Pelican Air 1615 Case

Pelican Air 1615 Case - The Ultimate Ultra-Lightweight Cinema Transport

The Pelican Air 1615 is a maximum-capacity, airline-compliant hard case engineered to safeguard heavy cinema payloads, delicate optics, and sensitive lighting arrays during rigorous international travel.

Built for the Demands of Modern Production

Modern video production requires moving sensitive, high-value optical and electronic payloads across volatile environments without incurring catastrophic excess baggage fees. The Pelican Air 1615 addresses this critical logistical challenge by utilizing a proprietary HPX² polymer construction, effectively shedding up to 40% of the weight of traditional resin hard cases without compromising structural crush resistance. Weighing an ultra-light 6.38 kg empty, this hard case maximizes your allowable transport payload, ensuring you can securely pack dense camera bodies, heavy cinema glass, and delicate V-mount battery clusters while remaining safely within strict 23 kg or 32 kg commercial airline limits.

Beyond weight management, field productions frequently face unpredictable environmental hazards, from pervasive dust on arid location shoots to sudden monsoonal downpours. The 1615 is fully waterproof and dustproof, sealing the internal chamber with a continuous EPDM O-ring. Because atmospheric pressure shifts rapidly during cargo flights or high-altitude alpine shoots, the automatic purge valve—featuring a Hi-Flow Gore-Tex 3-micron hydrophobic non-woven vent—equalizes internal pressure immediately. This prevents vacuum lock and protects highly sensitive sensor housings, lens mechanics, and weather seals from extreme barometric stress.

Boasting an expansive 75.16 x 39.37 x 23.83 cm interior capacity, the case effortlessly swallows rigged cine cameras, large continuous lighting fixtures, and comprehensive audio mixer kits. It handles the brutal realities of location shooting, thriving in operating temperatures from -18°C to 60°C. Available with specialized interior ecosystems—including high-density customized foam, rapidly reconfigurable padded dividers, or the space-saving rigid TrekPak system—the Pelican Air 1615 guarantees that every millimeter of your kit remains isolated from transit impacts, safeguarding your investment from the airport tarmac to the studio floor.

Key Technical Specifications

• Construction Material: Proprietary HPX² Polypropylene Blend

• Exterior Dimensions: 82.75 x 46.74 x 27.99 cm (32.58 x 18.4 x 11.02")

• Interior Dimensions: 75.16 x 39.37 x 23.83 cm (29.59 x 15.50 x 9.38")

• Internal Volume: 0.07m³ (2.49ft³)

• Base Weight (Empty): 6.38 kg (14.06 lbs)

• Weight (With Foam): 7.98 kg (17.60 lbs)

• Environmental Sealing: EPDM O-Ring (Waterproof and Dustproof)

• Pressure Equalization: Automatic Purge Valve (ABS body with Hi-Flow Gore-Tex 3-Micron Hydrophobic Non-Woven Vent and 70 Shore Nitrile O-Ring)

• Operating Temperature Range: -18°C to 60°C (0°F to 140°F)

• Buoyancy Rating: 76.74 kg (169.20 lbs) maximum flotation

• Security: Dual padlock holes (0.31" diameter)

• Hardware: Heavy-duty ABS Latches

• Mobility: 2 integrated rugged transport wheels

Production FAQ

Is the Pelican Air 1615 fully compliant with airline checked baggage size limitations?

Yes, with overall exterior dimensions totaling 157.48 cm (62 inches), the case perfectly hits the maximum standard linear dimension limit set by almost all commercial airlines, allowing you to fly with maximum gear while bypassing oversized luggage fees.

Will the automatic pressure purge valve compromise the waterproofing during a water landing or submersion?

No, the purge valve utilizes a 3-micron hydrophobic Gore-Tex membrane that actively blocks water ingress while allowing air molecules to pass freely, ensuring total moisture protection while constantly equalizing barometric pressure.

How much actual gear payload can I pack before exceeding standard airline weight limits?

With the empty case weighing exactly 6.38 kg, you retain roughly 16.6 kg of usable payload capacity before hitting a standard 23 kg checked baggage limit, which easily accommodates a stripped-down cinema camera body, an external recorder, and a heavy prime lens trio.

What are the primary differences between the TrekPak and standard Padded Divider internal configurations?

The TrekPak system utilizes rigid corrugated panels covered in high-density foam that are locked together with steel U-pins to minimize wasted space and maximize gear density, whereas the padded dividers use traditional, thick Velcro panels designed for crews that need to rapidly and constantly change their kit loadouts on the fly.