Looking to buy a Pelican case, but which size/model?

[Christian P.]

Hi!

When we traveled last time we did not have a proper storage for our laptop/camera...so needless to say our Powerbook took a beating...

So before I go back to S.A. I want to get a Pelican case. But the problem I have is I don't know which size or model I should get - when I look online they have like 50 different choices. It needs to be big enough to fit all my electronic equipment (laptop, small camcorder and camera). But I am concerned about flying...it will need to be checked in I suppose, so perhaps I should get a bigger one?

anyone has feedback/recommendation or suggestions?

thanks

 

[calamaridog]

Find out the maximum size for convienant air travel and limit your search.

Also consider the Stormcase brand cases as well. They are very nice too.

 

[CLynn85]

I use a lot of pelican cases at work for various equipment. When shopping for a new one I get an idea of the sizes that may work for me, then use masking tape on the workbench to layout the interior size, and see if I can pack everything inside it. Just the way I usually approach something like that. If you're feeling really overzealous, model the case, components, and foam in solidworks and then animate it :jumping:

 

[Schattenjager]

Love this one!

Hey, here you go: GREAT case - I have a lot of Pelican and Storm Cases, but this one sees the most use by far - I stuff gear and personal effects in it and can take it in the plane!

http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1510

 

[Bella PSD]

I use this one for the big stuff... pelican 1620

And this one for carry on.....airline carry on size 9x14x22. MULTI FORMAT 2012
AIRLINE CARRY ON You can get a ton of camera gear in it PLUS a Powerbook!!...And its carry on!
This one "is a soft sider" but its made as a carry on. I have been using the same style soft case PK 1600 (Bigger at 29x10x19 but still checkable) as a checked bag for all of my strobe heads for over 5 years now, I have never had one shown up broken. Not even a modeling light!! For checked bages I like the soft cases. They take the hits a lot better.

Louie