What is The BEST American Made Cooler? YETI, KONG, ORCA, Pelican, Otterbox

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @CarlMurawski
    @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +2

    -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

  • @richmilligan5881
    @richmilligan5881 2 года назад +6

    Have 2 Kong coolers and absolutely love them! They keep ice like no other and the available accessories are fantastic!

  • @rickc4317
    @rickc4317 2 года назад +13

    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.

    • @DerrickGratwohl
      @DerrickGratwohl 2 года назад +1

      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!

    • @edrader746
      @edrader746 2 года назад +1

      i stuck my cooler in the carcass of an elk once to keep my beer frosty

    • @segua
      @segua 2 года назад +1

      Dark colors reduce UV exposure but increases infrared rays. Lighter colors reduce UV exposure via reduction in absorption of UV rays.

  • @Michelle-n7f
    @Michelle-n7f Месяц назад +1

    One of my top 5 cooler vids THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!!

  • @Barbasnoo
    @Barbasnoo 2 года назад +5

    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.

  • @jeremyl.7563
    @jeremyl.7563 2 года назад +10

    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.

    • @DobyDuke
      @DobyDuke Год назад

      barrel cup is made in china not?

  • @camrock8
    @camrock8 2 года назад +4

    Love this series, looking forward to next years and years to come!

  • @edrader746
    @edrader746 2 года назад +2

    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!

  • @Tanner_S
    @Tanner_S 2 года назад +4

    Great comparison. Thanks for the video!

  • @Maxpankewycz
    @Maxpankewycz 2 года назад +4

    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

  • @stevenroche9874
    @stevenroche9874 2 года назад +6

    Great video, Carl ! Now we can make an informed buying decision. Thank you.

  • @DerrickGratwohl
    @DerrickGratwohl 2 года назад +5

    What about Grizzly/Kenai coolers? Made in the USA.

  • @TLhike
    @TLhike 9 месяцев назад +4

    Have 2 Kongs. Fantastic quality, ice retention USA made. Get them

    • @jagreddog
      @jagreddog 7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @458Ferrarif
    @458Ferrarif 6 месяцев назад

    Whatever happened to otterbox venture coolers? I cannot find them online anymore

  • @PelicanProductsInc
    @PelicanProductsInc 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great review, Carl!

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад

      Thanks for making awesome products

  • @millywill88
    @millywill88 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @seamistbuick
    @seamistbuick 2 года назад +4

    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.

    • @seren1ty755
      @seren1ty755 2 года назад

      I have a similar pelican cooler. I have tie down points in my trunk where I tie down my cooler.

    • @redball4093
      @redball4093 Год назад

      Agree, biggest drawback, it is a tippy cooler. Excellent customer service though.

    • @daphoneguy934
      @daphoneguy934 Год назад

      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

  • @KBurd1
    @KBurd1 4 месяца назад

    Otterbox hands down the best cooler. I have 2 of the biggest size, everyone liked it so much that I still had ice after a long trip they went and bought one. I bought it around 4 years or more ago and it still held up nice. 1 of it stays outside in the minnesota weather, never seen the inside of my house lmao and still perform like the day I got it just dirty looking. Handles hasn't aged from the sun and negative temps and hasn't changed color lmao.

  • @GandalftheWhite-i5g
    @GandalftheWhite-i5g 2 года назад +1

    Man those jeans you’re wearing in the thumbnail look good on you, comfy too.

  • @just_george_
    @just_george_ 2 года назад +1

    great video. but have you ever considered the 3 i am!?
    Cordova
    Grizzly
    Kenai

  • @BeastMadeReviews
    @BeastMadeReviews 2 года назад +6

    This is such a...
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    COOL video.
    I'll see myself out.

  • @tlove9125
    @tlove9125 2 года назад +3

    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

  • @AldenMartinale1990
    @AldenMartinale1990 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @benvieira3895
    @benvieira3895 2 года назад +9

    I see Carl Murawski in my feed and I click

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 2 года назад +2

    The Yetis sold at Cabelas clearly show made in the Philippines

  • @TJ-hd5ym
    @TJ-hd5ym Год назад

    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.

