Otterbox vs. Pelican Cases

For smaller sized cases, I think I like the newer Otter boxes a little better. But 1150 size and up, I think Pelican wins out.

fasuto said:

www.SEAHORSECASES.com

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...and not really that much cheaper than pelican...

seahorse laptop case: $ 142,95 (http://www.seahorsecases.com/)
pelican laptop case: $ 99,99 (http://www.lapolicegear.com)

My vote is for pelican. I worked as a whitewater guide/rescue person for 2 summers. Our first aid kits were pelican cases, and the only time they failed was user error. (typically leaving the pressure screw out, which is no longer a problem, or having a bandage or something inbetween the seal)

We used them for everything, we would even tie to the handles, and put them in the split of a tree or rock crevase as an anchor. A few times we used them as emergancy hammers.

Hi,

Does anybody have some knowledge about the Underwater Kintetics box'es?

PA

StainlessSteel, where did you get the foam inserts for the pelican cases? that is exactly what i have been looking for but can't find a setup like that except at batterystation, which sells is with additional batteries that i dont need.

I have an otterbox cigar caddy and it is the toughest little s.o.b. i've ever owned. I can stand on it, run my car over it, and toss it in the lake and it doesn't even flinch.

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Chucula said:

StainlessSteel, where did you get the foam inserts for the pelican cases? that is exactly what i have been looking for but can't find a setup like that except at batterystation, which sells is with additional batteries that i dont need.

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Not to steel Stainless' thunder, but you can find those inserts at Lighthound.com .

oh thanks! in case someone else is interested: http://www.lighthound.com/sales/pelican_cases.htm

Chucula said:

StainlessSteel, where did you get the foam inserts for the pelican cases?

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I didnt have to buy the foam seperately... it came with the case. I bought 2 of these cases specifically for batteries, from botach.

http://www.botac.com/pebastca.html

MANY people have problems with that place, but I have been lucky. Order at your own risk.

*Please note*... the foam for sale from lighthound, for the 1020 case, is pick and pluck foam, it is NOT pre-cut specifically for 123a batteries. The foam for the 1010 case, IS specifically for 123a batteries. The 1020 case will hold 24 batteries, the 1010 will hold 15.

I HATE pick and pluck foam, as additional cubes of foam will start to tear away with use. I have seen this happen in MANY gun cases.

I really like my precut closed cell foam. it was worth it.

StainlessSteel said:

I HATE pick and pluck foam, as additional cubes of foam will start to tear away with use. I have seen this happen in MANY gun cases.

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I have seen this happen before also. I was about to start setting up a couple fo new cases I got, and started wondering if there is any glue/coating that could be brushed on after you got the sections removed.

kf4zht said:

I have seen this happen before also. I was about to start setting up a couple fo new cases I got, and started wondering if there is any glue/coating that could be brushed on after you got the sections removed.

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3M Super 77, It's hard to work with but does the job.

I have both some Pelican and Otter Box cases. My favorites by far are the StormCase boxes - I even have a couple of the larger sizes to use as luggage! cases4less has been a great source for me also (they sell many brands). It's nice to not have to worry about a little rain dampening gear.

Well, I picked up a Pelican 1030 tonight. Believe it or not, I found it at our County Fair (Porter Co., IN). There was a flashlight wholesaler on site who was selling mostly streamlight and inova, but also had a fair selection of Pelican cases. no foam though...