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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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LavenderPickle7682
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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?
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fandrew7
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I find that kanuk Brand cases are the sweet spot. They're nicer than harbor freight, but slightly less robust than pelican. in my opinion, they have the best latches of all three and tend to sell at a price point between the two. That being said, pelican is still the gold standard for protecting high-end gear and for those who might have their luggage bashed around in travel
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DonBahama
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Pelican cases are not made in china, and mostly made in the USA if that is important to you.
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Community Reviews

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.

  • Pelican cases are mostly made in the USA, which can matter for buyers who care about manufacturing location.

    DonBahama

  • Pelican cases can keep screws from being exposed, which can simplify foam layer removal for camera storage.

    asuchemist

  • Pelican cases can protect high-end gear and travel luggage when luggage gets bashed around during trips.

    fandrew7

  • Pelican cases reportedly store FPV drones effectively, and buyers have used them for that purpose.

    geniv

  • Pelican cases can be expensive compared with Harbor Freight alternatives, which may not fit budgets for protecting less critical items.

    fandrew7userdeal

  • A Harbor Freight case may not automatically relieve pressure, so it can be a poor choice for users who need pressure relief.

    livewire2003

  • Hinge pins can be popped out to access the case even when padlocked, which can be a serious concern for valuables security.

    angryhulk1

  • Apache 2800 lock hole alignment can fail to line up well enough for padlocks, which can indicate fit or manufacturing quality issues on that alternative.

    LavenderFlower5812

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Oct 11, 2026 8:41 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Oct 11, 2026 8:41 AM
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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?
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fandrew7Oct 11, 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?
I find that kanuk Brand cases are the sweet spot. They're nicer than harbor freight, but slightly less robust than pelican. in my opinion, they have the best latches of all three and tend to sell at a price point between the two. That being said, pelican is still the gold standard for protecting high-end gear and for those who might have their luggage bashed around in travel
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Oct 11, 2026 12:35 PM
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TarkovOct 11, 2026 12:35 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?
$10 difference, one made in china one made in USA. 🙃
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phrodiniOct 11, 2026 1:15 PM
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Quote from fandrew7 View quoted comment :
I find that kanuk Brand cases are the sweet spot. They're nicer than harbor freight, but slightly less robust than pelican. in my opinion, they have the best latches of all three and tend to sell at a price point between the two. That being said, pelican is still the gold standard for protecting high-end gear and for those who might have their luggage bashed around in travel
Don't see any items by kanuk for cases, I see an expensive brand called nanuk
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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?
I will say that as a huge pelican case lover, I do have a few harbor freight ones for some various stupid needs like something to keep my stuff dry on my kayak or my remotes dry on my porch. However, for anything important, I default to my pelican.But the biggest difference that any purchaser has to be aware of is if you need something to automatically relieve pressure, do not get a Harbor-freight case.
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Oct 11, 2026 3:24 PM
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Pelican cases are not made in china, and mostly made in the USA if that is important to you.
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Oct 11, 2026 4:16 PM
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SensibleAlpaca704Oct 11, 2026 4:16 PM
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Quote from Tarkov View quoted comment :
$10 difference, one made in china one made in USA. 🙃
...and the Apache 2800 also has two and a half times more interior space than this Pelican.

Haven't had either Pelican or Apache fail me. I just wish Apache had some of the more niche cases & features.
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Oct 11, 2026 4:38 PM
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Quote from fandrew7 View quoted comment :
I find that kanuk Brand cases are the sweet spot. They're nicer than harbor freight, but slightly less robust than pelican. in my opinion, they have the best latches of all three and tend to sell at a price point between the two. That being said, pelican is still the gold standard for protecting high-end gear and for those who might have their luggage bashed around in travel
You mean the Canadian Nanuk. Most Nanuk and Pelican cases are more expensive than the stuff most people want to protect.
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asuchemistOct 11, 2026 6:33 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?
I have the APache 2800 and pelican 1200. The apache has an exposed screw for the air valve into the case. when I take layers of foam out for my cameras I have to foam around the screw. The pelican case the screw is not exposed. FYI
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Oct 11, 2026 7:16 PM
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genivOct 11, 2026 7:16 PM
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Bought two.
Pelican is expensive but quality. Nanuk is very good also.

I use them to store my FPV drones
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Oct 11, 2026 9:02 PM
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TealShoe3917Oct 11, 2026 9:02 PM
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Got this for my husband when it was $34. He likes it
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A reviewer posted a video where he used one hand to pull the hinges from the back of the case. He stated this is non-destructive, and someone can open the case and return the pins and no one would be the wiser. I guess it depends on what you use it for.
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NovaChoomOct 11, 2026 10:49 PM
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$10 difference, one made in china one made in USA. 🙃
slickdeals is for spur of the moment ordering so its always good to know what else is out there
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satanshandOct 11, 2026 11:45 PM
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Quote from sternCD View quoted comment :
A reviewer posted a video where he used one hand to pull the hinges from the back of the case. He stated this is non-destructive, and someone can open the case and return the pins and no one would be the wiser. I guess it depends on what you use it for.
That must have been a fluke because I've had to replace wheels and latches and the pins are a huge pain in the ass to remove and needed a hammer and punch. Ultimately, security isn't the primary purpose of these and they can be pretty easy to open with tools.

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Oct 11, 2026 11:55 PM
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angryhulk1Oct 11, 2026 11:55 PM
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Check the reviews on this first!!! There's a video showing you how easy it is to pop out the hinge pins and get inside even when padlocked. Pass on this if you're thinking about putting anything you want to keep in it.
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