Keepers Updated October 26, 2026
1150 Protector Case

Is it worth it?

1150 Protector Case

Pelican

82Keeper

Yes. It scores 82, which makes it a Keeper: built and backed to last.

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The catchThe foam and what's inside aren't covered.

From the maker's own terms, read September 16, 2026.

To tuck in with it: what Pelican promises and how to keep it.

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Where the 82 comes from

Warranty25/30

Lifetime guarantee against breakage and defects with proof of purchase. The foam and what's inside aren't covered.

Build26/30

Polypropylene shell with an o-ring seal, a pressure valve and stainless hardware.

Track record17/20

Making hard protective cases since 1976.

Repairable14/20

They repair or replace broken cases once you file a claim.

25 + 26 + 17 + 14 = 82

Image: pelican.com

Numbers checked September 16, 2026. See the main source.

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  • Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
  • Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
  • Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
  • Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.

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