Ozark Trail

Ozark Trail 52 qt. Hard Sided, Gray

$88.64
(4.88) 4.88 stars out of 16 reviews 16 reviews
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Ozark Trail 52 qt. Hard Sided, Gray

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4.88 out of 5stars
(16 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/25/2020
Absolutely amazing cooler!
So, I'll start off going over some of the things that are important to remember with this cooler. I see a lot of people saying it won't keep ice or items cold, but I did not have this issue. You have to remember that the greater quantity of ice you add, the better the cooling will be. I pack this thing to the brim and it lasted almost 4 whole days. Another item of note, you must use ice from a freezer, not a machine. The big bags from your local store will suffice, but this ice is far more dense and keeps longer! The cooler itself is built so well, it feels like it is of quality when you touch it and it acts of quality as well. You absolutely should buy this if you are an outdoorsman like me!
firemedic2008

Most helpful negative review

4.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/18/2020
A Yeti alternative at a great price.
The weight is mentioned in many reviews, but if it was lighter you'd have to forgo the bear resistance. This thing is definitely tough! That said, I did knock it down a star for not having wheels, & only having the one tiny basket. For those who complain about it not being easy to slide, read the directions. The non-skid feet are reversible to an easy slide option-just flip 'em over. I like the rope handles, & the giant drain is a great idea. The latches are a bit tough to use, but the trade off is better sealing & security. Chances are they'll ease up over time. It keeps ice at least a day longer than my Colemans, but the 7 day period is misleading. They use the industry test standard-great for comparisons to other coolers, but not applicable to end users (pre-cooled, specially made ice, etc.).
BUMMERS
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/03/2020
    Hidden Gem!!! Rotomold for $64!!!
    While on the market for a cooler around the $250 range. Came across this beauty for $64 in grey color. I couldn't pass up. I use it on the boat on the hot florida weather. I tossed two small bags of ice from the gastation which filled it roughly halfway. No precool. Used the heck out of it and gave me a solid 4 days of ice. Did i mention it's tough as nails? I weigh around 205lb and i stand on it with no problem, no rattle no creaks NOTHING!!! get this rotomold for $64, and buy ice drinks with the extra money you are saving
    Notsoroguefit
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/23/2020
    Wow, this Cooler is a well made Beast
    Regarding Ozark packaging for residential shipment, very nicely done!  Double wall shipping grade cardboard box arrived with the usual dings, scratches, etc while the actual cooler inside arrived unscaved.  Perhaps the packaging could have been more transit friendly with some hand-hold cutouts, my courier used a dolly for delivery.  I have several Coolers..  from 120 quart all the way down to a daily lunch carrier cooler, this Ozark 52qt is in the running with professional colliers such as the catergator extreme series, at a consumer level price.  I found that following the manufacturers recommendations for 'best performance' did achieve much better results as far as retaining ice, and not following those guidelines gave me results much as I get with my larger (and also well made) coolers.  It's recommended that the internals be pre-cooled with a bit of sacrificial ice, remove the melt after a bit, and it's ready to fully load.   Like the most expensive coolers, this 52qt Ozark incorporates huge steel pinned Hinges (look for attached photos), Rubber Lid Seal, super strong exterior Walls and Top..  it feels like I could use it for a jack-stand under my truck if the need arises.  The drain has two threaded outlets, one for a garden hose and one massive 2" bore outlet for super quick drain.    It's advertised with Reversible Feet..  one side of the Foot is soft rubber and the other side is hard plastic.  This comes in handy IF you want the cooler to slide all over the place easily, you can flip the Feet over and expose the hard plastic side. The rubber side is soft and sticks well to everything, i.e. forget about sliding it into your truck bed. A bit of a warning.. it you feel you ever want that option, get some real tools and crack all four feet loose because if you're out in the boonies and no socket wrench, that won't be sufficient, these feet are partially glued and the SS bolt is countersunk and threadlocker used, see photos attached.    The carry handles are soft silicone style rubber over a webbed strap, they feel very nice on the hands when fully loaded.   Overall weight at 29# empty, might be too much for a smaller person to throw around continuously, two smaller persons wouldn't have any problem at all.  My daughter finds it a bit awkward, but her comment is that it fits all the stuff she would need on a short trip and doubles as a sturdy bench.  I'm 5'11 200# and have no problem with it.  This Ozark 52qt will be taking many trips in my family, and it appears..   for many years to come!Great Cooler at a great price-point.  Look for some photos attached.. stay safe folks.. Covid 19 is out there!     Happy trails! 
