1510 Carry On Case (without foam)

I am a professional photographer in the entertainment industry. I shoot lots of red carpet events and a whole lot of concerts. I bought this case from Amazon at 45% off retail with free shipping. My case arrived in 24 hours after Amazon shipped it. Case came in a big cardboard box that my cats now use as a playhouse. (bonus) Now let's get to the case. I have bought and used a half dozen cases over the course of my career that has taken me from coast to coast many, many times. (I'm on the east coast) By far, I'm lovin' how easy this case rolls down the ramp to the plane and then pops in the overhead. (wheels are recessed into the case and will never break off) This is the largest size allowed to fit in the overhead. It fits perfectly. I have much praise for the pull up handle too. You can reach for the handle and push out a tab that unlocks the handle so it can be pulled up, all with one hand. A major convenience in my book. When in the extended position, the handle is attached by a very sturdy piece that is as wide as the handle. (not a thin tube on either side of the handle) The handle goes back in as easily as it pulled up by the way. Three more thoughts about the exterior before we go inside. The latches that open and close the case are so solid. When closing the case there are two latches that click close in two clicks that you can definitely feel clicking and you are very confident the case is closed and will not open until you decide to open it. (ever pick up a case and everything falls onto the floor? Not with this baby) There are two holes for locks next to the latches that you can buy to lock your case as well if you plan to ship this through instead of carry on. There are also two wonderful extra handles on the top and side of the case that make lifting much easier. (they have extra padding on them) This case is so sturdy that I use it instead of a ladder or step stool when I am at a red carpet event and need a little extra height to shoot over the person in front of me on the rare occasions I might be in the second row of photographers. Now lets go inside... I opted to get the padded dividers purchased with the case. I believe you would be paying twice as much to buy the case and the dividers separately. Dividers are very adaptable for any situation you could come up with. I even have mine configured so that two of the dividers are on top like I am closing the lid of a box. Speaking of boxes, the dividers are all attached to a padded box that fits inside the case. (more padding..even better) The case holds quite a bit of equipment. I have inside mine, two Canon camera bodies with a wide zoom on one and a 35-105 on the other body, two more lenses; a 70-200 zoom and a 100-400 zoom. A 580 EXII Canon flash and several diffusers. Also a flash bracket some cards and a bunch of packs of batteries. When I need to, I can also fit remote control triggers and a few other small pieces inside as well as a tight fit. Bottom line, this is a great case if you are tired of carrying all this on your back or on your shoulder like I did for years. I LOVE THIS CASE!

On my quest to assemble the ideal storage and transport solution for my camera gear, I came across this case and haven't looked back since. Including the (highly recommended) accessory holder for the top, I can fit the following gear perfectly: 5D mk ii and 5d mk iii bodies with grips 4x canon camera batteries and 2 canon chargers 3x 600ex flashes and st-e2 transmitter 3x sto fen omni bounce diffusers 2x tamrac battery case w/ 32 total aa eneloop batteries 24-70 2.8 L ii w/ hood 70-300 4-5.6 L w/ hood 100 2.8 L macro w/ hood 135 2.0 L w/ hood Canon intervalometer and remote shutter release Pelican Cf memory card holder w/ up to 8 cards Blackrapid shoulder and wrist straps Pocket rocket lens cleaner and several microfiber cleaning cloths The protection, durability, and design of this system (if contents fitted correctly) is absolutely incredible. True to the Pelican brand, this will withstand just about anything, but most importantly, it is nearly immune to moisture, dust, and moderate impacts, which are huge weaknesses in most non-rigid camera cases. At 220lbs, I would stand on this while full of gear without a second thought and it makes a passable seat when none are available. This is the perfect size for overhead storage in flights and the wheels work pretty well on smooth surfaces such as airports and sidewalks. Traveling overseas with this offered great piece of mind, as nobody in their right mind should ever check expensive electronics to be mishandled and potentially stolen by airport staff. The design also allows the use of locks and I've found the addition of a security cable running through the locks and around a solid structure is a pretty effective deterrent when you are away. When I need to take my gear into the field or run & gun on assignment, I use a Lowepro toploader and/or S&F cases & belt for whatever combination I need. This allows me to choose the right tools for the job from my Pelican case and its always nice knowing everything has a cozy and safe home when I'm finished. Considering the substantial investments you make in camera gear, it only makes sense to protect your equipment with the best available solution. I my mind, it's the Pelican 1510 hands down.

Case is very well constructed and built to last. The foam was easy to configure but in retrospect, it might have been wiser to have gotten the padded dividers so reconfiguration is possible. It's possible to retrofit with dividers so nothing lost in getting this. Camera and lenses now have a safe and secure place.

I love my pelican case. Every one stops me to ask me about it

Five months later, +75 flight segments for +46,000 flight miles, ... even Montreal baggage handlers haven't been able to break anything on this yet. I pack hard hat, extra shoes and work clothes for 4-10 days in this. It fits into the overhead on a Dash Q-400 and anything bigger. Best feature, if I check or gate check the case, I lock it with REAL Master Paddle locks. (yes you can ... TSA rules need to be understood). I will change the wheels eventually for softer poly wheels (see youtube). I did get the lid organizer which serves to keep small stuff organized like extra batteries, toiletries etc. Updated 2017-04-21: I changed the wheels on the case just after Christmas. BIG difference. Rolls more quietly. A must do improvement. Still no problems after almost a year. I do ALWAYS lock it with MasterLocks though. Because of the "look", baggage handlers just can't help but try to have a peek inside, ... even when it is only Gate Checked. Update 2020-02-21: The bearing gave out last year (road salt) but J. at Pelican customer service had new ones sent within a few days - Just a reminder to lube the bearings properly occassionally. This week a latch cracked in -35 degree temps and J once again had replacements sent right away. Some may think the price of the bag is high, … but a lifetime garantie save money in the long run. Chris.

Finally got my Pelican case and it is awesome for my work tools. Very handy and easy to carry and it meets airport and airline dimensions for both hand carry and checked-in size. I am sure this will last for years of travel and rugged use.

Great case and padding, if i’m being very picky I wish the paddings were slightly thinner or softer just so they might wrap around better.