[1000mp] pelican cases variations

Wed, 22 May 2002 21:42:16 -0000

" A little tight" means less foam protection. Whether that is OK depends
upon the size and relative ferocity of the gorilla handling luggage in
whatever airport the unit travels through.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Tom Homewood
> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 00:53
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] pelican cases variations
>
>
> Try the Pelican 1600.
>
> It works for me.  A little tight, but survied 3 trips to WV.
>
> Tom, W1TO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Litwins" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 7:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] pelican cases variations
>
>
> 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
> ***************
> -----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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