I bought the 1615 and the 1535 the day they were available at my distributor I love my 1615! The 1535 is cool but with no top grab handle I find it not as user friendly... now my 1615 has flown over 300 flights in the year and a half I have had it. I live out of this thing 5 days a week and it is the best case/suitcase I have ever owned hands down! It shows some scars but I can’t imagine what a regular bag would look like after that many miles. I use mine plain with packing cubes and padded cases inside also I added a lid organizer from a smaller case I had just to put some little stuff in. For $210 you cannot find a better case! Buy one is my recommendation.
I think they updated the design of 1535. I bought the 1535 on black friday a month ago from pelicancolorcase.com and it has the top handle, its very slim compared to the main one, but its there. Im an otr driver and I just pack all my stuff into one 1535 and one of Loctote drawstring backpack. Very good for traveling as well, since its theftproof.
Fantastic review. I appreciate the 'in travel' video and the extra in the field shots. Have used North Face rolling thunder on several international trips to have them destroyed in only a few days... This would be an exceptional upgrade... Thanks again for the review!
Was looking at the 1615 for a while, but then they came out with the 1626 with the new press/pull latches which seem to be a much better design. Also has a bit more space which is mostly in the height of the case which turned out to be very important to my gear needs.
I have the 1626 as well. The space is also a bit more usable I feel. It's deeper, so I can put stuff above and below larger fragile items as well. Deeper cases just seem to pack easier, though they make finding what you need a bit harder. The major downside is that there is no TrekPak or divider system available for the 1626 (yet). You can get pick-n-pluck foam, but that's probably the least practical one. Its best use is as an empty bin you can throw your things into, not so much for things you need to keep organized. I use it for SCUBA gear, and it's great for that. Just throw in your fins, BCD, wetsuit, and whatever else you wanna bring. The more fragile stuff like regulators, dive computer, and masks come with me as carry-on.
Great Video review! Question: What is your experience with your cases going through TSA checks? How do you lock your case? And has anything been stolen from your case?
Have you had any trouble with your equipment moving with the new TrekPak material instead of the foam? I’m about to buy one and can’t decide. I’m worried the TrekPak system might leave room for my lenses to move too much.
@@steelty no, one of my good friends who is also a filmmaker has all his cameras and lens in the 1615 yellow foam. I don't put camera and lens in the 1615 I use the 1535TRVL. I'm actually on the road at the moment on a project out of the country. I was thinking about making a what's in my bag, travel gear set up video...alot has changed the last few years in my workflow. would a video like that interest you?
Great review thank you! Couple questions: Do you lock them? Do you ever worry about checking them with full gear inside? I'm a Divemaster and will be traveling around the world in 2018 diving and need something that I can depend on to carry my gear along with video equipment. Thanks!
Sometimes I lock them. I don't check-on my A-Camera or lenses in the cases. those I roll as a carry-on. I do trust my drone and b-cameras to the cases. It's not protection I fear, more so security is why I carry on my most valued gear. These cases will do the job for you, I guarantee it.
Hello! This Pelican 1615 air suitcase can be carried as hand luggage or must you check it for the hold of the plane? I await your response, thank you very much!
I´m in the middle of buying a new bag/case for Luggage as I will be traveling a ton in the coming 16 months. I´m a photographer and most of my gear (except for the odd tripod or spare bag) lives as carry-on in an F-Stop Loka backpack. So protection for my luggage isnt the biggest deal here, but I like to buy to buy stuff I dont need to replace every 12 minutes. I have been looking at Rimowas since their quality is legendary, but then again they´re veeeery pricey. The 1615 isnt as much, but over here in Europe it still costs me well beyond 400€. I already own a Peli Air 1535 with Trekpak insert I use almost daily in my car - I love that thing and thought a larger version would do nicely. So, leaving the price out of the picture, would you recommend the Peli over, say, a Rimowa Topas Stealth? The Topas has 4 wheels, do you miss that on the 1615, especially walking through large airports etc.? Any tips how to organize/setup this case for luggage use? My 1535 has quite hard wheels, are they similar on the 1615? I´d be happy to hear from you and thanks for the great review!
Hey Phillip! Just as I have said in the video-- I would and have gone with the Pelican. I used the trec-pack when I made this video but have switched to the yellow velcro. I love how I can change the interior of the case based on the shoot and what I need to bring. Only having two wheels is fine because it is luggage, not a carry-on. Hope this helps! thx for the comment :)
Firstly, thank you for doing this video. I just have a couple questions... 1. Do you put your camera in these when you check them through at the airport? 2. If not, what carry on solution do you have for your camera?
