Waterproof Cases

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alov

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Anyone know a good place to pick up some Hardigg/Pelican style surplus waterproof cases?
 
Take a look at Seahorse cases. We've been using those at work lately. They're a lot cheaper than Pelican and very nice.
 
depends on how big you are looking for. Where are you? some of the bigger cases get cheaper locally because the shipping kills them. They don't seem to be a thing that gets surplussed, so if you are looking for used, you might be out of luck. (you could try the bay, but buyer beware)
 
Gollnick said:
Take a look at Seahorse cases. We've been using those at work lately. They're a lot cheaper than Pelican and very nice.
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Ditto. Some stores advertise them as Seahorse and others as Serpac. They're the exact same - Seahorse may be the new name. Inexpensive, water proof, available in a variety of sizes and multiple colors, available with or without foam, with or without locks...

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We've been using them for years for scientific equipment in underground mines. Haven't had a case failure yet. :thumbup:
 
Its great to see more Mfgs get in on the game. now that there is more than just pelican and otter (both great companies IMHO) it means that everyone steps up their game. it used to be that waterproof boxes were rare, almost hollywood only kind of thing. I'll be keeping seahorse in mind next time I need to crate something. do they have pressure valves?
 
Oh, they do. It's just automatic so you don't have to fuss with it.

We've never had trouble opening one.
 
The only experience I've had with seahorse was not positive. The case was the SX-120, one of the 'better' ones. When I received it, I noticed the lid seemed warped. I put a flashlight inside and it showed that indeed the case wasn't sealing. When I sent it back, the replacement wasn't any better. I'm going to stick with Pelican. I own several that are 25 years or so old and are as good as new despite the airlines attempts to kill them.
 
Surplus Hardig cases are available, but as mentioned, shipping can be expensive. I picked up all of mine locally from mil-surp dealers years ago and the most durable have proven to be the aluminum electronics cases. I use one as a canoe dry box and have never had it leak in all the years I have been using it. This particular one does not have the relief valve, but that has never been a problem. I also have a half dozen of the huge ones used to ship Navy helo gyros (3'x3'). I use them for off season storage of camping gear. I bought them damaged very cheap and welded the cracks in the cases with a soldering iron. Their biggest pluses are being insect and rodent proof. I do keep them inside of a shed because the plastic will eventually become brittle from prolonged exposure to sunlight.
 
I guess buying any large case online would be prohibitively expensive to ship, but there aren't too many surplus stores 'round here in Sunny Florida.
 
As a matter of fact, Florida is ate up with surplus stores. At least most towns near the military bases have them. Mine came from Pensacola when I lived there. There were several well stocked stores which sold surplus goods. Do an online search for your area.
 
The only reason I was wondering about the relief valve, is I do fly with the pelican case I have. unless you are flying, it shouldn't be a big deal. From time to time there are pelican factory seconds that get sold off for cheap with no warranty, mostly just because the sealing surfaces are not properly formed. so if impact protection is the thing for you, and waterproofness isn't, that might be an option. I think they are sold under a different brand, but I'm not sure.
 
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