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Pelican’s Pinnacle Hard Case Is Better than Ever

Pelican’s brand-defining product is getting a major upgrade this summer, making it more modular, innovative and tougher than ever.

Black hard case with black and red interior organizer pouches against a yellow background.Pelican
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By Hayley Helms

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Since 1976, Pelican’s Protector Series has been defending valuables around the world (and out of it), in the most extreme conditions imaginable.

Renowned for its military-grade shock-absorbing, impact-resistant design and incredible construction quality, the brand’s signature case has been used on the front lines, on every kind of adventure possible and even during the Artemis II splashdown.

Black hard plastic protective case with multiple black and clear zippered pouches attached inside the lid, containing cables and small tools.
The Next Generation Protector Series introduces updates across a range of Pelican’s most-loved cases.
Pelican

Now, the case that Pelican built its reputation on is getting better than ever, thanks to some key upgrades coming next month.

Heavy-duty update

The aptly-named Next Generation Protector series builds upon the rugged, durable, bomb-proof protective capabilities of its predecessors, bringing modular design and enhanced strength to the table.

Person in blue NASA jacket adjusting equipment on an orange spacesuit laid out on a table with others watching.
Pelican’s cases (yellow, bottom right of photo) were used in the Artemis II mission’s recovery efforts.
Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

The new cases are built with Pelican’s proprietary HPX polymer technology, which offers 12 percent stronger impact performance compared with past iterations, along with a lighter overall weight.

Black hard-shell rolling case with open lid showing four black modular pouches attached inside the lid.
For 50 years, Pelican’s Protector case has defined its category, earning a reputation for being rugged, durable and dependable in any situation. Now, it’s getting even better.
Pelican

The new cases are also fully customizable, thanks to a new, versatile modular ecosystem including new Gridpoint lid organizers and attachable ModPack utility pouches, as well as the Modlight Pivot interior lighting system.

Close-up of a black plastic latch on a textured black hard case with metal hinge.
Intuitive push-button latches on the 1400, 1510, 1560 and 1650 cases offer faster, more secure access.
Pelican

There are also upgraded wheel systems for more seamless transport, new push-button latches for faster access, new case configurations and more.

Black hard-shell Pelican case with yellow padded compartments holding camera gear and accessories.
The new cases offer better organization, as well as enhanced sealing performance under extreme pressure conditions.
Pelican

The new studio case with improved features will be available in late June.

Availability and pricing

The Next Generation Protector series will be available on Pelican’s website start June 22nd, with prices starting at $225.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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