I love my 20qt fits right next to me in the truck and right in front of me in the canoe. Made in the USA this cooler can't get no better.

Cooler is great, like the fact you can put taller bottles in it if needed

There’s no drain which renders this a one-day cooler!! I try to buy American made as Much as possible but this forceds me to now go purchase the same sized cooler from RTIC which is imported.

VERY HAPPY!

Great cooler!

My favorite Christmas gift of 2020 is my new Pacific Blue Pelican 20 quart cooler. Whether Ronnie is rocking, running, working out, shooting hoops, watching my sons play baseball at the park, chilling by the pool or at the beach, this cooler will always be by my side. ‍♀️ ️‍♀️ ⚾️ ‍♀️ @pelicancoolers #adventureready

Pelican 20 quart fits behind seat in truck and you can still open lid and use it. Unlike an unnamed cooler that boast that fact but does not perform. Also the fact that it is USA made was a deciding factor. After looking into two coolers and finding out that the unnamed cooler boast American made but are made overseas. Maybe that is why they do not put a USA made stamp on their stuff. Anyway I am very happy with the Pelican 20 quart any will be putting it in the other trucks. Thank you.

Great product I bought it for durability, i work in the oilfield & had couple of soft coolers that don't last zippers jam or cooler gets puncture ,ice last about 30hrs in all reality but that's plenty on time for me.

This is my second pelican cooler. I purchased this one thinking it would be great for personal use, and perhaps not so heavy. If you put a 12 pack and some water in this thing, plus ice, you’re gonna need to be in decent shape to carry it just about anywhere. The soft pack 12 would be perfect, but just like EVERYTHING..the more reasonable the use, the more you jack up the price. Can’t see paying $248 for a small personal soft cooler

Very practical, beautiful and resistant

Amazing customer service! They went above and beyond to make this a great purchase. Thank you for all that y’all do!

Love pelican cooler. This is our third and we like this newer design of the 20qt.

We had the Cornish virus and we was in hospital when it came in and I haven’t got it out of box yet ! One grip o had I didn’t see the combo offer when I ordered it . Next day I saw it ! I want the divider and ice block for $10 more dollars ! Can that happen ?? This isn’t my first pelican cooler ! I own a 35 qt & 65 qt tam coolers , I’ve owned at least 6 years ! Great product and I’m looking forward to using the 20 qt cooler on our day trips and anytime we go somewhere! We are still recoup from the COVID 19 virus , Dianne stayed in hospital 3 1/2 weeks, I stayed a 1 1/2 weeks and I didn’t see my wife one time in her 3.5 week stay ! We almost lost her but she didn’t want the vent and they put her on a Bi-Pap mask and feed her 100% feed till she started improving and fought back in ICU and 9 days there then finally in PCU till she came home ! She had thousands of People Praying for her ! I Thank God She’s Alive ! All it took was one careless woman came into Dianne’s workplace and knew she had been exposed ! We’ve both been out of work 7-8 weeks already ! Thank You ! Ben Hall

Love this cooler!!! Pelican is hands down the best cooler on the planet! No warped lids like another brand I tried !!! Top notch!

Compared to my regular cooler the pelican elite surpassed my expectations with great ergonomics and wonderful ice retention.

Cool color only available through you guys. Shipping was substantially faster than your quote so that was awesome. 3 thumbs up!

I have 3 pelican coolers got this one for my work van they keep ice longer than any cooler I have ever had

I have 3 pelican coolers they are durable and keep ice longer than any cooler I have ever had

the best lil ice chest we have ever owned'

Awesome delivery and even better cooler. Pelican products are the best!

Color is not the same as on the site, but it works great

I love my cooler. I brought it camping and the ice really held up well and kept everything very cool all weekend long. For being only a 20qt cooler, it has a lot of space! It’s tall enough that I can put it on my paddle board and sit on it while I fish! Pelican is the best hands down!

Love that the products were “Made in America”. Price was right too.

