rleewaldron

I have a Pelican, which I find has ice retention on the lower end of these types of coolers. I attribute this to the latches that do not actually pull the lid down. They merely keep it closed. It is far heavier for it's storage volume than most (my 45 Qt. weighs more than 40lb empty). Nevertheless, it is the most rugged cooler I've ever come across. I am a very big guy, and I routinely stand on it all the time, with no ill effects. I can't even seem to get the thing dirty. I think I might get a second, smaller cooler at some point though, as this one is just way to heavy to put in the back of the car just to go on a day trip to buy boudin.