Brand Comparison

Overview of Outdoor Case Brands

Brand Comparison: Outdoor Cases Tested

Outdoor cases must withstand extreme conditions – from extreme temperatures, dust and water to rough handling during transportation. In our brand comparison category, we have put the leading outdoor case brands through their paces to help you find the best case for your requirements. Pelican, B&W, Explorer and other manufacturers offer a wide range of robust cases that provide not only protection, but also functionality and flexibility.

In our direct comparison of outdoor case brands, we highlight the differences in terms of:

Waterproofing: Which brands offer the best protection against moisture?
Impact resistance: Which cases can withstand even the hardest impacts?
Sizes and accessories: Which brands offer flexibility when it comes to choosing sizes and accessories?

Whether for demanding outdoor applications or as a reliable companion for sensitive equipment, our brand comparison helps you find the ideal case to meet your requirements. Discover the differences and advantages of the individual brands and decide for yourself which case best suits your needs.




Colours	Black Orange Olive Sand Blue Yellow	Black Orange Blue Red Grey	Black Orange Sahara Blue	Black Orange Olive Tan Blue Yellow Red Silver Graphite Lime
Suitable for air freight
Temperature range	-33°C - +90°C	-40°C - +80°C	-30°C - +90°C	-29°C - +60°C
Made in	Italy	Italy	Italy	Canada
Warranty	lifetime	lifetime	limited lifetime	lifetime
IP protection rating	IP67	IP67	IP67	IP67
Military Standards	STANAG 4280 (edition 2) ATA300 Defence Standard 81-41 Level J MIL-STD 810F/810G Conformity with the Directive 2002/95/EC Nato Stock Number (NSN) on request	STANAG 4280 ATA300 Defence Standard 81-41	STANAG 4280 ATA300 Defence Standard 81-41	ATA300 Defence Standard 81-41 MIL-STD-810F
Case Variations	empty with tiered inserts with cubed foam with bags	empty with dividers with cubed foam with bags	empty with tiered inserts with dividers with cubed foam with bags	empty with dividers with cubed foam
waterproof
dustproof
impact-resistant
acid-resistant
scratch-resistant
corrosion-resistant
vibration-resistant
recyclable	100%	100%	100%
Spare parts
Backpack Models
Ready-Made Variants	Photo / Camera Video Drones Apple	Apple Atonos Autel Blackmagic Brompton Canon Chasing Innovation DJI Eizo Fujifilm GoPro Leica Microphones Moza Nikon Panasonic Parrot Sony Tilta Z-Cam Zhiyun	Photo / Camera	DJI Sony Canon Nikon

MAX by Panaro

Panaro develops and manufactures a wide range of highly innovative waterproof cases for the transportation and protection of sensitive equipment and materials. Our MAX cases are certified to IP67, ATA 300, STANAG 4280 and DEF STAN 81-41 standards and are also NATO codified (NSN). Excellent protection against impact, dust, water and weather conditions makes these cases ideal for a wide range of applications, including security and police forces, military, hunting and outdoor activities, nautical applications, photography, broadcasting, medical technology, industry and various manufacturing sectors.

NANUK

[NA-NOOK] What’s in a Name?

The polar bear thrives in an unforgiving environment and has evolved to withstand the challenges of freezing temperatures, icy waters and ice-covered terrain in the Arctic. As one of the most resilient predators on Earth, the great white bear inspired our brand name – created to withstand even the harshest conditions.

Made in Canada

NANUK develops and manufactures its cases for the most demanding environments. Where better to do so than in Canada? In fact, only Switzerland and Japan have a better reputation for manufacturing high-quality products! NANUK believes there is no better environment than the cold, rugged conditions of Canada for producing cases designed to protect valuable equipment.

Explorer Cases

...is a complete range of virtually indestructible, waterproof cases: the ideal solution for meeting the needs of the most demanding users under the most extreme conditions. Every day, thousands of professionals around the world rely on their Explorer Cases to protect their most valuable tools and equipment while on the move. Explorer Cases are used in marine and avionics applications, for transporting electronic, medical and military equipment, protecting high-end photographic equipment, securely housing technical and sports equipment, and even in Hollywood for the production of the latest films.

HPRC Cases

...can be used for all types of applications across the OEM, B2B and B2C industries. From the medical and high-tech sectors (measurement technology, lasers, etc.) to industry and electronics, military and police, law enforcement, nautical, outdoor, imaging, broadcasting and many more, HPRC cases provide comprehensive protection for the equipment being transported. Most hard cases are made from standard PP: our research and development department has developed an improved Ttx01® compound, which is still based on PP but is now reinforced with additional high-performance resins. Ttx01® makes the HPRC shell thinner and more flexible, thereby increasing impact resistance while reducing weight. In addition, while retaining the properties of PP, HPRC cases are resistant to acids, scratches, corrosion and dust, withstand extreme weather conditions and temperature fluctuations (the products are tested from -40°C to 80°C) and are waterproof. Finally, all HPRC case shells and components are 100% recyclable.