Pelican 1510 Carry On Case with Pick 'N' Puck Foam

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1510-000-110-Carry-Case-Black/dp/B0002SKHIK/ref=zg_bs_172437_49

The Pelican 1510 Carry On Case with Foam is watertight, crushproof, and dust proof. It meets the FAA maximum carry-on size limit and features a retractable extension handle. It comes with a four piece customizable foam set to keep your valuables firmly in place. This strong, lightweight case is waterproof, coming with an O-ring seal and automatic pressure equalization valve, making it easy to open. With a comfortable rubber over-molded handle and strong stainless steel hardware, the Pelican 1510 case is tough and convenient. This cases features easy open double throw latches and padlock protectors. Our personalized nameplate service is available. As always, this case comes with the Pelican limited lifetime guarantee. Interior measurements: 19.75" W x 11.00" H x 7.60"

Pelican 1510 Features:

• Watertight, Crush-Proof and Dust-Proof.
• FAA Maximum Carry On Size.
• open cell core with solid wall design to make a strong yet lightweight travel case
• Easy open double throw latches cover, O-Ring seal and A Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve.
• Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence.

First off, I should mention that I bought this case specifically for photography gear. I'm a wedding/event photographer and need to transport my gear to/from locations and wanted something a bit more durable and easier to work out of. My goal was to be able to put my more expensive primary items in this case, while still using my backpack for outdoor (mobile) shooting.

When I first unboxed the case, I thought I was going to have to buy a larger one. I was pleasantly surprised with how much gear I was able to fit after spending a morning carefully breaking away the pre-cut cube foam. Keep this in mind. You will need to sit yourself down for several hours carefully shaping the foam. I found it quite enjoyable despite the fact that I watched Manchester United lose (again) while doing this. Just take your time and try to leave about 2 layers of foam between the heavier items.

FYI: Inspect the foam grid before you start breaking out the pieces you don't need! There is a seam that runs along the middle in the horizontal and vertical directions that is slightly wider than the pre-cut squares. It's hard to explain, but you'll notice it if you just take one close look. I would suggest you try to leave these 2 seams untouched as they will give the foam a tiny bit more rigidity.

For reference, here's the gear that I'm storing in this case:

• Canon 1D-series body (w/ eyepiece extender and an Arca Swiss plate plus CustomSLR C-loop on bottom)
• Canon 6D body (w/ eyepiece extender and CustomSLR C-loop on bottom)
• 24-70mm 2.8L lens w/ hood attached
• 135mm 2.0L lens w/ hood attached
• 16-35mm f/2.8L *without the hood* or 35mm f/1.4L lens
• 3 Canon Speedlites (more on this below)
• Some slots plucked out for smaller items (16 AA batteries, extra 1D battery, extra 6D battery, 6D charger, 3 Speedlite shoes, 8 card SD card holder.

Pelican 1510-000-110 Carry On Case

Pelican 1510-000-110 Carry On Case
Pelican 1510 review

so when you closed it you would have to hold it shut like an overfilled suitcase and put pressure on the hotshoe ...
Byvulrathon June 12, 2015
Verified Purchase
I bought this to replace the Pelican 1450 that I mistakenly bought thinking it would be big enough (the case was large enough for all of my stuff, but it was too shallow for my camera bodies when coupled with the battery grips, so when you closed it you would have to hold it shut like an overfilled suitcase and put pressure on the hotshoe of the camera).

This thing takes it all in stride. The double throw latches make it exceedingly easy to open and close the case, and it fits all my gear with room to spare, which is a problem I've had with other cases I've had over the years.

In it, I keep:
2 Nikon D600 bodies with MB-D14 battery grips
1 SB-700 Speedlight
3 primes (Nikon 24mm f/2.8D, 35mm f/2D, 50mm f/1.8D)
1 Tamron 10-24mm
1 Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D

I really like the rollers and the telescoping handle. Not the most glamorous, but durable (made from the same polymer as the case) and it gets the job done.

bise that all is perfect
ByFernando Rosadoon June 3, 2015
Verified Purchase
Heey just a Question about the product..
why there isnot the pocket in side for the lap top in the case? that is one of the razon why I bought it, bise that all is perfect

Great case. One of a few I use and own
Bybugeater "LDS"on May 31, 2015
Verified Purchase
Don’t know what can be said about a Pelican case that has not already been said. If you do not have one, think you need one but are not sure, go for it. There will not be a better case made. Look at what you want to put in it and allow for enough room for foam to protect it and you can rest assured your belongings will be fine for a long time.

... we do alot of traveling and this is the perfect size for all of our cameras and lenses
ByRVtraveleron May 15, 2015
Verified Purchase
I'm thrilled to death with this purchase - we do alot of traveling and this is the perfect size for all of our cameras and lenses, it goes in the RV with us every trip we take. You never go wrong with any Pelican product! Highly recommend this for size and function. If you're a photographer, this will hold 2 full frame camera bodies and at least 3 med and 1 large lenses plus many extras in the netted compartments.

4Solidly made, quality materials, but design lacks refinement
Byweiyu zhouon April 30, 2015
Just received the 1510NF today. Here are my assessments:
Pros: very strong, rugged. Cons: heavy, small interior volume. The designer seems to focus on the strength of the design but not enough attention to maximize the volume and minimize the mass. I believe there is room to improve the design considerably. The latches, hinges and the reinforcement ribs took a lot of spaces. The design is bulky and not refined. The materials used are very good. Hardwares are made of stainless steel, case seems to be made of quality ABS, the puller handle subassembly looks like glass fiber ABS composite material. The wheels look average, but it gets stainless ball bearings. I like things that are robust. But there are so many potential design improvements could have been realized. For that I give it four stars.