The Ultimate Photography Case Buying Guide

Protect your cameras, drones, and video gear with rugged Pelican cases—built for every shoot.

Protect Your Photo & Video Gear with The Case Place

Your cameras, drones, and video gear are the heart of your craft—keep them safe with rugged, reliable Pelican cases from The Case Place. Whether you’re shooting in the studio or battling the elements, our new and used Pelican cases, including the lightweight Pelican Storm case, offer unbeatable protection at every price point. Explore our buying guide to find the perfect case for your creative journey.

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Our most trusted, top-reviewed cases—ready to ship and built to protect.

Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
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Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case
Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case

Pelican Case 1620 Hard Case With Foam Black Hard Rolling Travel Case

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Pelican iM2950 Storm Case Rolling Waterproof Black Brand New NIB

$289.00
$393.00
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
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Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB
Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB

Pelican 1610 Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition AB

$152.00
$292.00
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
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Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam
Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam

Valkyrie Products V133 Large Rolling Storage Case Waterproof W/ Pluck Foam

$269.00
$399.00
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
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Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear
Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear

Nanuk 910 Handheld Waterproof Storage Case Brand New No Foam Small Camera Gear

$49.00
$85.00
SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB
SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB
SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB
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SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB
SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB
SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB

SKB iSeries 292216 Waterproof Storage Case Good Condition AB

$215.00
$370.00
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
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Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut
Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut

Explorer 7630 Transport Case 33 78 x 22 116 x 14 1650 Foam Pre Cut

$179.00
$341.00
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
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SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B
SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B

SKB 2317-14 iSeries Waterproof Rolling Case Black Good Condition A/B

$152.00
$270.00

Choosing the Right Case for Photographers & Videographers

Your photography and videography gear is a costly investment, and selecting the right case—new or used—ensures it stays protected, organized, and ready for any shoot. Here’s what to consider when choosing your case, with a focus on why photographers and videographers love our high-quality used Pelican cases:

1. Size and Compatibility

Match the case to your gear. For compact setups like mirrorless cameras and lenses, try smaller cases like the Pelican 1450. For larger kits with drones, tripods, or video rigs, opt for models like the Pelican 1550 , 1610, or 1620. Used cases, thoroughly inspected at The Case Place, accommodate camera bodies, lenses, and accessories at a fraction of the cost—up to 50% less than new.

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2. Protection Level

Pelican cases, new or used, provide crushproof, waterproof (IP67-rated), and dustproof protection to shield your gear from impacts, moisture, and harsh conditions. Used cases at The Case Place are carefully checked to ensure seals and latches maintain waterproof integrity, offering the same rugged safety as new cases.

3. Portability

For creators on the move, portability is key. The Pelican Storm case, made from lightweight HPX resin, is a favorite among travel photographers and filmmakers for its rugged strength without added weight. Used Pelican Storm cases combine affordability and easy transport, perfect for frequent travelers.

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4. Organization

Customizable foam or divider systems keep your DSLR, lenses, flashes, drones, external hard drives, and accessories secure. Many used Pelican cases come with adjustable foam inserts for a tailored fit, while others offer empty interiors for custom padding. Lid organizers are ideal for small items like memory cards or cables.

5. Special Features

Look for cases with pressure equalization valves for drones or microphones, especially for high-altitude shoots. Lockable latches add security for high-value gear. Used cases at The Case Place are professionally inspected to ensure all features meet professional standards.

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6. Budget-Friendly Quality

Used Pelican cases deliver the same durability as new ones at a lower price. Whether you choose a standard used Pelican case for studio work or a lightweight used Pelican Storm case for travel, you get premium protection without breaking the bank.

FAQs for Used Pelican Cases

* Are used Pelican cases waterproof? Yes, provided seals and latches are intact, used Pelican cases remain waterproof, as verified by our inspections at The Case Place.

* Is the Pelican Storm case travel-friendlier? Absolutely! Its lightweight HPX resin construction offers high-impact protection with less weight, ideal for travel.

* Do used Pelican cases include foam inserts? Some include pre-cut foam, while others are sold empty. We clearly indicate foam status so you can choose what suits your needs.

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