2009Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Flight case options for protecting camera equipment during air transport
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Rimowa aluminium cases are lightweight but dent easily and may not provide adequate protection for sensitive equipment even with added foam, unlike double-skinned or wood-backed flight cases
- Peli cases such as the 1610, 1620, and 1730 models offer better durability and can withstand significant impact without damaging contents
- Storm cases are a viable alternative to Peli cases and feature easier-to-use locks that do not cause hand injuries during operation
- TSA-approved locks should be selected for flight cases to prevent security personnel from breaking locks during inspection
- Custom foam inserts for standard-sized cases are more cost-effective than custom-fitted solutions for non-standard case dimensions
- Rimowa cases lose rubber feet during regular use and may require larger fasteners for replacement
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2009 and does not reflect current case availability or pricing
- Durability claims are based on individual user experience over time rather than systematic testing
- Weight savings with Rimowa cases were not quantified precisely in the discussion
- Specific model numbers mentioned for Peli and Storm cases may have been superseded by newer versions