Hey James, no problem! Glad you liked the video. I don't check my main camera and equipment-- I carry that on. My B-camera I do check. It was on my mind for my next video to do a "Whats in my Bag". Because of your question-- that will be my next video now for sure :) It will hopefully give you some tips looking through my travel/workflow set up.
they double as underbed storage bc the lid is on top too (mostly electronics for me). I finally decided to just buy black 1535 and 1615 with 'combo-pouch lid organizer' from colorcase
great product! I have 1510 and 1740 but... the first too heavy for cabin bag, the second perfect for my tripod + gead but... too heavy and big... Now I think that the 1615 fits my new lighter gear :)
hey! I bealive this measurements limit is not for every company. Ryanair (EU) lets you travel with higher dimension , so the next model, air 1637 that is deeper, is also suitable for the planes i guess,or maybe just Ryanair.. Just bought mine. I saw European websites(Thomann, music shop) that sell this bag saying that this is the maximum you could travel with what is weird... hope to don't get any trouble in the end. RESPONDER
would agree with everything, fantastic cases and perfect for what i need, carring elctrical test equipment and lighter tools, very robust. however in my experience the pelican service/warranty claim is non existent. ive had three cases, and two issues (one completly my fault) i broke the latch on my 1615 air, i just wanted to purchase a new latch. both times ive filled in the online form for contact and given all details, never had a single reply apart from the auto response that a ticket has been opened. after that nothing, ive tried e mailing them, nothing, ive called and been told the relevant personn will call me back, nothing, so pelican like many companies nowdays say they have a service back up, but its false they never reply, so your left with a $500 dollar case that you cannt buy spares for and cant use.
Really helpful video! I think Peli is the way forward. I just received a clone cheaper version from Amazon and it arrived broken. Defo get what you pay for. Cheers Scott 🇬🇧🎥
Alright i own at the moment pelican air 1535 trek pack but want to get the pelican 1615. i am still not sure whether to get it as i am travelling a lot on the plane. would love to know if you are able to put it as cabin overhead?
The 1615 is the max size for a checked bag at 62 inches total. You can not carry on this case, way to large -- The 1535 is a nice peli case, but it was too small for me. I use Thinktank bags for my carry ons. If you check out my "what's in my bag" video, I go over the luggage I use. hope this helps!
@@HenryOrtlip Hi thanks very much for your quick response. Will have a look at your video. my bag contains. D850's, 14-24mm2.8, 24-70mm2.8, 70-200mm2.8, 85mm1.4 50mm1.4 and 105mm2.8. and 2 flashes. Doesn't fit all my gear in the 1535. But i am scared to put it as checked in baggage.
MNP go thinktank, don’t ever check camera. It’s not in my video but I recently got the “airport security v3” it’s even bigger and I can get it on most flights cause of my airline status.
this is definitely the best review video i’ve seen. thank you
Extremely helpful review that covers all the bases. Thank you. Really helps the decision making and Pelican will be the choice.
I've been waiting on someone to do a thorough review on this case. thank you!
Thanks Sean! :)
Just ordered mine - thanks again!
I bought the 1615 and the 1535 the day they were available at my distributor I love my 1615! The 1535 is cool but with no top grab handle I find it not as user friendly... now my 1615 has flown over 300 flights in the year and a half I have had it. I live out of this thing 5 days a week and it is the best case/suitcase I have ever owned hands down! It shows some scars but I can’t imagine what a regular bag would look like after that many miles. I use mine plain with packing cubes and padded cases inside also I added a lid organizer from a smaller case I had just to put some little stuff in. For $210 you cannot find a better case! Buy one is my recommendation.
Well said! Great comment :)
I think they updated the design of 1535. I bought the 1535 on black friday a month ago from pelicancolorcase.com and it has the top handle, its very slim compared to the main one, but its there. Im an otr driver and I just pack all my stuff into one 1535 and one of Loctote drawstring backpack. Very good for traveling as well, since its theftproof.
Fantastic review. I appreciate the 'in travel' video and the extra in the field shots. Have used North Face rolling thunder on several international trips to have them destroyed in only a few days... This would be an exceptional upgrade... Thanks again for the review!
