Is this better than putting everything in a nalgene bottle? I already have a ton of those.

MarieHuynh

I have a small case (think it's the same one shown here) for my digital camera and a slightly larger one for my iPod. I love them both. My camera has traveled the world with me in that case, spending time on mission trips in the pocket my my cargo pants (pour concrete, building houses, etc) with no issues to the camera. My iPod, in the case, travels in my backpack and gym bag daily. I really like that I know I can put my electonics in these cases, put the case into whatever bag I'm carrying and not have to worry about them. Great cases. Highly recommend them. Very worthwhile purchase to help protect much more expensive electronics.

gt0163c

Great for basically everything. I store my professional video cameras in them, among other gear. Taking them down the Grand Canyon this winter! Woo! Watch for sand in the gasket when on the beach. [letsgoboatin.blogspot.com]

pedzurec

I love these cases. They work great when used for a D.I.Y. first-aid kit.

theDevilsDue

It would be nice if somebody mentioned the interior dimensions. If it doesn't fit my Tungsten E2 (4 1/2" x 3" x 1/2"), I've got no use for it. My other stuff is already pretty well protected.

Counterglow

I was reading the article and the first thing I thought was "I bet I could destroy it"....and then I read the rest of the article. Reminded me of a friend who would swear up and down that Nalgene bottles were indestructible. So I broke it for him.

cayton

I brought a Pelican 1040 to Canada for two months of canoing in the backwoods of Temagami, Ontario. I kept my digital camera in it; worked like a charm, and survived being dropped on rocks and capsizing in a canoe, though the case opened and spilled its guts when it got dropped. Not the best clasp design, but it worked well. I'll just bring some rubber bands next year.

The first aid kits were Pelican 1400s.

voyagerfan5761

I really like otter boxes for my gadgets although they are more expensive. I'd definitely pick up something like this for other things.

155

@Counterglow: There are many different variations on the cases. I'm not entirely sure what the measurements are; the best way to shop for one would probably be to find a store that sells them (lots of outdoor stores do) and try them on your gadget for size.

voyagerfan5761

@Voyagerfan5761: Thanks. Guess that's what I'll have to do. Certainly the price sounds right. Palm makes a case for the E2, but it's just a silly little tin box (well, OK, aluminum) and it costs an arm and a leg.

Counterglow

A great many photography stores carry them as well - I've seen them large enough to hide bodies in.

Eilonwynn

@Counterglow: Heh, funny you should mention PDA cases. The aluminum case for my Pocket PC (which is now just basically a Game Boy, since the syncing broke, then my computer crashed, and I'm now using a school PC) cost about $30, and HP didn't even make it. For a device that MSRP'd for $499.99, though, it's pretty good.

voyagerfan5761

These cases are awesome. I put my camera and cell phone in them when I go on canoe trips.

Jeff

My only question for current owners is, do you have any concern about your devices flopping around inside the box and getting damaged from just thrashing around inside?

heavylee-again

@heavylee-again: I had the same thought. I currently use a rectangular Altoids tin to protect my Meizu M6 MP3/video player. I took some thin black foam (which I think came in some electronics shipment cushioning a PCMCIA card) and hot glued it to the top and bottom. Instant snug fit.

The loop side of some sticky-backed Velcro also works well for this, and bubble wrap would work but only until the bubbles start popping.

--Jason

Jason

The irony in the photo is that the GPS unit inside the Pelican box doesn't need that type of protection. In the product docs that come with the GPS, they show it fully submerged and working.

stauffac

The irony here is that the GPS unit pictured inside the Pelican box is, itself, very water resistant. I happen to own one, and in the product documentation, they show them fully submerged.

stauffac

I have one of these, and they are the best! The container is pretty hard to let the elements in and they are pretty durable too! I've heard that you can drive a car over them and they won't shatter (but I don't think I will test that one out personally) Kudos to lifehacker for letting the world know about awesome products like this!

Mikebrown

Is it wrong to want to buy one of those cases only to test how much abuse can it take before breaking?

I'm sure it's able to withstand the weight of a 5,000-pound truck, but will it be able to resist a good strike with a hammer?

MemoK

My husband worked for a company as a field service engineer, and they issued two suitcase-sized Pelican cases for all their fancy tools. Those delicate instruments were very well protected, through airports and all. The cases were filled with some sort of black foam with cutouts for each tool, which kept everything from rattling around. When the company went out of business, he was thrilled to learn he'd get to keep the cases--they ARE great, and he loves them. Not to mention they are super-expensive if you were to purchase them yourself. They really come in handy for packaging and toting all kinds of fragile equipment/electronics. If you can afford them, they are worth it.

KMT

the Pelican 1010 fits 2 ipods in rubberized cases perfectly. it also fits a logitech VX revolution mouse very securely. perfect for sending through airport x-ray machines and general day-to-day commutes. the big ones (brief case style) work amazing for field gear, like laptops. gotta love pelican for that.

robmcbell

HEAVYLEE-AGAIN: Pelican sells the foam padding kit, for those who need the extra buffer.

Cate8

I love these cases. I had my Palm stuffed in a similar Otterbox in my cargo pocket when we were caught in some torrential rains, and it came through perfectly. I picked up two Pelicans to use in our Emergency Go bags recently - I highly recommend them!

DietHacks.com

LOL I have the same GPS as in the picture. Not the best item to show off this product, since the GPS is already waterproof, and it floats.

jefuchs

@Sierra1: Eh, whoops! I said 1040 above, but my case is actually a 1010. Guess I should look before I post...

voyagerfan5761

As someone who does a fair bit of international travel, I've found Pelican cases indispensable. They come in a wide range of sizes: e.g., a Casio Exilim digital camera fits perfectly in a Pelican 1010 case; a Western digital external USB hard drive (or two) fits in a slightly larger Pelican 1040. My 17" HP Pavilion laptop fits in a Pelican 1495 case, which fits in a plane's overhead compartment but offers unparalled protection. The only potential drawback is looking like you're carrying a nuclear football. The U.S. military uses a number of Pelican cases, which indicates their indestructability. BTW--other plastic cases are good for travel too: e.g., cheapie IKEA boxes (3 for a couple of dollars) hold rolled up neckties and prevent them from being damaged.

Sierra1