Pelican Cases

[Phredy1]

I got talked into one of these, and after getting it I would not even think of a regular road case again. Thought I should maybe do a review of it for all.

Pelican 1660 case features:

1. Guaranteed not to ever break. Even the wheels and handles are covered.

2. Waterproof (O ring seal) and dust proof. It floats too they say, but I'm not testing that.

3. Pressure equalizing valve built into case.

4. Easy to customize (foam) to anything that will fit in it.

5. Nice handles on each end and a sliding handle for rolling it.

6. 7 tough latches for lid.

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Pelican 1.jpg
Case with foam cut to fit

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Pelican 2.jpg
With projector in it (LT1000 case)

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Pelican 3.jpg
Closed and ready to go

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Pelican 4.jpg
Ready to roll

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

I liked this case so much I went to Fry's and bought some more smaller ones for misc stuff and dacs. The bigger ones I could only find online, but $330 for the one in the pics shipped to my door in 4 days was a great price I thought. I went to Pelican Products, found the right case I needed and looked on Amazon and found it for a good price.

All things considered I give it a 9.5 out of 10 For me to give it a 10 it would have to levitate itself into the car each time. It's tough as hell, and when you first look at the foam and how to cut it, it looks a little intimidating. The foam is 3 layers partially cut in 1/2" squares, so measure twice, just find the right line and a sharp kitchen knife. Easy.

Gene

[300EVIL]

I use one like that for my projector only slightly thinner. It has the wheels and retractable handle too. Aren't they nice!!!

[blowfly]

Looks awesome Gene, thanks for the review.

Mike

[dnar]

I have used these a lot when touring for smaller items, awesome but not cheap. For traveling tools or test equipment, they have a series with wheels and extendable handles that are aircraft cabin friendly.

In my last job, we used to fit ali angle on the inside edge and secure Microwave and Radio modules in rack fashion.

When I was in China last year, I got costings for clones. Unbeleivable and the cases looked almost identical.

[300EVIL]

I have used these a lot when touring for smaller items, awesome but not cheap.

Yeah but projectors aren't cheap either. Well worth it if you travel with your expensive gear.

[dnar]

Yeah but projectors aren't cheap either. Well worth it if you travel with your expensive gear.

I could not agree more.

I have sometimes used them to protect equipment that is worth LESS than the case however!!!!

If I had a drink or two under my belt, I could write pages on foam densities for ideal protection based on equipment mass and volume... Your lucky I am sober.

[sbk]

Hehe, I just bought one of these case for my RGB yesterday
It's an Explorer Case brand though (5833.b), a competitor of Pelican, the same features and quality but a bit cheaper (made in Italy). Can't wait to receive it!

[dnar]

the same features and quality but a bit cheaper (made in Italy).

Made of Handwavium?

[masterpj]

Phredy the foam and such in those pelican cases look really really good.
Even though these are ment for a laser projector.
Would it be possible to get a pelican case for my desktop pc?
Since I will be using that more then A laptop in my first year of lasering, but I want to transport my pc with care A pelican case like that Would be really really usefull.

[Yag]

We do use a lot of these at work for cheaper stuff and non-touring stuff, I use one for my tool box. They're light and cheap (compared to real flightcases) but we've found that they don't hold up too well when toured in trucks alongside real flightcases, they get there handles and valves broken, and sometimes the catches. They also start to look scruffy quite quickly, and the pick and pluck foam doesn't last very long.

Great for back of the car stuff though!

[araugh]

It's tough as hell, and when you first look at the foam and how to cut it, it looks a little intimidating. The foam is 3 layers partially cut in 1/2" squares, so measure twice, just find the right line and a sharp kitchen knife. Easy.

I love pelican cases and use them for all my expensive equipment. The pick n place foam is a great compromise for rectangular objects but for odd shaped objects begins to tear apart the pick n place over time as you pull them in and out. I actually use a CO2 laser cutter to cut out odd shapes and it does an amazing job, accurate to within +/- .005. If anyone here at PL wants custom cut case foam I'll do it for half price. Normally it's a $50 setup fee and $40 per layer (if the layers have different layout, same layout is only $10).

