Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler & Dry Box

I got this because the Yeti closest to this size was far too big and ridiculously expensive. Pelican is just big enough for what I need to take to work for lunch. Has stayed cool all day in hot Southern California summer heat with included in the lid ice pack and two additional ice packs at the bottom. Well built and better than many others I have tried recently. For those that like to personalize their cooler, the outside surface is smooth and not dimpled so decals adhere very well. So far excellent user experience. Will update review if any unlikely issues occur.

Great cooler, well built. Good size for my hubs lunch. Sturdy enough to be thrown around and mistreated. As long as it’s not run over by a cement truck it should last him at least a year.

Latch system is great, little tricky at first but once figured out its great, I use it for atv riding and keeps ice for decent amount of time. The tray inside is nice as well as the ice pack. The dry storage fits phone and other items and are secure and dry.

Its perfect for my lunch or drink a six pack by the grill. however it is small so I don't use the basket in order to fit everything inside. So size up to 14 or 20 quarts for multiple meals or people that consume a lot of fluids like construction workers. The dry storage is perfect because you don't lose the functionality of a soft bag with multiple pockets. I keep my koozie, gum, napkins and plastic forks up there. I don't like the built in ice pack. Its too thin and proprietary in case you lose it. I would have like to see the net. As you have the option of stuffing anything up there. The handle is not comfy due the weight and being squared off but it does sit flush unlike the bigger ones. Just a heads up if you have to carry it far. Its aesthetically pleasing and have gotten multiple compliments.

would give 6 stars great lunch box and very sturdy overall i have 3!

I love the size and the feature of the basket. Insulation on the other hand is disappointing. I dont see a difference in insulation from this vs. an inexpensive common plastic lunch box. It feels like the space is hollow between plastic layers and not insulated. I own larger Pelican cooler and have been happy with that one. I would not buy this again.

It’s the perfect sized personal cooler and it’s built with quality. It gets bounced around in my pickup and knocked around by our horses when we’re out on the trails. It stays cool and the built-in ice pack makes things simple without being in the way. Love the latch and really, everything about it. You won’t be disappointed with the quality. You can throw 2 sandwiches in the top or just one and some snacks.

Perfect cooler for a blue collar worker. Very light weight, easy to store. It seals very well. Work well for the day.