Non-foam Pelican Case Insert???

[mthayr]

I know I've seen it, but I can't find it for the life of me (guess my Google-fu is weak). I'm looking for a company that makes an inflatable insert for Pelican cases (IIRC its only for 1700 and 1750 cases). Idea is that you put the insert in, then your firearm, and then pump up the bag and it inflates around the gun. Infinitely readjustable. Has anyone come across this and could possibly point me in the right direction?

 

[jbosk15808]

KOR – Ultimate Protection For Your Gear

www.kortechnik.com

This one?

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

welp, theres a bunch of money i didnt need to spend. thats a great idea!

 

[mthayr]

KOR – Ultimate Protection For Your Gear

www.kortechnik.com

This one?

Yup - any chance you've have one and could provide some feedback on it?

 

[jbosk15808]

Yup - any chance you've have one and could provide some feedback on it?

Unfortunately not, I really want one though which is why I knew exactly what you were referring to.

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

This site costs me money. I did not know I needed one of these until now.

 

[Weldor]

Nice!

 

[deltadukman]

This will also go perfect in the Harbor Freight Apache cases as well. I also didn't know I needed this.

 

[parshal]

There's also this for many different cases.

 

[mooretitan]

I think I am going to try and make my own with pvc pipe and pool noodles. Guessing I can do it for around $20

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

Yup - any chance you've have one and could provide some feedback on it?

Given the price, I’d sure like to hear from someone who has tried one of these before buying. I have had the same Pelican1750 for 20 years and have several sets of foam for it. This looks like a great solution.

 

[Theringworm]

Exact same concept we use in the operating room to position and hold patients in a lateral position for surgery. I liked the idea, however based off of the videos, to me at least, I feel there is too much media in the bag which would prevent a deeper snugger fit of the objects you are trying to secure. If there is a way to add or subtract media that would remedy that situation. Only other thing to consider is how does the weight compare to foam, and now you are committed to packing that pump and a patch kit with you on all trips.....just in case.

I got rid of all of my hard cases but one, bought multiple foam inserts and cut each one to my rifles. Saves a lot of room and money to only have to store one case and a box of 4 foam inserts.

 

[I Am Gunz]

This site costs me money. I did not know I needed one of these until now.

Seems to be a common trend. I now need one too lol

 

[awbowhunter]

After watching the video the only concern i might see, is once you have set your items and pulled vaccum on media bag it become rigid...so unlike a foam insert it would be more likely to tranfer hard impacts to the case to your stored items. Foam inserts would absorb more impact away from stored item I would think.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Sounds like Rokslide needs an engineer to chime in on this ...

LOL

 

[cbat]

Would it be pain when crossing borders and they have tp open and inspect firearms

 

[Scotto]

I take one of the factory foam sheets out of the Pelican and use the Bulldog soft case for long distance travel. Need to fold over the last couple inches of case to fit length wise. Once at destination, the Bulldog case is used to move around in the truck etc.

https://bulldogcases.com/products/bulldog-tactical-54-long-range-rifle-case?variant=46750492066073

 

[Rthur]

Either way.
Always put your scope towards the handle in a hard case.
FYI


R

 

[cervideater]

I have the Boyt case with KOR panels, it is pretty great. Much more practical than keeping and storing multiple foam inserts. In my experience, it protects every bit as well as custom cut foam does, perhaps even better. The beads mold into the shape and give many more points of contacts than even the best custom cut foam.

Sounds like Rokslide needs an engineer to chime in on this ...

As for the concerns of it being too rigid, and therefore transferring energy more efficiently through the media, that is of no concern, as the Kor panels stay pliable and do not get too rigid as you might expect.

I am a mechanical engineer, but would need to do some test to actually validate it performs better than traditional foam. I would suspect that the trade off for a 3 dimensional mold that cradles your gear (and increases surface area contact with it) would be worth any reduction in shock absorption you could get from the added rigidity, if there is any at all.

Overall, for the practicality, simplicity of use, and infinite adjustability, it is a pretty clever product. Time will tell how it holds up to regular use.