Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler & Dry Box

I was tired of the “soft” lunch boxes being damaged by a sharp edge or ice pack, and sweating on the bottom. Looked at several hard lunch boxes but most were either very expensive or too large/small. Also needed one that would separate a sandwich from the ice in the bottom and have another storage space for salt/pepper/fork, etc. Finally took a chance on this one because of the brand name and all of the features. Hit the jackpot. This has everything I wanted, well constructed, tight tolerances, keeps food cold all day, easy to carry and in a pinch works as a step or a seat for a 200 lbs person. The lid latch is a stoke of genius. Latches tight, opening latch is positioned so it cannot “pop” open accidentally, yet easily accessible when you want to open it. Great carrying handle that is readily stored out of the way. This lunch sets the gold standard for others to “try” and reach.

Best damn pail i have owned for my everyday carry!!

Excellent size for individual use, build quality and features. The small top compartment is great for utensils and or coozies. Them main compartment fits 8 cans nicely and has room for ice or small ice packs. The built in ice block is a nice touch.

It worked well for me and the size was just what I was looking for. I didn't have the problems with the top lid latch like others but I can see how it could break if you don't understand how it works. The main latch works really well. The ice pack that comes with it is laughable, if you put a sandwich in the top basket right under the cold pack it will be slightly cool after 2 hours (and that's indoors at aprox 68 degrees). I had to get a real world ice pack for it. I did like the design, especially the recess in the front where I applied a tamper proof decal.

Ordered this for my husband’s Christmas present since he was starting a new job. It is lightweight , the color was exactly like the picture. He is enjoying it as far as better my duriabke to take into the th paper mill

Very satisfied with my purchase. I have not tested the ice melting speed but this cooler can’t be beat for being rugged and very well built-having the full length tray for your food up top and beverages below and having a storage compartment that fits your phone on the very top. I use this cooler for work and I work construction. I don’t drink soda, but it will fit 4 16 fluid ounce water bottles on the bottom laying down. In my opinion, this cooler cannot be beat in quality at this price point. The compartment up top for your phone and belongings is a little difficult to open, not really a concern of mine because I put my phone in the beginning of the day in there and don’t take it out till the end of the day,but the latch system for the cooler itself is very easy to use. I have not used ice cubes in this cooler. I’ve used those thin ice packs for injuries and they work just fine for keeping my water cool throughout the day . In the future, I will be looking at the pelican brand for my cooler needs

Nice cooler . Smaller than expected. Food and drinks didnt stay cold after a 4 hours with the ice pack that it came with and another ice pack in the bottom. . Dont expect this to keep anything cold for more than a couple hours

Cooler is tough and everything I put in there stays ice cold, love the integrated ice pack holder and tray, works great for us!

8qt version. Perfect lunch box. Will stay cold for two solid days with the built in cold slab and a couple of slim ice gel packs. Perfect size for fitting into a work duffel bag, solid as a rock, will last decades. Best lunch box I’ve ever had. Good volume inside even with extra cold packs. Perfect for enough food for a 12+hour work shift.

It is a money value product , good quality as expected.

Pelican have a reputation for building robust, functional products and this cooler is no exception. It's price reflects it's build quality and I was very happy when I unboxed it.

Doesn't keep cold

Fabulous! Got it for my partner for his bday. He loves the ice pack that goes inside the lid. It's surprisingly convenient in its space. It's got an opening on the lid on the top for utensils or napkins! It fits the glass food containers I pack his lunches in including the rectangle ones so that they are easily reheatable in the microwave. The colouring is fantastic! He loved it lots!