Peli case vs Nanuk vs Temu??

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I'm thinking of getting a hard case like the Peli 1535 but I have also been looking at the Nanuk 935. I keep getting ads come up for these style of cases from Temu and I wondered if they are any good? I have always avoided Temu and some of the other 'knock off' brands but I have heard some people who have had some good buys. Thoughts on any of the budget options to the Peli 1535?
 
The wheels on the Temu case I've seen are junky. And they cannot be replaced with skate wheels like the Pelican can (Nanuk already uses them?). Actually, I'm not sure the smaller Pelican case wheels can be upgraded (I haven't done it to mine).

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If you're not concerned with carry-on limitations I think I would probably get the Nanuk with the HD wheels ("Trail 30" version). Although the classic Pelican 1510 is also a good option for less money (I have one).
 
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sk66 said:
The wheels on the Temu case I've seen are junky. And they cannot be replaced with skate wheels like the Pelican can (Nanuk already uses them?). Actually, I'm not sure the smaller Pelican case wheels can be upgraded (I haven't done it to mine).

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If you're not concerned with carry-on limitations I think I would probably get the Nanuk with the HD wheels ("Trail 30" version). Although the classic Pelican 1510 is also a good option for less money (I have one).
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Thanks for this. I have started shooting more football and I'm just looking for something to offer my gear a bit more protection from the elements and 6'4" centre backs!
 
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Thanks for this. I have started shooting more football and I'm just looking for something to offer my gear a bit more protection from the elements and 6'4" centre backs!
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I did a quick check and the 1510 wheels can be upgraded. The poly wheel upgrade (or Nanuk) are better at absorbing small bumps and transfer less vibration to your gear... plus they just roll better. The Nanuk HD wheels would be better for unpaved areas, but might not be "better" if they are also harder.
 
The wheel upgrade point on the 1510 is a good detail, most case threads never get that specific. GearDex might be a good fit if you keep rewriting the same packing list. geardex.app
 
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Thanks for this. I have started shooting more football and I'm just looking for something to offer my gear a bit more protection from the elements and 6'4" centre backs!
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When I was shooting at Anfield I bought 2 Peli cases, the 1510 and the 1560, the 1560 was great as I could fit my 400mm 2.8 lens in it alongside my 2 Canon bodies and the 24-105mm 2.8, the 1510 was great for times when I didn't need to take the 400.

What I noted, and this may be very specific to Anfield, as I shot in front of the Kop, you had the wheelchair fans directly behind you and if I used the Peli case as a seat it was too high and the fans would (rightly) ask if you can either move or sit any lower, so I also took an adjustable small stool with me.

As for the quality of the Peli cases, they're amazing, especially if you also get the TrekPak inserts as you can chop and change your internal structure depending on what you're taking with you, I can't comment on any Temu as I haven't bought anything from there, I decided that a case which is protecting tens of thousands of pounds worth of equipment needs to be the best quality and therefore I didn't scrimp on the cost.
 
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