Pelican Elite 50 Quart (QT) Cooler (Americana): specs and car camping fit
Pelican Elite 50 Quart (QT) Cooler (Americana)
Under $500Rotomolded cooler from Pelican.
Check price on AmazonSpecs| Brand | Pelican |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotomolded cooler |
| Budget | Under $500 |
| Capacity | 50 quarts |
Figures are taken from the Amazon listing title and feature bullets. Prices change often.
What does it mean for car camping?
By our cooler calculator (food, three drinks a day each, and ice at the right ratio), 50 quarts covers 2 people for 2 days, 2 people for 3 days, 4 people for 1 day.
Filling it at 2:1 takes about 40 lb of cubed ice. Estimated ice life at an 85F high in shade: about 6 days, as a planning figure rather than a lab result.
What the listing says
- VOLUME: True 50 quart internal volume
- EXTREME ICE RETENTION: 2 inches of polyurethane insulation with a 360 degree freezer-grade gasket delivers extreme ice retention
- FEATURES: Overmolded carry handle, 3 inch locking latches, reinforced lockable hasp, stainless steel bottle opener, anti-shear hinge system, molded-in tie-down slots
- FEATURES: 4 self draining cup holders, non-skid rubber feet
- MADE IN USA: Includes Pelican's legendary lifetime guarantee - "you break it, we replace it. Forever!"
Seller-provided feature bullets, quoted as listed, not independently verified.
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