Peli 1510 Protector Carry-On Case

Some cases are designed to travel. The Peli 1510 Protector was built to survive it. For over two decades, this compact carry-on has been the go-to choice for anyone who refuses to check their most valuable gear at the airport counter — photographers, field engineers, drone pilots, medical professionals, and researchers who simply cannot afford for equipment to arrive broken, soaked, or missing. Engineered to conform to most major airline cabin size limits, it absorbs the punishment that destroys ordinary trolleys and delivers everything inside exactly as it was packed.

Fits in the overhead bin — and everywhere else

At 56.1 × 35.9 × 22.9 cm, the 1510 meets the carry-on restrictions of most major airlines, which means you board with your gear and land with your gear — no checking, no waiting, no surprises at baggage claim. The stainless steel-bearing polyurethane wheels roll smoothly across airport terminals, cobblestones, and rough field tracks alike. The lockable retractable trolley handle extends to a comfortable height for most travellers. Rubber over-moulded top and side handles give a firm grip when hoisting the case into an overhead locker or squeezing it through a narrow equipment hatch. The open-cell core and solid wall construction delivers the structural rigidity of a full transport case without the weight penalty — a hard case you will actually want to bring on every trip.

Properly sealed: watertight, not just splash-resistant

A continuous O-ring running the full perimeter of the lid creates a genuine watertight seal — not a "splashproof" marketing claim. The automatic pressure equalization valve prevents the lid from vacuum-locking at altitude or after rapid descent, so it opens smoothly whether you are at cruising altitude, at sea level in monsoon season, or unpacking at a high-altitude base camp. Double-throw latches snap shut with an audible click and release in a single motion. Stainless steel padlock protectors let you run your own lock through the hasp — handy when the case travels in the hold as excess baggage or is left unattended on a film set or job site.

Three interior configurations

Pick the setup that matches how you pack:

• No Foam — a clean bare interior, ready for your own foam, custom-cut inserts, or soft goods. A blank canvas for specialists with specific requirements.
• With Pick N Pluck™ Foam — pre-cubed foam you pull apart by hand to shape precise cavities for cameras, lenses, instruments, and fragile kit. No tools, no measuring, no waste — done in minutes.
• With Padded Dividers — repositionable fabric dividers with a lid organiser for the traveller who repacks between every trip. Move a divider, slot in a new item, close the lid and go.

Who travels with the Peli 1510?

The 1510 has logged millions of kilometres in overhead compartments around the world. On any given flight you might find one carrying a mirrorless camera body with four lenses, a laptop paired with external drives and cables, medical diagnostic equipment for a field deployment, broadcast AV kit for a news crew, or precision survey instruments for a geological team. It doesn't draw attention — it just works, flight after flight, year after year.

Available colours

The Peli 1510 is available in five colours: Black, Yellow, Orange, Desert Tan, and Pink. Black moves invisibly through any environment and is the standard workhorse choice. High-visibility Yellow and Orange make the case instantly identifiable on a carousel or in a shared equipment store — no more hunting through identical-looking bags. Desert Tan suits fieldwork where black would absorb excessive heat. Pink stands out on any conveyor belt in seconds, which makes it surprisingly practical for the frequent traveller who values fast bag recognition.

Technical specifications

• Exterior dimensions: 56.1 × 35.9 × 22.9 cm
• Interior dimensions: 50.2 × 27.9 × 19.3 cm
• Construction: High-impact structural copolymer, open-cell core with solid wall
• Wheels: Polyurethane with stainless steel bearings
• Handle: Retractable telescopic trolley handle + rubber over-moulded top and side carry handles
• Closure: Easy-open double-throw latches with stainless steel padlock protectors
• Seal: Continuous O-ring + automatic pressure equalization valve
• Colour: Black (also available in Yellow, Orange, Desert Tan, Pink)
• Guarantee: Peli Limited Lifetime Guarantee