Pelican 016260-0010-110 Air 1626 No Foam Protective Case

The Pelican Air 1626 represents Pelican's answer to the most common complaint about their legendary protective cases: weight. Built from Pelican's proprietary HPX polymer, the Air series delivers the same crushproof, dustproof, and watertight protection the brand is known for, but in a significantly lighter package. This matters enormously when you're loading cases into vehicles, hauling them through airports, or stacking them on carts — every pound saved across multiple cases adds up fast. The automatic purge valve ensures the case equalizes pressure without letting moisture or particulates inside, and the watertight O-ring gasket keeps contents sealed against submersion and heavy rain.

With interior dimensions of 28.14 x 14.10 x 11.72 inches, the 1626 offers a long, deep cavity well-suited for lighting stands, tripods, long lenses, rifles, musical instruments, or other elongated equipment. This no-foam version ships empty, giving you full freedom to install custom-cut foam, Trekpak dividers, or padded bags suited to your specific loadout. The rolling stainless-steel bearing wheels and retractable trolley handle keep the case mobile even when heavily loaded, while double-throw latches with stainless steel hasps lock everything down securely. Rubber overmolded handles on the top and side provide comfortable carry options, and a built-in card holder lets you attach identification or destination tags.