Pelican Elite Coolers: 50Qt $155, 30Qt $135 + free s/h (2024)

FAQs

Is Pelican as good as yeti? ›

If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, pelican is the way to go. Second, Pelican coolers are lighter weight than Yeti coolers. This makes them easier to transport, whether you're taking them on a camping trip or to the beach. Third, Pelican coolers have more features than Yeti coolers.

Pelican Coolers are built to last and keep ice cold longer, even in extreme temperatures. You'll be able to do what you love longer with up to 10 days of ice retention. Simple thermodynamics:Coolers do not make cold; they only retain it.

The injection-molded Elite Coolers, as well as the rotomolded Elite Coolers, are manufactured in Deerfield Massachusetts, USA.

Pelican™ Elite Coolers are not designed to be airtight or watertight. While the gasket in the cooler lid is freezer-grade, it is not intended to seal. If you tip the cooler over, then water will leak out.

During testing, the Stanley outperformed the Yeti by just a few degrees in the hot beverage test.

Yeti Tundra Haul Hard Cooler

Yeti coolers consistently perform at the top of the pack. The Tundra Haul is no different. Although Yeti didn't hit the lowest overall temp of the bunch, it did hold its lowest temperature for much longer than its competitors.

Pelican Products, Inc. is proud to announce our bear resistant certification from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.

While dry ice can maintain frozen temperatures for longer, cold packs are an effective dry ice alternative for frozen shipments. If you're looking to ship perishable goods above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, cold packs are the superior option.

Pelican's seven manufacturing locations are in North America, Europe and Australasia: Torrance, California (Corporate) - South Deerfield, Massachusetts – Plymouth, Minnesota – Albuquerque, New Mexico - Crottendorf, Germany - Leighton Buzzard, UK – Melbourne, Australia.

Platinum Equity completed the acquisition of Pelican.

Is a Pelican cooler as good as a Yeti? ›

I'd say they are both on par, calling it a tie. While I expected one to out last the other, this experiment showed that both are great coolers worthy of buying. Note: The Pelican shown above and the YETI shown below.

PELICAN™ HARD SHELL COOLERS

Pelican Products, Inc. (“Pelican”) guarantees its hard shell coolers against breakage or defects in workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser.

Essentially, the valve balances the case's internal pressure, keeping out water and dust. So, in short, no, Pelican cases are not airtight, nor should they be.

RTIC coolers offer similar quality and features to Yeti coolers, but often at a lower cost, making them a great value pick. Yeti coolers are renowned for their performance and durability, but they are also usually more expensive than other brands.

Our tests favored Hydro Flask (it's one of our winners, in fact). It has excellent cold retention and a convenient straw lid and it can fit in your car's cup holder easily. However, Yeti water bottles are also good—if you prefer that chug-style cap. And you'd be equally happy with its cold retention and durability.

Pelican Products, Inc. is proud to announce our bear resistant certification from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.