--- product_id: 1174492 title: "1520 Case With Foam (Black)" brand: "pelican" price: "€ 525.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Pelican" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1174492-1520-case-with-foam-black store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Watertight polymer o-ring seal Customizable Pick N' Pluck foam interior Stainless steel reinforced padlock protectors 1520 Case With Foam (Black) **Brand:** pelican **Price:** € 525.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧳 Lock in Legendary Protection — Because your gear deserves the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1520 Case With Foam (Black) by pelican - **How much does it cost?** € 525.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1174492-1520-case-with-foam-black) ## Best For - pelican enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pelican brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Temperature Tough:** Operates flawlessly from -40°F to 210°F, ready for extreme conditions without compromise. - • **Effortless Mobility:** Equipped with in-line skate wheels and a telescopic handle for smooth transport—because your gear deserves first-class treatment. - • **Tailored Protection:** Pick N' Pluck foam lets you create a custom-fit interior, ensuring your valuable equipment stays secure and shock-absorbed. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Built with copolymer polypropylene and stainless steel pins for hinges and handles—engineered to survive the toughest environments. - • **Watertight & Pressure Balanced:** Tongue and groove fit plus an automatic pressure equalization valve keep your gear dry and safe at any altitude or weather. ## Overview The Pelican 1520 Case with Foam is a rugged, watertight protective case featuring a polymer o-ring seal and an automatic pressure equalization valve. Crafted from lightweight yet ultra-durable copolymer polypropylene with stainless steel reinforced padlock protectors, it offers customizable Pick N' Pluck foam interior for tailored gear protection. Designed to withstand extreme temperatures from -40°F to 210°F, it includes in-line skate wheels and a telescopic handle for easy transport. Trusted by professionals worldwide, it comes with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, making it the ultimate investment in safeguarding your valuable equipment. ## Description Pelican Protector Cases are made with Copolymer Polypropylene, using an open cell core and solid wall construction, which is stronger and lighter that the completion. You can tell its a Pelican case by the distinctive "twin-ribbed" top surface. Stainless steel pins are used for hinges and handles. The new Double-Throw latches are much easier to open. Review: Perfect Case for my Need, with Typical (Exceptional) Quality! - I've been a huge fan of Pelican cases for a long time, and this case is no exception. I reserve Pelican cases for the most sensitive and expensive items I own, and I recently bought a Labradar Ballistic Chronograph. Being orange, I wanted to find a case that would work with it and noticed that Pelican makes orange cases. I typically buy the "Storm" cases, versus the "Protector" case that this is. I think I prefer the storm case's latches and lightness, however this case is built like a tank, and I have 100% confidence that this will hold up to absolutely anything I can put it through and then some. I buy Pelican because I want the best; great cases like this are an investment/insurance for whatever you place inside. One note on the foam...This case comes with "Pick and Pluck" foam. I'm not personally a fan of it. I have built my own hot wire cutter (You can find DIY articles and videos online that show how to do this) - This allows me to cut the foam precisely how I like it, instead of having to pluck hundreds of blocks out. Maybe you will prefer the pick and pluck, but it's not for me. I had some replacement foam that I had bought for a previous project that I was able to cut to size for this case, so I went ahead with that rather than the foam that came with the case. If you are looking to build your own hot wire cutter, all you need is some stainless steel wire (It must be stainless steel due to high internal resistance) - this is easily found at a "big box" store like Home Depot, Lowe's, or Menards, or many grocery stores in their hardware section...the easiest way to get it is find stainless steel picture hanging wire. It usually comes in strands of 5-7 wires coiled...just separate them out, and it's the perfect thickness for cutting foam. I keep old electronic parts when I dispose of old things I have, and somewhere along the way (I think my old furnace) had a 24v AC transformer, rated for 40VA. This was perfect, and I recommend AC transformers vs. DC because AC transformers allow you to use a typical cheap dimmer switch/wheel to adjust the heat the wire is at. I've found that 1 amp of current at 24V is the perfect amount for one of these picture hanging wire strands to cut the foam that comes in Pelican cases. I also made a hot wire thickness planer using the same parts, and with these two simple tools, I can cut foam out however I want with great accuracy and precision. All of my gun cases, etc, are cut in this manner. I'm happy to share more details with anyone that would like them, just reply in the comments! Review: The Golden Standard of Cases - I've purchased 3 Pelican 1520 Cases over a several year period to protect my camera/film gear (Canon 7D DSLR, AXH1 & GL2) and have total confidence in them. The are sturdy and I used them to sit on all the time without any worry about damaging the fragile equipment inside. It starts to rain, no worries. Taking it on a plane, piece of cake. Working in the film industry I see Pelicans quite often and have never had a problem with a single one. The one thing that buyers should be aware of is the Foam Insert vs Padded Dividers. The Foam Inserts allow for very customizable padding and work wonderful for items that you're going to take out at the beginning of the day and put back in a the end. If you're planning on constantly taking items in and out of the case on a regular base (like you do on a film set) then the Padded Dividers would likely hold up a bit better in the long run. In any case (haha, pun), you cannot go wrong with purchasing a Pelican. It will hold up to any job and protect your stuff! ## Features - Pelican cases are kept watertight through the use of a tongue and groove fit and a polymer o-ring. - Pelican cases come standard with an Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve which releases built up air pressure while keeping water out. - Pelican's Pick N'Pluck foam lets you customize the interior. - Stainless steel reinforced padlock protectors. Just measure your equipment and pluck away the 1/2" cubes for a customized fit - Interior Dimensions (inches): 18.06 x 12.89 x 6.72. Minimum Temperature- (-40° F) (-40 ° C). Maximum Temperature- 210° F (99 ° C) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000DYVAV | | Best Sellers Rank | #70,864 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #20 in Diving Dry Boxes #636 in Camera Cases | | Brand Name | Pelican | | Capacity | 26 Liters | | Closure Type | Toggle | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (501) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019428052706, 00777786886141 | | Handle Type | Telescopic Handle | | Included Components | 1520,WL/WF,BLACK | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 19.78"L x 15.77"W x 7.41"H | | Item Type Name | 1520,WL/WF,BLACK | | Item Weight | 4.6 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Pelican Products | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturers lifetime warranty | | Material Type | Plastic | | Number of Compartments | 1 | | Pattern | Solid | | Strap Type | Shoulder | | Style Name | With Foam | | UPC | 019428152000 019428004002 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Wheel Type | In line skate | ## Images ![1520 Case With Foam (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uWe0AHffL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this have the Pick N Pluck foam, or is it solid?** A: It is a pick and pluck foam **Q: How many foam layers does it have?** A: It has 3 layers: one at the top, one at the bottom and in the middle block. This is pre-cut to fit the camera, lens, speedligth... **Q: Just want to confirm if this foam is precut or unpicked?** A: Precut in small pieces and you have to separate the size you want to leave without the foam using your fingers. Easy to do. **Q: Will be allowed on cabin to travel usa-europe?** A: it should, as it's about same size as carry on. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Case for my Need, with Typical (Exceptional) Quality! *by T***S on April 28, 2018* I've been a huge fan of Pelican cases for a long time, and this case is no exception. I reserve Pelican cases for the most sensitive and expensive items I own, and I recently bought a Labradar Ballistic Chronograph. Being orange, I wanted to find a case that would work with it and noticed that Pelican makes orange cases. I typically buy the "Storm" cases, versus the "Protector" case that this is. I think I prefer the storm case's latches and lightness, however this case is built like a tank, and I have 100% confidence that this will hold up to absolutely anything I can put it through and then some. I buy Pelican because I want the best; great cases like this are an investment/insurance for whatever you place inside. One note on the foam...This case comes with "Pick and Pluck" foam. I'm not personally a fan of it. I have built my own hot wire cutter (You can find DIY articles and videos online that show how to do this) - This allows me to cut the foam precisely how I like it, instead of having to pluck hundreds of blocks out. Maybe you will prefer the pick and pluck, but it's not for me. I had some replacement foam that I had bought for a previous project that I was able to cut to size for this case, so I went ahead with that rather than the foam that came with the case. If you are looking to build your own hot wire cutter, all you need is some stainless steel wire (It must be stainless steel due to high internal resistance) - this is easily found at a "big box" store like Home Depot, Lowe's, or Menards, or many grocery stores in their hardware section...the easiest way to get it is find stainless steel picture hanging wire. It usually comes in strands of 5-7 wires coiled...just separate them out, and it's the perfect thickness for cutting foam. I keep old electronic parts when I dispose of old things I have, and somewhere along the way (I think my old furnace) had a 24v AC transformer, rated for 40VA. This was perfect, and I recommend AC transformers vs. DC because AC transformers allow you to use a typical cheap dimmer switch/wheel to adjust the heat the wire is at. I've found that 1 amp of current at 24V is the perfect amount for one of these picture hanging wire strands to cut the foam that comes in Pelican cases. I also made a hot wire thickness planer using the same parts, and with these two simple tools, I can cut foam out however I want with great accuracy and precision. All of my gun cases, etc, are cut in this manner. I'm happy to share more details with anyone that would like them, just reply in the comments! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Golden Standard of Cases *by A***W on November 26, 2012* I've purchased 3 Pelican 1520 Cases over a several year period to protect my camera/film gear (Canon 7D DSLR, AXH1 & GL2) and have total confidence in them. The are sturdy and I used them to sit on all the time without any worry about damaging the fragile equipment inside. It starts to rain, no worries. Taking it on a plane, piece of cake. Working in the film industry I see Pelicans quite often and have never had a problem with a single one. The one thing that buyers should be aware of is the Foam Insert vs Padded Dividers. The Foam Inserts allow for very customizable padding and work wonderful for items that you're going to take out at the beginning of the day and put back in a the end. If you're planning on constantly taking items in and out of the case on a regular base (like you do on a film set) then the Padded Dividers would likely hold up a bit better in the long run. In any case (haha, pun), you cannot go wrong with purchasing a Pelican. It will hold up to any job and protect your stuff! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great peace of mind when traveling *by M***E on February 20, 2008* This case gives you the ultimate in peace-of-mind when traveling: you know your stuff is taken care of. Built better than a Timex watch (it takes a lickin'...) If you have to check your equipment as baggage (I use mine for photography lenses and cameras and acessories), I don't think you will find anything that protects your stuff better than this. I have found no flaws with this case in over a year of use. The foam is spectacular - 1 cm square pieces of foam, that you "pluck" to creata custom fit for whatever you have inside. No banging around, just a good, snug fit. And if you screw it up, simply spray aerosol adhesive where required, and "rebuild" the foam (so don't throw the plucked pieces away!) This is very useful if your equipment size changes, or has to be reconfigured. This case will also fit as a carry-on, another plus. Good stuff. Two thumbs up and a third one if I had it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pelican 1520 Case With Foam (Black) - Pelican 1450 Case With Foam (Black) - Pelican 1400 Case With Foam (Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/1174492-1520-case-with-foam-black](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1174492-1520-case-with-foam-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*