Pelican Storm vs Nanuk

[PaleRyder32]

Been going back and forth between a pelican storm and a nanuk case to protect my rifles. Originally i was going for the storm 3100, but im finding myself looking at the nanuk 985. Basically want the one with the best protection. But i do like the steel padlock hasps and better wheels on the nanuk. Anyone have some insight or experience with these?


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[L84CABO]

Honestly man, between the three makers I think the practical differences are negligible. If anything I think Pelican cases are ever so slightly more robust than Nanuks. That's simply based on my limited experience looking at Nanuks in the store. I own Pelican cases in the interest of full disclosure.

As for Storm cases, Pelican owns Storm at this point and between these two I really think it comes down to which style of latch you prefer.

One thing I would suggest is whichever case you go with, ditch the inner foam and find a soft case to match up with it. Hard cases can truly be overkill for most needs. They're mandatory for airline travel. But once you get to where you're going, it's nice to pull the soft case out and leave the heavy case back at the hotel. If you do decide to go with foam, then definitely find a company that offers a closed cell foam option instead of the standard open cell and/or pick n pluck. Hard cell is easier to cut, holds up better in the long run, and doesn't retain moisture like open cell does.

[nubbinator]

I've tried both and went with Nanuk. Personally, I feel their cases are better than Pelican for several reasons:

- Nanuk's latches are stupid easy to use, durable, and ensure a proper seal every time.

- Nanuk's handles have a positive lock and are incredibly comfortable. They are nice and durable too.

- For roller cases, several reviews have noted Nanuk's rollers to be much better and a better design that is less prone to breaking.


Considering that I got a pistol case with fitted closed cell foam for $50, I think I got a steal on the Nanuk. There's a reason they're really popular in the drone crowd. They also provide cases for the military and police.

[Mute]

All three are good. I've used all three. Nanuk it's just a touch better in most aspects. My order of preference: Nanuk>Storm>Pelican. But as L84CABO says, differences are a small.

[PaleRyder32]

Honestly man, between the three makers I think the practical differences are negligible. If anything I think Pelican cases are ever so slightly more robust than Nanuks. That's simply based on my limited experience looking at Nanuks in the store. I own Pelican cases in the interest of full disclosure.

As for Storm cases, Pelican owns Storm at this point and between these two I really think it comes down to which style of latch you prefer.

One thing I would suggest is whichever case you go with, ditch the inner foam and find a soft case to match up with it. Hard cases can truly be overkill for most needs. They're mandatory for airline travel. But once you get to where you're going, it's nice to pull the soft case out and leave the heavy case back at the hotel. If you do decide to go with foam, then definitely find a company that offers a closed cell foam option instead of the standard open cell and/or pick n pluck. Hard cell is easier to cut, holds up better in the long run, and doesn't retain moisture like open cell does.

Thats exactly what i plan to do!! Ditch the foam and get a soft case haha!! Personally i like the storm. But im suprised that pelican didnt reinforce the hasps with stainless steel. All their other models have it and seems like other case manufactuers have done it as well. Ive also heard their wheels are not as good. These are the reasons im looking at the nanuk. But all in all i want the one with the best protection.
Any experience with the pelican fieldpak?



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[PaleRyder32]

All three are good. I've used all three. Nanuk it's just a touch better in most aspects. My order of preference: Nanuk>Storm>Pelican. But as L84CABO says, differences are a small.

Are the nanuk cases just as durable? Impact resistance?


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[TheReluctantCraftstronaut]

A while back I wanted a hard case to protect my scoped rifles. I found a brand with little info and reviews. Posted on here asking about it with no responses. Brand is GDT, made in China. Pelican knock-off for less than half the cost most of the time.

I didn't have a lot of money at the time, so I went for it, knowing Amazon would accept the return. Couldn't be happier. Very rugged and well made.

I got the 53-inch version, but they do have smaller cases.

GD-T Ares Hard Case

[Mute]

Are the nanuk cases just as durable? Impact resistance?


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I believe so. The materials and overall quality gives up nothing to Storm or Pelican.

[kmas]

All are good quality.
Go with what YOU prefer

[Robotron2k84]

Hardigg was an acquisition for Pelican a few years back. Storm cases are slightly less durable (especially the hasps) overall than Pelican's in-house designs due to bias towards weight savings and buoyancy.

Storm cases were made to float when thrown from a rescue chopper over water. They have an additional 10-30% buoyancy over the normal Pelican cases, due to the thinner walls and less metal in the construction.

That being said, I have a storm roller case as my main luggage when I carry along handguns on trips. The guns actually go in a separate Pelican case (proper) inside the storm case, but the light weight comes in handy.

Major con is that there is no spot inside the storm case to loop a lanyard for the smaller case.

https://peliproducts.co.uk/stories/2016/02/17/peli-protector-vs-peli-storm/

[Fjold]

I've never seen the Nanuk case so I don't know the quality but if they're a better case I'd be impressed. My pelican case has been to Africa three times and cross country flights a few times and except for the surface scuffs and sticker residue, it's as good as new.

My only complaint with all these type of cases is they don't have a name tag holder built in like suitcases, something that would fit a business card or ID card. I put two heavy duty name tags on my gun case and after every trip only one of them survives.

I also remove the center foam and put my rifle in a soft case inside the Pelican. I also put a cleaning rod in the case.

[PaleRyder32]

Thanks for the link!!!


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[PaleRyder32]

Anyone have any experience with these? The newer fieldpaks? Looking for the dimensions of the soft case. More specifically the height. The website only lists the interior dimensions of the hard case.




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[Mute]

Anyone have any experience with these? The newer fieldpaks? Looking for the dimensions of the soft case. More specifically the height. The website only lists the interior dimensions of the hard case.




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Dimensions for these should be under the specs:

Pelican 3100 softshell

Pelican 3300 softsehll

[PaleRyder32]

Dimensions for these should be under the specs:



Pelican 3100 softshell



Pelican 3300 softsehll