Pelican Hard Cases: Has anyone used the Pelican hard case with the cubed foam to store or transport there camera gear? I am thinking about getting one and would like your help. I am...

Norman D Loc: California

Has anyone used the Pelican hard case with the cubed foam to store or transport there camera gear? I am thinking about getting one and would like your help. I am not pleased with camera bags or backpacks they just dont seem to hold up or protect very well. Thanks

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I looked at the Pelican and like the function, but their sizes did not fit my needs that well. I bought the Tundra 821 (3 of them) from Underwater Kinetics. I feel they are better built than the Pelican and cost a little less. They make 4 colors, one of which is 18% grey, comes in handy sometimes.

Norman D Loc: California

Thanks I will check them out. Are they the solid foam or the padded deviders? Where can I find The Tundra?

MT Shooter wrote:

I looked at the Pelican and like the function, but their sizes did not fit my needs that well. I bought the Tundra 821 (3 of them) from Underwater Kinetics. I feel they are better built than the Pelican and cost a little less. They make 4 colors, one of which is 18% grey, comes in handy sometimes.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Norman D wrote:

Thanks I will check them out. Are they the solid foam or the padded deviders?

MT Shooter wrote:

I looked at the Pelican and like the function, but their sizes did not fit my needs that well. I bought the Tundra 821 (3 of them) from Underwater Kinetics. I feel they are better built than the Pelican and cost a little less. They make 4 colors, one of which is 18% grey, comes in handy sometimes.

I have one with the divider system and 2 with the pluck and pick foam. I think they discontinued the divider system but I am not sure about that.

Norman D Loc: California

Thanks. Where can I find them?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Norman D wrote:

Thanks. Where can I find them?

These were discussed recently here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-29877-1.html

Here is their website:
http://www.uwkinetics.com/cases/overview
(They have a dealer locator link)

Found one on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Underwater-Kinetics-Shipping-Options-panel/dp/B00488QUI6/ref=sr_1_278?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1336934966&sr=1-278

I bought mine from Photographers Warehouse several years ago and they are no longer around. Most of them are sold through dive shops and saftey equipment companies today.

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Frances and I have Pelican, SeaHorse and Doskocil, and they're all good. Choose the size that's best for you. Even so, DON'T store cameras for the long term (more than a month or rwo) in foam rubber of any kind, even the best. Cameras and lenses like light and air, just like people.

Cheers,

R.

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

As usual Mr. Hicks is spot on...Pelicans are old standards...kick butt...it all depends on how you work and your environment. Pelicans are especially good for outdoor...boating, camping, bouncing around in the back of a jeep kind of stuff. Most of the "foam" eventually "rots." You don't want any gear around rotting foam...bad, bad....egad, it's really bad!

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Spent all my money on camera and accessories. Could not afford any hard "camera cases" to use carrying camera in trunk of car. Strolling through Lowes and found a Stanley 23" Black Structural Foam Tool Box with a tray that holds all accessories. Went to Hobby Lobby, purchased foam blocks, one layer to cushion bottom, second layer cut specifically to fit camera with lens attached, extra lens, etc. I am aware that foam breaks down over time and for the little amount I paid for it I can afford to replace it several times.

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

Floyd wrote:

Spent all my money on camera and accessories. Coul... (show quote)

Floyd, you have hit on an important subject I don't remember seeing here...perhaps we should start a new thread...
Over the years, most photographers have learned that every time you start to pull the trigger on some new photographic gadget or widget or thing-a-ma-jig...you should just stop and head to the hardware store....Many, Many times I've found exactly the same thing for pennies on the dollar....
If it says Photo on it...it ain't cheap...
Also, sometimes, the hardware store is safer in the simple fact it doesn't look like "expensive" photo equipment........

Norman D Loc: California

I guess it really makes little sense to use foam if your gear can not be stored in the foam box. there is always a down side to most everything. Thanks.

Roger Hicks wrote:

Frances and I have Pelican, SeaHorse and Doskocil, and they're all good. Choose the size that's best for you. Even so, DON'T store cameras for the long term (more than a month or rwo) in foam rubber of any kind, even the best. Cameras and lenses like light and air, just like people.

Cheers,

R.

cony25

Why is the foam bad for the camera? I have a pelican and the camera is surrounded by foam,,, love the case.. sturdy

Mudshark wrote:

As usual Mr. Hicks is spot on...Pelicans are old standards...kick butt...it all depends on how you work and your environment. Pelicans are especially good for outdoor...boating, camping, bouncing around in the back of a jeep kind of stuff. Most of the "foam" eventually "rots." You don't want any gear around rotting foam...bad, bad....egad, it's really bad!

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

cony25 wrote:

Why is the foam bad for the camera? I have a pelican and the camera is surrounded by foam,,, love the case.. sturdy

Give it time. It may take many years, but almost all foams rot eventually. It's fine for to leave cameras in foam for weeks, or even a few months, but eventually, it'll go nasty. And even before it does, it's releasing corrosive gases.

Cheers,

R.

Robeng Loc: California

Norman D wrote:

Has anyone used the Pelican hard case with the cubed foam to store or transport there camera gear? I am thinking about getting one and would like your help. I am not pleased with camera bags or backpacks they just dont seem to hold up or protect very well. Thanks

Hi Norman,

I have used Pelican cases for years both as a professional and for personal use. I can honestly say they are some of the best cases I ever used. The cases are super tough and float in water. The bad thing is they are expensive and advertise to the crooks you have something of valve.

steve03 Loc: long Lsland

Try Harbor freight. they have cases with foam dividers for about $30