  • @norfolknwhey4787
    @norfolknwhey4787 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @robd8167
    @robd8167 2 года назад +2

    Great review, I’d throw Bison Coolers in the mix as well.

    • @paulcarlin5181
      @paulcarlin5181 2 года назад

      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.

  • @americanpride4263
    @americanpride4263 Год назад +2

    Look up Maluna coolers! My Ice lasted for 9 days. Made right in Minnesota! Very solid coolers.

    • @JoeT-re5ro
      @JoeT-re5ro 7 месяцев назад

      That’s the one I’m going to get plus it’s 15% off for Father’s Day weekend

    • @Michelle-n7f
      @Michelle-n7f Месяц назад

      Smallest model?

  • @mattcero1
    @mattcero1 2 года назад

    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.

  • @wessears9314
    @wessears9314 2 года назад +2

    Try a Bison for sure next time. They are solid.

  • @m0nsnor547
    @m0nsnor547 2 года назад

    what do you think about timberland iconic yellow nubuck boot for work?

    • @ckennedy309
      @ckennedy309 2 года назад +1

      In my humble opinion Timberland makes the worlds most comfortable workboot/shoe on the market. There is no break in time.

  • @brensdaman926
    @brensdaman926 Год назад +1

    Orca had a lifetime warranty, great customer service, and is made in the U.S so that did it for me

  • @JamesGA308
    @JamesGA308 2 года назад

    Hello, can you add the Cordova 28 basecamp cooler on your next cooler comparison

  • @davidperry4013
    @davidperry4013 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @gyturralde77
    @gyturralde77 Год назад +1

    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

  • @andrewsalazar98
    @andrewsalazar98 2 года назад +5

    Bison Coolers is my goto. I hear Pelican and Orca are also great options.

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +2

      Bison eh? I’ll check them out for next year!

  • @hixnada8278
    @hixnada8278 Год назад

    Are all the Otterbox cooler discontinued? Went to buy one and they seem unavailable everywhere.

    • @JoeT-re5ro
      @JoeT-re5ro 7 месяцев назад

      I’m pretty sure they are. I was looking yesterday and couldn’t find any online.

  • @TheN00bWarrior
    @TheN00bWarrior 2 года назад +3

    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

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +2

      Great suggestion! Thanks man!

    • @bennym1956
      @bennym1956 2 года назад +1

      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 !

  • @daddyfixit3918
    @daddyfixit3918 2 года назад

    you didnt put my favorite (usa made) cooler the 28qt lifetime,

  • @PacosUTube
    @PacosUTube Год назад +2

    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.

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  Год назад +1

      I have been considering making a video on jobsite coolers, but honestly these videos cost a TON to make.

    • @Michelle-n7f
      @Michelle-n7f Месяц назад

      Me too !

  • @markalexander774
    @markalexander774 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @badkid73
    @badkid73 Год назад +1

    It’s a shame that the Otterbox Venture was discontinued. I suspect it was made at the same factory as the Pelican 30

  • @razamadrid6230
    @razamadrid6230 2 года назад +3

    None of them work here in Phoenix Arizona when it's 130°

  • @krookdfinra
    @krookdfinra 2 года назад +1

    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

  • @zzzgoodnight2883
    @zzzgoodnight2883 2 года назад +1

    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

  • @rustyshaklferd1897
    @rustyshaklferd1897 2 года назад

    How do the best American coolers compare to other countries?

  • @brutalum
    @brutalum 2 года назад +14

    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

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +3

      Very interesting! I’ll have to check them out!

    • @splashpit
      @splashpit 2 года назад

      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.

    • @Boddah.
      @Boddah. 2 года назад

      Is it bear proof tho.

  • @CollapsedLung
    @CollapsedLung 6 месяцев назад

    I wish I could find more American made options in Scotland other than Yeti.

