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Pelican Elite Cooler 45 QT

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 397 ratings
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Brand Pelican
Color Maroon
Material Stainless Steel
Capacity 45 Quarts
Item Weight 36 Pounds
Insulation Material polyurethane,stainless steel
Chamber Depth 30 Inches

About this item

  • Up to 10 days ice retention, freezer grade gasket, 2" polyurethane insulation
  • Dimensions: INTERIOR (L X W X D) 19.00" x 12.00" x 12.00"
  • Dual Handle System (Molded-in & Hinged Handles)
  • Press & Pull Latches (Wide for Gloved Use). Molded-In Tie Downs
  • Guaranteed for Life

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You will never need another cooler (UNLESS you want one of our other sizes). our engineers have crafted the toughest mobile cold storage unit possible, with no detail overlooked. Reinforced corners and thick walls insulate better for longer ice retention while protecting from impact. Superior stainless steel hardware and built-in UV resistance protect for a lifetime. And that's not even getting into the specific. Test one for a lifetime and see.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
397 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, and ice retention of the ice chest. For example, they mention it's well built, solid, and built to last a lifetime. Some appreciate the latch. That said, some complain about the seal and weight. Opinions are mixed on size and leakage.

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190 customers mention169 positive21 negative

Customers like the ice retention of the insulated cooler. They say it holds ice pretty well, it eliminates air spaces, and it increases the cooling capacity a bit. Some customers mention that it works best with block ice. Overall, customers say it's the best cooler they have owned and one of the nicest roto-molded coolers they have seen.

"...It has a true 2in insulation on every side top and bottom included. I put a case of room temp bottle water and 1 10lb back of ice in it. Around 9am...." Read more

"...It flat out works." Read more

"...As for the keeping things cold and the reduction of buying ice everyday this thing is a WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER...." Read more

"PRO's : American made, super heavy duty, best cooler I have owned, appears it might be the last one I will need (pending leaking issue), Better..." Read more

116 customers mention116 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ice chest. They mention that it is well built, solid, and has a well made drain system. The handles are sturdy and can be removed if desired. Overall, customers say that it's a very well thought out product that is built to last a lifetime.

"...The latches feel sturdy. It is very well thought out product. It has steel plate to padlock...." Read more

"...I like that it's made in the USA, not just assembled here.I like the price...." Read more

"PRO's : American made, super heavy duty, best cooler I have owned, appears it might be the last one I will need (pending leaking issue), Better..." Read more

"...Build quality is excellent and should last a lifetime - if not it carries a lifetime warranty so they will replace it!..." Read more

69 customers mention57 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the ice chest. They mention that it's well worth the price and the best of the high end coolers.

"...I like that it's made in the USA, not just assembled here.I like the price...." Read more

"...it might be the last one I will need (pending leaking issue), Better price than competitors..." Read more

"Was considering a Yeti but Pelican reputation, competitive price and previous expereince with Pelican Products pushed me to purchase this cooler...." Read more

"...Bottom line, It's worth the money. Worth every penny. I paid 250, amz has it for 188 right now. Buy it, you won't regret it...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the latch of the ice chest. They mention that it has superior latches and handles, and is made with better plastic latched than rubber ones. Some appreciate the locking latche.

"...The feet stick well. You aren't going to just slide around. The handles are feel solid maybe not as ergonomic as the rope system yeti and engel use..." Read more

"...I like the latching mechanism better than the rubber straps, a lot of people complained that the rubber straps only work well if you're directly in..." Read more

"...The handles are make it is easy to handle and it doesn't slide around, the locking latches are great...." Read more

"...The handles are great, much better than those found on Yeti coolers. I will update this review after a get a few more weeks of use with the cooler." Read more

36 customers mention22 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the ice chest. Some mention it's bigger than expected, perfect for their husband's use, and holds a thirty pack easily. However, others say that it'll fit in their car trunk but is smaller than advertised.

"...These pans fit nicely in the inner lip and keep the food from getting soaked...." Read more

"...exacerbated by the handles and rim, which give the cooler a extremely large footprint for what it holds...." Read more

"...So far it is good, bigger than I thought it would be (the outside dimensions), and smaller on the inside. It holds ice pretty well...." Read more

"...: A few days later after 1st use on fishing trip, cooler fits my quad utility trailer perfectly & tie-down slots make it a breeze to secure..." Read more

15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the leakage of the ice chest. Some mention that it drains easily and keeps ice for days, while others say that the drain plug leaks so much that they could never use it inside.

