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Review on πŸ“· Pelican 1660 Camera Case: Enhanced Protection For Your Gear in Desert Tan (Model: 1660-020-190) by Jay Chowdhury

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent fit for Celestron Evolution 8 " SCT!

I ordered this Pelican 1660 case to safely store and transport my Celestron Evolution 8 telescope. For significantly more money). I decided that Revain was my best choice.I found the dimensions of this case to be very similar to the amazing JMI case which is also custom made for this exact telescope and costs $469.I ended up getting a very durable and a hard case for half the price , but at the cost of almost DOUBLE the weight This case has one major flaw but I won't deduct a star because I knew full well that the Pelican case was heavy, I knew that was to be expected but still amazed at how much weight this case makes with foam alone, i immediately noticed that it is rigid and without problems ov protects my valuable equipment inside: a must for extra weight. I'm a pretty strong guy and I think I can handle this case with no problems. If you find it difficult to carry or lift items heavier than 50 pounds, you need someone to help you move, load and unload this suitcase. I wish it was a little lighter, but so much protection comes at a price. I was able to shape the foam without any problems and pack all the telescope accessories for visiting a dark place or night observation in the case. This makes it easier to keep track of multiple cases and bags, especially for amateur astronomers. I would highly recommend this case to anyone who owns an 8" or smaller SCT telescope on a single yoke mount. Not sure if a dual fork with enough side discs would fit. I uploaded a picture of my configuration from the label. I hope this helps others as I could not find any examples of this case suitable for the Evolution 8. The built in wheels and foldable handle on the case really make this case stand out from the rest. Feel free to buy again. I have Pelican cases for many delicate tools and several firearms. You have NEVER failed me, broken me, or let me down in any way. The ability to use the case for potential future air travel is also a huge plus, and you won't find anything better for harsh conditions or weather. Buy with confidence from Revain. Premier Shipping got it to me in the stated 2 days.

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