Pelican 1095 Laptop Case With Foam

This Pelican laptop case is the most robust effective protection for a 15" laptop (will fit a 13" model also) available, until you get to the $300-ish Halliburton metal cases that are more than twice the bulk and weight of this model.Pro:*waterPROOF. That is, take it in the bathtub, hot tub, or the pool with you. Set it out in the pouring rain overnight. It'll be fine. Triple grommeted, it's rated to immersion at about 6 feet for 60 minutes. I'd believe that. More moisture protection than you'll ever need.*Shockproof (almost): whack the case with a ball-peen hammer? Sure. Why not. You will ding the case, but the lappie will be unaffected, and probably the case will still perform its job. This is a completely rigid case, with very effective foam lining. Bang a wall, a railing, drop a full beer stein on it? Real world events, no worries. Been there and done it.*pressure valve keeps moisture out and stops problems with changing air pressure some hard cases have (pop open or won't open)*pluck-to-fit: my 2011 MBP fits snugly, and so will any 15 or 13 inch laptop, as you choose*TSA often lets it pass through carry-on scanner closed, since it contained ONLY the laptop, and there is no metal in the case (except perhaps the hinge pins). The only case I have ever even SEEN receive this treatment.*I like the look: it looks tough, but not so much like a military transit case as the 1080 model did. Basic black and clean lines.*It slings comfortably.*This case will last as longer as two laptops, on average.Con:*There is a small possibility of the latch inadvertently being flipped open by your belt or another object while running or jumping. I loop a small elastic zip cord through one of the lock-loops (there are two) and that eliminates the remotest chance of that happening. A small travel lock, rubber band, or twist-tie would work also. Remote problem for most users.*This is not so compact as a foam or semi-rigid laptop sleeve. The 1095 will probably not fit inside your carry-on, knapsack, or messenger bag (it does fit in my large TB2 D-Lux)*It is not actually bullet-proof so won't save your life if people shoot real bullets at you (arrows, probably, yes)If you are serious about protecting your prized and valuable laptop from water/liquid, shocks/blows/bangs this case is hard to beat. In its size, it is impossible to beat. There is a reason militaries use Pelican (and quite a few private soldiers for their personal gear). Highly recommended, without reservation.

The Pelican 1095 case is made to fit 15" laptops, such as the MacBook Pro 15 (there are other models available for 13" and 17" laptops). It comes in two configurations: the 1095CC, which has a pre-molded foam interior, and the "standard" 1095, which comes filled with "pick and pluck" foam. I am told that the molded foam interior leaves slightly too large a space for a MacBook Pro 15, so that it rattles around a bit inside the case. I got the pick-and-pluck foam, which is basically a slab of foam precut into half-inch squares; you can then measure how big and what shape a hole you want for your item, and then cut or pull out squares to create exactly the space you need. As it happens, with this foam you can get an almost perfect fit for a MacBook Pro 15.The case is sturdy, has a gasket and closes securely, you could likely throw it into the open ocean for hours without water leaking in and damaging your computer (although this is not a test I am willing to do myself!). This is not a true briefcase though, there is no handle, just a web shoulder strap. Still, the case is sleek and elegant and would not be out of place in a boardroom.The case is by necessity larger than the computer - adds about two inches to each dimension - so it will not be as easy to stow in a knapsack or shoulder bag. But if you absolutely, positively need a 100% jump-in-the-water-proof case, this is the one you want.

Nice case - holds my HP Specter Laptop securely. Foam buts up along the sides as well. I believe it will securely protect my laptop even with an edge-on fall from table height. I've not tested that theory, but I'm confident it would survive based on the rugged construction and ample padding inside the case. The front latch is a little gimmicky, but so far it has held in place. Not sure what Pelican was thinking with that design. Strap is included and is 'ok' but nothing special. All in all, it is a good purchase for the money and I do recommend it. That said, I don't think it is an outstanding purchase and I'm not blown away by its features or quality. I also own a pelican cooler and I AM extremely impressed with that purchase. The latch prevents it from being outstanding.

I have the "pick-n-pluck foam" variant of this case with a Retina Macbook Pro 15". I found the squares to be too coarse for my needs. I instead placed the foam on the table, made an outline of the laptop with masking tape, and cut with a sharp knife. There's about 1" of foam all around the computer. There is a slightly smaller variant of this case (I think it's the 1085) which is just about perfect for the rMBP 15 with basically no room to spare, but this has a lot of extra room.The good:- This thing has a solid structure so you can bang it around and not worry about the laptop getting crushed or bashed.- It's a conversation piece and gets looks in the airport security lines.- It fits comfortrably inside the largest compartment of my Targus 17" laptop backpack. I can throw the pack on my back and ride a bike without worrying about the laptop getting crushed.- It's waterproof, supposedly (see below)The bad:- You'll have to find a way to glue the foam in place. Glue tends to simply soak into the foam and make it rigid. Be careful with this.- No room for anything but the computer in the case. Forget about including the charger.- The latch can catch on your belt and pop open, dumping your computer on the ground, unless you velcro it shut. I bought some velcro at a certain depot for home supplies and put it over the latch. That has worked perfectly.- This does NOT seem to be water-tight. It bows outward a bit along the sides where there is no clamping force so there is about 2mm gap. It's definitely water and impact resistant, but I would definitely not trust this submerged.