If it flies with you, get the Condition 1 #300
Same footprint as the Pelican 1510, IP67, lifetime warranty, and it comes set up with a padded divider set and a lid organizer. Nothing extra to buy before it is useful.
$319.99, ships from Charlottesville.
Shop the #300 →Is Condition 1 as good as Pelican?
On the specs that matter, yes. Both brands build IP67 cases with automatic pressure valves and lifetime coverage, and the sizes line up almost inch for inch.
Pelican earned its name, and nobody is arguing it makes a bad case. The point is that the protection standard is the same, so the logo alone is not a reason to pay more.
How do the Condition 1 #300 and Pelican 1510 compare?
These are the two carry-on size cases most people end up choosing between. Here they are side by side, using each maker's published numbers.
| Condition 1 #300 | Pelican 1510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interior | 19.66" x 11.18" x 7.5" | 19.75" x 11.00" x 7.60" |
| Exterior | 21.84" x 13.82" x 9" | 22" x 13.81" x 9" |
| Weight | 12.4 lbs empty | 11.99 lbs empty, 13.6 lbs with foam |
| Water and dust | IP67 | IP67 |
| Pressure valve | Automatic | Automatic |
| Coverage | Lifetime warranty | Lifetime guarantee |
| Interior as we sell it | Padded divider set plus lid organizer, included | Sold empty, with foam, with padded dividers, or with TrekPak |
Read that table again and notice how little separates them. The Pelican is about half a pound lighter empty. Past that, you are choosing between two versions of the same case.
Where does Pelican win?
Range. Pelican makes a size and interior for almost everything, plus a deep catalog of replacement foam and accessories. If you need an odd size, they probably have it.
Name recognition is real too. If you are handing a case to a client or a unit that only trusts one brand, that counts for something.
Where does Condition 1 win?
You get the same protection standard without paying for the most famous name in the category. The cases are molded in Texas from Condition 1's CN-1 resin, with patented latches and a steel pin hinge.
The way we stock them matters too. Our camera cases come with the divider set and lid organizer already inside, so the price on the page is the price of a case you can use that day.
Which one should you buy?
Price out the exact interior you need from both, then buy the one that costs less for the same job. Here is the short version.
| If you | Buy |
|---|---|
| Need a size or interior nobody else makes | Pelican |
| Need a carry-on camera case set up out of the box | Condition 1 #300 |
| Need one camera body and a few lenses protected | Condition 1 #179 |
| Need small gear kept dry and in one place | Condition 1 #184 |
Condition 1 #179 16" Waterproof Camera Case
What we sell. A 16 inch IP67 case with a padded divider set, a lid organizer, and a rubberized handle. 918 cubic inches inside at 5 pounds empty.
Why it helps you. Not everything needs wheels. This is the case for the gear that goes everywhere with you and has to arrive dry and in one piece.
How to buy. $189.99, one time purchase.
Shop the #179 →Condition 1 #184 11" Small Waterproof Case
What we sell. An 11 inch IP67 case with two layers of pluckable foam, egg crate foam in the lid, and padlock holes. Red or Ranger Green.
Why it helps you. Keys, batteries, a first aid kit, the small stuff that always goes missing. Pull foam to fit it and it stays put.
How to buy. $69.99, one time purchase.
Shop the #184 →Questions people actually ask
Is Condition 1 a good alternative to Pelican?
Yes. Condition 1 cases carry the same IP67 rating, automatic pressure valves, and lifetime coverage as Pelican cases, and sizes like the #300 and the 1510 are nearly identical. The main differences are price, interior options, and brand recognition.
Are Condition 1 cases waterproof?
Yes. They are IP67 rated, which means sealed against dust and able to survive submersion in about 3 feet of water. Rain, a boat deck, or a flooded truck bed stays on the outside.
Which is lighter, Condition 1 or Pelican?
For the carry-on size, Pelican by a little. The Pelican 1510 weighs 11.99 pounds empty and the Condition 1 #300 weighs 12.4 pounds empty. That is about half a pound, which you will not notice once the case is loaded.
Does Condition 1 have a lifetime warranty?
Yes. Condition 1 backs its cases with a lifetime warranty. Buying from us does not change that, because we sell the same case Condition 1 builds.
Where are Condition 1 cases made?
Sherman, Texas. The shells are molded from Condition 1's CN-1 resin.
Can I carry a Condition 1 case on a plane?
Condition 1 builds the #300 to fit the overhead compartment, and its automatic pressure valve handles the altitude change. Check your airline's carry-on limits before you fly, since they vary.
