Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 18/4/05, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: >The Haliburtons are way overrated unless you lust for James Bond status. The >Pelicans and UK (Underwater Kinetics which I prefer and I have both brands) >cases are and should remain excellent, all the old models are still available >and th

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

My oldest Pelican is only about five years old. However, I've seen some cases that were a lot older. Both those and the new ones at the store where I shop appear to be identical. Paul > So, has anyone here had an older Peli and a newer one, and compared the > quality? I'd like to think the ca

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17 Apr 2005 at 16:20, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > So, has anyone here had an older Peli and a newer one, and compared the > quality? I'd like to think the cases are as good as they ever were. > > BTW, based on my experience with Peli and Haliburton, the H would no longer > even > be a considerat

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

So, has anyone here had an older Peli and a newer one, and compared the quality? I'd like to think the cases are as good as they ever were. BTW, based on my experience with Peli and Haliburton, the H would no longer even be a consideration. Shel > > Sunday, April 17, 2005, 8:18:09 PM, pnstenq

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Nothing beside remains Around the decay of that wrecked carousel The lone and level sands Stretch far away. John Apologies to Shelley On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:43:27 +0100, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, Sunday, April 17, 2005, 8:18:09 PM, pnstenquist wrote: The Pelican cases are indestructible

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17/4/05, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: >It's looking a little scuffed by now, after multiple trips >in the hold of commercial airliners. But none of the gear >packed inside it has ever suffered a problem. > >I'm planing on getting a smaller case (especially now the >airlines have d

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17/4/05, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: > It has a handle >and roller wheels, which is just as well; fully loaded it's >over 70lbs, which is a bit much to carry. You're talking about the 250-600 now aren't ya . Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pasti

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

I have to agree with Paul on that. My 12 year old aluminum Halliburton looks like hell and now leaks, where my 10 year old Pelican, which has seen similar miles and service, is still 100% water tight and looks like new, minus a scuff or two. Godfrey On Apr 17, 2005, at 12:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Cotty mused: > > I am feeling a need for a hard case (hmmm, slightly suspect sentence there). > > I am VERY interested in the Peli 1510 roller-job: > > > > Any comments from Peli users? I have a larger (non-carry-on) Pelican case; I need

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Hi, Sunday, April 17, 2005, 8:18:09 PM, pnstenquist wrote: > The Pelican cases are indestructible. They're some kind of > extremely tough synthetic material. Because it's somewhat resilient, > it absorbs shocks. And of course it can't be dented. I have a > Haliburton case that I used prior to buy

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Yes, I'm talking about the Pelican dividers. The various pieces attach with velcro, so they can be rearranged to just about any configuration you wish. Paul > On 17/4/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >The dividers are awesome. They're thickly padded and can be assembled > >i

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the durability > relative to an aluminum case. > > Kenneth Waller > > - Original Message - > From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "pentax list" > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 7:41 AM > Subject: Pelican Cases - recommendations please &

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ility relative to an aluminum case. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 7:41 AM Subject: Pelican Cases - recommendations please > I am feeling a need for a hard case (hmmm, slightly

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Keith, It weighs 8.0 lb (3.64 kg) including everything but the photo gear. The neoprene sheet is not solid, it takes advantage of the case's internal structure, and of the gear being stored in it. There are really only three levels of neoprene sheet (in addition to the bottom and side padding).

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Jim Colwell wrote: Cotty, [...] My solution is a common soft side rolling carry on with max. external dimensions of 20"x13"x7.5", and with fairly tough and stiff internal side liners. It will fit into the overhead and underseat bins on virtually any airplane, except for small commuters, where you

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17/4/05, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >I have a 1550, which has been around a bit and works really well. I >recommend it as highly as possible. > >When I travel with it I use an Eagle Creek shoulder strap which I hook >on to the Peli combination locks. Even loaded with equipment this is >

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17/4/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >The dividers are awesome. They're thickly padded and can be assembled >in a variety of ways, They come with the foam piece for inside the >cover. You need that. The only real alternative to the dividers or the >foam is to by your own foam

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On 17/4/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: >I have two Pelican cases - although neither with rollers - and have been >very, very happy with them. They don't get much use, but when used they >sure can take the abuse of being banged around and with the proper foam >inserts hold the gea

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On 17/4/05, Jim Colwell, discombobulated, unleashed: >I use Pelican and Otter cases extensively for sea kayaking. They are >waterproof, dropproof and bombproof, but all of mine are relatively small. > >I recently customized a rolling airline carry on bag for my outfit. The two >primary criteri

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Hi, Sunday, April 17, 2005, 12:41:46 PM, Cotty wrote: > I am feeling a need for a hard case (hmmm, slightly suspect sentence there). > I am VERY interested in the Peli 1510 roller-job: > > Any comments from Peli users? > Thanks. I have

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

The dividers are awesome. They're thickly padded and can be assembled in a variety of ways, They come with the foam piece for inside the cover. You need that. The only real alternative to the dividers or the foam is to by your own foam and cut it to fit, but you have to be sure you get a variet

RE: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Hi Cotty, I have two Pelican cases - although neither with rollers - and have been very, very happy with them. They don't get much use, but when used they sure can take the abuse of being banged around and with the proper foam inserts hold the gear very securely. Highly recommended (CAVEAT: Mine

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Cotty, I use Pelican and Otter cases extensively for sea kayaking. They are waterproof, dropproof and bombproof, but all of mine are relatively small. I recently customized a rolling airline carry on bag for my outfit. The two primary criteria were (1) it should look nondescript and ordinary

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

On 17/4/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >I love my Pelican cases. I wouldn't think of keeping my cameras in >anything less secure. I have a 1550 and a 1520, both of which I've >carried on to planes without a problem. The 1550 is quite a bit wider >and only slightly shorter than

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On 17/4/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: >Nice case, but they sock you another thirty quid for foam, and forty two >for dividers. Can I buy shares in the company? That's what I was thinking. The alternative is a LowePro bag to stick inside:

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

I love my Pelican cases. I wouldn't think of keeping my cameras in anything less secure. I have a 1550 and a 1520, both of which I've carried on to planes without a problem. The 1550 is quite a bit wider and only slightly shorter than the 1510, so it probably holds a bit more equipment. However

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

Nice case, but they sock you another thirty quid for foam, and forty two for dividers. Can I buy shares in the company? John On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:41:46 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am feeling a need for a hard case (hmmm, slightly suspect sentence there). I am VERY interested

Pelican Cases - recommendations please

I am feeling a need for a hard case (hmmm, slightly suspect sentence there). I am VERY interested in the Peli 1510 roller-job: Any comments from Peli users? Thanks. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||