Peli 1620 Protector Case

Some gear is too valuable — and too essential — to trust to padded bags and hopeful thinking. The Peli 1620 Protector Case is a large wheeled hard case built for professionals who cannot afford equipment failures in the field. Watertight, crushproof, and manufactured in Germany to standards that satisfy broadcast, military, and scientific research requirements, the 1620 rolls wherever serious work happens.

Built to Move

The 1620 balances genuine capacity with real-world mobility. Strong polyurethane wheels run on stainless steel bearings — the kind of construction that holds up on airport concourses, cobblestone streets, and unpaved field access roads equally well. A retractable extension trolley handle locks at full extension for comfortable one-handed navigation, while fold-down side handles give you a firm two-hand grip for lifting the case into cargo holds, onto tailgates, or up onto worktables. This is a case designed to be moved, repeatedly, under realistic field conditions.

Sealed Against the Elements

An O-ring seal runs the full perimeter of the lid, creating a watertight and dustproof closure. An automatic pressure equalization valve lets the case breathe safely across altitude changes during air transport — solving the vacuum-lock problem that plagues lesser cases after long-haul flights — while keeping moisture out. You open the case at the destination and the contents are exactly as you packed them.

Configurable Protection

The With Foam variant ships with Peli's Four-Level Pick N Pluck™ system — a pre-scored foam grid you pull apart by hand to create a perfectly contoured cavity for each piece of equipment, with convoluted lid foam providing a second protective layer from above. For teams running custom foam inserts, technical mounting systems, or bare-shell interior builds, the No Foam variant delivers a clean interior with nothing to remove or work around.

Key Features

• Polyurethane wheels on stainless steel bearings — smooth transport on any surface
• Retractable trolley handle + fold-down side handles — versatile carrying options
• Four-Level Pick N Pluck™ with convoluted lid foam (With Foam variant)
• Watertight, crushproof, dustproof — O-ring perimeter seal
• Automatic pressure equalization valve — safe for air transport
• Easy-open double-throw latches — secure, fast access
• Stainless steel hardware + padlock protectors — tamper resistance
• Open cell core with solid wall construction — lightweight yet rigid
• Made in Germany

Who Uses It

Broadcast and film crews rely on the 1620 to deliver camera systems, wireless rigs, and lenses in working condition after transatlantic flights. Field scientists protect soil analyzers, portable spectrometers, and calibrated sensors between research sites. Military and government logistics teams choose it for mission-critical equipment that has no backup. If your work takes you somewhere demanding and the equipment inside has to function the moment you arrive, the Peli 1620 is the case it belongs in.