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Pelican Elite Coolers with Wheels

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  • Volume: true 45 quart internal volume; Body Material: Polyethylene
  • Extreme ice retention: 2 inch of polyurethane insulation with a 360 degree freezer-grade gasket that delivers extreme ice retention for up to 10 days
  • Features: molded handles, 3 inch locking latches, reinforced lockable hasp, stainless steel bottle opener, anti-shear hinge system, molded tie-down slots
  • Features: leakproof drain plug, integrated measuring board on lid in centimeters and inches, non-skid rubber feet
  • Made in the USA: includes Pelican legendary lifetime guarantee - you break it, we replace it...Forever

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
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Customers like the ice retention, ease of movement, and capacity of the insulated bottle. For example, they mention it holds ice for up to 10 days, it's easy to maneuver, and has a lot of capacity. Some appreciate the wheels, which make the cooler manageable. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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29 customers mention23 positive6 negative

Customers like the ice retention of the insulated cooler. They say it holds ice and keeps things cold for at least four days. Some customers also mention that it's the best cooler on the market, holding ice literally up to 10 days or more.

"...held ice and keep things frosty in 90F+ temps for 4+ days. Temperature in the cooler never rose above 36...." Read more

"Perfect and holds ice super long. Longer than a yeti" Read more

"...on wheels, with a sturdy handle, latching closure, and long term cooling retention. This fits the bill!..." Read more

"This cooler is amazing and everything is crafted for very heavy use that should last a lifetime...." Read more

26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the ice chest. They mention that it's well built, durable, and has tough wheels. The latches are easy to open and close, and the cooler is built to last. The cooler is made in the USA and has a lifetime warranty.

"...However, the wheels roll well enough and the handle is sturdy enough, that you can push it instead which I found easier...." Read more

"...I do care about in my cooler is will the ice last a few days, is it rugged, what are the real internal dimensions..." Read more

"...I determined that I wanted a cooler on wheels, with a sturdy handle, latching closure, and long term cooling retention. This fits the bill!..." Read more

"This cooler is amazing and everything is crafted for very heavy use that should last a lifetime...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers say the wheels are a big help as the cooler is heavy. They say the wheel make this manageable and roll over grass. Customers also mention that the wheels and handle are nice to have.

"...weight, see above. The wheels make this manageable though and they roll over grass, gravel and even sand with ease, but plan on two people to..." Read more

"...following all the guidelines, but I'm very happy with it and it serves my needs well...." Read more

"I purchased this 45 qt cooler because it has wheels...." Read more

"...The Pelican has better wheels and sturdy handles to lift it...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the ice chest easy to maneuver, move, and pull over uneven terrain. They also say it's sturdy and easy to roll with the wheels.

"...the latch system works well and is easy on everyone's fingersThe "bad", tho not really bad:1) weight, see above...." Read more

"...It is too heavy for me to lift by myself when fully loaded but is easy to move due to the wheels and sturdy handle. the latches are easy to open...." Read more

"...still easy to pull over uneven terrain - we used it on a scout camping trip and the tent area was a good fifteen minutes from the parking area...." Read more

"We love this cooler. Sturdy, a bit heavy but easy to roll with the wheels and almost hermetically sealed...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the ice chest. They mention that it has a lot of capacity, is bear proof, and has wheels. Some say that it still held ice after 3 days and has enough chunks for cocktails.

"...holds a lot with still room for your ice; we had: 8 small tetra-pak smoothies, 2lbs of carrots, 12 bottles of Mexican coke, 14 cans of beer,..." Read more

"Very rugged, long lasting ice chest with tough wheels and a lot of capacity. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...We were amazed. Plus our cooler was in the sun. Also the pelican has more room inside and the wheels were a plus on the beach...." Read more

"...very rugged and like that its certified bear proof and has wheels as well as its capacity!" Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the ice chest. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll not fit in small cars.

"...Well worth the money." Read more

"Great Product Expensive." Read more

"Pricey but well made. Won’t fit it the trunk of small cars." Read more

"...No back issues with this one. Well worth the investment!" Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are disappointed with the weight of the ice chest. They mention that it is very heavy even empty, ridiculous, and too heavy for them to lift by themselves when fully loaded.

