Want To Buy Pelican Air 1615

[NIGHTHAWK]

Considering taking a Pelican Air Case for my October trip.

If anyone has one that is no longer using it, please reach out to discuss. I’ve sold a couple Pelican cases (Different sizes/types) on here in the recent past, so I know shipping can be expensive.

Thanks!

 

[kfreeze]

Scheels was were I got my pelican v800 with free shipping on a black friday special. Might be worth a look there. I opted not to take my pelican 1750 case back after last time when the airline help knocked on latch open and and the rifle slid almost to the outside. Thankfully, one of the four locks held it closed just enough.

 

[BeeMaa]

@NIGHTHAWK - The big knock on the Pelican Air series are weak spots at the corners and wheels. The abuse that checked luggage sees is incredible. My wife and I switched to the Pelican Protector 1560's for checked luggage and only use Pelican Air for carry-on where baggage handlers can't touch it. The Protector series is heavier, but they always come out unscathed.

This is a Pelican Air 1615 with a damaged corner. Pelican will repair/replace it under warranty, but it does little good until you get the bag home. I've also seen a person in the airport with bashed in wheels on a Pelican Air.

 

[Flipper Dude]

Just an aside, was that 1615 stored in climate controlled space?

 

[Buckums]

Considering taking a Pelican Air Case for my October trip.

If anyone has one that is no longer using it, please reach out to discuss. I’ve sold a couple Pelican cases (Different sizes/types) on here in the recent past, so I know shipping can be expensive.

Thanks!

I have a nice 2 gun Americase I could let you borrow!

 

[BeeMaa]

Just an aside, was that 1615 stored in climate controlled space?

The 1615 I saw with the bashed in wheel had just come off a flight and still needed to make another one to get home. Not sure what the climate in the luggage area was, but it's sure to be colder than the ground temp. Having a "frozen" bag at altitude wouldn't be out of the ordinary depending on conditions. And summer temps while on the tarmac aren't exactly friendly either.

Pelican started making the ATX series of luggage that are travel friendly. Meaning they are light, have roller wheels and are less than 62" in all added linear dimensions. Of course it comes at a price...a $700 price. YIKES! And I was under the impression that you were trying to do this on the cheap.

 

[Flipper Dude]

Should have been clearer with my question. When at home, is it stored climate controlled? I’ve noticed a significant increase in failures on my pelican like cases stored in the Texas heat year round in the garage.

Curious

My 1615 and 1750 are stored inside. No failure so far, but not very old.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

@NIGHTHAWK - The big knock on the Pelican Air series are weak spots at the corners and wheels. The abuse that checked luggage sees is incredible. My wife and I switched to the Pelican Protector 1560's for checked luggage and only use Pelican Air for carry-on where baggage handlers can't touch it. The Protector series is heavier, but they always come out unscathed.

This is a Pelican Air 1615 with a damaged corner. Pelican will repair/replace it under warranty, but it does little good until you get the bag home. I've also seen a person in the airport with bashed in wheels on a Pelican Air.
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Good to know

 

[BeeMaa]

Should have been clearer with my question. When at home, is it stored climate controlled? I’ve noticed a significant increase in failures on my pelican like cases stored in the Texas heat year round in the garage.

Curious

My 1615 and 1750 are stored inside. No failure so far, but not very old.

Had ours for less than 10 years and see about 3-4 trips a year. Yes, stored in the house.

I can see where storing them in a garage or storage unit could cause the plastic to break down more quickly, but that would happen with any hard-sided luggage. And the ones that are made to be lighter and thinner...are going to see those problems first.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Picked up one of these to match my carry on. I’ll try this route for a checked bag