Plastic Hardshell Cases

[gpstar]

Has anybody tried a Pelican 1030 or Pelican R20 hardshell case for a Romeo?

I am currently using a Hazard4 Sub-Pod softcase to transport my metals, particularly my Romeo's when I am out and about. However I am looking for something more crush proof, thus a plastic hardcase like a Pelican which I can just toss into my duffel bag or backpack and not worry about them getting crushed.

The Hazard4 Sub-Pod softcase I use is 18.5 x 7.5 x 6 in cm inner dimensions. The Pelican 1030 is 16.2 x 6 x 5.2 cm inner dimensions, which I think is a tad bit too short in the length department. The R20 Pelican however they list at 18 x 8.6 x 5 cm inner dimensions which I feel could be a tight squeeze but just may work, however they have this inner lip which I worry makes the inner dimensions smaller than advertised. Otherwise the Pelican 1060 with some foam to fill up the extra space will work but you are starting to get into larger territory which will take up more space in my bag.

What do you guys use for a tough hard shell case for tossing into bags when you go out for that extra crush protection?

 

[SharkSugender]

X-metal vault or xmetal soft vault

 

[gpstar]

X-metal vault or xmetal soft vault

Already have both, not ideal. Well the x-metal vault offers the crush protection however it's not really a good practical travel case as there is no locking mechanism on the lid.

 

[gpstar]

Seems like the R40 would be the exact fit. Wouldn't it?

Interior Dimensions

7.6 x 4.7 x 1.9" / 19.4 x 11.9 x 4.8 cm

Ya but the exterior dimensions are quite massive. 15cm in width. To put that into perspective, a X-Metal hard vault is only 8.4 cm in width.

 

[gpstar]

R20 vs R40 size differences to get a idea.

 

[ShortChangeHero]

I use the x metal soft vault and have not had an problems. Another option is the crossrange vault, its big enough for a romeo plus accessories

 

[gpstar]

The crossrange case looks like a soft case? I am looking for a plastic hard case with good crush protection

 

[gpstar]

So I tried out a 1060 Pelican micro case. Now I have some crush protection and with a proper latch to keep the case closed. Bonus points for being waterproof.

 

[mjt42]

So I tried out a 1060 Pelican micro case. Now I have some crush protection and with a proper latch to keep the case closed. Bonus points for being waterproof.

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Nice!! Will the x-metal vault fit in the Peli case?

 

[gpstar]

Nice!! Will the x-metal vault fit in the Peli case?

Fit inside the case, yes, however being able to close the lid, no. The same goes with the soft vault x-metal case.