Protect and transport your heavy equipment in this 55.5L, black Vault Wheeled Hard Case from Pelican. Made from crushproof polymer for impact protection and weather resistance, the case has two push button latches to keep it securely closed. A heavy-duty ergonomic handle offers easy carrying. The case can also be rolled using the retractable handle and quiet, smooth-rolling wheels.
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I was shopping around for a new camera case, looking to upgrade from the soft side bag that I had. Ultimately, I decided on this Pelican case, based on functionality and price. It’s definitely well worth the money! Although not waterproof, it is dust proof and water resistant, which gives me much more peace of mind than my previous bag. If you’re looking to upgrade to a hard shell, and the fact that it’s not waterproof is not a dealbreaker, this is a solid choice.
First impressions: I just received this Pelican Vault V525 case. It appears sturdy and should withstand the usual knocks on the road and more. It may not be as solid as my Nanuk 935 case, but it is a bit lighter weight, which is good. The handles are not padded, which is a slight deficiency but easily remedied by putting on padded grips. The extenable handle for rolling the case can be lifted with one hand by pushing on the catch that holds the handle in the up or down position. However, lowering the handle will require two hands, one to unlatch the catch and the other to lower the handle. This is not a major deficiency, but just be aware that the release for the handle is not built into the top of the handle but is on the body of the case. The case rolls well, but the wheels are a bit smaller than on the Nanuk. Replaceing the wheels may require unscrewing the assembly that holds the handle and the wheels to the back of the case, which should be simple to do. Being able to remove the handle/wheels assembly would make the case portable just with the carry handles (one on top, one on the side), as well as making it a bit lighter. The interior lid consists of two layers of solid foam padding. It does not have fittings to screw on a lid organizer, but one could use double-sided tape or a spray adhesive if installing a lid organizer. The padded dividers can can be arranged in infinite configurations and changed at will. The whole insert containing the padded dividers lifts out. I suspect that Pelican took a hint from Nanuk in designing the latches for this case. They release easily by pushing a button in the center of the latch, and they easily snap closed. They are easier to operate than the other type of Pelican latches, which require a fair amount of pressure to snap them into place. I assume these latches make a sufficiently tight seal to justify the dust and moisture-proof claims. Pelican does NOT claim that this case is waterproof. It does have a pressure release valve. With cases like this, I always put a thin layer of silicone grease on the rubber gasket from the start. I ordered the case in gray, which is a medium gray color. If there is anything worth noting after some use of the case, I'll add it to the review.