Pelican Vault V525 Hard Case (Camera, Pistol, Gear, Equipment)

We bought this for our son who is a professional videographer. He loved the build quality and how well it’s protecting his expensive cameras. Functionality is outstanding. Built to last high quality case! Would recommend.

Definitely quality you’d expect from a Pelican case. I travel 50 weeks a year and this holds most of my hand tools, drills, and layout equipment. I’ve rode 500mi with it attached to my bike and it hasn’t leaked. Took a rock strike at 90mph and only has a blemish.

This is an excellent hard case for valuables when flying. It's a little heavy but that translates to being durable with baggage handlers. I used Chicago style screws and attached a stainless steel hasp ring inside it so valuables can be locked inside the case with a cable lock such as a master lock python. There is zero chance any item would "fall" out should the box be opened. You can use the same cable lock to lock the case in your rental car.

I travel 10 months out of the year and have taken it across the world many many times since i bought it. It's the real real, nothing better out there for the price.

Best storage case for Air Travel. I checked this all the time and never have to worry about damage

Great value for the price. Cheaper alternative for the pelican 1510

Bought for Camera Gear and it works Great for that!

I've been using Pelican cases for over 30 years, and have dozens of them - mainly the original super heavy duty ones and a few Storm models. Decided to try the Vault line. This V525 model is usually about $150, but was on sale for $112 on Amazon.Not watertight like the originals but is touted as storm proof. Don't need complete waterproof for every application. This case is sturdier than I anticipated. Well built (in Mexico). Comes with quality foam.The only problem I had was from this being too well put together. I wanted to remove the lid foam to install an aftermarket lid organizer. The lid foam had been glued in with some very strong adhesive. I tore the foam getting it out (despite heating the outside of the case first, which did soften the glue inside) and had to soak the lid inner surface in Goo-Gone for a couple of days to soften up the large amount of glue residue. This is a good feature for those owners who will never remove the lid foam, but for people like me who want more flexibility it is a pain. Velcro would have been a better solution.I have the 1510, Pelican Air 1535, and now this Vault v525 - these are all airline carry-on size. All are strong and secure with handles and wheels. The 1510 and 1535 are waterproof, the v525 storm proof. 1535 is most expensive, most elegant, and the lightest. Original 1510 is the heaviest and strongest - and the second most expensive. v525 is the cheapest and weighs in somewhere between the other two.Bottom line - the v525 is worth buying at the sale price of $112. At the regular price of $150 I would add a few $ and get the 1510. If light weight and good looks are your priorities then go for the Air 1535 (but you will spend more).If Pelican are reading this - forget gluing the foam into the v525 lid - a little Velcro would be much better.