Works as advertised, attended a 2 day baseball tournament Here in Texas, added cold drinks and ice into the cooler at 70* and still had ice on Monday 2.5 days later. Ambient temperature was around 95.

Had it on a couple outdoor trips and ice remained both times. Proud that its American made and lifetime warranty. Will be buying more products from you. Support American Made products!!

THE COOLER CAME WITH A BAD SEAL, CONTACTED SUPPORT HAD A NEW SEAL IN 2 DAYS. THE COOLER IS BETTER THAN MY REGULAR IGLOO COOLER

I have a yeti 20qt holds ice longer and also has a drain should have looked at pelican a little better the handle is better on pelican but thats about it

Great coolers I own 4

One of the latches had a little damage but still works good.

Called, told was getting partial refund, haven’t received it yet

Y'all are awesome as usual. Fast shipping, great cooler and thanks for the goodies.

I already have an Elite 30 and love it. The 20 is just as nice, but better for the small adventures!

Awesome product that’s made 100% in the USA.

Cooler’s ice retention is not great

Great cooler!!!! Very well made!!! I like the latches which make the cooler easy to open and close.

I got a 30 a few years ago it still is in great shape i use it ass a freezer chest for hunting from big game to ducks

I am very pleased with how much it holds !

Good size for a 12 pack and a few waters. 20qts is the perfect size for taking to the beach. The handles are super easy to open. I found out the new yeti roadie copies pelican style latches but for $70 more. I rather have the original. Only downside is the ice retention. Really only good for a one day trip use. Perfect size to throw in your back seat. I do not recommended for any trip longer than half a day. Perfect cooler to sit on too! Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the cooler no issues yet, if there was any issues, there is a great warranty!

like it a lot. little heavier than I thought, but not a big deal. thought it would hold ice longer. I believe the gasket is to blame. it has a half inch gap were the two ends meet. and won't hold icy cold water when it tips on its side. love the handle. great size for fun.

great cooler love the color red white blue can"t beat that .

I love the cooler, it was shipped, and I received It in a timely manner. I also have the 70QT pelican what great products, baskets, cutting board divider, I have them all.

I love my pelican cooler perfect size and looks grate

It’s a very nice cooler. The only reason I don’t “love it” is because it shipped with the gasket wrinkled/folded in 3 corners and doesn’t provide a seamless seal because of a decent gap as seen in the picture. I am not sure if that is done intentionally, but it looks like the gasket was cut too short. If someone from pelican can comment on this I’d appreciate it, because I feel like this should be corrected after spending about $150 on this product. Overall, the $10 gasket is my only gripe. It’s a solid cooler.

Just a great all around cooler that we take everywhere!! Keeps everything we put in it so cold

It has been my go to for work and for my weekend activities.Cant see myself with out it now! I was surprised at how much i was able to pack into it:) now i need to buy one for my dad for fathers day

Exactly what I wanted. Small enough to fit in my Jeep, but still capable of carrying a days supplies of food and drinks. I like the latch system, very easy to use.

Horrible designed cooler! It’s top heavy and always falls over while trying to load it. You have to place the smaller items on the bottom due to the bottom of the cooler being so narrow.

not better than average 20 dollar cooler bought it for work hard to get stuff out heavy and does not hold ice that good

Solid cooler Good cooler. Takes 8#’s of ice a day in the summer when on the job site for water. Survived a rollover in my Jeep and stayed shut. Mainly bought it for the latch design and it has not disappointed, my four year old can open and close it easily. I wish it had a little larger foot print to be less top heavy, Ive just gotten use to strapping it in every time to prevent it tipping. Liked it enough I bought one for the work truck/job site.

Nice seat This is my second Pelican Cooler.I have a 35qt and can't be happier. Bought the 20 qt its size makes it easier to travel with. We use the 35qt as our RV home base and take the 20qt on the boat in the car to the beach or the park. Its great for day trips easy to carry and is a nice seat.Plus it stays cold and hold ice a long time.It does its JOB and does it well. AAA+++ No Complaints !!!

