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Review on Pelican 1510 Case With Foam (OD Green) by Heather Johnson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A hell of a hand luggage of 5-6 days.

After all the luggage I've had for the past decade or so finally fell apart in the hands of airlines, I decided to find something more durable than carry-on luggage for work, which prompted me to do this nasty Young. First, I don't commute to work for more than five to six days at a time, which is more than enough for five days of clothes, toiletries, and a second pair of shoes. This case is more than helpful to me, and the looks I get at TSA checkpoints make me smile when I'm asked to go through it again, like I'm hiding something there with my clothes for the week. On the plus side, it also doubles as a stool when space is at a premium in the terminals. I've found it fits in almost any overhead compartment, from small to large. The trick is to get past the agents at the gate when boarding without checking this beast at the gate. The simple solution I've found is to roll up the folding handle and carry it on the side, somehow it magically becomes a smaller suitcase for the agents at the gate and you can sneak in without the annoying tag and on your at the gate checked baggage waiting . After a few rides so far I haven't noticed any issues other than no ground clearance with the tiny wheels they put in there and once I got it after checking the gate one of the latches decided to open. I'm sure there are many better uses for this case, from drone protection to cameras or special gear, but hey it's damn good for clothes, I haven't seen another traveler with one, especially in desert tan. Whether you need to kill five or six days for clothes or need something to protect your camera, this bag is the perfect size, not too big and heavy you'll regret, but not so small that you can't figure it out how to fit. I would definitely recommend this case as I have no idea about longevity but if it is similar to other Pelikan products I own I certainly won't be disappointed.

Pros
  • Beautifully Packaged
Cons
  • There Are Cons