Hard Camera Cases

Hard cases for cameras, lenses, drones and lighting, from Pelican and Panaro.

Protector: watertight, with a pressure valve, including carry-on size studio cases.

Air: also watertight, and lighter, which helps with airline weight limits.

Storm: watertight, with press-and-pull latches.

Vault: a lower-priced option that is weather resistant rather than watertight.

Panaro MAX: Italian-made hard cases, mostly IP67 rated, with optional cubed foam. Backpack and trolley versions too.

Choosing an insert

Pick N Pluck foam is the cheapest and holds a fixed kit tightly. Padded dividers move as your kit changes. TrekPak is lighter, with rigid walls you cut to size. A lid organiser holds cards, batteries and cables.

For a soft bag instead, see camera inserts.