Peli 1600 Protector Case - Transport Case

Some equipment simply cannot be wrapped in bubble wrap and hoped for the best. When a camera body costs more than a car service, when medical instruments need to arrive calibrated, when a diver's regulator must be functional the moment it hits the water — that is when you reach for the Peli 1600. A wheeled hard case built to the standards that emergency services, field researchers, and working photographers have relied on for decades.

Made to Move

The Peli 1600 rolls where you need it: airport check-in queues, gravel paths to a field station, wet docks before a dive. Its built-in wheels handle uneven terrain without drama, and the rubber over-moulded handle provides a comfortable grip during the stretches in between. The case is sized to fit a serious kit — cameras, lenses, audio gear, medical instruments — while remaining manageable as a single piece of checked luggage or vehicle cargo.

Protection Without Compromise

The 1600's watertight O-ring seal and automatic pressure equalization valve keep the interior dry and stable regardless of altitude changes or weather. A crushproof shell and solid wall design protect against impacts that would destroy lesser cases. Stainless steel hardware and padlock protectors add a physical security layer that matters at busy airports and on shared job sites. Made in Germany to exacting tolerances — precision engineering applied to protection.

Three Interior Configurations

The case comes in three ready-to-use setups, so you choose the one that fits your workflow:

• No Foam — a clean, empty interior for custom inserts, document storage, tools, or any gear where you handle your own organisation
• Pick N Pluck™ Foam with Convoluted Lid Foam — a two-level customisable padding system; remove individual foam cubes to create a snug cradle for cameras, lenses, optics, electronics, or delicate instruments; the convoluted lid foam adds a second contact layer for extra cushioning
• Padded Dividers — repositionable fabric-covered panels that divide the interior into flexible compartments, ideal for mixed kits where gear changes between trips

Key Technical Features

• Watertight, Crushproof, and Dustproof — certified protection against water, impact, and particulate ingress
• Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve — prevents vacuum lock and condensation when moving between altitudes or temperature zones
• O-Ring Seal — continuous waterproof barrier around the lid perimeter
• Open Cell Core with Solid Wall Design — maximum strength-to-weight ratio; strong enough to withstand industrial use, light enough to roll without effort
• Rubber Over-Moulded Handle — ergonomic grip for hand-carry between transport stages
• Built-In Wheels — smooth-rolling on hard floors, durable on rougher terrain
• Stainless Steel Hardware and Padlock Protectors — TSA-compatible lock points; resists tampering during transit
• Peli's Lifetime Guarantee — unconditional guarantee for the life of the case, no questions asked
• Made in Germany — manufactured under strict quality controls for consistent, reliable performance

Who Uses the Peli 1600?

The 1600's interior volume and protection specification make it a standard across several demanding industries:

• Photography and videography — camera bodies, lenses, flash units, and wireless triggers
• Audio and broadcast — portable mixers, wireless systems, microphones, in-ear monitor gear
• Medical field work — diagnostic instruments, specimen transport, portable monitoring equipment
• Scientific fieldwork — sensors, measurement devices, calibrated instruments, sample containers
• Diving — regulators, dive computers, underwater housings, lights
• Emergency services — first responder kits, communication equipment, portable power supplies

Available Colours

The Peli 1600 is available in Black, Orange, Yellow, and Odd Green. Teams working across multiple departments often use different colours to categorise case contents at a glance — a simple system that saves time when every second counts.