Why pay more? Pelican 1510 vs Apache 5800 (hard shell carry-on case)

[@A1Bokeh]

Just had a order for the pelican and the dividers. Canceled the pelican and getting the dividers and gonna pick up the apache

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Glad to hear you could save some money, ALi!

[@A1Bokeh]

@@thesharpshooter4u lol I ended up going with the pelican hahaha but if I need another case apache 100% I found the pelican in good condition for a good price

[@thesharpshooter4u]

@@A1Bokeh Good deals all the way! lol

[@jeremiahdillard9201]

Thanks for this vid. It's just what I was looking for. Now to get me one of them coupons :)

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Haha! Glad to hear and thanks for watching! :)

[@jeremiahdillard9201]

@@thesharpshooter4u Proud new owner of one of these cases this morning. :)

[@pequodexpress]

I have a Pelican 1510 overnighter laptop case with a velcro panel inside the lid. The velcro panel secures the laptop case and utility case. This velcro panel screws into molded mounts inside the lid. Does the Apache 5800 have the same location for such mounting holes?

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Great question. I have the same 1510 you're describing as well. The Apache does not have the same mounting holes. You may be able to drill your own holes, but I wouldn't advise it.

[@pequodexpress]

@@thesharpshooter4u I'm surprised to hear that the Apache doesn't have the same mounting holes. After scouring the Internet for images, I thought I had confirmed that the screw holes are in the same location.

[@ImaginetMedia]

Excellent info. Subscribed.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@ez591]

Hi,love the video. with the apache 5800 if you take it on a plane and don't adjust the valve while in the air will my camera gear get damaged? does pressure build up inside? or would I have to get up once in a while and adjust it? cause from my understanding the pelican auto adjusts and the apache doesn't, yes?

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Hello, ez591. Thanks for watching! That's a great question. You are correct that the Pelican auto adjusts, but the Apache is a manual adjustment. If flying with the Apache, my advice would be to tighten the relief valve so it is very snug before your flight and don't make any adjustments until you arrive at your destination. You should not have any concerns with your equipment being damaged in flight from pressure buildup. Once you have landed, loosen the relief valve so it equalizes the pressure, and then open the case. If you have further concerns, you can buy and install the Pelican brand automatic relief valve into your Apache case. I personally don't think it is necessary, but it is possible. You may need to drill out mounting holes, depending on the size of relief valve you choose. Thanks again for watching!

[@VoidAndTheVoid]

There wont be any pressure build up. There will only pressure differnce. Regardless if the relief valve is closed or open during flight, nothing will be damaged. The only purpose of the relief valve is to let you open the case when pressure changes. With the air tight seal, if you closed your case on a mountain top or in a airplane, once you land at sea level, the case will refuse to open. Its like lifting a suction cup from a glass surface. The relief valve just equalies the air pressure inside and outside the case so their is there no loonger auction holding the case close. I would keep the valve closed at all times to keep moisture from getting into the case. i only only open the valve dor a few momennts if i cant open the lid easily.

[@jgooch99]

Thanks

[@dawgsoverrebs]

Can you clarify that you were saying the pelican dividers fit in the 5800?

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Yes, the Pelican dividers did fit in my 5800. Hope that helps!

[@757joe]

Thank you!

[@thesharpshooter4u]

You're welcome!

[@EdwardSantoro]

The wheels on the 5800 are replaceable in the same manner (with hard rubber in-line skate wheels) as on the 1510, correct?

[@thesharpshooter4u]

I haven't had the need to replace the wheels, but they appear to be the same size (inline style wheels and bearings) as the 1510. I can't say with certainty, but I would say it is likely the same replacement process.

[@EdwardSantoro]

@@thesharpshooter4u I have to replace the wheels on my Pelican 1510 about once a year.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

@@EdwardSantoro Wow, I'm honestly really surprised to hear that. What kind of terrain/conditions is your case going in? I've flown with mine for years through commercial airports and taken it on construction sites without replacing. One of the cases I have is about 10 years old at this point and still using the original wheels.

[@marshallandroxy]

Thanks for the video, useful.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Glad to help, marshallandroxy!

[@JamesHicks]

thanks for the info!

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Glad I could help! Make sure to subscribe for future videos! Thanks, James!

[@ryanmccurdy9423]

Hey I randomly run into Tyler Mc! I have an Apache case. Its works pretty well but you can tell it is the cheaper option.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Good to hear from you, Ryan! Hope you're doing well!

[@VoidAndTheVoid]

Yeah, but Pelican is not even the best quality either, comprared to German SKB cases or Harding Strorm Cases (Bought out by pelican in 2018). The Harbor Freight is 90% of the quality of the pelican 1510. But pelican is maybe 40% the quality of a SKB case. So $99 for a harbor freight case is a deal. Or jump up to a used SKB case for $600.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Have you used the Apache 5800? Let me know in the comments!

[@onewickedgun1708]

Apache and Plano cases are brittle, nowhere near as tough as a Pelican

[@thesharpshooter4u]

Thanks for the feedback, onewickedgun1708. That's not my experience. I've had the Apache and and Pelican for several years with constant use and both are holding up well.

[@christopherbailey128]

Unfortunately you get what you pay for and even though that may look very simular too pelican case, that is all it has in common is it's looks. It is so cheaply made it's not even funny , when you pulled the handle out you can see how flimsy it really is compared to the pelican case. Pelican cases are all that I use and trust to keep my gear safe. I'm sorry but I'm not going to risk 25,000 in equipment just because I wanna save maybe 150.00 dollars just not worth it. Listen guys if your spending your hard earned money on camera gear and drones you do not want a 75.00 case like he paid for his to protect your investment. Spend the extra money 💰 to ensure your equipment stays safe. The Apache is a shit case.

[@thesharpshooter4u]

I welcome your opinion Christopherbailey128! Thanks for leaving your comment. In my experience of using Pelican cases for 15+ years and Apache cases for 5 years, the Apache cases are aging just as well as the Pelicans. Pelicans are excellent quality - no disputing that! I'm just curious, what are you transporting that's $25,000 that fits in a carry-on case? I would say the highest value I've had in mine is less than $3,000 - used cameras, lenses, and accessories. For the last few years, my GH4s, lenses, and batteries have been served well by the Apaches with multiple flights, and dozens of load-in/load-outs on shoots. 😄