"...bulky--this is not small cooler, plan on it taking up a lot of space in your car or back of your SUV--think medium sized pet kennel..." Read more

"...It's not light, especially with ice blocks in it, (but I am a strong 52 year old woman)...." Read more

"I purchased this 45 qt cooler because it has wheels. It is too heavy for me to lift by myself when fully loaded but is easy to move due to the..." Read more

"...It seemed like it was heavy and awkward to carry." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the ice chest. They mention that it came damaged with scratches, dents, and scuffs. Some say that the tire was damaged.

"Product came damaged with scratches. The inside was even worse with scratches and dents." Read more

"...cooler’s condition came to me looking like it was in used condition, scratched, scuffed and a little dirty inside, this was supposed to be a gift..." Read more

"...There were a few scratches everywhere. On the latch there was an unfilled hole and a half filled hole...." Read more

"...that the cooler was fixed in, the wheels were dirty and coolers were scratched like it was second hand. Hope the cooler is sturdy as it claims." Read more

Heavy-duty cooler but needs better designed handles
4 Stars
Heavy-duty cooler but needs better designed handles
This cooler is amazing and everything is crafted for very heavy use that should last a lifetime. I do feel there needs to be better design consideration with this though as it takes up a ton of space! That's to be expected I'm sure, but it total it has 9 inches just for both handles. The cooler fit where I needed it but the additional width the handles added put it over. I am disappointed to have to return it cause I can tell everything about this thing is meant to keep contents cool and last forever!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
Color: TanStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Icy cold, Extremely durable, Kinda heavy cooler
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
These things are not cheap to be sure, but I wanted something that would hold up for several days at a time without replenishing the ice. This cooler from Pelican definitely handles that request. The skinny:
1) held ice and keep things frosty in 90F+ temps for 4+ days. Temperature in the cooler never rose above 36. We opened it about 4x a day on average but never for very long. We topped off with 1 more 1/2 bag of ice late on day 4 but it could have gone even longer.
2) holds a lot with still room for your ice; we had: 8 small tetra-pak smoothies, 2lbs of carrots, 12 bottles of Mexican coke, 14 cans of beer, some medication, 6 cups of yogurt (individual), qt. sized zip-lock of sliced turkey, 8 pudding cups, & 3 cycling water bottles and two pints of hummus.
3) the wheels are a big help as this cooler is heavy (+/- 40 lbs) even before you load it up. Plan on two people to lift in and out of the vehicle when full.
4) sturdy as can be. Stand on it, sit on it, cut on it, drop it, etc. It will handle it all with only minor nicks
5) the latch system works well and is easy on everyone's fingers

The "bad", tho not really bad:
1) weight, see above. The wheels make this manageable though and they roll over grass, gravel and even sand with ease, but plan on two people to lift it once you fill it up.
2) the drain valve on ours leaked at first (not sweating but an actual leak.) However, with some rubber-handled channel locks you can use the handle of your pliers to slot into the notches on the drain plug and give it some extra torque without damaging the plastic cap. This worked fine and never had a leak after that.
3) the pull handle is, to my taste, a little short for long-legged strider, like me; it occasionally clips your leg when pulling it. However, the wheels roll well enough and the handle is sturdy enough, that you can push it instead which I found easier.
4) bulky--this is not small cooler, plan on it taking up a lot of space in your car or back of your SUV--think medium sized pet kennel

I recommend this cooler whole heartedly if you take the above factors into account!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
Color: WhiteStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
Color: WhiteStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars YES, two slim cans can be stacked and the top still closes!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019
Online reviews seem to never include things people really care about. I don't want to know how much ice is left at day eight. I don't want to know if a bear can open it or not; are you going to interrupt a bear trying to open your cooler because you know it isn't bear safe?

What I do care about in my cooler is will the ice last a few days, is it rugged, what are the real internal dimensions (not Yeti's made up 46 cans of beer and some random amount of ice BS), what's the warranty, and for the love of God, please tell me if regular cans, as well as today's common slim cans, can stack and the top still close.

Starting with the most important, and why I posted a photo of it; YES, the top will close even with the thing filled with slim line cans stacked two-high around the edge. It may look like it's going to be close, given the cans pop up above the ridge of the base of the cooler, however, the interior of the top is recessed and this puppy will close just fine. No more fussing around with getting ice around the edges, or trying to lean cans inward just to get the stupid top to close; there are no problems here. So, stack it with your White Claws, your Michelob Ultras, etc., you're good to go.

Lifetime warranty; nuff said. Pelican has been around a LONG time, I use them for gun cases, they have never let me down on warranty claims.

