Pelican verses Zarges

[Corey]

I've got a couple of the ECS transit cases. Do the footlockers also have the lego tops and bottoms? I can't quite tell by the pics...

Yes, they stack with any of the other boxes they make.

Modular interlocking stacking features allow case
to be stacked on any size Loadmaster™ case

Are you guys putting these on the roof or in a open bed??? They seem kind of overkill for interior storage. I've seen those military boxs up close. There are latches on all sides that woud be tedious to open very often. Also a lot of extra weight unless you truely need waterproof exterior storage.

Going into my interior, but once I arrive at camp, they sit outside so I can access everything.
Being waterproof is a good thing, as the action Packers are not that I currently use.

 

[05LR3AZ]

Storm Cases

I'd recommend the Storm Cases. Compared to the Pelicans they are cheaper and for a product that is superior. The latches, hinges and wheels are better on the Storm Cases. I got mine from CaseTech in Tempe, AZ - they were great to work with and I didn't have to wait at all to get my cases. They also carry the other cases mentioned in this thread.

 

[Corey]

I just placed my order for two of the black foot lockers.
Loadmaster Military Footlocker LM3321-FL

Will have a review on these and other items when I get a chance.

I went with black because my current Action Packers are black and I had no trouble with them getting to hot or seeing inside.
The black will be more stealth too when sitting in the rig.

 

[Corey]

Oh the anticipation of waiting for these.
They state about ten working days before they ship from when you place your order, and that would be Thursday the 1st of July.
Maybe I will get lucky and they will ship Wednesday or Thursday, and I might get them Friday the 2nd.
If not, it will be after the holiday.

I already have plans to put the Griots toolbox liner in the top trays to keep stuff from rolling around.
I have lined my cargobox in my rig with it, all of my toolboxes, and also the small glovebox on top of the dash in my rig.

This stuff keeps anything from rolling around.

 

[Honu]

I use that in my trailer in some parts especially under the mattress to keep it from sliding as much

costco has rolls of it for cheap ? just FYI

 

[Corey]

Thanks, did not know they carried it.

 

[Corey]

If anyone orders cases from ECS, they state about ten working days until it ships, and they were right.
Ordered them two weeks ago Thursday, and they shipped yesterday.
Had they shipped them Wednesday, I would have them today.

They are held up in Portland until the truck leaves again late Monday night, and I will get them Tuesday.

PORTLAND, OR, US 07/02/2010 8:11 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
Scheduled Delivery Date:
07/06/2010 (Updated)
07/07/2010 (Original)

Was looking forward to working on them over the holiday, but now I have next week to look forward too.
And a short week too, only four working days

 

[Ozrockrat]

Better late than never

For others that are checking this thread out for options you should also consider the south african ammo boxes (or the commercial version) The blurb below is straight from Bundu's website. I have a couple of these and now the pelican cases and aluminum boxes all sit in the garage while these get used.



"Ammo boxes" have been used for many years by expeditioners and outdoorsmen in Southern Africa. Modeled on the sturdy ammunition boxes used by the South African Defence Force, these boxes are light, strong and stackable. Since they are very angular, they are easily fitted into various spaces, and can accommodate a wide range of items from camping gear, fishing and hunting supplies, recovery equipment, and even clothes or food dry goods. The biggest feature is that they are stackable and able to be strapped down using a ratchet strap, allowing them to be used in truck beds, ATV's, SUV cargo beds or even on a roof rack, without buckling or bending.


Bundu Boxes are available in Hi-Lid or Lo-Lid, and well as Mk2, which has a squared footprint with higher sides. Also available are Foam Inserts for holding dishware and Howling Moon Canvas Box Covers (hold either 2 or 3 "Low Lid" style boxes)



Www.bundugear.com

 

[yaknowthatguy]

I haven't worked with Zarges cases, but I am a fan of both Storm and Pelican. the storm cases have easier latches, but the pelicans are built a little more stoutly. another, similar option is www.starlightcases.com. They dont make cases that are quite as large, but they are BEEFY. Call Brack Wilson at Starlight and ask him about blems - he'll usually sell what he has in the back for about half price....and his is a disabled vet owned company. I support them when I can.

I pick up the same stuff as the Griot's lining at walmart/target as shelf liner. Works great for non-skid everything.

 

[DarthBeaver]

I can comment on the Pelican cases a bit. I have traveled all over the world and used pelican cases for cameras, computers, camping gear, humidor (love my cigars).. I have been to 6 of 7 continents. I used them in Antarctica for a kayak/camping trip. I even capsized in my kayak with my camera gear in a pelican case on top of the kayak... freezing sea water and rocks didnt even make the case flinch.

So I am kinda sold on them... they are pricey but what I put it deserves the protection.

 

[Corey]

Finally...
Delivered On:
07/06/2010 9:47 A.M.

I will try to get some pics of them tonight, and later by the weekend when I load them up with my gear.
Might test load them in the rig too to see how they look.

The way my schedule is it looks like I will not get out camping until the end of the month or early August.

 

[waterweber]

Just a few words on some of the different cases mentioned. I have used virtually all the cases mentioned except the Zargas Cases. We use them for transport of underwater equipment and ship them all over the world.
Pelican: Strong! Heavy. Best case for hard core rugged use or for heavy stuff. The latches on the new ones are much better than the older ones. These border on being too heavy for use on airlines. I can easily over-pack mine. They are pretty much bomb proof.
Storm: Really nice latches. Almost as strong as the pelicans.
Hardigg: I am not really a fan of these. The latches get gummed up pretty easily and the plastic gets very brittle over time. I have several of these that are cracked and inoperable. If you do get this type of latch spend the extra cash and see if you can get stainless hardware.
I believe that all 3 above are owned by Pelican now.
Transit Cases: Same as Harding in terms of latches but the plastic seems to be less brittle.

If you order something made by Pelican do not order from them directly. You will pay full retail price them. Call around to some suppliers and you will almost always get a way better price. I have ordered from Foamerica in Phoenix before and they were very good.

 

[Corey]

Good info there.

Hopefully I will not have any trouble with my latches on the Transit ones.
I really like the looks of the Zarges cases, only problem is they will scratch and get dented.
Once dented, you start to loose carrying space inside of them.

They are very curious how these will work out for me for camping, as they have not really sold these footlockers before for what I intend to do with them.

 

[Corey]

They came today, very nice.
One disappointment though, and that is the way they are packed.
Nothing wrong with the shipping box or the thick cardboard used for padding between the two cases (huge box was 80 lbs for both) but the two cases have a white powderish coating on them.
Could be the cardboard they rub up against during shipping, or leftover from the manufacturing process.

Either way, they should take the time to blow off all of the stuff and pack them in plastic bags, then slide them into the packing box.

These are very beefy and with hinges on the front and sides that must be undone to open the lid.
The lid stays in place via cables when you put it back.

Not much time to play with them tonight, but I will be packing them with the gear this weekend and I will get some more shots.

After my trip out with these I will have a write-up on them in my camping gear review thread.

These look like they are going to work out very well for me.

They are stacked on top of each other too in both pictures.
Second picture shows one of the trays out so you can see the bottom of the case, and it is deeper than it appears via the picture.
The lid has foam lining on it.
The handles are spring loaded, so they snap back down to get out of the way.

 

[ProwlerDriver]

ive been looking at those ecs cases for a long time. Im wondering if they make a floor piece made of the lego design..... I could bolt that to my floor and then stack those on top without fear of them sliding. Are there rubber feet on the bottom of them?