Awesome This is my 3rd Pelican cooler. I love them. Best cooler out there !!!!

Bad Ass!!! Best cooler I have owned! Very well built.Everyone one on the construction site as asked about it. I think I'll be seeing more around soon. IBEW LOCAL 11 APPROVED!!

Weekend road trip I own a little sub compact Mini hatchback....I usually fold the backseat down and load the 30 qt cooler in the back, fits perfectly. I also have my dependable 20 qt which fits right behind the backseat centered over the rear axle for perfect weight distribution. I loaded up my 20 qt with a bottle of wine, cheese, shrimp, veggies, and hot sauce.....with a 2 lb. pelican ice block doing a half and half with some crushed ice. Perfect fit.....and a perfect pack day lunch for 2 people. The cooler was solid, never shifted weight, no rough edges, and kept everything very very cold. If U have a weekend getaway trip planned....this cooler will fit the bill. Also comes in handy for any frozen/chilled items that you pick up along the way.... the pelican ice block kept it cold for the entire weekend. Highly recommend this cooler....many uses....and U get your money's worth back very quickly. 5 star.

Best little cooler! We own two 70qts and one 20qt newly added to the collection... we originally bought Pelican Coolers for big game hunting in Colorado- but we loved them so much we decided we needed an every day cooler as well! We take this little thing to the grocery store, breweries, and day trips with snacks etc. it works GREAT! We never worry about heat and spoilage!

Terrible Build Quality/Fit And Finish... AVOID. I received my Pelican 20QT Elite Cooler in the mail today and was horrified by what I saw.  There are scratches ALL OVER the unit, horrible flashing on the plastic, a gaping hole in the insulating strip, and discoloration all over the plastic. Was I shipped a refurbished unit???  How did this ever make it past quality control and inspection??? The competing budget Ozark Trail coolers at Walmart feature FAR SUPERIOR build quality and fit and finish.

Poor quality Looks nice but not be inspected when done. After realizing it doesn’t hold ice well. I found the rubber seal is missing about 1/2 “ of rubber. Disappointed

Better than Yeti I broke down and bought a similar sized Yeti. I immediately left on a road trip. It leaked. When I got home and took it back, the guy at the store said "yes, we've seen this problem". I had been freaked about spending that much for a small cooler anyway so I declined a replacement. I got this Pelican and can't be more happy with it. It keeps things cold for a long time. It is lighter than the Yeti. It is easier to carry and I like the latches--a weak point on the Yetis IMO. The taller shape is easy to pack. One of the best things about the cooler is that it fits on the floor of the front passenger side of our Subaru. No way will the Yeti fit there. This makes it a superior choice for those solos, cross country road trips. I like it so much that I will buy the next size up to replace an old Coleman that just broke. I think the Pelican is the superior cooler between it and Yeti.

Excellent The quality you would expect in a pelican in a much better looking pkg than the older models. Lighter and easier to handle than my old 20qt pelican with the same quality

Seems great! So far so good. Used it for the first time last week. Put 16 pint beer cans in it. Worked out really well.

Love it Really cool cooler. Literally. Not heavy at all. And great durability for outdoor use. Thanks soo much.

Pelican 20 Qt Cooler Review It works! Great ice retention and it keeps beverages cold more so in the car than on the beach. And it looks great! We covered when on the beach in the hot sun since the ice went to cold water in about four hours. The big disappointment is that there is not a drain on the side. I would not recommend it if you need such a spout. By not having it, it is a real inconvenience. One has to continually tip or turn it over to empty the ice and or water. Latches work great as does the handle.

Great cooler Cooler works awesome for sports events and awesome for a little travel cooler. Works great keeps ice longer than my other brand coolers. I highly recommend. I even have the 50qt I like these coolers so much

Great cooler for the truck I use mine for lunch at work so I don't have to use the fridge. Also goes great on the back of my kayak for a day on the water. I own multiple Pelican products; 45 roller, military grade laptop case, multiple gun cases. They just make a great product. The latches are one of my favorite differentiators as compared to other cooler manufacturers.

