Pelican Elite 50 Quart Cooler

TLDR: I decided to return the cooler because of its weight but that is the only reason and I am sad about it. I really wanted to keep it.If you need an ultra-tough cooler that also has top-of-line cooler performance, and you don’t care how much it weights, look no further.In all seriousness, I love this cooler. It is very well designed and you can see thought and purpose behind each design decision. For example, the cup holders on top of the lid have drain channels so dew or drink don’t puddle up in the cup holder - smart and it’s done well. Just check out some product pictures and you will see what I mean.So why did I return it: weight. It is heavy. The numbers are clearly on the product page but until you get it in your hands, you can’t gauge how that weight sits. I got the 50 qt which weights 26 lbs. No problem, I thought. I move items that weight that much and more all the time. Well, after seeing and experiencing this thing, I could see it was going to easily last me 15-20 years. But its weight and size are just too much for me. For example, it can barely fit under the tonneau cover in the bed of my 2023 F 150! And because of the stick rubber feet, I can’t slide it into and out of the bed - adding an extra layer of effort needed to get it in and out of the bed of the truck.But even with its weight and size, I struggled for a few days to decide whether to keep it or not. It really is a fantastic cooler and I haven’t even used it yet! But if you watch or read any reviews, you will see the jury is out on its stellar performance. My advice: if you are a big guy and/or don’t plan on moving the cooler much, you are cool with its big size for its qt hold, and you need top ice retention performance, this cooler is a no brainer. I wish I could have kept it.Good job Pelican.