    eSteven
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/21/2020
    Very study cooler
    I have to say I am very impressed with this cooler from Ozark Trail. Rotomolded coolers are in a class by themselves and make regular plastic coolers feel very flimsy by comparison. When I first got the cooler I put a 10 lb bag of ice in it and left it in my garage (in FL in June) where it's easily 95 degrees during the day and not much cooler at night. While the cooler sat in the garage I stood on it to see how strong it was (I'm 210 lbs) and it didn't flex at all). After 48 hours almost all of the ice was gone, just tiny bits floating in the bag were left, and the water was still obviously ice cold. A 10 lb bag left a lot of space in here so I'm sure more ice would have lasted even longer but under these conditions I'm impressed. The cooler also has nice rubber pads integrated into the bottom corners of which keep it from sliding around so I can't wait to take this out boating. Everything about this cooler feels well made and I would be surprised if it doesn't last many years.
    CWK
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2020
    Good cooler
    This is probably the best cooler I’ve had. I had it outside while I was mowing on the yard with 30 pounds of ice and drinks in. It was in a carport area and kept the drinks cool all day. It’s a good cooler for get togethers and when grilling out to keep the drinks cool and say if you pick groceries up and make another stop to keep things cool. I will mention it will get heavy easily with ice and drinks inside so get a hand to move if it’s full. It closes well yet I can see where the rubber tabs that hold the lid shut could stretch or break. Looks like it would be easy to replace if needed though.
    Grey
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2020
    Fantastic cooler....
    I love this thing. First off, in addition to being an excellent cooler, this thing is strong enough to double as a bench on my deck or patio it's soo tough. I think I could use it in my home gym as a plyo box too. It is heavy, no doubt, as others have mentioned. Personally, I think that's a good thing because it means its tougher and has more insulation. Like most guys I know, I'd love a Yeti or Rtic or some other brand, but they just are too expensive for me to justify buying for the limited times I'd used them for. This cooler is the answer. It cools just as well and has just as many features, but at a price that's much better. The size is perfect too - the next size smaller, I think 26qt is nice and portable, but this is more for a week's camping trip or big party with lots of beverages in it. The cooler itself looks great too. I have had a lot of coolers over the years and it's nice seeing how nice this one is built - should last forever if treated right. I also like that Walmart sells replacement parts for it too - like hinges, locks and drain plugs. Lastly, I like how I can get a pull cart for this too. This is a heavy cooler empty - loaded up it would be a bear walking to the beach with it. Overall, I am happy with it and can't wait to use it more later on this week.
    SkinsFan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2020
    AWESOME cooler,don't waste $$ on the competitor!!
    Was extremely looking forward to receiving this cooler just so I could do a fair comparison review, which will also serve as a full product review.. -I own one of the smaller more expensive competitor's coolers which more in price & half the size & don't see much of a difference except for the amount more money I spent on the competitor's.. Build: This is a really rugged cooler.. It can easily manage short drops like off of the back of a truck bed or even an 10 step flight of stairs & still remain in tact w/potentially only a few scratches.. You will not lose any contents from the cooler after a drop IF secured properly w/the straps.. Size: I didn't realize how big it would be & the size w/all of the containment technology makes it much heavier that other coolers it's size.. I included pics w/a can of soda & a Bluetooth speaker for size & scale comparison.. Features: -Side grips makes it easy for one person to handle while empty & strap handles which makes it easier for 2 people to handle w/full & weight is distributed.. -Really thick & heavy duty stoppers at the bottom which makes it next to impossible to slide or move