Great day cooler...but! Love this cooler. Its perfect for Sunday fundays out on the boat. Wine bottle height and the rounded back for not rubbing on your leg are super well thought out features. We use this cooler 3-4 time per week during boating season. The only feature its missing is a drain plug. We typically keep drinks in the cooler and just dump out the water while on the boat and re-add ice. While both of my larger Pelican coolers (35 & 45 qt.) have the drain plugs, my two 20 qt. coolers do not. The addition of a retrofit plug and moving forward a moulded in drain plug in the smaller coolers would elevate them to 5 star ratings.

Beware of return policy! Unfortunately Pelican product quality isn’t what it use to be and they don’t stand by their products in the same way their competitors do. If you purchase directly from Pelican and aren’t satisfied with the product(s) you receive you will be charged a restocking fee for a return. If you make a mistake when purchasing ice packs (maybe you buy the wrong size) you won’t be able to exchange for the right size, you will have to return and pay a restocking fee. Save yourself the troubles and buy from Yeti. Unlike Pelican, Yeti fully stand behind their products and if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, they will let you return the product(s) without restocking fees. Additionally they will also let you do exchanges.

Its a Keeper with the quick and easy latches, tight fitting lid and world war 2 tough construction, my little carry along ice chest is perfect for a jump up and run off quick cooler to pack along for any adventure. out doors.

Great day cooler Great cooler to take lunch, drinks and snacks with you whether boating, ATV rides, long barbecues, and many more events. Cool down cooler overnight before use and ice lasts almost 2 full days. Great small cooler!

Not worth the hype Cooler was recommended by many people. Once I received the cooler I figured it was overpriced and under performed to what I expected. Called customer service and was made to think there's a science to using a cooler instead of offering me solutions. In summary if you have the money go Yeti if you don't have the money go igloo

USA made lifetime warranty....already have 5 Pelicans--1= cooler..the other r storage boxes--pistol..camera etc...my cooler out does my Yeti--bought for the size of my rack on my 4 wheeler...USA made...all of Pelican product are 1st class and well built

Doesn't hold ice I bought the cooler for $149 expecting it to hold ice. I build decks so I'm out side all day in the heat I get cold water and ice in the morning and by 3:00 the ice is gone I tried leaving the melted ice from the day before still melts I went back to my 5 year old grizzly with a broken latch and handle at least it hold ice. Very disappointed.

It’s like a piece of art!!! It’s like a piece of art, you want to leave it somewhere for everyone to admire. Definitely a well designed and manufactured cooler that allows me to purchase ice cream and have it survive the 1.5 hour trip home. I will never buy a cheap cooler again.

Good Cooler This cooler is perfect for my use. It holds 6 cans, two sandwiches, and a gallon milk jug of ice. It keeps it's cool in the FL sun all day.

Great quality! Love this cooler! So glad I found this company! Excellent quality and love that it is made in the USA!

Disappointed I bought the 20 qt and was hoping at the very least get 48 hours of preserved ice as advertised, even after refrigerating the drinks first to avoid an initial melt, I still get complete melting after about 24hours.

Mediocre at best I bought the 20qt cooler for better ice retention that the Igloo contour cooler I've been using and unfortunately it does not. I put a foil shopping bag inside the Igloo cooler to increase its ice retention but wanted a cooler that would last longer but still fit between my front and back seat of my car so I bought the for it's size. While the Pelican cooler has on paper everything that should make it better than my other cooler, in a measured test it was worst by a lot. The walls are no thicker than the Igloo !. You would think that a cooler that takes up more space on the outside and have less space on the inside with a latching lid with a gasket would make a better cooler for ice but you would be wrong. On the plus side for the Pelican it is a lot tougher with a latching lid, a cooler you'll have no worries sitting or standing on and will take a lot more abuse. Is it worth 3 time the cost ? for me that would be a no

Fresh Paint This was my 3rd Pelican cooler. Haven't used it yet, seems as well built as the others. My only complaint is that when I opened it for the first time I could not believe the odor. It smelled like the interior had been freshly painted! I left it in my garage, with the lid open, for three days. During the day I set it outside to help it air out. I don't know if it's because it was new colour (white/blue lagoon) or what. My others are the standard white/grey. They never smelled this bad.

