Pelican Products Case Reviews

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
1 votes

Price Paid:  $138.00 from amazon

Summary:I have the pelican 1510 and it is the best investment for your camera gear that could be recommended. I travel around the world with my gear in this case, and it has taken a beating. My last trip to Hunan China my gear was stored under the department of the bus - we traveled 5 hours in torrential rain. When I arrived at my destination and the door was opened under the cargo area of the bus everything was swimming in mud and water. My case looked as if it had been towed with a rope behind the bus. But inside everything was perfect. This is just one example. I just don't worry when my gear is in this case. It is cheap insurance and the 1510 is so convenient and portable. Also it is incredible what you can store in this case.

Strengths:It is near bullet proof, lots of space, handy. Just plain tuff

Weaknesses:If I could change one thing I would put bigger wheels - when you are traveling in a rough uneven areas the wheels just are not big enough in diameter to give it clearance so you have to drag it .

Also another recommendation - I have the lid insert which is ok but difficult to organize things for quick access. I have replaced this with 3M (3M has the best adhesive) hook and loop (velcro) in the lid. I have (densely)covered the inside lid with strips of the loop horizontally then all my accessories I have stuck strips of the hook. Accessories such as camera chargers, filters, memory cards (transparent case), extra batteries(canon batteries have nice plastic protectors so you can stick the hook to that), camera cords, remote shutter - the rest is your imagination. The main point is it is very organized and visible everything has a home for quick access no unzipping and digging and looking inside pockets. Plus actually you can store more. It is very rugged this way I never have anything lose in my case when it is open and like I said in the summary the case gets abused.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Ralph's Pelican Case

Summary:I have several Pelican cases and they all are essential to me. I go out on a lake and shot some of my photos and if it wasn't for these cases I would be out of a few cameras. I have the small Pelican 1200 for the smaller camera and the 1500 for all of its lens and gear. I also have the 1560 and 1600 cases for all the additional parts and simply storage between me and the wife and kids. We all just started to get into photography when we moved into the country and when we broke our first digital camera it was easy to see that we need to protect our cameras. Since all these cases are dust, water, corrosion, and crust proof we had to get several to make sure all of our gear was safe. I wouldn't go anywhere with out my Pelican cases if I am using my camera. If you are a photographer you should have a Pelican case.

Strengths:Every Pelican case is crush, water, corrosion, dust, and shock resistant to falls. All of my cases have stood up to their tasks time and time again. From falling into a wet shoreline to going to a dusty camp site, the case has done its job.

Weaknesses:Every once in a while they would become slightly discolored and I haven't figured out why. No other complaints.

Similar Products Used:I have used the Pelican 1200, 1500, 1560, and 1600 for my camera gear. Also used their micro cases for my phone, cards, licenses, etc. And I have used a Doskocil case but I didn't like it because it seemed heavier than my Pelicans.

Customer Service:When I called Ralph's Pelican Cases they were extremely helpful and nice to me. Never had a problem when I would call to checkup on my orders.

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:I own a couple of pelican cases; 1300, 1450, and the 1500. I trust all my camera equipment to pelican cases, they have alway protected my gear. Ive dropped one of the side of a mountain, in a river, and recently left one on the top of my car and didnt realize it until i slammed on the brakes at 50mph, and after all of this my camera gear is still in perfect working condition. And everyone i know who uses them has the same relliance in them.

Strengths:custamizable foam, strong shell, sturdy latches, waterproof. And I love the pressure equalization valve.

Weaknesses:unless you pull out the o-ring seal, theyre shouldnt be any. this thing is d**n near nuke proof!

Customer Service:you break it, theyll replace it!

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Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
1.75 of 5,
8 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:WARNING..."watertight" does not mean you can submerge the case. It will leak if you do. My case leaked after floating it in the water at the beach. Salt water ruined all my gear. Called Pelican and they said "watertight" to them does not mean submersible. I would call that false advertising and a scam!

Weaknesses:Not watertight!!

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
5 votes

Price Paid:  $117.00 from www.casefoam.com

Summary:I am an avid outdoors photographer who gets constant exposure to extreme weather: rain, heat, snow, altitude, you name it. I needed a tough plastic case that was air and watertight. I spent some time comparing different brands. I decided to purchase the Pelican Case. Since then, I have carried my trusted companion through rugged terrain, dropping it against rocks and in water, using it as a chair, and I have even stood on it to get that perfect shot.

Strengths:It carries a lifetime guarantee. Watertight, airtight and extremely tough.

Weaknesses:None found.

Similar Products Used:Storm and Seahorse.

Customer Service:After many years of abuse I lost the original purge valve screw. I contacted Pelican Case customer support to obtain a replacement part and their response was terrific: they sent me a whole new upgraded automatic purge valve as part of the warranty. www.casesbypelican.com