Was looking at the 1615 for a while, but then they came out with the 1626 with the new press/pull latches which seem to be a much better design. Also has a bit more space which is mostly in the height of the case which turned out to be very important to my gear needs.
I have the 1626 as well. The space is also a bit more usable I feel. It's deeper, so I can put stuff above and below larger fragile items as well. Deeper cases just seem to pack easier, though they make finding what you need a bit harder.
The major downside is that there is no TrekPak or divider system available for the 1626 (yet). You can get pick-n-pluck foam, but that's probably the least practical one. Its best use is as an empty bin you can throw your things into, not so much for things you need to keep organized. I use it for SCUBA gear, and it's great for that. Just throw in your fins, BCD, wetsuit, and whatever else you wanna bring. The more fragile stuff like regulators, dive computer, and masks come with me as carry-on.
I seriously only clicked on this just to see the dog, in the case, floating in the pool
Hope it didn't disappoint Richard :)
Well done, informative video. The field shots were immensely helpful. Thanks!
Great video, I'm convinced. Thanks for making this!
Great Video review! Question: What is your experience with your cases going through TSA checks? How do you lock your case? And has anything been stolen from your case?
Great review and perfect size.
Have you had any trouble with your equipment moving with the new TrekPak material instead of the foam? I’m about to buy one and can’t decide. I’m worried the TrekPak system might leave room for my lenses to move too much.
I use the foam yellow most of the time.
@@HenryOrtlip Any trouble with that?
@@steelty no, one of my good friends who is also a filmmaker has all his cameras and lens in the 1615 yellow foam. I don't put camera and lens in the 1615 I use the 1535TRVL. I'm actually on the road at the moment on a project out of the country. I was thinking about making a what's in my bag, travel gear set up video...alot has changed the last few years in my workflow. would a video like that interest you?
@@HenryOrtlip Yeah man, definitely! Thanks for the responses as well. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
the dog and james!?! this video is amazing! violet needs more cameos!
That moment your sister realizes you have a RUclips channel.... through a google search... 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks, im trying to use this for carrying a ps4 and gaming monitor.
Nice! Glad to help :)
I recently got one and love it as well. Now I am thinking of getting a second one.!!!
Reza Gorji Yes! You should :)
Great review thank you! Couple questions: Do you lock them? Do you ever worry about checking them with full gear inside? I'm a Divemaster and will be traveling around the world in 2018 diving and need something that I can depend on to carry my gear along with video equipment. Thanks!
Sometimes I lock them. I don't check-on my A-Camera or lenses in the cases. those I roll as a carry-on. I do trust my drone and b-cameras to the cases. It's not protection I fear, more so security is why I carry on my most valued gear. These cases will do the job for you, I guarantee it.
The large foam blocks are pretty slick. How well do the dividers, both the yellow and Trek Pak, protect your gear?
Thanks for the review ! Love from Nepal !
Super helpful! Looking at getting one for my audio gear & travel.
Ordered ! Best review!
Hello! This Pelican 1615 air suitcase can be carried as hand luggage or must you check it for the hold of the plane? I await your response, thank you very much!
I´m in the middle of buying a new bag/case for Luggage as I will be traveling a ton in the coming 16 months. I´m a photographer and most of my gear (except for the odd tripod or spare bag) lives as carry-on in an F-Stop Loka backpack. So protection for my luggage isnt the biggest deal here, but I like to buy to buy stuff I dont need to replace every 12 minutes. I have been looking at Rimowas since their quality is legendary, but then again they´re veeeery pricey. The 1615 isnt as much, but over here in Europe it still costs me well beyond 400€. I already own a Peli Air 1535 with Trekpak insert I use almost daily in my car - I love that thing and thought a larger version would do nicely.
So, leaving the price out of the picture, would you recommend the Peli over, say, a Rimowa Topas Stealth? The Topas has 4 wheels, do you miss that on the 1615, especially walking through large airports etc.? Any tips how to organize/setup this case for luggage use? My 1535 has quite hard wheels, are they similar on the 1615?
I´d be happy to hear from you and thanks for the great review!
Hey Phillip! Just as I have said in the video-- I would and have gone with the Pelican. I used the trec-pack when I made this video but have switched to the yellow velcro. I love how I can change the interior of the case based on the shoot and what I need to bring. Only having two wheels is fine because it is luggage, not a carry-on. Hope this helps! thx for the comment :)
Alright, thank you! :)
Excellent review thanks mate, been looking for something check in friendly for all my expensive crap haha.
