Largest Pelican Storm case for carry on?

[Michael Frymus]

For the Pelican Storm cases, is the iM2300 the largest carry on case I can get?
I just wanted to confirm if this is true.

Which do you recommend to be the best carry on? (In the storm version)

 

[Peter Majtan]

According to Pelican - the largest carry-on is the iM2500 (http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_storm.php?Case=iM2500).
I have two of these - one fits the camera with all the basic accessories including one RED BRICK (ready to shoot), the other I fill with lens choice depending on the job (second case flies with my AC). I have been flying with the iM2500's for some time now (I have bought my first before Pelican purchased Storm) and have never had issues (aside of trying to explain just what the hell it is that I am carrying inside)...

However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets guidelines for cabin baggage/hand luggage/carry-on luggage size as follows:

"Cabin baggage should have a maximum length of 56 cm (22 inches), width of 45 cm (18 inches) and depth of 25 cm (10 inches) including all handles, side pockets, wheels etc."

This would mean that even the iM2600 is legally OK for carry-on (http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_storm.php?Case=iM2600). Not sure why Pelican does not specify this one as "meeting the carry-on specs"...

Hope this helps...

:sifone: Peter

 

[Michael Frymus]

Will I be able to take the iM2500 on any flight?
I could be traveling any airline, do I want to be sure they will allow it.

 

[Liam Hall]

Will I be able to take the iM2500 on any flight?

Nope. Some flights don't allow carry on at all.

 

[Peter Majtan]

Will I be able to take the iM2500 on any flight?
I could be traveling any airline, do I want to be sure they will allow it.

Michael, as you can see even from the name - Pelican calls it "carry-on" and states that it "Meets Carry-on Regulations". I have never had an issue taking the iM2500 on any flight, however Liam is correct when he says that some flights do not allow carry-on at all. You might have a problem with a small regional airline on short flights where they operate very tiny aircrafts - some of which do not even have a overhead compartments. But if you ever are on any such a flight - it won't matter whether you have the iM2500 or iM2300. And on all the other flights that do allow carry-on - you will be fine with the iM2500...

:sifone: Peter

 

[Peter Lyons Collister ASC]

I just flew with my Epic carry on from LA to Detroit. The connection in Denver was a large regional aircraft. And they did a gate check on all Rollie's. no problem but one could always at that point take the Epic body and put it in a backpack for the flight.

 

[Bob Gundu]

Here's a good roundup of whats out there:

http://www.shutterbug.com/content/roller-case-roundup-ideal-carriers-ground-and-air

 

[Michael Frymus]

According to this:
http://www.pelican.com/airline_allowance_medium2.php

The iM2500 qualified for checked in luggage for only a select airlines.

 

[Peter Majtan]

According to this:
http://www.pelican.com/airline_allowance_medium2.php

The iM2500 qualified for checked in luggage for only a select airlines.

I have flown personally with several of the airlines mentioned in that list as "not OK" and never had an issue.
I think once or twice I might have pulled out the IATA guidelines at the check-in counter (never during the boarding or at the gate), which solved the issue. And that was only because I was late in arriving at the airport and the plane was packed full. I also carry with me the safety guidelines for battery transport and the invoice copy showing the value of the camera. At one of those situations I have simply said that if she (the check-in lady) insist on me checking in the carry-on, it is OK with me as long as she signs that the airline will be responsible for any damage to the camera and subsequent down-time while I wait for it to be fixed / replaced. She promptly confirmed that the case is indeed "legal" carry-on and I was able to take it with me. But those were extreme cases and given the frequency I travel with, not even worth mentioning...

Perhaps - given that it appears that some US domestic airlines do allow it and some don't - just mention (with tongue-in-cheek) that you might need to start using the competing airline that does allow the use and therefore complies with IATA standards. With the cut-throught business this could be a factor. I find it amusing the way US airlines operate...

:sifone: Peter