Pelican Case Comparisons: Choosing the Right Case for Your Needs

When your equipment is mission-critical, the case protecting it must be just as uncompromising. Pelican cases set the industry standard for rugged, reliable protection—but choosing the right model isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re securing aerospace instrumentation, military gear, or high-value industrial components, understanding the differences between Pelican’s core lines can help you make the right call.

At Custom Case Pros, we help professionals like you zero in on the right protection—because the wrong case isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a liability.

Protector Series: Unmatched Durability for Extreme Environments

The Pelican Protector Series is the original benchmark for high-impact case protection. Built from ultra-tough polypropylene, these cases are waterproof, crushproof, and dustproof—engineered to perform in the harshest conditions.

Engineered for Defense and Heavy-Duty Use

The Protector series features Pelican’s signature double-throw latches and an automatic pressure relief valve, keeping contents secure and equalized during altitude or temperature changes. If your equipment needs to survive military transport, high-vibration environments, or remote deployments, this is the line to trust.

You’ll gain confidence knowing your gear is housed in a case designed for uncompromising defense—and built to last.

Storm Series: Rugged with Added Convenience

The Pelican Storm Series shares the Protector’s rugged DNA but introduces design features aimed at ease of use—most notably the press-and-pull latches. These latches allow for one-handed operation without sacrificing security.

Slightly Lighter, Just as Tough

Storm cases are made from HPX high-performance resin and weigh less than Protector cases, while still offering full waterproof and impact-resistant performance. If your operational needs demand frequent access without reducing durability, the Storm series is an ideal fit.

Vault Series: Cost-Effective Protection for Non-Military Applications

Need reliability without the military-grade price tag? The Pelican Vault Series delivers.

Durable, Weather-Resistant, and Budget-Friendly

Vault cases are constructed from impact-resistant materials and feature push-button latches. While they’re not fully waterproof like Protector and Storm lines, they are weather-resistant and more than capable for commercial, civilian, and light industrial applications.

For procurement teams or engineering managers balancing cost and capability, Vault provides solid protection for less demanding missions.

Air Series: Lightweight Protection for Mobility-Focused Operations

Pelican Air cases are designed for professionals who travel frequently or need to reduce load weight without compromising protective performance.

Up to 40% Lighter—Engineered with Advanced Resin

Constructed from Pelican’s proprietary HPX² resin, the Air series offers comparable strength to the Protector and Storm lines while cutting weight by nearly half. Air cases include press-and-pull latches, an automatic purge valve, and optimized internal structure with rounded corners and cutouts for maximum weight efficiency.

If portability is essential—whether you’re in field photography, aerospace tech transport, or mobile diagnostics—Pelican Air delivers smart, scalable protection.

Selecting the Right Case for Your Mission

Choosing the correct case depends on your unique operational requirements:

• Protector for uncompromising durability in hostile environments

• Storm for rugged reliability with easier access

• Vault for budget-conscious, weather-resistant applications

• Air for lightweight protection with high performance

At Custom Case Pros, we help you configure your Pelican solution with the right foam engineering, integration, and lifecycle value—so every deployment is mission-ready.

Ready to build your custom Pelican solution? Contact Custom Case Pros for a consultation or explore our advanced protective case configurations.

When your mission demands protection, we deliver precision—case by case.