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Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Foam Insert (Black)

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Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Foam Insert (Black)
Key Features
  • Lightweight and Durable
  • Crush, Dust, and Waterproof
  • 20.4 x 11.2 x 7.2" Interior Space
  • Made of Super-Light HPX2 Polymer
This iteration of the Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case allows you to maximize its available space while providing customized protection for your valuable gear. Included with the 1535 case is a Pick-N-Pluck foam insert for adapting the interior to fit your specific gear and ensure it is fully protected.
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Kit Contains:

This iteration of the Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case allows you to maximize its available space while providing customized protection for your valuable gear. Included with the 1535 case is a Pick-N-Pluck foam insert for adapting the interior to fit your specific gear and ensure it is fully protected.

Pelican 1535AirNF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case (Black, 26.9L)

The dust, crush, and waterproof 26.9L 1535AirNF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case from Pelican is made from lightweight HPX2 polymer to protect your sensitive gear. Push-button latches use compressive force to keep the case securely closed until you open it. This version of the case is empty to allow you the freedom to completely customize the roomy 20.4 x 11.2 x 7.2" interior to your specific needs and gear. Carry the case using the overmolded handle or if it's too heavy, extend the pull handle and tow it behind you on its two low-profile, quiet-running wheels.

Featuring an O-ring seal, the case is IP67-rated and accepts user-supplied padlocks for extra security. The pressure relief valve ensures it remains easy to open, even after air travel. For easy identification, a polycarbonate card holder may be placed on the front or side of the case.

As with all bags and cases, you should check with your airline for the exact measurements of what they consider to be carry-on luggage.

UPC: 019428175467
Pelican 3-Piece Foam Set for 1535 Air Case

Pick up this Pelican 3-Piece Foam Set to protect your valuable gear during shipping and handling. Designed to fit their 1535 Air case, this foam can be fully customized to fit around your gear. It has a deep Pick-n-Pluck base layer to surround whatever equipment you need to carry, a padded bottom, and an eggcrate foam lid. This foam set can be used as a replacement if you already picked and plucked the original foam for one piece of kit and now you need to carry different gear, or if you bought your case without foam and want to add it.

  • Layer 1 (Lid): 2.03" (5.2 cm); Eggcrate
  • Layer 2 (Base): 3.75" (9.5 cm); Pick-n-Pluck
  • Layer 3 (Bottom): 1.44" (3.7 cm); Pad
UPC: 019428136819
Kit Contains:

Pelican 1535AirNF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case (Black, 26.9L)

Key Specs
Color
Black
Carry/Transport Options
Handle, Retractable Handle, Wheels (Built-In)
Type of Closure
Latch
Interior Type
Empty
Water Resistance
Waterproof
IP67
Dimensions
22 x 14 x 9" / 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm
Weight
8.7 lb / 3.9 kg
Color
Black
Camera Compatibility
Universal
Carry/Transport Options
Handle, Retractable Handle, Wheels (Built-In)
Type of Closure
Latch
Interior Type
Empty
Features
ATA Compliant
No
Pressure/Purge Valve
Yes
Security Lock
Accepts Padlock (Not Included)
General
Water Resistance
Waterproof
IP67
Maximum Buoyancy
64.8 lb / 29.4 kg
Maximum Volume
1 ft³ / 0.03 cm³
Padded Interior
No
Materials
Exterior: Polypropylene
Dimensions
Exterior
22 x 14 x 9" / 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm
Interior
20.4 x 11.2 x 7.2" / 51.8 x 28.4 x 18.3 cm
2" / 5.1 cm (Lid Depth)
5.2" / 13.2 cm (Base Depth)
Weight
8.7 lb / 3.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22 x 14.5 x 9.5"

Pelican 1535 Air Reviews

Not as good as SKB???

By Derek
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-10

After a year and a half of weekly to daily use, this is my experience and opinion. I own Pelican, SKB & Nanuk, and am not a die-hard fan of any, this is just an honest review. 1. Really like the Trekpak dividers, best divider system IMO; I don't love the case latches (although they're better than that of the standard 1510 case). 2. I like that it is lighter than the 1510 and just as strong, BUT I hate the cheesy top-handle they put on this one. 3. The retractable pull handle is much improved on this case (ESPECIALLY if you're placing a sleeved bag onto it), but lame compared to Nanuk. 4. The wheels are very creaky and noisy after 1.5 yrs of use. 5. Next case I buy... will be another SKB.

Great caseI’m

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-28

Exactly what you expect from the best.

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will this case hold my cannon 400 2.8 IS III with ...

will this case hold my cannon 400 2.8 IS III with hood and my canon eos 1dx mark II and the 70-200 2.8?
Asked by: Matthew
The Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Foam Insert is not wide enough for that lens. Specially with the hood on and if you plenty of foam to protect it during shipping. I would recommend a case that is 9 inches wide or more.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-12-15

With the handle fully extended what is the ...

With the handle fully extended what is the overall height from floor to the top of the handle?
Asked by: Daniel
The handle of the Pelican 1535AirWD Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Padded Divider Insert (Black) extends to a height of 3.1 feet when fully extended.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2025-07-23

Will this case hold the Canon RF 1200mm lens? The ...

Will this case hold the Canon RF 1200mm lens? The lens is longer than the interior length but perhaps at an angle?
Asked by: David
The Pelican 1535AirWF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case would be too small to fit the Canon 1200mm f8 RF lens even at an angle.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2025-04-22

Is the bottom padding sufficient?

Is the bottom padding sufficient?
Asked by: Victor
For all intents and purposes, the bottom layer of foam/padding is sufficient for day-to-day use and extended use during travel as both carry-on and in some small flight situations as a gate-checked hard case (but as we all know check-in is still typically not a good idea).
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-07-25

For the TRVL model, is the lid organizer ...

For the TRVL model, is the lid organizer removable?
Asked by: Zachary
The lid organizer included with the Pelican 1535TRVL Wheeled Carry-On Air Case with Lid Organizer and Packing Cubes (Black) is removable.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-12-29

What is the hybrid foam system and how does it ...

What is the hybrid foam system and how does it work?
Asked by: linda
The Pelican 1535AirTPF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Hybrid TrekPak & Foam Insert (Black) comes with Hybrid TrekPak & Foam Insert. It is pluck and pick foam and partitions. So, one can use the foam or use partitions.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-06-16

Does it have all the same handles as the 15010 or ...

Does it have all the same handles as the 15010 or did they eliminate one of the handles?
Asked by: Luigi
The Pelican 1535AirNF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Liner, No Insert (Black) has the same number of handles as the Pelican 1510 case.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-04-27

What are the inside dimensions of the Pelican ...

What are the inside dimensions of the Pelican 1535 with the TrekPak system installed?
Asked by: Tim
With the TrekPak Divider Set, the interior dimensions of the Pelican 1535AirTPF Wheeled Carry-On Hard Case with Hybrid TrekPak & Foam Insert are about 18" x 9" x 5.2".
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2024-11-26
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