I don't do extended treks into the wilderness with this, so I can't comment on ice longevity beyond the five day mark, but I can tell you it works fine for four or five days no issues at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019
Color: TanStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
Color: WhiteStyle: 80 QuartVerified Purchase
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4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy-duty cooler but needs better designed handles
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
This cooler is amazing and everything is crafted for very heavy use that should last a lifetime. I do feel there needs to be better design consideration with this though as it takes up a ton of space! That's to be expected I'm sure, but it total it has 9 inches just for both handles. The cooler fit where I needed it but the additional width the handles added put it over. I am disappointed to have to return it cause I can tell everything about this thing is meant to keep contents cool and last forever!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
Color: CharcoalStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
Color: TanStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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Peter Kibor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2019
Color: WhiteStyle: 80 QuartVerified Purchase
One person found this helpful
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Elloco
5.0 out of 5 stars Pelican cooler.
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2019
Color: TanStyle: 80 QuartVerified Purchase
Pierre T
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2018
Color: TanStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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JoelC
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid cooler, large for a 45 since it is a 10 day
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2017
Color: WhiteStyle: 45 QuartVerified Purchase
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JoelC
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid cooler, large for a 45 since it is a 10 day
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2017
UPDATE 21-May-2021

REVIEW

This cooler doesn't fit in any car trunk, so I purchased a Yeti 45 to replace it. I thought I'd do the ice test with both of them to see how they compare. For the huge size of this cooler - it looks like you gain maybe half a day of ice retention.

I measured the actual internal capacity of this with water. It can hold about 35-26 liters of water and still have the lid close (but also has a little lift in the lid that would allow a bit of extra dry space over the Yeti). For comparison, the Yeti 45 measured in at exactly 32 liters .

New Pros
* 10.5 day ice retention seems great, especially in a compact size.
* Solid: doubles as a seat, step stool, etc.
* My favourite cooler lid closures by far.

Cons
* Price.
* Such a beast, doesn't fit in any car trunk at any time for any reason. Well, at least not a 2004 Civic Sedan or a 2015 Kia Optima! :)

THE TEST

I wanted to know how long this cooler will keep ice before I did a review, but I didn't want to wait for next summer, so I set up another indoor test.

Test conditions:
* 23 degrees Celcius for ~12 hours a day and 18-23 degrees Celcius for the other 12.
* Lid opened briefly once a day at the same time to check ice level.
* Cooler pre-cooled with icepacks for one hour before starting.
* Cooler filled to the top with large ice cubes (you know: the kind your grandma/great-grandma made manually in the freezer trays), these cubes are much larger than store bought cubes and will last longer as a result.

Test Result:
Still had a little ice after 10 days and a couple cubes left in the cold water was all that remained on day 11. So I give this cooler 10.5 days, since usually the coolers have a fair float of ice on the last day.

I don't like other tests where they "simulate real world useage" by opening the cooler multiple times a day and digging around in it. I want to know how long a cooler keeps ice, not how long ice takes to melt in a cooler that is open...so I kept opening to a minimum. I know the cooler will keep for a shorter time if I'm opening it and keeping food in it instead of solid ice, but that isn' the point.

See pictures for the start of the test and the various milestones (Starting, two days, six days, eight days, and 10 days).

ORIGINAL REVIEW

We bought this as our drink cooler to supplement our food cooler (an Igloo Yukon 70). I haven't used this for a trip yet, so here are my initial thoughts. I'll try to come back to update after I've used it. If is retention is good, I'll leave this at five stars, otherwise it will drop.

Pros
- 10 day, should save us money on ice.
- Built like a truck, with no visible flaws.
- Love the closures; easy one handed use.
- Solid molded handles are always nice.
- Very straight sides, will avoid more fitting at the top than the bottom.
- Big enough to hold two gallons of milk and a number of other drinks with our ice.
- Wheels don't expand the footprint of the cooler much. Last cooler with wheels needed 10% more space just for the wheels.
Neutral
- Wish I could have gotten one without wheels.
Cons
- As with all coolers of this type, this is heavy.
- This cooler is huge! The outside dimensions equals or exceeds my Igloo Yukon 70 liter in but one direction - height. The price you pay for 10 days versus 5.
- Handle for dragging on the wheels seems just okay.
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Jean Proulx
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2021
Color: TanStyle: 80 QuartVerified Purchase