Pelican 1120 Case

[CNTdiver]

As odd as it sounds, I bought the 1120 Pelican case at Fry's Electronics last afternoon. Basically, I wanted to see what the "craze" about Pelican Cases was. Let me tell you that I am so pleased with the durability, quality, and ease of the whole case. As for padding, all you have to do it CAREFULLY pick out pre-cut pieces of foam to fit whatever you want in there. Even though the box is medium-small, I was able to fit my Sealife Reefmaster Digital Camera, camera care kit, extra batteries,and a NiTek 3 computer and manual. Everything fits perfectly and securely. For anyone who wants to keep their delicate, and delicate generally indicates expensive :11: , equipment safe, this case will not disappoint you.

 

[Doc]

As odd as it sounds, I bought the 1120 Pelican case at Fry's Electronics last afternoon. Basically, I wanted to see what the "craze" about Pelican Cases was. Let me tell you that I am so pleased with the durability, quality, and ease of the whole case. As for padding, all you have to do it CAREFULLY pick out pre-cut pieces of foam to fit whatever you want in there. Even though the box is medium-small, I was able to fit my Sealife Reefmaster Digital Camera, camera care kit, extra batteries,and a NiTek 3 computer and manual. Everything fits perfectly and securely. For anyone who wants to keep their delicate, and delicate generally indicates expensive :11: , equipment safe, this case will not disappoint you.

"Hi, my name is Doc, and I am a box collector"

(part of the 12 step program)

You can't swing a dead cat at my place without hittin' something made by Pellican, Doscosill, Anvil or Halliburton. I have a case fetish.

Just please abide by my one plea... If your going to take it along on an airflight for your camera gear, stuff it inside a duffel bag and check it in.

I see many dive travellers dragging their too-big/too-heavy Pellicans as carry-on and for what? To take up the overhead compartment and their carry-on allowance? If you're carrying it, use a nice padded ballistic nylon camera bag.

Pellican cases are excellent for keeping a flooded camera immersed in fresh water for transport, as well. You can also use them for jack stands for medium sized trucks.

Is "Frys" that new place out near Lombard?

 

[scubabamatxn]

Yep-- Pelican is good for just that purpose. Unfortunately, early in my dive life, I also purchased the 'large' Pelican case for travel. It was a bad idea. The rigid case actually holds less than the large travel bags with the ballistic cloth and padded sides. My bad--

 

[Fly N Dive]

i have a case for my laptop, and have had it drop a few times with nothing happening to the case or computer.
i think the huge ones are only good if you are in the armed forces.

 

[scubasean]

I bought the 1120 Pelican case at Fry's Electronics last afternoon.

How much was it?

 

[CNTdiver]

How much was it?

The box was about $35 and yes, Fry's is the new place in Lombard.

 

[jlyle]

The equivalent Storm Case is a better buy: lighter, better latches and a padded handle.

http://stormcase.com/

 

[Dan Gibson]

For the bset prices, check www.cases4less.com

I believe the 1120 is $19 with pick & pluck foam.

The box was about $35 and yes, Fry's is the new place in Lombard.

 

[tfunk]

I have an otterbox that's really good, too.

 

[whitedragon13]

I have a small otterbox rated to 200 ft. I put my keys in there all the time. I went to 100 feet and it flooded past the seals