when empty or full.. -Bottle opener (a little gimmicky & seems like an afterthought) is functionally located where the lock hole is.. -Dual drain plugs, a small one to slowly drain or a larger one for fast draining.. -Storage rack inside.. this is extremely helpful for small quick grab items like kids juices small containers, etc so you don't have to dig through the entire cooler for a small item.. -Ice & cold storage: cooler held ice a little over 3days, roughly 84hrs.. That's a 3/4 full coolest with nothing but ice & leaving just a few small pieces of visable ice, but the water was still very cold.. Competitor held ice at the same level for roughly 91hrs.. 7hrs was not a deal breaker for me especially since I'd gotten almost 4day out of it.. Keep in mind, unless you will use this ONLY for storage for that amount of time the time will decrease upon normal entertaining/use where frequent opening & closing of the cooler is present.. I opened it 2x a day @ roughly 12hr intervals.. Overall I think this cooler is a WIN-WIN-WIN, on size, durability & price.. I hope this review was helpful to you..
    DJNO
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/15/2020
    Good cooler
    This is probably the best cooler I've had. I had it outside while I was mowing on the yard with 30 pounds of ice and drinks in. It was in a carport area and kept the drinks cool all day. It's a good cooler for get togethers and when grilling out to keep the drinks cool and say if you pick groceries up and make another stop to keep things cool. I will mention it will get heavy easily with ice and drinks inside so get a hand to move if it's full. It closes well yet I can see where the rubber tabs that hold the lid shut could stretch or break. Looks like it would be easy to replace if needed though.
    Grey
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/25/2020
    Absolutely amazing cooler!
    So, I'll start off going over some of the things that are important to remember with this cooler. I see a lot of people saying it won't keep ice or items cold, but I did not have this issue. You have to remember that the greater quantity of ice you add, the better the cooling will be. I pack this thing to the brim and it lasted almost 4 whole days. Another item of note, you must use ice from a freezer, not a machine. The big bags from your local store will suffice, but this ice is far more dense and keeps longer! The cooler itself is built so well, it feels like it is of quality when you touch it and it acts of quality as well. You absolutely should buy this if you are an outdoorsman like me!
    firemedic2008
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/23/2020
    Does it fit your needs?
    Overall i like this cooler, however the Lifetime cooler (also at Walmart) may be better for you if your primary concern is cost and how long will my stuff stay cold. The Lifetime cooler beat the Qzark Trail by a day or so in testing and the latches are much easier to open than the Ozark Trail cooler. I tried the Lifetime cooler latches while i was at my local Walmart and they are much easier to do especially if you have stuff in your hands while trying to open it. If i stand up in front of the Ozark trail with one hand on the lid and use the other to pull down the rubber t-latch it is not difficult. With stuff in your hands it is hard to open and harder to close. The Ozark is built tougher in my opinion than the Lifetime and has the ruler, cup holders at each corner and a wire basket inside which i like. Also the seal is in the lid while the Lifetime coolers seal is on the body and does not look as sturdy. The Lifetime does not come with a wire basket, cup holders or ruler but is about $30-$35 less than the Ozark. Since i rarely am using a cooler for more than three days to keep things cold and like my gear more rugged i would still go with the Ozark. I jumped up on it, stood on it, and three people sat on and i did not see or feel the lid flex or make any noise.
    Sparky
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/18/2020
    A Yeti alternative at a great price.
    The weight is mentioned in many reviews, but if it was lighter you'd have to forgo the bear resistance. This thing is definitely tough! That said, I did knock it down a star for not having wheels, & only having the one tiny basket. For those who complain about it not being easy to slide, read the directions. The non-skid feet are reversible to an easy slide option-just flip 'em over. I like the rope handles, & the giant drain is a great idea. The latches are a bit tough to use, but the trade off is better sealing & security. Chances are they'll ease up over time. It keeps ice at least a day longer than my Colemans, but the 7 day period is misleading. They use the industry test standard-great for comparisons to other coolers, but not applicable to end users (pre-cooled, specially made ice, etc.).
    BUMMERS