelican soft 30 that I hardly ever use, it’s black and doesn’t keep cold long. Not sure why I even keep it. I also really like the latches on the Pelican, if you use your thumb they are one handed
I love my RTIC, but also surprisingly I love my rotomolded Igloo IMX rotomolded better.
Try a Bison for sure next time. They are solid.
Would love to see you throw some super cheap like Walmart brands in here to compare and also to weigh them before and after draining water to measure ice loss over time. Rizknows does some great cooler comparisons you can pull inspo from
Great suggestion! Thanks man!
I have a thick walled cooler from Wal-Mart, great sturdy handles like the expensive coolers, just cheaper for $125. Keep ice for 3 days long !
I got a Roadie 24 for Xmas and it still has the tag on it and never used. The first 2 C notes gets it, Seattle area.
Great videos 😋.
Thank you!!
great video. but have you ever considered the 3 i am!?
Cordova
Grizzly
Kenai
The Yetis sold at Cabelas clearly show made in the Philippines
You’re a god thank you
Best to buy is the yeti haul more than enough space ang easy to haul imo👍😁
I have the Pelican and use it as a lunchbox. It is very tippy and falls over daily in my work truck and I am sure it would do the same in a boat. I also lose track of small items that slip down to the bottom.
I have a similar pelican cooler. I have tie down points in my trunk where I tie down my cooler.
Agree, biggest drawback, it is a tippy cooler. Excellent customer service though.
I am in different trucks a few times a week, I try to use a seatbelt it is good enough so I dont have to chase it to the floor@@seren1ty755
Here in Texas, we have a brand called Kodi that's carried at HEB grocery stores. They're heavy, but fantastic!
Don't think they are made in the USA though
@@paulcarlin5181 You're probably right.
Hello, can you add the Cordova 28 basecamp cooler on your next cooler comparison
Hey Carl! Thank you for being one of the only people making videos about coolers this size. It's been over a year, should we expect another cooler video soon? I'm curious about the Kong 20 compared to the rest as well.
I have been considering making a video on jobsite coolers, but honestly these videos cost a TON to make.
The kong has 45 degree cut on the top lid so you can still open it if it's against something flat . Like a truck bed.
the best cooler that you can buy (but its a hassle to get it because its made in Australia) is the Techni Ice Signature Series. thickest walls ever, triple stainless steel latches and dual gasket. the color of the cooler makes a very big difference, white is preferable
Very interesting! I’ll have to check them out!
I have one that l bought as a promotional series for a plumbing supplies that did when they first came out.
The latches are bungee but are still good close to twenty years old now.
Is it bear proof tho.
Whatever happened to otterbox venture coolers? I cannot find them online anymore
The Best Cooler in my opinion is a Homer Bucket packed with lots of ice cold brews. It blends in easily at the job site.😂
What about Grizzly/Kenai coolers? Made in the USA.
Luv my Grizzly coolers
None of them work here in Phoenix Arizona when it's 130°
It’s a shame that the Otterbox Venture was discontinued. I suspect it was made at the same factory as the Pelican 30
I LOVE the metal handle. My 26qt Ozark Trail has one and makes it more usable than my 28 qt yeti. The Ozark holds ice just as good, in my opinion. The igloo imx keeps ice longer than both.
I test mine in real world scenarios in the Texas heat. Took all 3 to a 2- day softball tournament last weekend and it was blazing hot! The igloo was the only one that still had ice on day 2. All loaded the same, in the same environment.
KONG for the win! I love mine
With the pelican you can use one finger by hitting the button from the rear of the latch.
what do you think about timberland iconic yellow nubuck boot for work?
In my humble opinion Timberland makes the worlds most comfortable workboot/shoe on the market. There is no break in time.
Orca had a lifetime warranty, great customer service, and is made in the U.S so that did it for me
I wish I could find more American made options in Scotland other than Yeti.
you didnt put my favorite (usa made) cooler the 28qt lifetime,
Could you do a video on "Old school" authentic thermal shirts?
Thats a really cool idea! I'll certainly look into it. Thank you for the suggestion!
@@CarlMurawski No worries, purely selfish, lol. I've been looking for some for quite a while. I remember, as kid, growing up in the Northeast having these thick, soft thermal shirts and pants. These days seems like all you can find is thin, fashion kind. Thanks for the response, take care.
