Pelican Products, Inc.
Pelican 1535 Air Wheeled Carry-On Case Orange No Foam
Wheeled carry-on case protects camera gear with HPX2 resin, automatic purge valve, quiet stainless-steel bearing wheels, and a retractable handle
- Automatic purge valve keeps water and dust out while balancing air pressure
- Retractable extension handle allows comfortable transport through terminals
- Super-light proprietary HPX polymer construction reduces carry weight without sacrificing strength
- Quiet rolling stainless-steel bearing wheels move smoothly over airport floors
- Built-in business card holder provides quick identification during travel
Lightweight Carry-On Protection
The Pelican 1535 Air wheeled case uses proprietary HPX polymer to protect cameras and lenses during travel. Its automatic purge valve balances air pressure while keeping water and dust out. Quiet stainless-steel bearing wheels and a retractable handle make airport transit smooth. A built-in business card holder adds quick identification.
Upgrading from Soft Bags
Photographers moving up from fabric rollers gain hard-shell impact resistance and weather sealing. The jump is worth it when gear value exceeds the cost of a single damaged lens. The 2017 design meets most airline carry-on requirements without checking equipment. Buyers who need custom interior dividers must add foam separately.
Build Integration
The empty interior accepts user-supplied foam or padded inserts cut to specific kit layouts. Double-throw latches and stainless steel hasp protectors secure the lid under rough handling. The lightweight shell frees up weight allowance for additional bodies or lighting gear. No internal organisation is included, so plan the layout before packing.
Highlights
- Automatic purge valve keeps water and dust out while balancing air pressure
- Retractable extension handle allows comfortable transport through terminals
- Super-light proprietary HPX polymer construction reduces carry weight without sacrificing strength
- Quiet rolling stainless-steel bearing wheels move smoothly over airport floors
- Built-in business card holder provides quick identification during travel
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the 1535 Air fit in standard airline overhead bins as a carry-on?
The 1535 Air is designed as a wheeled carry-on case; its dimensions comply with most major airline cabin-baggage limits, but always verify with your carrier before travel
How do I install the foam inserts in the empty 1535 Air case?
The case ships with no foam; pick-and-pluck layers or a padded divider set are sold separately and press into the pre-scored interior without tools
What parts of the 1535 Air will need replacement after heavy travel use?
The stainless-steel bearing wheels and retractable extension handle are the main wear items; both are user-serviceable with Pelican spare-part kits
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