Pelican 1650

[Raul_Sanchez]

Is this pelican useful to be used as carry on? I mean, being as heavy as it is when empty, it will be very easy to surpass the weight limit for carry on luggage. I am planning a trip to Alaska and I am looking for a case that can take a lot of abuse, but I don't want to have to check my gear. Any advice?

Thanks,
Raul.

[Troy_Bourque]

Raul,

I use the newer 1510 case that has wheels. It also is built to the newer airline size limitations. As for weight, I think that depends on the airline.

Do an archive search on this forum for 1510. I think I got the idea to buy one from this site.

Cheers,
Troy.

[Raul_Sanchez]

Thank you; actually that is the one I meant, the 1510 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
I think I will get the 1510, and then get a nice vest full of pockets, in case I need to move some gear from case to vest to avoid checking the gear.
I found some threads on the subject, one of them with nce photos of the 1510 open and full of gear.
Raul.

[MichaelMoenning]

Pelican makes great cases, I have several, but they are reserved for gear that has to be checked or might be checked at the last minute. If you are flying in small regional jets, island hoping, or traveling to obscure locations, this is a great case when they hand you the gate check ticket and take your bag from you. I recommend the 1510 in this situation above all others.

Put some unique marking or stickers on it though, as once in Paris, myself and two other photographers had to compare gear to determine who's case was who's. What a coincidence, three identical (and nearly brand new) cases on the same flight!

However, if you are not in this situation and weight is an issue (traveling overseas) I can also highly recommend the Airport Security bag from Think Tank photo. Think Tank I have been using this bag since February and have found it is well designed and can take a bit of a beating.

I hope that helps!

Mike

[Marc_Schoenholz]

Hi Mike,

Have you used the Airport Security bag on small Regional Jets?
Has the bag and equipment been gate checked?
How did the equipment hold up?

Also do you travel with a 500MM and the Airport security bag?

Thanks...Marc

[DouglasUrner]

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Is this pelican useful to be used as carry on? I mean, being as heavy as it is when empty, it will be very easy to surpass the weight limit for carry on luggage.

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How often does carry-on gear get weighed? I can't remember anybody ever checking mine. I understand that on small planes weight is a much more serious matter and you may want (or need) to weigh all your gear.

Doug

[DouglasUrner]

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I think I will get the 1510, and then get a nice vest full of pockets, in case I need to move some gear from case to vest to avoid checking the gear.


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Raul, do you know about Vested Interest? I haven't used (or seen in person) any of their gear, but it sounds great and I've heard people who own it speak very highly of it.

Doug