I love it I love it....it looks great the red white and blue that I purchased. Its build strong last you a life time.i love that it's made in the USA...And the best thing is ,it will keep ice for days..its all want you like..I love the palican 20qt cooler.....

UTV - ATV Love the cooler BUT your engineers should go to a Honda Motorcycle dealership and look at the rear racks on ATV’s and UTV’s so you can mold a cooler that fastens down perfectly. Make it, take pics installed, advertise it and I’LL BUY IT.

20 QT ELITE This cooler had ice for 2+ days. I put ice cold water from my 60 QT cooler into the 20 QT and that helped alot.

Review Update This is an update from my June 11th post. I was contacted by customer service and they sent a replacement seal. Free of charge. They were also willing to exchange the color for a different color. I opted to keep the cooler. I added a star for their response.

Awesome ! No regrets at all! Perfect for road trips, holds the cold at the beach all day and the MADE IN USA makes me agile every time. Red White and Blue is the way to go hands down. The lifetime guarantee is awesome as well. I got some cool stickers and 2 coozies with mine as well. Do it.

Color is not what was depicted Beware the pacific blue is not what is depicted on the website. It is greenish blue. Also, mine has a rubber seal defect. It is folded on two of the four corners. Not a deal breaker. What is a deal breaker is customer service. No response yet from pelican regarding an exchange.

Don’t waste your money Ok I have had this cooler for a while now and I am extremely disappointed with it. I spoke with customer service and to send it back there is a 20 percent restocking fee? Seriously? It’s just has very little insulation in the walls and it it not any better than a 10 dollar generic foam cooler . No drain plug, paper thin insulation. It’s a storage box, or a dry box for a boat. But certainly not the quality made cooler that I expected. I’ll never buy another pelican Products ever again because of it.

fantastic cooler holds ice for days..sleek..easy to open.. very satisfied

Good, not great I agree with some of the reviews here that the cooler is built like a tank, nice feature like the handle and lock latches. However, the ice retention could be improved. The blocks of ice I use to keep my lunch cool have started to melt after a 24 hour period. I end up replacing the ice if I decide to keep things inside more than one day at a time. Since this is my first "high end" cooler, I don't have anything to compare it with. Perhaps Pelican's larger models do a better job at ice retention.

Invaluable Load & Go Chest We have been using our 20qt Elite cooler for quite sometime now. It has proven to be quite durable in a toss about boating environment. I was astonished with how well the cooler maintains ice. Even when continually in and out of the cooler in the Texas heat.

Decent Cooler I have bought 7 coolers ranging in size. They are good but the customer support is non existent after the sale therefore I cannot in good faith give any higher of a rating as it would reflect that the experience as a whole was excellent, as it was not.

Great product Small enough to fit in a trunk of a compact yet big enough to hold plenty of beverages! Strong and sturdy product.

Like it but needs a Drain Plug I really like this cooler. I did a lot of research before purchasing. This has fit my needs well. I can use this for tent camping, this cooler has fit inside the vehicle on the back seat at arms length and easy to get to when going on a small trip with my wife or kids. I really like the ease of the opening and closing latches. The only negative/suggestion that i would provide is that this cooler doesn't have a drain plug on it. The RTIC and YETI both has it on theirs. The drain plug would be a nice feature to incorporate into this size cooler. The cooler performed as well as i thought it would and overall like it.

