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1650 Protector Case
Overview
The original case introduced over 45 years ago has since evolved into the global standard for equipment protection. The Protector Case series is designed to survive and trusted to travel to the harshest environments on earth.
The Pelican 1650 Protector Case provides military-grade protection for a wide variety of gear, from camera equipment to camping kits. It is available with foam, without foam, padded dividers, or TrekPak dividers.
- 4 strong polyurethane wheels with stainless steel bearings
- Watertight, crushproof, and dustproof
- 2 level Pick N Pluck™ with convoluted lid foam
- Open cell core with solid wall design - strong, light weight
- Retractable extension trolley handle
- Fold down handles
- Easy open double-throw latches
- Stainless steel hardware and padlock protectors
- Automatic pressure equalization valve - balances interior pressure, keeps water out
- O-ring seal
- Personalized nameplate service available
Pelican Protector Cases
Military-Grade Protection
Our Protector cases have been designed to meet rigorous US/NATO mil-spec certifications, including an IP67 rating.
Waterproof, Dustproof, Crushproof
Built to protect your gear against the harshest conditions
Where The Legend Began
Proven protection for the gear, the pursuit, and everything riding on it. Made in USA.
Now Available
Push-Button Latches
Taking cues from our legendary Storm and Air cases, Pelican has developed a new latch system for Protector. Built to keep your gear protected, but more accessible than ever.
Since 1976
The Case That Set The Standard
We invented the hard protective case in 1976 – not to fill a shelf, but because the gear people depend on deserved better. The Protector Case was our first answer to that challenge. Fifty years on, it remains the industry benchmark so we continue our pursuit of making the best protective case in the world.
Built Without Compromise
Watertight. Crushproof. Dustproof.
These are the standards that launched the industry. IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof through precision engineering and O-ring seal. Crushproof through the solid-wall HPX™ construction we've refined for five decades. The Protector Case holds all three — because your gear doesn't deserve "good enough."
Precision-Fit Protection
Your Kit. Your Layout. Your Case.
Protection is only as good as the fit. Choose Pick N Pluck™ foam, or padded dividers, TrekPak™ panels, and EZ-Click™ MOLLE on select cases — each configuring precisely around your pursuit. Tailored protection, straight from the original. Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence.
The Brand That Invented Protection
Built to
Protect.
We exist for one reason: to safeguard what matters most to you. No hedging. No compromises. Just the brand that built this category, still building it better.
Measurements
Exterior
Inches: 31.59 x 20.47 x 12.45" (80.24 x 51.99 x 31.62 cm)
Padlock Hole Diameter: 0.31" (0.79 cm)
Weights
Master Pack Weight: 30.10 lbs (13.65 kg)
Weight: 30.05 lbs (13.63 kg)
Weight No Foam: 24.03 lbs (10.9 kg)
Weight With Foam: 28.06 lbs (12.73 kg)
Interior
Inches: 28.57 x 17.52 x 10.65" (72.57 x 44.5 x 27.05 cm)
Measurements
Int Volume: 3.08ft³ (0.09m³)
Lid Depth: 1.81" (4.6 cm)
Bottom Depth: 8.84" (22.45 cm)
Total Depth: 10.65" (27.05 cm)
Buoyancy: 181.00 lbs (82.1 kg)
Materials
Body Material: Polypropylene
Foam Material: 1.3 lb Polyurethane
Latch Material: ABS
O Ring Material: Polymer
Pins Material: Stainless Steel
Purge Body Material: ABS
Purge O Ring Material: 70 Shore Nitrile
Purge Vent Material: 3 Micron Hydrophobic Non-Woven
Temperatures
Maximum Temperature: 190°F (87°C)
Minimum Temperature: -40°F (-40°C)