  • @fabio2277
    @fabio2277 2 года назад +1

    No rtic?

    • @MarkPharaoh
      @MarkPharaoh 2 года назад +1

      Chinese made Yeti rip offs and their 20qt is as outdated as the Orca.

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +2

      I compared them in last years video if you’d like to see it.

  • @americanpaisareturns9051
    @americanpaisareturns9051 2 года назад +2

    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.😂

  • @tntbrig
    @tntbrig 2 года назад

    Could you do a video on "Old school" authentic thermal shirts?

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад

      Thats a really cool idea! I'll certainly look into it. Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @tntbrig
      @tntbrig 2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @adamcreal971
    @adamcreal971 2 года назад +1

    I love my RTIC, but also surprisingly I love my rotomolded Igloo IMX rotomolded better.

  • @hulkhuggett
    @hulkhuggett Год назад

    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.

  • @burritosupreme333
    @burritosupreme333 2 года назад

    Here in Texas, we have a brand called Kodi that's carried at HEB grocery stores. They're heavy, but fantastic!

  • @Theredeemedchild2
    @Theredeemedchild2 2 года назад +3

    With the pelican you can use one finger by hitting the button from the rear of the latch.

  • @krismccullar5346
    @krismccullar5346 Год назад

    I'm not positive but I think reyleo and walmart ozark trial are same company

  • @ghostfr4k95
    @ghostfr4k95 2 года назад +1

    You’re a god thank you

  • @bluedoggum8373
    @bluedoggum8373 2 года назад +1

    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

    • @coryohanlan194
      @coryohanlan194 Год назад

      He covered both weight and cooling in the video

  • @Hugo-mg9ef
    @Hugo-mg9ef 2 года назад

    Best to buy is the yeti haul more than enough space ang easy to haul imo👍😁

  • @visioneer5249
    @visioneer5249 2 года назад

    why not get them in all of the same color since you mentioned that in last years video?

  • @jasonmh76
    @jasonmh76 2 года назад

    KONG for the win! I love mine

  • @branmakster
    @branmakster 2 года назад

    Great videos 😋.

  • @JoeT-re5ro
    @JoeT-re5ro 7 месяцев назад

    I wanted the otterbox then found out they discontinued their hard coolers

  • @VOLFANATIC3
    @VOLFANATIC3 Год назад +8

    Yeti is not American made.

    • @dadandwestonwork4845
      @dadandwestonwork4845 7 месяцев назад

      @@VOLFANATIC3 exactly which makes the credibility of this video null

    • @aggiewoodie
      @aggiewoodie 6 месяцев назад +1

      He acknowledged Yeti is made in the Philippines but included it bc it was the best cooler from a review last year.

    • @JohnSmithKillFeds
      @JohnSmithKillFeds 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@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.

    • @ShinyKnife
      @ShinyKnife 6 месяцев назад

      @@aggiewoodie My Roadie 24 says designed in Texas made in thailand. So definitely not USA made.

  • @jacobsebastien3910
    @jacobsebastien3910 Год назад

    Why didn't you compare Grizzly coolers? They are made in USA 🇺🇸
    I love mine'

  • @MarkPharaoh
    @MarkPharaoh 2 года назад +1

    Been flipping between a Kong and a Cold Bastard. USA Made versus more value.

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +1

      Ooh, that’s a brand I’ll have to check out!

  • @jasoncostello3471
    @jasoncostello3471 2 года назад

    Canyon walks into the room "Let's Rumble"

  • @JimGreenFootwearOfficial
    @JimGreenFootwearOfficial 2 года назад

    Sadly none these brands have arrived in South Africa yet😢

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +2

      I’ll send you one of these!

    • @JimGreenFootwearOfficial
      @JimGreenFootwearOfficial 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @matthewyok7107
    @matthewyok7107 2 года назад +3

    More expensive coolers are more desirable, but also more likely to get stolen. Most people won't want my crappy 15 year old Coleman.