"...Pros: keeps ice a long time like you expect, great seal, points to strap/tie down, padlock readyCons: heavy, expensive..." Read more

"...Much longer than any normal cooler. The leak at the drain plug cap was a big deal for me, outside it is just a matter of losing the cold water but..." Read more

"...I also love the drain. It drains water fast and built to last...." Read more

"...because of the serious condensation problem on the drain plug - it drips / leaks so much I could never use this inside any vehicle/building that did..." Read more

77 customers mention15 positive62 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the ice chest. They mention that it's a bit heavy overall, and bulky. They also say that the lid is so heavy that it needs a handle or people to move it. Overall, some customers find the cooler to be much bigger and heavier than other comparable brands.

"...This thing it pretty heavy full and it is hard for one person to move by themselves...." Read more

"...Cooler is way too heavy of any use that requires portability (35 lbs empty)...." Read more

"...Cons: bulky; heavy" Read more

"...It has a lot of weight to it as well, the cooler weighs somewhere around 35 pounds without anything in it so I doubt I will lug it too far...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the ice chest. They mention that it has a serious condensation problem on the drain plug, it drips and leaks so much, and the edges bowed upwards. The seal is tight and sometimes it's difficult to get it open. The drain plug sweats and has to be drained too frequently.

"...Area around drain plug generates condensation (drips water), average customer service, The non-skip..." Read more

"...The drain will sweat. Sealing around the inside of the drain pipe with mildew-resistant caulking helps...." Read more

"...only giving this 2 stars - mostly because of the serious condensation problem on the drain plug - it drips / leaks so much I could never use this..." Read more

"...That hasn't broken them but has caused some issues with difficult to latch down. They are probably a bit out of adjustment but still work...." Read more

Get cooler, but if you want orange beware it looks red
4 Stars
Get cooler, but if you want orange beware it looks red
Pelican makes a great cooler, it has real handles with great latches. It's also made in the good old USA and I would put it up against any cooler on the market. My only disappointment with the orange 45qt I just purchased is it looks red and not so much orange. Being a Clemson Tiger fan this come as a big problem for me. I guess I'll have to pay to get it wrapped because we don't do red to well.
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Samuel R. Sides
5.0 out of 5 stars overbuilt cooler
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2013
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I havent used it much just because I havent had time. I was inspired to get it when my brother got an engel. I didnt have room for 65 quart and they only had 25qt coolers than were too small. I looked around and fojnd this. It is actually closer to 50qts were most brands are optimistic on the actual size. The latches feel sturdy. It is very well thought out product. It has steel plate to padlock. The plastic of engel and yeti can be hack sawed in seconds. The bottom is lined with soda can sized circles to help hold them inplace should you decide to organize your drinks and not just dump them in. There are angled channels between the can holders. They angle down toward the drain that has a garden hose threat. This makes it so you can drain the melt without pickup and distupting the contents of the cooler. Another impressive feature is the rubber feet. Place cooler so you open it from the side of the truck or plan on climbing in the bed. The feet stick well. You aren't going to just slide around. The handles are feel solid maybe not as ergonomic as the rope system yeti and engel use but it you are usibg yhem to ty down with it fixes may be better.

As for why you are looking for a cooler in the first place. It has a true 2in insulation on every side top and bottom included. I put a case of room temp bottle water and 1 10lb back of ice in it. Around 9am. It sat in the sun all day saturday and it was a usual oklahoma july 103. I opened it several times through out the day to get water. I took the cooler inside my house that evenjng. Monday morning the bottled waters were still below room temp. Probably in the mid to upper 50's. Far from cold but still chilled.
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Mike W
5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013
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There were several factors to me buying this cooler over the other high dollar brands.

I like the latching mechanism better than the rubber straps, a lot of people complained that the rubber straps only work well if you're directly in front of the unit.
I like the non-slip feet. I can set this on a flat deck trailer and it'll be in just about the same spot when I get to where I'm going. No worrying about sliding across the deck and hitting the rail like some of the others.
I like the solid handles better than the rope handles, personal preference, I guess, but to me the rope handles look and feel cheap.
I like that it's made in the USA, not just assembled here.
I like the price. They don't have to inflate the price to make up for giving one to every hunting/fishing/off road television show they can in order to get publicity.
And mostly, I like the lifetime warranty. If I'm going to shell out this kind of cash on a cooler, I want one that the manufacturer will stand behind.

