Pelican 1520 Case With Foam (Black)

I've been a huge fan of Pelican cases for a long time, and this case is no exception. I reserve Pelican cases for the most sensitive and expensive items I own, and I recently bought a Labradar Ballistic Chronograph. Being orange, I wanted to find a case that would work with it and noticed that Pelican makes orange cases. I typically buy the "Storm" cases, versus the "Protector" case that this is. I think I prefer the storm case's latches and lightness, however this case is built like a tank, and I have 100% confidence that this will hold up to absolutely anything I can put it through and then some. I buy Pelican because I want the best; great cases like this are an investment/insurance for whatever you place inside. One note on the foam...This case comes with "Pick and Pluck" foam. I'm not personally a fan of it. I have built my own hot wire cutter (You can find DIY articles and videos online that show how to do this) - This allows me to cut the foam precisely how I like it, instead of having to pluck hundreds of blocks out. Maybe you will prefer the pick and pluck, but it's not for me. I had some replacement foam that I had bought for a previous project that I was able to cut to size for this case, so I went ahead with that rather than the foam that came with the case. If you are looking to build your own hot wire cutter, all you need is some stainless steel wire (It must be stainless steel due to high internal resistance) - this is easily found at a "big box" store like Home Depot, Lowe's, or Menards, or many grocery stores in their hardware section...the easiest way to get it is find stainless steel picture hanging wire. It usually comes in strands of 5-7 wires coiled...just separate them out, and it's the perfect thickness for cutting foam. I keep old electronic parts when I dispose of old things I have, and somewhere along the way (I think my old furnace) had a 24v AC transformer, rated for 40VA. This was perfect, and I recommend AC transformers vs. DC because AC transformers allow you to use a typical cheap dimmer switch/wheel to adjust the heat the wire is at. I've found that 1 amp of current at 24V is the perfect amount for one of these picture hanging wire strands to cut the foam that comes in Pelican cases. I also made a hot wire thickness planer using the same parts, and with these two simple tools, I can cut foam out however I want with great accuracy and precision. All of my gun cases, etc, are cut in this manner. I'm happy to share more details with anyone that would like them, just reply in the comments!

I've purchased 3 Pelican 1520 Cases over a several year period to protect my camera/film gear (Canon 7D DSLR, AXH1 & GL2) and have total confidence in them. The are sturdy and I used them to sit on all the time without any worry about damaging the fragile equipment inside. It starts to rain, no worries. Taking it on a plane, piece of cake. Working in the film industry I see Pelicans quite often and have never had a problem with a single one. The one thing that buyers should be aware of is the Foam Insert vs Padded Dividers. The Foam Inserts allow for very customizable padding and work wonderful for items that you're going to take out at the beginning of the day and put back in a the end. If you're planning on constantly taking items in and out of the case on a regular base (like you do on a film set) then the Padded Dividers would likely hold up a bit better in the long run. In any case (haha, pun), you cannot go wrong with purchasing a Pelican. It will hold up to any job and protect your stuff!

This case gives you the ultimate in peace-of-mind when traveling: you know your stuff is taken care of. Built better than a Timex watch (it takes a lickin'...) If you have to check your equipment as baggage (I use mine for photography lenses and cameras and acessories), I don't think you will find anything that protects your stuff better than this. I have found no flaws with this case in over a year of use. The foam is spectacular - 1 cm square pieces of foam, that you "pluck" to creata custom fit for whatever you have inside. No banging around, just a good, snug fit. And if you screw it up, simply spray aerosol adhesive where required, and "rebuild" the foam (so don't throw the plucked pieces away!) This is very useful if your equipment size changes, or has to be reconfigured. This case will also fit as a carry-on, another plus. Good stuff. Two thumbs up and a third one if I had it.

Love Pelican Cases. My first was a 1690 I bought for a 3 month bivouac. Customized it with a external waterproof AC plug and internal 5 vdc USB charging ports. Worked great as a changing seat, card table, charging station, etc. This 1520 has all the same hallmarks of durability to withstand anything you can through against it. I upgraded my sound recording kit bag from a Maxpedition Noatak Gearslinger to this when I eventually ran out of space. Now I feel much more comfortable moving my audio gear around and everything is much easier to find. Highly recommend.

