Protection from the elements is an important consideration in a survival situation, for you – and your equipment. Today’s survival kits often contain such items as GPS units, cell phones and other electronic gadgets which require protection from not only mother nature, but from everyday bumps and bruises. An excellent way to protect your gear is with Pelican cases. Tough, water & dust resistant, crush proof, these cases are simple to use and very effective.
Founded in 1978 by a diver, they can be found protecting everything from iPhones, photography gear, medical devices and military equipment. The product speaks for itself…and they have the numbers to prove it. The California based company has been experiencing healthy sales growth. At the end of 2008, it had US$350m in revenues and bought its biggest competitor. Its factory in Torrance produces roughly 30,000 cases a month and they’ve become so efficient, they can convert plastic pellets into a case within five minutes.
Pelican cases come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors to suit virtually any taste. Using a proprietary mix of polymers, Pelican creates a plastic which is virtually unbreakable. I’ve been using Pelican cases for several years now and they’ve never let me down.
The air pressure valve is a great feature which makes them ideal for air travel (I’ve traveled with similar products on the market without an air pressure valve and they were extremely difficult to open afterwards). They are great for stowing your cell phone and passport while in transit without worrying about anything getting crushed or wet – Pelican cases offer an extreme amount of peace-of-mind.
In my opinion, Pelican cases are reasonably priced and offer great value. Considering they should last you a lifetime and will protect your possessions from damage, they are a great investment – and recyclable!
Interesting fact: A custom-made container was used to carry a Formula One car.
Anything you want to protect from getting wet or busted – Put it in a Pelican!
