935 Hard Case Empty - Waterproof with Wheels, 22"x14"x9" - Dustproof and Impact Resistant, Carry-On Approved for Most Airline - Black

I love this case so far. The build quality is definitely there and you can tell the details were all meant to make it safe and more secure. I evaluated the Nanuk 935 and Pelican 1510 as candidates on paper. I also got two Pelican Storm iM2750s and needed a smaller case as a carry-on. Don't let pictures fool you. This case has a lot more room than you may think, beating out the Pelican by a few inches. In addition, the extending handle was well thought out, requiring a convenient, one-handed grab, extend, and go operation, with the release button right on the handle. The handle feels beefier and more secure than the similarly placed handles on the iM2750. The end handle next to it is also well thought out. Rather than the cheaper swing out design, it's a self-retracting, spring-operated, simple, yet impressive and strong handle. It's there when you want it, without any hassle, yet tucks itself away instantly when you don't, much like the pull-out handle does. For security, the points go to the Nanuk because it has two pieces of finished stainless steel flanges at each hasp point which reinforce each other. They are set up like two nails with the heads together, one in each half, when the case is closed and the smaller diameters face away from the heads creating an elegant yet secure closure to stick your lock through. You can see what I mean if you check out the pictures. As far as I could tell, the Pelican case had two pieces of stainless steel sheet wrapped around each lip and crimped to the plastic. The larger Pelicans have nothing but a hole in the plastic, so any lock is a nuisance at best to anyone seriously after the contents. Imagine TSA's bolt cutters and your plain plastic because they can't find the right TSA key...again. As for the materials of each case, they are VERY similar, with similar properties and strengths. The Nanuk is slightly more rigid and that may be due to size, or it may have to do with the thickness of the material at strategic points. The wheels on each feel different, though. The Nanuk's definitely roll better. It may be that the Pelican has more material at those particular points, but they were not as free-rolling on carpet as I'd like. The Nanuk's wheels are about 1/4" larger in diameter than the Pelican, and it's the smaller case. Go figure. The latches on each also are different. They are much crisper operating on the Nanuk, whose locking jaw (as opposed to the latching jaw) is more substantial and you definitely know if they're open or closed. No ambiguity. The latches on the 2750, on the other hand, give a weak sproingy kind of snap, and I found myself opening them and closing them again, just to make sure, and then looking at the others to see if the latch I was working on really was latched. Somehow, I dread the idea of TSA half-latching them all and my stuff spilled in a trail from Portland to Chicago. I don't know if Pelican was going to update these latches or not, but they're the ones that have the gray square in the middle. The Nanuk's edges appear to match uniformly and securely around the case. I cannot say the same for the Pelican. With all latches closed and the case empty, I noted a distinct wave in the seam between the top and bottom. Not that I plan to throw it in the water, but I'm thinking a difference of 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch, even with an O-ring, is starting to tempt fate. I'll see how each brand stacks up in the real world. Both have a lifetime warranty, and I have some idea how Pelican handles theirs. I have no idea how Nanuk's is handled, good or bad, but I'm very impressed with the product. I would not hesitate buying another 935, or the 960, which is about 60" in girth. Over 62", the airlines start charging for oversized luggage. When I pushed Pelican on what the largest case is that would safely pass the airlines without oversize charges, they told me the 2750. A couple of times. It's about 58" in girth so you lose a couple of inches versus the Nanuk as well there. Someday, someone will figure out that maybe they should make a case that's, oh, 61.9" in girth. I'm very surprised there aren't more reviews of this excellent line of cases. UPDATED November 17, 2014 - After a few flights and service in the field, I'm upgrading this to a 5-Star rating. It's taken some abuse, but it stands up to the job! I don't imagine the manufacturer gets very many warranty calls, but I know they are super-responsive.

185 flights in 2019 with my Nanuk. 90% of the time, I check my bag. Compared to my last bag, a Samsonite carry-on, my Nanuck is a champ and a tank. It is a bit smaller on the inside that a similarly sized conventional carry on, but I can still Tetris 5 days of (Man) clothes and a pair of steel toe boots (socks and or drawers stuffed in the boots) and a my dirty clothes bag on the return. Ranger rolling helps, but not necessary for me on 5 days. It has safely carried mezcal and cigars home from Mexico, Maple syrup from Quebec, and quiet a few micro brew cans from across the USA...No worries. I have abused the latches, and they still lock up just as they did when new. Solid enough to sit on waiting for the rental car shuttle bus. I have had no problem with the wheels or telescoping handle. This is the best piece of my road warrior gear. I know it will be around for a long time. Great value for the money. Easy to clean/disinfect in COVID, O ring seal seals well. Make sure your stuff is tucked inside the O ring when you pack/close. This is a much better value than a similar Pelican. Since I use it as a suitcase, I use no foam/insert.

I bought this case to replace a Pelican 1510 after seeing one a friend had. It has just a little more space than the Pelican, and seems just as durable. The reason I bought it was because of the latches. The Pelican latches are terrible, and it seems like they will open up even you just blow on them hard enough. I checked my Pelican once for a flight, and the only thing keeping it from coming open when it came down the conveyer were the locks I placed on the case. The latches on the Nanuk are rock solid. You know your expensive equipment is not going to end up on the ground. I have flown with the Nanuk twice, and it seems to be pretty sturdy. Because the surface of the Nanuk is smooth as opposed to the textured finish of the Pelican's, the Nanuk's case shoes scratches and wear quite a bit more. Also, I have gashes in the case from where the locks seemed to have been smashed against the case. I can only imagine how the baggage handlers are tossing the case around for that to happen. If you are looking for something that will protect your equipment well, and is functional, then buy this case. Yes it is a little more, but it is worth it. Trust me - Buy once, cry once. Had I known about this before I bought the Pelican, I never would have purchased the Pelican.

This is a very nice sturdy case specially for tools! i travel alot by plane all arround the continent and overseas all the time, packet it full of heavy and delicate tools, and this has whitstand everything, i work in the shipping industry and have to constantly goe from planes to very big ships, this size is perfect to hand carry it over steep and difficult ship's ladders, it floats in the water, dosnt sink, so you can save your items in case it goes overboard. the only cons is that in almost all airports no matter what you have inside, the case, it will be tagged as oversized even though its small to use as carry-on. so will always need to wait for overside luggage in the airport carrousels. It has andured many many plane trips all parts are as perfect as the first day of purchase, only thing is that in airports they tend to treat luggage very badly and they always scratch it, but i call those...war marks. Totally would recomend it.

Great product and is exactly what I needed to carry my equipment for work as I am a mobile mechanic. Definitely can take a beating.

Awesome case! Works great with my “project”!

What a great carry on ! Durable and extremely well made

Resistente, bien construido y funcional, ruedas muy silenciosas, el soporte telescópico está bien diseñado y se siente robusto. bastante satisfecho con esta adquisición.

Esta maleta es calidad garantizada. Tiene el tamaño ideal para cargar con la mayoria de las herramientas con las que trabajo. Resiste muy bien la caidas. Es ideal para los viajes en avion ya que no tienes que preocuparte por que las cosas en el interior se puedan dañar. Y es facil conseguir candados TSA para evitar que alguien intente abrirla. Llevo ya dos años y tres meses usandola.

Muy buen material, solo falta especificar claramente que no contiene el empaque de esponja interno. Que se vende por aparte.

The case is very well made and but for my use slightly undersize. No fought of Nanuk, I should have checked better.