[1000mp] pelican cases variations

Mon, 20 May 2002 18:00:27 -0500

Tnx Charlie;
A lot of good info!  I have found out that the 1650 will not be allowed for
carry-on, and...since I want to have the eq with me for the trip (not in the
hold), that will not do.   Back to square one...73/dx
steve, k8wk
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-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Harpole <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, May 20, 2002 5:45 PM
Subject: [1000mp] pelican cases variations


>There are many Pelican brand cases available in many sizes and shapes and
>latch types... and colors.
>
>Your best sources for them are
>Dive shops
>camera shops
>Video camera suppliers.
>Be ready to pay right thru the nose.
>
>Interior padding can be configured by you or by Pelican.  Note that the
>closed cel foam is very good but has a life of about 20 years after which
it
>tends to turn into small beads that are sticky and a royal pain to get off
>of anything.
>
>This is simply the best case for real rugged duty around.  Some models come
>with a burping valve that allows u to burp the case (like Tupperware) and
>then close the valve for a water tight seal (I'd still test my own case in
>the bath tub anyway.)  Be mindful of the change in air pressure in the hole
>of an airplane at high altitudes if you tightly seal the case.  Many
>configurations provide two holes on the two parts of the clamshell for hasp
>locks.  The plastic they are made of can be cut with a good knife,
defeating
>the final security of the hasp locks.  Most of the cases are deeper in one
>half of the clamshell than the other... very handy. The handle is integral
>to the case and the opening for your hand is big enuf to take a ham fist or
>a length of chain to chain it to heavy furniture during your trips out of
>your hotel room.  (This gives u an idea of the kind of places I go!)
>
>Anvil and that type of case made of painted plywood and metal is heavier
and
>more likely to damage both itself and its contents.  Locking of these,
>however, is a bit more secure.
>
>I travel internationally by air, boat, bus etc. with cameras, video gear,
>computers, ham radios, and occasionally brass Buddha figures.  Pelican
>handles them all vy well.  de K4VUD
>
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