I’d like to see a weight to cooling ability video. Because we pay for weight in how difficult it is to move. Cost is just one part of the equation. Nobody addresses weight
He covered both weight and cooling in the video
Are all the Otterbox cooler discontinued? Went to buy one and they seem unavailable everywhere.
I’m pretty sure they are. I was looking yesterday and couldn’t find any online.
How do the best American coolers compare to other countries?
Drinks are ALWAYS gone before ice melts....in my $70.00 Ridgid Cold box
Canyon walks into the room "Let's Rumble"
Nice
Been flipping between a Kong and a Cold Bastard. USA Made versus more value.
Ooh, that’s a brand I’ll have to check out!
When you're in bfe ice retention matters more than any of this stuff. I could care less how up to date my cooler is as long as it has the longest ice retention
Cabela’s cooler!!!!
My Lifetime 65 and 115 cooler from Walmart holds ice for 5 days if anyone is looking for a more affordable option.
Plus 🇺🇸 made
@@geoffoprandy7920 Yes sir! 🇺🇸
Lifetime are the best all around purchase out of any of the reviewed coolers, by far.
CANYON COOLER - Made in USA and tested against all brands you've listed here.
I'm not positive but I think reyleo and walmart ozark trial are same company
I wanted the otterbox then found out they discontinued their hard coolers
Sadly none these brands have arrived in South Africa yet😢
I’ll send you one of these!
@@CarlMurawski Thanks so much Carl, much appreciated. Lining up another trip to the USA in Jan 2023 so maybe this time we can meet up finally. Will drop you a message
yeti made in use? yeah right
Why didn't you compare Grizzly coolers? They are made in USA 🇺🇸
I love mine'
No rtic?
Chinese made Yeti rip offs and their 20qt is as outdated as the Orca.
I compared them in last years video if you’d like to see it.
Cordova are a good US made cooler
More expensive coolers are more desirable, but also more likely to get stolen. Most people won't want my crappy 15 year old Coleman.
That’s a good point!
Been using an igloo legend 36 cooler my parents bought back in 1979. It probably cost them $25 bucks. Still works as good today as it did 43 years ago.....You can keep your $300 Yeti coolers, absolute waste of money.
I'm gonna go with none of the above on this one. Lifetime coolers FTW!
Own two Yeti’s (both given to me). The following statement is just my opinion. I think Yeti’s are over hyped and over priced. The two I have don’t keep ice much better than my marine grade Igloos. Just really disappointed.
Kong is the only one I know in which all their coolers are made in the USA.
Orca also
@@redbeard6220 Thanks for the info, love my Kong because USA made. I'll check out Orca!
Not all Yeti coolers are made in the USA.
why not get them in all of the same color since you mentioned that in last years video?
Lifetime $100 is the answer . Made in the USA
Outterbox will keep your ice from melting forever!!!
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No matter what cooler, always remember to drain the water to keep it cooling efficiently.
as you show us the dimensions, it would have been nice, if you do the metric system too :D
Damn, that would have been useful for those everywhere but the US. Next time I'll include them, promise!
Pelicans designed is tapered at the bottom too easy to flip over
I've yet to see anything yeti made anywhere other than China
Otterbox is JUNK at least the semi softsided one. I will say I liked my Engle soft sided before that but the zipper didn't even last just over a year. ENGLE IS JUNK. I bought a soft Polar Bear and it is far better for cold retention by far over the Otterbox but still second to Engle
I thought that YEtI was made in China and Philippines!!
Cordova or nothin
Orca upped their prices to $235. 😓
Lifetime at Walmart is USA made.
Yeti hasn't been made in USA for years. So, either Phillipines or China is what you have.
Yeti is not American made.
@@VOLFANATIC3 exactly which makes the credibility of this video null
He acknowledged Yeti is made in the Philippines but included it bc it was the best cooler from a review last year.
@@dadandwestonwork4845 I don't think you watched the video. He mentioned that within the first minute of the video and then explained why he chose to include it. Educate yourself before you talk nonsense.
Ice test? It’s the most important part
25 OUNCE coolers. That’s not much cooling.
High Sierra is the best ,i have tham all ,yetti sucks.
All way to small
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