Buzz Bryson
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I’ve had several Pelican cases over the years, and with the exception of one sprung hinge, all have served me well. They have some strong competition (e.g., Storm cases), but I’ve stuck with the Pelican.
I use mine in boats all the time. One thing I’ve done is to put two strips of “industrial strength” Velcro (the “pile” side) on the bottom, and aligning strips (the “hook” side) on a section of closed-cell foam. When the water is really rough, I slap the foam on the bottom. Might not help, but makes me feel better, as I think it further protects against both hull slamming and vibration. This particular case is the 1510, the max carry-on roller size.
I’d also suggest getting the padded dividers instead of the foam. The padded dividers don’t “shed” like foam eventually starts doing. Plus, as you change gear (don’t we all continually buy/sell lenses and accessories?), you can change the dividers around. Once you pluck the foam, it’s tough to change.
If you’re out in the tropical sun a lot, I’d opt for the lighter colored models, paint the top, or remember to throw a white towel over it. The black models can soak up a lot of heat.
I don’t use the Pelican much on streams; they’re just not easy to carry, even the small ones. Yes, there are “backpack” harnesses made for them. No thanks: uncomfortable and heavy. I use a Watershed shoulder bag or a LowePro Dry Zone on streams. Hate them both, because of slowness of access, but they work to keep gear dry.
That’s another reason I like the Pelican in the boat. They open/close quickly, so it’s easy to grab a shot. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d take a picture but it’s so much trouble to open/close that zipper [roll top/etc]”, maybe you should consider a quicker-opening system.
Lot of positives, few negatives, at least for me.
Buzz
Since I can’t imagine reviewing photos on the trail or water, I’m limiting my thoughts to being “on the road”.
Not to jump in front of Zach, but since I’m taking a lunch break, I’ll chime in.
I’ve used most of the short/wide Nikkor lenses, since I shoot quite a bit in boats, and can only back up so far.
Here’s one from 12-24 that FFSW used as double truck (well, if I attached it correctly).
OK, trying again.
Tough order.
While most tripods are aluminum, carbon fiber or the like, the aluminum might not be anodized, and will thus corrode.
Sure, tripod is Gitzo’s Basalt Model 1198 (almost as light as graphite, somewhat cheaper (not much)).
