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Started by AlanFrench, 03/19/2007 07:45PM

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Posted 03/19/2007 07:45PM Opening Post

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I've got a couple of Pelican Cases here, but have seen some other similar cases by at least one other company. Of course, I don't remember the name of the company!

Does anyone know some maker or makers of similar cases? I know one vendor at WSP had something along the same line, but with easier latches.

Thanks!

Clear skies, Alan

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Posted 03/19/2007 08:10PM | Edited 03/19/2007 08:11PM #1

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My best bang for the buck has been cheap Quantary cases from Ritz photo. The Pelicans are getting cheaper though I notice and are higher quality than the Quantaray. I am sure you are aware of ScopeGuard cases, those have been the best for large/heavy equipment like scopes and mounts.

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Posted 03/19/2007 08:35PM #2

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I think the other company is Doskocil. Only other one that is similar to Pelican.

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Posted 03/19/2007 09:03PM #3

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Pelican are nice but cost was an issue when I needed to airline carry size protective cases and I went with Underwater Kinetics:

http://www.uwkinetics.com

I've been very happy with em.

-PSW

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Posted 03/19/2007 09:25PM #4

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How about the Hardigg Storm Case?

http://www.stormcase.com/StormSizeList.htm

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Posted 03/19/2007 09:33PM #5

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I got a Case Technologies case for my 127ED, the cost was under $200. Not sure what you want to put in the case.

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Posted 03/20/2007 03:23AM | Edited 03/20/2007 03:25AM #6

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Bill, did you mean DOSKOCIL? wink

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Posted 03/20/2007 05:04AM #7

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Alan,

How about something different ...

http://www.maplecreations.com/cases.php

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Posted 03/21/2007 07:03PM #8

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Storm, SKB. See:

http://www.cases4less.com/

Storm has an easier latch, and the new Pelicans now have a very similar latch.

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Posted 03/31/2007 02:26PM #9

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Hi Folks,

A somewhat belated thanks for all the advice! The cases I did see were the Storm Cases. Now I'll take a look at my options and see what to get.

Thanks again!

Clear skies, Alan

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