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Oct 11, 2026 5:24 AM

Pelican 1170 Case w/ Foam (Black)

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Amazon has Pelican 1170 Case with Foam (Black) for $39.95. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Pelican 1170 Case with Foam (Black) for $39.95. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Waterproof case: Waterproof protection (IP67) that delivers crushproof and dustproof protection for your camera, GoPro, gun, or other portable electronics and equipment
  • Three-piece foam set contain 1 base foam layer, 1 Pick N Pluck foam layer and 1 convoluted lid foam layer
  • Dimensions (LWH): Interior - 10.54" x 6.04" x 3.16" ; Exterior - 11.64" x 8.34" x 3.78"
  • Trusted military brand: Meets US and worldwide military standards for water resistance and crushproof, dustproof protection. Operational temperatures -40° F (-4 ° C) to 210° F (99 ° C).

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (33.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $59.95 at the time of this post.
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Amazon has Pelican 1170 Case with Foam (Black) for $39.95. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Pelican 1170 Case with Foam (Black) for $39.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Waterproof case: Waterproof protection (IP67) that delivers crushproof and dustproof protection for your camera, GoPro, gun, or other portable electronics and equipment
  • Three-piece foam set contain 1 base foam layer, 1 Pick N Pluck foam layer and 1 convoluted lid foam layer
  • Dimensions (LWH): Interior - 10.54" x 6.04" x 3.16" ; Exterior - 11.64" x 8.34" x 3.78"
  • Trusted military brand: Meets US and worldwide military standards for water resistance and crushproof, dustproof protection. Operational temperatures -40° F (-4 ° C) to 210° F (99 ° C).

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less (33.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $59.95 at the time of this post.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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The Pelican 1170 is a compact hard case best known for sturdy protection and dependable build quality, especially for cameras, drones, and other high end gear. It is described as the gold standard compared with cheaper Harbor Freight Apache cases, with better robustness, pressure relief, and cleaner foam fit around the valve hardware. The main tradeoff is price, since similar cases can cost much less, and security is not the point because hinge pins can be removed and padlock alignment may be imperfect. A solid small case if protection matters more than bargain pricing.

  • Photographers packing compact cameras and accessories, because the foam inserts and rigid shell keep gear protected during travel and storage.

  • Travelers carrying high-end gear, because the rigid shell is treated as a gold standard for protecting items that may get bashed around.

  • Drone pilots storing FPV drones, because the case provides a protective foam-lined space for organized transport.

  • Buyers who want a USA-made protective case, because it is mostly made in the USA rather than China.

  • Anyone relying on the case to keep valuables secure, because the hinge pins can be popped out and the case can be opened with tools.

  • People who need automatic pressure relief, because this style of case does not relieve pressure automatically.

  • Users who need a padlock-ready case with precise hardware alignment, because the lock holes may not line up well enough to use a padlock.

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Oct 12, 2026 12:34 AM
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sounderSDOct 12, 2026 12:34 AM
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Quote from Tarkov View quoted comment :
$10 difference, one made in china one made in USA. 🙃
Sorry, what's the $10 for? This is SlickDeals, not an American gofundme
Last edited by sounderSD October 11, 2026 at 05:37 PM.
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Oct 12, 2026 12:47 AM
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TalentedOctopus8045Oct 12, 2026 12:47 AM
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Quote from phrodini View quoted comment :
Don't see any items by kanuk for cases, I see an expensive brand called nanuk
Nanuk. Hardcaes.ca
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Oct 12, 2026 3:05 AM
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infin8007Oct 12, 2026 3:05 AM
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I want a pelican case for years and never used the damn thing. I think I got it at an auction. I'm clearly not living my best life.
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Oct 12, 2026 6:38 AM
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SpockOct 12, 2026 6:38 AM
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The price is $64.95 as of October 12 at 1:36 central time.
Oct 12, 2026 12:13 PM
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LavenderFlower5812Oct 12, 2026 12:13 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
Horror Fright Ghouls makes a case similar to this -- the "APACHE 2800" which goes on sale frequently for $20.

"PELICAN 1170": Interior 10.5 x 6 x 3.2"

"APACHE 2800": Interior 11-7/8 in. x 9 in. x 5-5/16 in.

Now, HF's offering isn't as robust as the bird's case, but at half the price.....how much of a case do you really need?
It's strudy but the holes in my Apache 2800 didn't line up well enough to use a padlock. Not a deal breaker, but perhaps indicative of the manufacturing quality.
Oct 12, 2026 1:30 PM
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Oct 12, 2026 1:51 PM
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TeramanOct 12, 2026 1:51 PM
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$65 now.

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Oct 12, 2026 3:11 PM
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fearzizOct 12, 2026 3:11 PM
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made in china is fine with me, i love everyone
Oct 12, 2026 6:39 PM
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LavenderPickle7682Oct 12, 2026 6:39 PM
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Quote from fearziz View quoted comment :
made in china is fine with me, i love everyone
I hear ya, it's like people forgot where their socks, underwear, shirt, jacket, silverware, dish drainer, washing machine, mobile phone, laptop, TV, etc came from. OOPS MEESA FORGOT.
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