Realistically, all the "high dollar" coolers are about the same, performance wise. The warranty is what really set it off for me.

Oh, and I filled it on the way to my deer lease on a Friday, and dumped out about half the ice when I left Sunday afternoon. 90 degree days where the cooler was in the sun from dawn until about 2 in the afternoon. It flat out works.
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OnTheAverage
5.0 out of 5 stars Winner Winner
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016
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I purchased this cooler to hold water and sodas on the sales floor at work. I was looking for something that would hold up, reduce the need to buy ice everyday, and keep things as cold as possible.

Overall this thing is a tank! I feel like you could drop this off the back of a truck going 45 miles an hour and it would not open. No, I did not test that but that is what it seems like it could do. The clasps that keep the lid shut are really nice! I enjoy that they are locking and not just a rubber strap that keeps it closed. One small problem I have with the durability is that the piece of plastic that is hold the screw cap to the drain already seems to be a bit worn and is discolored at the bend already. Seems like a small deal but when you fork out some good cash on something you don't want to see wear that quick. One awesome feature of this cooler that I love is that the threads of the drain are the same as a garden hose so that you can clean the chest or run the ice cold water into cups with a small length of hose with a valve. (that's the camper in me not the sales floor)

As for the keeping things cold and the reduction of buying ice everyday this thing is a WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER. I tested this wonderful ice chest twice on my indoor sales floor using two methods. To give some back ground, I was using a cheap ice chest from a big box store and would have to buy ice everyday to keep things cold over 5 days. Now all I need is a grand total of 2 bags instead of 6 (includes the sacrifice bag of ice). This is used on an indoor sales floor with Multiple opens of the chest an hour so ice keeps for 4 days while on the 5th day its more of a slush but all drinks are slush on the inside also. I tried both a sacrifice method and rush method. The sacrifice method kept things ice cold for 7 days and the rush method 5 days. The chill factor will last longer if you don't have multiple opens an hour.

So how to make this bad boy work. After a ton of research I found the simplest way to keep things cold over a long period of time. Use a sacrifice bag of ice. What this means is the day before add ice to the chest so that it will cool the insulation layers down and provide less work for the rest of the ice to cool down the contents. So, I found that using a 10 lbs bag of ice over night will sufficiently cool down the ice chest while still leaving room to add the drinks on top. Another major tip is to pre chilling the items in the refrigerator before you put them in the chest so that there is little heat transfer to the ice thus reducing melting. Also, Do Not Drain the Water. Water is a great insulator so keep it in the chest.
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Gregory Thomas Morss
5.0 out of 5 stars cool and beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
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This is solid, cool and beautiful. I love it.
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R. Langdon
4.0 out of 5 stars Pelican 45QT Elite Cooler
Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2014
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The product is as advertised. Large for the capacity of cooler area.
A little on the heavy side, plan on stationary use.
High quality product.
The retailer was prompt with delivery.
Overall, a good purchasing experience.
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Richard Truckle
3.0 out of 5 stars definitely not easy to move around
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2015
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I have had this cooler for a wile now had to wait to put it to the test. we went camping for 8 day's with 1 bag of ice I did add half a bag only because it would not fit in my other cooler still had ice when I came home...

Down side it's too bulky and heavy when loading our vehicle, definitely not easy to move around..
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Robert
2.0 out of 5 stars A terrific cooler with huge ears that take up too much space
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2016
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The claims of keeping things cold for a long time and evenly has been the best thing about my new cooler. I started off with a bad of dry ice which kept the cubes frozen, chilled down the cooler fast and warm soda was chilled quickly. Then I put in a 2 liter carton with frozen water. It kept going for 14 days.
Now the design. My biggest and only criticism of the cooler is about the handles. Just not well designed. Because of them the cooler takes up a LOT of space I believe this design feature could have easily been avoided.
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Colin Keddie
4.0 out of 5 stars A bit bulky and heavy.
Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2014
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Solid cooler. Heavy and massive though, even empty. Bought 45QT. Maybe 35QT more managable for weekend car camping, but at cost of interior space.
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