Review of Pelican 1514 Tan Case With Padded Dividers and Wheels

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This was my first Pelican case, and it performed just as I expected it to. I use this case with the padded dividers and the lid organizer for my photography/video/electronic equipment. I used it recently on a week long trip to Kenya, and brought it as my carry-on (the max carry-on size was a big factor in my choosing this case). The case did its job and protected all of my gear, mainly from the dust. I can't comment on the waterproof capability, but I'd feel confident if it was left out during a rainstorm, I wouldn't need to worry. The case is a bit heavy, but that's the price you pay for this kind of protection. The two lock holes can accommodate your typical padlock, but you can also fit a small TSA-approved combo lock, but not by much. My only complaint is when using it as a rolling case. The pull-out handle may as first feel flimsy, but its strong and I had no problems. My gripe is that the wheels are fairly small and when making an abrupt turn, the high center of mass makes the case want to flip over on its side. However, the wheels need to be small because the housings are recessed into the case to maintain the max allowable dimensions.

Like I said, this was my first Pelican case, but it will certainly not be my last.

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Within the limits of the current "carry-on" requirements this case holds a tremendous amount of equipment securely. Combined with the accessory lid organizer it is a perfect utility travel case for photography or any other equipment. Pelican continues to be the best in this particular size bracket, and along with Storm cases for equipment in general.

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The case itself was light to carry empty, but once I put in my camera, flash and 4 lenses, this case became really heave to carry. The padding on the bottom of the case isn't thick enough to absorb the street or side walk bumps that using the wheels would create. I still use this case, but park it in a corner and go back and forth to it when I need to change lenses or filters.

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I bought this case to safely transport my custom desktop in a Silverston SUGO SG-05BB-450W case. Unfortunately the curvature inside the case eats into the usable vertical limit.

The computer case is 11 by 8.5 inches and I hoped to carry the PC with the long side in the 11 inch portion of the case. I have to turn the computer case sideways but that worked out fine because my other components fit without issue and I have room for a full length keyboard in this configuration.

It is on the heavy side because it is sturdy, I weigh 200 lbs and can stand on it without crushing the contents.

When wheeling it, I did slide the case a little on the feet and concrete wore away a small amount of the material. This could be a long term concern. I think this would be an excellent spot for metal feet.

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Purchased two Pelican 1510 (1514) with padded dividers for storing and transporting camera equipment. Setting up the case to fit six Canon L series lens and two camera bodies was not a problem. Had extra room to fit a flash unit. The lid storage compartment was used to place battery's, cables and flash storage cards. Everything fit like a glove. All this fit into the first box. Now I have the second box available to carry extra equipment or clothes when I go on a photo shoot. These Pelican boxes are awesome, you can beat the heck out of them and nothing happens! You can even stand on them ( I am a hefty guy, almost 300 lbs). Best of all they fit in the overhead compartment so you never have to worry about where your equipment is. Pelican box is probably the best transport/storage for any camera equipment period!