[Phredy1]

Phredy the foam and such in those pelican cases look really really good.
Even though these are ment for a laser projector.
Would it be possible to get a pelican case for my desktop pc?
Since I will be using that more then A laptop in my first year of lasering, but I want to transport my pc with care A pelican case like that Would be really really usefull.

Since they make a ton of different size cases, I would think you could find a case for a desktop computer no problem. I have seen a Pelican case used with a small desktop PC and it works great. He (Slicklasers) mounted the LCD monitor onto the inside of the lid. Just open and turn on and go.

[Phredy1]

the pick and pluck foam doesn't last very long.

I saw that the pick and pluck foam might have issues over time with squares coming loose and falling out, so I glued all my foam together. I'm hoping I solved the problem before it developed.

IMO the pick and pluck foam is the weak point of Pelican Cases. But, how else could you make a case to fit anything without it? Custom foam would be an option if it starts to give me problems someday.

[dnar]

I saw that the pick and pluck foam might have issues over time with squares coming loose and falling out, so I glued all my foam together. I'm hoping I solved the problem before it developed.

IMO the pick and pluck foam is the weak point of Pelican Cases. But, how else could you make a case to fit anything without it? Custom foam would be an option if it starts to give me problems someday.

Pick and pluck is shit. We always had custom foam inserts cut

[dnar]

Since they make a ton of different size cases, I would think you could find a case for a desktop computer no problem. I have seen a Pelican case used with a small desktop PC and it works great. He (Slicklasers) mounted the LCD monitor onto the inside of the lid. Just open and turn on and go.

Pelican make the most awesome laptop cases.

[300EVIL]

Pelican make the most awesome laptop cases.

They even make iPhone cases...

[masterpj]

Since they make a ton of different size cases, I would think you could find a case for a desktop computer no problem. I have seen a Pelican case used with a small desktop PC and it works great. He (Slicklasers) mounted the LCD monitor onto the inside of the lid. Just open and turn on and go.

My pc is mid/high tower lol XD

[300EVIL]

My pc is mid/high tower lol XD

So... They make a case for it... http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1730

[masterpj]

ahahah that looks very nice btw.
What would be the pricing on one of those things?

[MisterWilling]

They even make iPhone cases...

Thats not a phone case, thats a vault!

Well it looks like I found where to get my case to hold my touchscreen and Novation remote .

Thanks for the review Phredy

[300EVIL]

What would be the pricing on one of those things?

Only $350USD!

Thats not a phone case, thats a vault!

Yep!

[jhonpaul]

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[dsli_jon]

We always had custom foam inserts cut

...Yep - there's not much you can't do with an electric bread knife and a can or two of foam contact-cement spray (..commonly avail. from your local sofa repair / re-upholstery shop..), ie:

...so easy, even 'Pretty Handy Girl' can do it, Lol...

cheers..

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[Mr.Coffee]

I too, love pelican cases. For my foam-taming needs I use the following:

1) the pick& pluck that comes with it. - CAREFULLY measure the size you want, pluck it out and then brush it lightly with CA glue and that stuff will hold up a lot longer.

2) If you can get ahold of foam, use the pick and pluck to make a template, then get a piece of foam large enough to cut to fit and an electric carving knife ala jon's post. You can get cheapo electic carving knifes at most good hardware stores (think *ace* not *home despot*) and foam can be had by checking the yellow pages.


A competitor with Pelican who have some great products (Especially for tool management) are B&W cases. Similar pick and pluck, but they make some downright sexy tool cases.

Oh, and don't like the hard glued edges of the pick and pluck, or the color of your foam? find some nice fabric and glue that shit to it! instant sexy-case!

[mccarrot]

we use the 1510 cases for our RGB's, they are small, light and easy to carry. I love them

@ masterPJ, I have a pelicase (1650) for sale which easily will fit your tower.