The best cooler out there Pelican products far exceed the quality I expected on my first purchase. Now, after having the 80qt cooler, the backpack for my camera gear and a couple of tumblers, I know when I buy Pelican, it's going to last. After sitting in the sun for hours, my ice was still rock hard. We had to hit the ice to get to our meat for dinner because it was so cold. Never needed anymore ice during our 5 day trip and our cooler was opened and closed many times. I love the new colors, so it may be time to get a 20 qt for grocery store trips.

The best cooler out there Pelican products far exceed the quality I expected on my first purchase. Now, after having the 80qt cooler, the backpack for my camera gear and a couple of tumblers, I know when I buy Pelican, it's going to last. After sitting in the sun for hours, my ice was still rock hard. We had to hit the ice to get to our meat for dinner because it was so cold. Never needed anymore ice during our 5 day trip and our cooler was opened and closed many times. I love the new colors, so it may be time to get a 20 qt for grocery store trips.

Great cooler but... I feel I was deceived by the photo and chat support in regards to the color. I purchased the new Coral color. Pelican says the color is based on Pantone's Color of the Year for 2019, 16-1546 Living Coral (hex FF6F61). In Pelican’s photos, it is a beautiful pink. But, compare it to Pantone's color and they don't match. The photos closely match Pantone 708 (hex f98e99). Hesitant, I chatted with support and they assured me that it was the beautiful pink the photos portray. Feeling satisfied it would be pink, I pulled the trigger. What could go wrong. Right? Wrong! Needless to say, I was disappointed when I opened the box and it's more orange than pink. Now… living in Hawaii I’m used to be excluded from free shipping. Usually, it means having to pay a little more or waiting a little longer for ground shipping. But to only offer FedEx Overnight to Hawaii is crazy. The free tumbler helped to offset the HI shipping costs. And, had the color matched the photos, I wouldn't be grumbling. Lastly, It makes sense to put the tumbler in the cooler for shipping. But the person that did so also cut the decal on top of the cooler when opening the box. It’s a great cooler. Don’t get me wrong. Pelican makes great products with a great warranty. I also have a 50qt and many cases. I'm just not happy about the color. I’d return it but after the restocking fee and return shipping I’d get almost nothing back. I think next time, I'll just stick to white or wait for pics to show up elsewhere first.

Wouldn’t recommend or buy another This will be my first and last purchase of a pelican cooler. My husband can fill the cooler at night and by the next morning I’ve had melted and by lunch time there’s only ice in the cooler. The only positive thing about the cooler is the colors and the locks that secure the cooler closed. For $150 I shouldn’t have to waste my money on ice daily. Hasn’t even gotten remotely hot yet and this cooler sucks. It stays under a diamond plate bed cover away from direct sun and heat and the cooler still doesn’t stand a chance. Very disappointed with this product!

Great cooler for travelling This cooler fits very nicely in the car for those long day of weekend trips. It will fit between two passengers and you never have to worry about the contents getting warm. Plus they're built like a tank without the unmanageable weight.

Best Cooler on the Market This is our third Pelican Cooler (20qt, 50qt and 70qt) all in Coyote Tan and Orange. Would not buy any other brand! Awesome product...

The Traveller I really love the cooler. The only reason I gave it four stars is because there is no drain on it, I know the ice don't melt that quick but when you have to drain it, it would be nice to pull a plug instead of tipping it on its side.

Very nice cooler Very nice cooler, much better than a Yeti. Keeps my stuff cold and I recommend the ice pack. I like it’s height.

Great Cooler Truly a great product! Have only used it once so far and therfore I can't tell you how long the ice could truly last because my wife dumped it out a few days after we got home from a three day trip.

Excellent Product I’ve got stuff from Pelican that’s right around 20 years old and they still function like I purchased them yesterday. This cooler has that same quality feel.

Love my Lime Green cooler Finally retired my 35 years Coleman Little Oscar, with this sturdy cooler. Now '' have confidence for at least another 35, with great ice retention.