By: STEVE ROB REVIEWS
In this thorough comparison video, Steve Brown examines three camping coolers -- the Igloo, Coleman five-day, and Pelican -- to share his experiences and modifications. He starts with the Igloo, praising its roominess and the added seal for better insulation, yet noting the need for a fabricated liner for longevity. Moving on to the Coleman, he lauds the five-day cooling duration (provided an ice block is used), the removable liner, and the value of adding in a grate to keep items from touching the ice directly. He criticizes the Coleman's pulley opening method and advocates for a threaded design like the Igloo. In contrast, the Pelican cooler, although five times pricier than the others, offers an impressive build quality with dependable lock latches, minimal sliding due to rubber feet, and optimal internal design with a sloping bottom towards the drain, and robust internal insulation.
The Pelican, albeit expensive, guarantees lifetime durability and offers non-compromising cooler features. Admitting that most people probably wouldn't need the Pelican for a few days of camping, Steve endorses it for those needing a reliable, long-lasting product and looking for a worthy investment. Steve concludes that based on its engineering, the Pelican trumps other roto-molded coolers in the market and promises an update on the duration of ice retention for the cooler. No matter which cooler you choose, he recommends ice blocks made at home over ice cubes for space optimization and cost-effectiveness.