Sometimes I work away from home for long periods of time and I was looking for a carrying case for a PS4 so I can keep myself entertained when I am away. Having used Pelican cases for work, I knew what to expect in terms of quality. This case is tough and well-made, in addition to being waterproof and easy to open/close. It is a bit bigger than I expected it would be, which for me is fine as it gives me some extra space for miscellaneous cords and controllers. The foam is also good quality and can be cut or pulled out to fit what specifically you are storing. One minor complaint is that the case is a bit heavy, considering how durable it is, I don’t consider a big deal. The other is a bit expensive at regular price. I grabbed this here after it went on sale for 86 bucks. The only thing really missing would be a built-in locking mechanism, but there are two loops on each end that you can put a padlock on. I would also say make sure you are buying from an authorized Pelican seller so to ensure you get a quality made case. The best thing about the Pelican brand is the lifetime warranty on their cases. With that being said, even with us banging and throwing them around, I have never seen any of the ones we use for work ever fail. This is a top quality hard shell case with a lifetime warranty that should protect anything you throw in it. 4.5 stars

When I found myself in need of a carrying case, I very carefully considered many options and brands. Of course, a short amount of research and past personal experiences with such cases eventually led me to the pelican case brand. That decision made, I was then left with the task of choosing the proper model for my needs. After much time and effort, I found myself drawn to the 1520 case, and with only minor reservations I pressed buy. Two short days later I arrived home and saw that a package had been delivered to my home. With great anticipation, I opened the box and found within it the pelican 1520 case with foam. I quickly rounded up the items to be placed within and was pleasantly surprised to find that the items would all fit. Careful cutting and plucking of the foam resulting in well nested items secure within the confines of the case. At this point I then began to explore the other features of this case. I found that the handle was very securely attached to the case and was well designed and balanced such that you could easily carry the case with 1 hand. The presence of not 1 but 2 metal lock loops that easily accepted standard master lock padlocks assured that the contents of the case would be secure from prying eyes. The shell of the case is obviously quite strong and appears capable of surviving a fall from great heights and at high speed, though I have not tested this. The latches provide positive confirmation that they have closed, though those with weak fingers may have a hard time manipulating them. Overall I cannot think of anything that I would change to improve this case. In all seriousness, you get what you pay for when it comes to cases and pelican cases are well worth the money for protecting whatever you Need to put in them.

You cant find a better way to protect whatever you need to protect. My only gripe is that it comes with the pick n pluck foam only. I didn't have the patience to cut it out properly but a friend did and he did a fantastic job. It holds three high quality pistols and does have some room to spare. With about ten grand of pistols in it I feel very confidant that they will look exactly the same when I take them out as when I put them in. (I almost gave it four stars because of the pick n pluck foam but it just wouldn't be fair to such a superior product that performs like no other cases on the planet)

What can I say; it's a Pelican. It's going to be extremely high quality. It will protect whatever you put inside it from virtually anything. I've purchased half a dozen Pelicans and I've never had even an inkling of worry that the gear inside would be in danger of damage. I've traveled all over the world with my Pelicans and they just hold up and work. It's just expected. I don't even know why you're reading this. Just buy it already. It's not like you're going to regret it. Why are you questioning yourself? Do you have self esteem issues or something? May I suggest counselling after you buy this? It might help and you'd be able to talk about your indecision issue with a trained professional. Just for transparency, I'm not a trained professional. I just really like Pelican cases.

Very good quality, these cases are super tough I use them with work all the time have never seen one fail.

Cumplió la expectativa que tenía de él.

Great case perfect for my needs, this is the 3rd case of the same size that I purchased. I would recommend this case for anyone with delicate equipment to protect in transit

海外の空港で手荒い扱いを受け傷だらけになりましたが中の精密品は無事でした。買って良かったです。

It's a pelican case. It's tough as nails on the outside and foamy and protective on the inside. In the words of Hulk Hogan "Anything less would be uncivilized!"