To me, there were no alternatives. No other case system that I know of can match Pelican's build, durability, and ruggedness. DIY solutions were out of the question. Yes, I've tried sandwiching my gear between clean T shirts in a hard case. It's easy to pull stuff out, but tedious to put them back, as you would have to readjust your DIY dividers.
I don't have that problem now that I picked up a Pelican. Gear is easily accessible - going out, and back in.
This system does everything you would ever want from a hard case. It stores your gear, transports your gear, all while keeping everything well protected. As a plus, I can use this for extra height during shoots, since I can stand on it no problem. I do have a couple of things that stand out to me though.
-It's HEAVY! I know, it can't be helped. If you lighten it, you take away from its sturdiness. I was surprised how heavy it was when it arrived at my door. I try to work around this by storing this on ground level - under my bed frame. I only complain about its weight when on stairs or other times when I can't roll it on its wheels.
-Padded dividers are difficult to adjust. My advice is that you take your time when you customize the compartments. All padding is attached from three sides, which means that you have three parts which can stick on by accident and cause frustration. And in case you have to detach and reattach because the measurements don't work, well.. that takes a while. It took me a good 40-60 minutes to get everything in the way I wanted it to.
-Not enough to store everything I want! I'm not talking about volume. I'm sure I can stuff everything in the case, but if I want everything organized and protected, there aren't really enough dividers. The limit here is the number of compartments. This makes it a challenge to fit everything you'd want to go in. Maybe I just have a lot.. You may have to get pretty creative about what goes where. I have to put my extra camera batteries in the same compartment as the nifty-fifty. I suppose this is where the lid organizer would help. The organizer adds extra compartments to your case. You can put your accessories in the organizer and use the precious padded space for more important gear. My gripe with the lid organizer though is that it takes the place of your egg crate foam. It worries me to think that my camera body or lenses might knock against my battery chargers.
All in all, the design is very good. It comes with some "problems," but I understand that working around those "problems" would cause compromises in the design.
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Pelican 1510 Case: Rugged Protection without Compromise
Tales of an Indestructible Case
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Worry-Free Luggage
A Land Rover with Pelican cases on top tipped over, while driving up a steep slope. It rolled down sideways until the car stopped, lying on the side. Nothing inside the Pelican cases was damaged.
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Seaplane in a Superstorm
After a terrifying sea plane accident, everyone survived unharmed, the gear sat in a Pelican case underwater over 9 hours. When recovered everything was intact with nearly zero water inside the case.
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At 81° North latitude
A plastic kayak, with a Pelican box mounted on deck, became caught in the ice pack and was thoroughly steamrolled. Many items in the kayak were crushed, but the Pelican case was unscathed.
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Horse Trekking Expedition
After a horse fell from the track into the water, a case had been dragged underwater and banged against rocks for a good while. The expensive gear inside was completely unharmed and dry!
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Stuck in the Gobi Desert
In the Gobi desert a Pelican customer had a flat tire on his truck. He took the jack and used a Pelican case as a block for tire changing. The case handled the load of the vehicle without any problem.
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Intact After Massive Explosion
After a massive explosion an armored car was completely destroyed. The Pelican case inside was fine though and stood up against the impact of the explosion and flying shrapnel.
Pelican customers all over the world are using Pelican cases in extreme conditions with astounding stories of extreme protection. For life's more challenging adventures Pelican protects your most valuable possessions.
Why Choose the Pelican 1510 Case?
Completely Watertight
Whether you’re caught in rain or out at sea, the 1510 case keeps your valuables dry with its watertight O-ring seal and pressure equalization valve.
Indestructible
A crushproof Copolymer-Polypropylene shell meets stainless steel hardware to create a protective case that’s engineered for life.
Customized Fit
Configure the interior to fit what you want just how you want it. The padded foam keeps your valuables safe from shocks and bumps when on the road.
Trusted by Professionals
Innovative, versatile and over-engineered, Pelican cases are the choice for military, law enforcement, and fire safety personnel all over the world.
Comparing Protector Cases to Pelican Air, Storm and Vault Series
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| material | Polypropylene (PP) | Polycarbonate | Polymer, Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic | Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend |
| size | Case Only | V525 | V525 | Case Only | Case Only | One Size |
| number of items | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| closure type | Toggle | Button | Button | — | Toggle | Latches |
| capacity | — | 11.5 pounds | 11.5 liters | — | 13 pounds | — |
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
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Patricia
No dividers
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2021Color: BlackStyle: With Trekpack and FoamVerified Purchase
Anonymous User
Built like a tank
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2020Color: BlackStyle: With FoamVerified Purchase
R. Ocampo
Another Pelican Case for my Headphone collection
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2020Color: BlackStyle: With Padded DividersVerified Purchase
Thomas H
Great Solid Built Case
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Thomas H
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
I am flying with it for the first time this weekend - and in the event, I am asked to check it at the gate, I would have no worries about the safety of my gear. Part of me wishes I had purchased a slightly larger one, just to fit a bit more gear - but the ability to use it as a carry-on is certainly preferred.
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John
Quality comes at a price.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2020Color: BlackStyle: With Padded DividersVerified Purchase
