1535AV Air Universal Camera Case
Overview
Pelican™ Air Case Universal Camera Case
Introducing the 1535AV — the first Pelican case built from the inside out for photographers.
We’ve taken our best-selling Pelican Air 1535 Carry-on Case— already trusted by creators worldwide — and transformed it into a fully camera-ready transport solution. The result is unmatched protection and customization specifically for camera gear.
Why this case is unique:
First-ever photographer-focused interior in a Pelican Air Case. Until now, Pelican Air cases were broadly universal; this one is tailored for shooters.
Built into the best-selling 1535 Air Case. You get all the strength, durability, and airline-optimized sizing of the 1535 Air, with a purpose-built interior.
Hybrid interior: precision foam + TrekPak®. Critical lenses, flashes, and accessories slot into custom-cut foam while the remaining space adapts via TrekPak dividers for bodies, filters, grips, cables, etc.
Optimized for lens-heavy kits. Comes with three dedicated lens pockets (3.5″ diameter × 5″ depth), plus three accessory compartments.
Travel-ready by design. Complies with maximum airline carry-on dimensions, while delivering waterproof, crushproof, and dustproof protection.
Lightweight, rugged construction. Made with Pelican Armor (up to 40% lighter than traditional cases), press-and-pull latches, quiet wheels, and a retractable trolley handle.
Lifetime guarantee & made in USA.
- Hybrid interior: custom foam cutouts + TrekPak® divider system for maximum customization
- Fits wide range of camera gear including lenses, camera bodies, flashes & accessories
- Three dedicated lens pockets (3.5” in diameter and 5” in depth)
- Three accessory compartments
- Maximum airline carry on size*
- Waterproof, crushproof, dustproof
- Super-light proprietary HPX²™ Polymer - up to 40% lighter
- Press and Pull™ Latches for secure, easy access
- Retractable extension trolley handle & quiet rolling wheels
- Made in USA
- Lifetime Guarantee
Pelican Air Cases
40% Lighter than Other Polymer Cases
Engineered for easy transport without compromising strength or protection.
Press & Pull™ Latches
Secure, easy-open latches that stay shut under pressure and open only when you need them.
Waterproof, Dustproof, Crushproof
Built to protect your gear against the harshest conditions
The Air Difference
Same Protection. Smarter Engineering.
Five decades of engineering obsession produced one breakthrough: proprietary HPXA resin. The same relentless pursuit that built the industry standard — now applied to making it up to 40% lighter. This is what innovation looks like when heritage drives it.
Built Without Compromise
Watertight. Crushproof. Dustproof. Lighter.
The standards that define every Pelican case — Air holds all three without exception. IP67-rated waterproof. Crushproof. Dustproof. The weight changed, but the uncompromising protection didn't. That's not a trade-off. That's engineering.
Built for the Pace You Keep
Organized to Move. Ready to Perform.
Pick your base protection with Pick N' Pluck foam, padded dividers, or TrekPak dividers — each configuring precisely around your kit. Press & Pull™ latches open with a touch when every second counts. Tailored protection, built for the pace you keep. Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence.
Measurements
DownloadExterior
Inches: 21.96 x 13.97 x 8.98" (55.78 x 35.48 x 22.81 cm)
Padlock Hole Diameter: 0.31" (0.79 cm)
Weights
Weight No Foam: 8.69 lbs (3.94 kg)
Weight With Foam: 11.6 lbs (5.26 kg)
Weight: 12.87 lbs (5.84 kg)
Interior
Inches: 20.39 x 11.20 x 7.21" (51.79 x 28.45 x 18.31 cm)
Measurements
Volume: 0QT (0.9 liters)
Int Volume: 0.95ft³ (0.03m³)
Lid Depth: 2" (5.08 cm)
Bottom Depth: 5.21" (13.23 cm)
Total Depth: 7.21" (18.31 cm)
Buoyancy: 64.8 lbs (29.39 kg)
Materials
Body Material: Proprietary Polypropylene Blend
Latch Material: ABS
O Ring Material: EPDM
Purge Body Material: ABS
Purge Vent Material: Hi-Flow Gore-Tex 3 Micron Hydrophobic Non-Woven
Temperatures
Maximum Temperature: 140°F (60°C)
Minimum Temperature: 0°F (-18°C)
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