You can think of the Pelican Cooler as the heavy-weight favorite amongst outdoor enthusiasts, an absolute beast designed to beat the very best contestants in the ring; with a jaw-dropping ice retention of 10 Days and with a new release line of Coolers, this is worth a Pelican cooler review.
Pelican Cooler products have always been made for extreme conditions especially in defense, emergency services and expeditions in extremely remote areas. These coolers are now available to you.
Whether you are out in the wild or fishing the Pelican cooler is for you. They are designed to keep ice for up to 10 days, even in the most extreme conditions
Pelican Cooler Review
New Pelican Cooler
The new improved range of Pelican coolers are made with the same durability but with an improved design featuring the same ice keeping capabilities but 30% lighter than the older models.
The Pelican Elite Cooler comes with 4 Self-draining cup holders, an integrated measuring board in cm and inch and stainless steel bottle opener.
Although the Pelican Elite Cooler is not cheap, they are cheaper than Yeti.
The handles are robust and sturdy that allows you to maneuver the cooler around with ease. The non-skid rubber feet with the molded in tie downs are perfect to take on any trip on the back of a pickup or SUV knowing it will not fall over.
It is the perfect cooler for long camping trips with an ice retention of up to 10 days even in hot conditions.
The built-in Self-draining cup holders are convenient when you are standing around enjoying the view, at a sports event or even a barbecue. It is the perfect size for a day out on the boat, and the non-skid feet ensure that it does not slide around the deck. It is much lighter than the older models but with the same lifetime warranty, it is a great choice.
• 1/3 Lighter than older models
• Built in cup holders
• 3-inch locking handles
• Non-Skid rubber feet
• Handles and tie downs robust
Pelican 45 Qt Elite Cooler Review
As part of the Pelican cooler review, we have to mention the older version.
This would always be seen as the classic, this extremely strong cooler with its non-slip lid which can safely be used for standing on or sitting. With molded in tie downs and hinged handles are designed for any occasion.
With its rubberised feet, once secured it will not move while you are on your boat or the truck bed. For added convenience, it has a built in fish scale in the lid
• Robust build
• Built in fish scale
• Non-skid rubber feet
• Fridge quality seals
• Bear proof
Pelican Pro Gear Elite Wheeled Cooler
The best mobile cooler with reinforced corners and a thick wall to insulate better with a maximum ice retention. With built-in UV protection to ensure the cooler will last a lifetime.
The Pelican Wheeled Cooler feautres a non-skid / non-marking raised feet so that there is no weight on the wheels when it is at rest, and a sloped drain plug that the garden hose can be attached to?
• Robust build
• Heavy duty wheels
• Keeps ice and drinks cold for days
• Thick insulating walls
• Bear proof
Pelican vs. Yeti – Which is better
This question is a controversial debate amongst outdoor enthusiasts. Pelican Vs. Yeti – Which is better.
The Bottom Line:
These coolers are both robustly designed and can withstand tough conditions, but Pelican offers a lifetime warranty and the push and pull latches are of a better design than that of the Yeti.
Despite both being relatively expensive coolers, the Pelican is a better value for money with the lifetime warranty, and now with a new design which is also lighter.
Pelican Cooler Review – Conclusion
Pelican coolers have gone one step further with the same durable design of the new coolers which are lighter and have added features such as the cup holders molded in the lid, the integrated measuring board and stainless steel bottle opener.
The molded in handles and 3″ locking latches are all features that have been improved but with same ice retention power and robust design that is required for any cooler.
I’m looking into buying a new cooler and am torn between a Yeti and a Pelican. I know this has been discussed before and I’ve read through a lot of threads. While everyone talks positively about Pelican, it seems like Yeti still has more “buzz” around it. Why is that? I really don’t want to buy a Yeti simply because it’s a Yeti.. Any Pelican owners can speak to their quality?
I have a Pelican 65, and I love it! The quality is outstanding and I’m sure with proper care I will have it for a very, very long time. Being vegetarian I always take lots of fresh produce camping as well as beer and other misc stuff. Thus size is plenty for all my food and bevs for several days. It keeps ice as advertised and better, if you are not in and out of it all the time. The handles and latched are super bomb proof and easy to use. There is a vent hole under one of the latches to help when the thing vapor locks because it’s so cold, as far as I know yeti doesn’t have a feature like that. I think you have to open the drain a little to vent it or something like that. Another feature of the Pelican I like is that you can drop in stainless steamer trays like you see food served in at buffets right in the top to organize your stuff you don’t want touching the ice. This is where I keep produce or other things I want cold but not wet. I think yeti has a basket for this. The steamer trays come in lots of sizes and shape that the yeti basket doesn’t though.
The hardware on the Pelican seems of high quality. All the latches and handles are attached with stainless fastners and look like they’d be easy to replace if they got broke. The lod is sealed with a freezer gasket like the Yeti and seals very well. Sometimes a little to well, thus is when that little vent hole under the latch comes in handy.
The down side of the pelican is that it has molded in handle that stick out a little on the side. There is a lot of hype for Yeti, and they are good coolers. I just opted to save about 30% and get a Pelican. Either way you’ll end up with a cooler that will more than suit your needs.