Pelican 1650 Case
Exterior Information | Case Review

Pelican 1650 Case Material

The Pelican 1650 case is made from polypropylene copolymer. The case itself is made through a process called injection molding. The material is light weight, yet still retains enough strength to withstand abusive environments including shipping and weather conditions. The polypropylene copolymer can withstand a constant temperature from the ranges of -40 / 210° F.

The 1650 Pelican case comes in two standard colors: Black & Desert Tan. Black is an original color by Pelican and has not changed since the first day of production. Desert Tan was made available later as a solution to the United States military and their desert warfare activities.

The 1650 has the same latches as the rest of the Pelican case line. The latches which are made in two separate pieces each hinge against each other allowing them to be opened more easily. This concept is especially important to the larger pelican cases such as the 1650 as full cases push heavily against the inside of the lid. The case specifically has 7 latches. 3 located on the front and 2 located on each side.

Rubber molded on the inside of each handle allow for a non-slip grip. The case has a total of 3 handles all of which fold down during heavy transit to prevent damage. At approximately 8.25" the handle on the front of the 1650 case is larger than the two sides which measure roughly 5.50" each.

The case comes with tilt wheels and an extension handle. When extended the tip of the extension handle measures 41.25" from the ground. There are 4 wheels total separated in pairs. The extra two wheels are made to support a much heavier case. When fully extended or in the down position the extension handle snaps into place.

Case Exterior: 32.50"L x 20.50"W x 11.31"D
Cardboard Box Exterior (Shipping Dimensions): 32.50"L x 21.00"W x 13.00"D

The 1650 has 1 automatic purge valve located on the front left side. This dome like feature allows air to move freely in and out of the case, adjusting interior pressure to match the outside. In high elevations the case would be impossible to open without the purge valve. It works automatically and requires no user attention.

A total of 2 padlock holes are incorporated into the front of the case. Reinforced with stainless steel helps prevent the case itself from being compromised in the event of an attempted thief. Each hole will fit a standard size lock.

The case comes with a blank nameplate that can only be removed when the case is open. Located on the front of the case on the right side, the nameplate can be sent to to Pelican Products who will customize it to the users specifications. At the time of this article the nameplate is sent into Pelican which allows for 19 characters on 3 different lines. It costs $9.95 each and is shipped within 2-3 days from arrival.

The Pelican 1650 Case comes with 3 hinges which support the lid. The hinges are designed to hold the lid upright when open and do not allow the lid to fold 180 degrees (flat). A one way pin opening allows the supporting pin to be inserted only one way. This prevents the pin from being hammered out with a tap compromising security. The pin is stainless steel and will not rust in outdoor or harsh environments.

The bottom of the case is designed with 6 bumpers which the case rests on when in sitting. The bumpers encase the hardware for the extension handle protecting it from the outside. The bumpers also align to the top of a different 1650 case when the Pelican cases need to be stacked for storage.