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Pelican Coolers

Foamerica is an authorized Pelican dealer carrying the full Pelican cooler and ice chest lineup, from the 8QT Personal to the 250QT Elite. Every Pelican cooler ships with a lifetime guarantee, up to 10 days of ice retention, and the same rotomolded construction trusted by military, EMS, and outdoor crews since 1976.

Pelican Cooler Sizes & Models

  • Personal coolers (8QT, 14QT): Lunch-box format with 2-day ice retention. Best for daily commutes and short outings.
  • Elite coolers (20QT–250QT): Rotomolded hard coolers with 7–10 days of ice retention. Bear-resistant certified.
  • Wheeled coolers (45QW, 65QW, 80QW): Elite-grade ice retention with heavy-duty wheels and tow handle.
  • Sling coolers (8L, 24L): Soft-sided with shoulder strap. Best for beach days, day hikes.

Pelican vs Yeti - Why crews choose Pelican

Pelican Elite coolers are rated for up to 10 days of ice retention compared to Yeti Tundra's 7-day rating, are IGBC bear-resistant certified, and ship with a lifetime guarantee. Assembled in South Deerfield, MA, USA.

Made in USA

All Pelican Elite hard coolers (20QT–250QT) are designed and assembled in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Personal and Sling coolers are imported.

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Pelican Coolers - Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Pelican coolers keep ice?

Pelican Elite hard coolers are rated for up to 10 days of ice retention. Personal coolers (8QT, 14QT) retain ice ~2 days. Sling soft coolers retain ice for 24–36 hours.

What is the difference between Pelican Elite and Personal coolers?

Elite coolers (20QT+) are rotomolded, bear-resistant, 7–10 day ice retention, lifetime guarantee. Personal coolers are lighter, single-day use, 5-year guarantee.

Are Pelican coolers bear-resistant?

All Elite hard coolers (20QT–250QT) are IGBC certified bear-resistant with two padlocks. Personal and Sling coolers are not bear-resistant.

Pelican coolers vs Yeti - which is better?

Pelican: 10-day ice retention, lifetime guarantee, 10–20% cheaper than Yeti. Yeti: 7-day rating, 5-year warranty. Both rotomolded & bear-resistant. Pelican assembled in USA.

Where are Pelican coolers made?

Elite hard coolers - South Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA. Personal and Sling coolers are manufactured overseas.

Do Pelican coolers come with a warranty?

Elite coolers: lifetime guarantee. Personal & Sling: 5-year warranty. Foamerica is an authorized dealer - all warranties honored.

What size Pelican cooler do I need?

Day trip solo → 8QT/14QT. Weekend 2–4 people → 20QT/30QT. Multi-day group/hunting → 50QT–80QT. Commercial/large group → 150QT/250QT.