P500 Cooler for P500 RTIC vs Yeti

[JTW]

Ok with that knowledge (thank you btw) did they ask for replacement? How did that go? I'm asking because one of the reviews I read they were real skeptical and tried hard to break them and said the only way they could was to be super hard on it while latch was open and they weren't worried to much because of replacement.
I watched one video showing them all thrown out of a truck at 45 onto pavement and a couple were damaged including the pelican but that one was different style with folding handles and that's what got broken, but had that not broke it would have been rated 1 there also instead of second.
I'm finding out all I can because I'm very interested in this one every review says it's top notch and a couple actually placed it on top over the Orca & yeti. I wish there were a way to compare them by touch but that's not possible here.
For me it's at this point Pelican,Orca, Rtic and Yeti in that order but partially due to price and warranty.

The pelican I looked at.. and it's been a a couple years or so ago. I think it had folding latches and I didn't care for the feel of it. Hard to explain and I'm sure the models have been refined since. Honestly, for the price and the actually quality of the product. I'm really impressed with these Rtic's... I think yetis are just completely over priced and this little rtic is every bit as nice. The big Cabelas cooler I got dad is very nice and I don't think I'd do that any different due to the size and I like the handles for such a big cooler. I've gone back and forth for a loooong time on buying a good cooler. I just couldn't justify the price for what they are. Really with any of the rotomolded coolers.. Hinges, latches and handles.. and drain size depending on what you're using it for, are really the difference and it just depends on what you're going to use it for.

 

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[CumminsPusher]

Ya this was the other style of Pelican I don't feel that will hold up. I want molded handles not plastic or rope. That's what broke on a test I saw.

 

[JTW]

View attachment 25039 Ya this was the other style of Pelican I don't feel that will hold up. I want molded handles not plastic or rope. That's what broke on a test I saw.

What size are you looking for?

 

[CumminsPusher]

70qt. We carry a baby inside that holds 18 pack I believe but want one with tie downs for the rack.


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[JTW]

70qt. We carry a baby inside that holds 18 pack I believe but want one with tie downs for the rack.


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I'd check out the Cabelas if you're looking for that big.. I bought the 80qt for $300 and free shipping with a sale they were having. Normally $350

 

[Tflynn]

Or for the same $300 you could buy a Yeti 32oz tumbler.

 

[JTW]

Or for the same $300 you could buy a Yeti 32oz tumbler.

Bhahahaha!!! That's awesome!

 

[CumminsPusher]

I'd check out the Cabelas if you're looking for that big.. I bought the 80qt for $300 and free shipping with a sale they were having. Normally $350

That's the same money. The orca and yeti are lots more. But again lifetime warranty and best ice retention I'm looking at very closely. It seems like with about 5 different brands all are much better then what we've had so I'm still looking. After this last fiasco I really want a good one. Need tie downs too and some require you to buy that separately.


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[CumminsPusher]

Or for the same $300 you could buy a Yeti 32oz tumbler.

Ok that's kinda funny! I still think yeti is good and we're the original, lots swear by it but other brands are coming up for challenge like everything. I looked at yeti first like everyone. how can plastic be so much???? Crap it's 5$ worth of plastics.


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[JTW]

That's the same money. The orca and yeti are lots more. But again lifetime warranty and best ice retention I'm looking at very closely. It seems like with about 5 different brands all are much better then what we've had so I'm still looking. After this last fiasco I really want a good one. Need tie downs too and some require you to buy that separately.


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All the pelicans i'm seeing are $400.. and Cabelas brand items have lifetime warranties as well. Makes no difference to me what you buy.. just want to see you pleased with it!

 

[CumminsPusher]

eBay, for nearly everything we buy they seem to be cheaper. i love the white one too matches(not that that matters much) Is Cabela's lifetime too? none of the others were. I wasn't able to find many reviews on it. One showed it towards the bottom but that was only one review so can't go off of that. Getting antsy here Another lost cooler with exploded beer will not happen again (that's alcohol abuse)

 

[JTW]

View attachment 25040 eBay, for nearly everything we buy they seem to be cheaper. i love the white one too matches(not that that matters much) Is Cabela's lifetime too? none of the others were. I wasn't able to find many reviews on it. One showed it towards the bottom but that was only one review so can't go off of that. Getting antsy here Another lost cooler with exploded beer will not happen again (that's alcohol abuse)

I've seen reviews where they outscore all others.. and yes ALL Cabelas brand stuff has a lifetime warranty!

 

[CumminsPusher]

I've seen reviews where they outscore all others.. and yes ALL Cabelas brand stuff has a lifetime warranty!

Already ordered, Wife said go. I don't ask permission much when camp related because some things are important but this was a big one that we weren't planning and coming into xmas I had to ask. She said only necessary items for the Pioneer for a bit but go. I'd update as we use it but I've only got a dozen years of s*** coolers to compare to but if we don't break it, it's good.i do like the hardware better then others and it's incredible at keeping things cold so we'll see

 

[LandPioneer]

That's the same money. The orca and yeti are lots more. But again lifetime warranty and best ice retention I'm looking at very closely. It seems like with about 5 different brands all are much better then what we've had so I'm still looking. After this last fiasco I really want a good one. Need tie downs too and some require you to buy that separately.


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I bought cheap 1 inch tie downs at lowes for mine. Works perfect and the cost was only like $5.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I bought cheap 1 inch tie downs at lowes for mine. Works perfect and the cost was only like $5.

how did you attach them?

 

[LandPioneer]

how did you attach them?

I run them through the slots on the sides of the cooler and then through the bed eye towards the tailgate. You physically can't move it when it is strapped down, but you can still open the lid.

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 25039 Ya this was the other style of Pelican I don't feel that will hold up. I want molded handles not plastic or rope. That's what broke on a test I saw.

Pelican makes 20 odd different coolers. They don't all have that handle configuration.

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[CumminsPusher]

I run them through the slots on the sides of the cooler and then through the bed eye towards the tailgate. You physically can't move it when it is strapped down, but you can still open the lid.

I guess I should've considered that a LONG time ago! We've always had to unstrap to open

 

[CumminsPusher]

Pelican makes 20 odd different coolers. They don't all have that handle configuration.

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I didn't buy that one. We got the one with the fixed handles then no worries

 

[LandPioneer]

I guess I should've considered that a LONG time ago! We've always had to unstrap to open

You'll love being able to open the cooler without messing with anything. It's a small thing but I can't imagine having to do it anymore Lol