Firstly, thank you for doing this video. I just have a couple questions... 1. Do you put your camera in these when you check them through at the airport? 2. If not, what carry on solution do you have for your camera?
Hey James, no problem! Glad you liked the video. I don't check my main camera and equipment-- I carry that on. My B-camera I do check. It was on my mind for my next video to do a "Whats in my Bag". Because of your question-- that will be my next video now for sure :) It will hopefully give you some tips looking through my travel/workflow set up.
Thanks for the reply Henry. I look forward to seeing your next video :)
Is the 1615 too big for domestic checked bag restrictions?
For example, United Airlines allows L+W+D=62"
Anything larger and they charge extra.
It’s exactly 62
M.I.6 operators use this exact same case lol. Only difference is more ballbearings in wheels and they get their's blacked out directly via Peli .
I also like to live dangerously... :)
they double as underbed storage bc the lid is on top too (mostly electronics for me). I finally decided to just buy black 1535 and 1615 with 'combo-pouch lid organizer' from colorcase
great product! I have 1510 and 1740 but... the first too heavy for cabin bag, the second perfect for my tripod + gead but... too heavy and big... Now I think that the 1615 fits my new lighter gear :)
Great points! Glad to help :)
Cool Review, Is it large enough to fit a 400mm f2.8 IS I with a number of lenses and 2 bodies?
hey! I bealive this measurements limit is not for every company. Ryanair (EU) lets you travel with higher dimension , so the next model, air 1637 that is deeper, is also suitable for the planes i guess,or maybe just Ryanair.. Just bought mine. I saw European websites(Thomann, music shop) that sell this bag saying that this is the maximum you could travel with what is weird... hope to don't get any trouble in the end.
RESPONDER
Great review. I needed a lighter case to fit my scuba gear and dive cameras/strobes.
Glad to help! :)
Thank you for the review!
would agree with everything, fantastic cases and perfect for what i need, carring elctrical test equipment and lighter tools, very robust. however in my experience the pelican service/warranty claim is non existent. ive had three cases, and two issues (one completly my fault) i broke the latch on my 1615 air, i just wanted to purchase a new latch. both times ive filled in the online form for contact and given all details, never had a single reply apart from the auto response that a ticket has been opened. after that nothing, ive tried e mailing them, nothing, ive called and been told the relevant personn will call me back, nothing, so pelican like many companies nowdays say they have a service back up, but its false they never reply, so your left with a $500 dollar case that you cannt buy spares for and cant use.
Really helpful video! I think Peli is the way forward. I just received a clone cheaper version from Amazon and it arrived broken. Defo get what you pay for.
Cheers
Scott 🇬🇧🎥
dope review!
Thanks Tatjana!
Can you sit on your 1615 case in the vertical direction?
Most Pelican Air reviews on RUclips are limited to living room tests. Your video is better.
is that nepal?
Does this fit in the overhead?
Alright i own at the moment pelican air 1535 trek pack but want to get the pelican 1615. i am still not sure whether to get it as i am travelling a lot on the plane. would love to know if you are able to put it as cabin overhead?
The 1615 is the max size for a checked bag at 62 inches total. You can not carry on this case, way to large -- The 1535 is a nice peli case, but it was too small for me. I use Thinktank bags for my carry ons. If you check out my "what's in my bag" video, I go over the luggage I use. hope this helps!
@@HenryOrtlip Hi thanks very much for your quick response. Will have a look at your video. my bag contains. D850's, 14-24mm2.8, 24-70mm2.8, 70-200mm2.8, 85mm1.4 50mm1.4 and 105mm2.8. and 2 flashes. Doesn't fit all my gear in the 1535. But i am scared to put it as checked in baggage.
MNP go thinktank, don’t ever check camera. It’s not in my video but I recently got the “airport security v3” it’s even bigger and I can get it on most flights cause of my airline status.
@@HenryOrtlip thanks Henry for your response
great review :-)
thats right! dont mess with my cases, haha, very nice :D
Hey whats the name of the song at the end of your video. It's sweet!
Ken, I honestly don't recall the artist-- if you send me a private message I'll send you the track though. :)
Mine cracked in the field and pelican will NOT honor their "lifetime guarantee of excellence" warranty. $450 down the drain.