  • @r0cket_penguin
    @r0cket_penguin 2 года назад +1

    I'm gonna go with none of the above on this one. Lifetime coolers FTW!

  • @tjellis1479
    @tjellis1479 2 года назад

    Drinks are ALWAYS gone before ice melts....in my $70.00 Ridgid Cold box

  • @JonnyBgooD007
    @JonnyBgooD007 2 года назад

    CANYON COOLER - Made in USA and tested against all brands you've listed here.

  • @Jay-ik1ge
    @Jay-ik1ge 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @flfbsphatboyblue8970
    @flfbsphatboyblue8970 2 года назад +2

    No matter what cooler, always remember to drain the water to keep it cooling efficiently.

  • @rocknroll8456
    @rocknroll8456 2 года назад

    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.

  • @TheRealEricRose
    @TheRealEricRose 2 года назад

    Outterbox will keep your ice from melting forever!!!

  • @mikehoncho2999
    @mikehoncho2999 2 года назад

    Cabela’s cooler!!!!

  • @robertbennett6126
    @robertbennett6126 2 года назад

    Kong is the only one I know in which all their coolers are made in the USA.

    • @redbeard6220
      @redbeard6220 2 года назад +1

      Orca also

    • @robertbennett6126
      @robertbennett6126 2 года назад

      @@redbeard6220 Thanks for the info, love my Kong because USA made. I'll check out Orca!

  • @eck413
    @eck413 2 года назад

    Lifetime $100 is the answer . Made in the USA

  • @everydaycarry1328
    @everydaycarry1328 2 года назад

    Cordova are a good US made cooler

  • @daphoneguy934
    @daphoneguy934 Год назад

    Not all Yeti coolers are made in the USA.

  • @eusebiocanojr
    @eusebiocanojr Год назад +1

    Yeti hasn't been made in USA for years. So, either Phillipines or China is what you have.

  • @lynskeyti9940
    @lynskeyti9940 2 года назад

    I've yet to see anything yeti made anywhere other than China

  • @leroymontano9080
    @leroymontano9080 2 года назад +2

    High Sierra is the best ,i have tham all ,yetti sucks.

  • @DobyDuke
    @DobyDuke Год назад +1

    yeti made in use? yeah right

  • @momo8121
    @momo8121 2 года назад

    as you show us the dimensions, it would have been nice, if you do the metric system too :D

    • @CarlMurawski
      @CarlMurawski  2 года назад +1

      Damn, that would have been useful for those everywhere but the US. Next time I'll include them, promise!

  • @larryfoster2628
    @larryfoster2628 Год назад

    Pelicans designed is tapered at the bottom too easy to flip over

  • @glennnichols4220
    @glennnichols4220 2 года назад

    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

  • @willmtaylor
    @willmtaylor Год назад

    Orca upped their prices to $235. 😓

  • @LegendaryBadass
    @LegendaryBadass Год назад

    25 OUNCE coolers. That’s not much cooling.

  • @willie6961
    @willie6961 Год назад

    I thought that YEtI was made in China and Philippines!!

  • @tonyjenkins4385
    @tonyjenkins4385 2 года назад

    orion made by jackson kayak

  • @Ramanand698
    @Ramanand698 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @tomzweifel
    @tomzweifel Год назад

    Lifetime at Walmart is USA made.

  • @ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr
    @ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr 6 месяцев назад

    Cordova or nothin

  • @robvargas858
    @robvargas858 2 года назад

    Ice test? It’s the most important part

  • @TheRandomHandyman
    @TheRandomHandyman Год назад

    All way to small

  • @JJ-zr6fu
    @JJ-zr6fu 2 года назад

    If anyone is looking at the watches please do your research and don't buy the over priced Chinese original grain watches. You can buy Swiss made watches for the same price and even some American made ones from Shinola and Bernhardt.

  • @metalkixaz
    @metalkixaz Год назад

    No clear ice test....