Best brand of high end coolers?

Icey-Tek FTW

Still have mine. Had it 10+ years now.

Coleman extreme best for the money.

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YETTI

For most people, a Coleman Extreme or the Igloo Maxcold is enough. The only reason to buy a higher end cooler would be for longevity or because that $300 is burning a hole in your pocket.

If you plan on weekend camping/fishing trips where you don't have easy access to ice, then it makes sense to buy a cooler that will keep ice for longer than a couple days.

I fall into the middle of the above two categories; I want something that will last and while it is not every week, I do take long weekend trips camping and/or fishing and I would prefer not to have to stop for ice every single day.

My take on the high end coolers:
Yeti- overpriced and undersized (their 45qt is closer to 35qt volume) Props to their marketing team for making people think this is the end all/be all of coolers

K2- cheaper, but it shows. Just not the best quality mold.

Pelican- far and away the best construction. Thick plastic, uniform foam insulation, built like a tank. Unfortunately, it is also almost as heavy as one. I bought one a couple months ago and was impressed with everything but it's weight. (45qt was #36 on my scale. . .empty) Returned it.

Brute Outdoors- ordered one last week and got it a few days ago. Not as seamless as the Pelican, but better than the K2 as far as build quality and on par if not better than the Yeti. Supposedly has more insulation than the Yeti as well, for a good bit less $. Brute is coming out with a wheel kit as well, along with alot of other accessories that may be worthwhile.

Engel- no experience with one

Pelican progear elite coolers. Way sturdier latches and handle than a Yeti and cheaper. Is a little heavier but all of the high end ones are heavy.

Become friends with someone who gets prodeals like a guide or outdoor retail worker and they arn't that bad. I wouldn't pay full price for any of them

i love my yeti 65 quart. I didn't pay for it though I guess that's why I love it so much (graduation gift)

Yeti or the new K2 Summit Series

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I agree the pelican is heavier but that is because it is better built imo. The latches and handles are way better constructed.

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You will find no argument from me on this; Pelican has made yet another great product. Had it not been for that one issue, I would still own one.

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Any opinions on Grizzly coolers

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Very similar to the Pelican.

Lifetime warranty, more of a cube shape than a rectangle. Where do you live? Cabela's has some in the store if you wanted to look them over in person.

I didn't see any on Amazon Prime though. . . only ones available on Prime were the Pelican, Yukon and Moeller coolers.

Speaking of coolers. Had a nice little windfall. Driving on the williams I-10 on ramp. Brand new 150 qt igloo maxcool just sitting in the middle of the road. Cars driving around it. Its now in my garage.