Pelican Elite Cooler - 20 qt.
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The lightweight and rugged 20 qt. Pelican Elite cooler has the ability to retain ice for up to 3 days and features an ergonomic design that makes carrying your cold cache easy and comfortable.
Shop similar products- Capable of holding up to 15 beverage cans or carrying 3 upright wine bottles
- Up to 3 days of ice retention, so beverages and snacks stay cold all weekend
- Cup holders are molded into the lid, giving your drink a safe place to rest when it's not in your hand
- Press and pull latches make for easy opening and secure closing of the lid—the cooler won't pop open until you want it to
- Contoured cooler side and easy-carry handle are designed for maximum carrying comfort
- Guaranteed for life by Pelican
Made in USA.
View all Pelican Hard-sided Coolers| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Gear Capacity (L) | 19 |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1160 |
| Material(s) | Polypropylene/ABS plastic/polyurethane/stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 18.8 x 17.7 x 12.6 inches |
| Weight | 12 lbs. 8.3 oz. |
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Bad gasket
I have had this cooler for about a week now. When I received the cooler, I noticed the gasket was not intact as I would imagine. The gasket was not one complete circle so where the two ends met there as a decent gap. When the cooler tipped over in my car it leaked water everywhere. The gasket also is rippled and not uniform throughout. See pics, it's hard to describe. Not the quality I would expect from Pelican.
Great Cooler
This Pelican cooler is outstanding. It did its job and kept food/drinks cold much longer than the soft sided cooler I was using previously. I also appreciated the leg carrying cutout, easy to use/secure latches, and the shape which makes for an extra seat in a pinch. These were all useful features I noticed with each use. In response to the first review regarding the suspected incomplete gasket, let's give the Pelican engineers/R&D Team some credit. I'd like to think they tested for proper sealing before approving production. I'll admit, I did have some hesitation with this gap in the gasket but this is the second Pelican cooler I've purchased this year. Both gaskets are identical with the small cut out. Neither leak.
Great little cooler
I originally had a Pelican 45 cooler. It was a monster, and filled up most of the rear hatch of my 4Runner. I downsized to this 20, and it has been smooth sailing. It fits behind the front seat perfectly, which I think was the idea with this shape. It doesn't hold ice as long as the 45 did, but that is to be expected because of the thinner walls (less insulation) and smaller size. I only go out for a few days at a times anyways, so holding longer than that is not really needed. It's much lighter and easier to move around than the 45. My girlfriend could not move the 45 by herself, but this 20 is doable. It's also the perfect size for an extra seat in camp. The latches feel so much more secure and are a breeze to use versus the rubber dongles used by competitors. I looked at the gasket on my lid, and there is about a 2mm gap. This hasn't caused any issues, but I will keep an eye on it. One thing to note is that these coolers should not be driven around inside a vehicle without being properly secured. During a panic stop or roll over, that 20-30 pound indestructible box is a serious projectile. Please tie them down to something. Lastly, Pelican products are made in the USA, which is important and makes Pelican stand out among it's peers.
Info on the gasket gap
Straight from the Pelican website, for those curious about the gap in the gasket. (Mine has it, too). Quote: "The great news is no, and this variation is normal in the manufacturing process of rotomolded polyethylene products. In fact, that gap was accounted for by the engineers that designed the coolers and the gasket and seal is also designed to accommodate for the variations in production. We use a gasket that has a low compression force with a high recess, which means that the gasket is still coming into contact with the base of the cooler. You can test that for yourself using the following method: Place a light inside the cooler and close the lid and lock the latches in a dark room. The light should not be visible until the latches are released and the lid raised a light amount (about 1/8 inch). If the light isn’t escaping, air isn’t escaping either."
Pelican fan, but this cooler is poor.
I am a happy long-time pelican cooler owner, owning 3 different models. I decided to try the elite model given its weight savings over other premium coolers. Unfortunately, the cooler is not up to the standard of a premium cooler. In fact, it underperformed my 28 QT Coleman extreme that was $20 from Wal-Mart. Mind you, the Coleman is awesome for the price, but doesn't latch like a premium, preventing spillage. Terribly disappointed in this cooler.
Worst cooler ever.
Worst cooler ever. I think I would have been better off keeping my drinks in the cardboard they come in. I tried this for 3 months - on four different trips. I prechilled the cooler for a day, then filled with ice for 1/2 day. Added prechilled drinks. Didn't open it for 1 day. Ice was completely melted, water warm. I returned it for a different brand - I will not buy Pelican again.
This I not a good cooler
I got this cooler thinking was going to be good ice makes it one day leaks if tipes over had to get the whole carpet taken out of my wife's brand new carpet were it soaked it gap int the seal I would really like to get a warranty on this