Features:

  • The Nanuk 935 case with wheels is approved by the FAA as the maximum carry-on size - Interior Dimensions L20.5" x W11 . 3" x H 7.5" | Exterior Dimensions L22.0" x W14.0" x H9.0" | Includes 2 layer cubed foam insert with base pad and lid foam
  • Waterproof (IP67 rated), dustproof, shockproof | Automatic purge valve equalizes pressure on the inside of the case when travelling
  • Designed for mobility with a 2-stage retractable pull handle with quick release button and smooth rolling polyurethane wheels
  • Two Powerclaw (patented) triple action latches molded in super-tough Nylon keep the case securely closed using compressive force
  • NK-7 resin is incredibly impact resistant | NANUK cases are designed to survive the toughest journey | Limited lifetime warranty
HOLY COW this is a solid case

I got the 935, which I assume means "35 L capacity". I picked it for the size, but after cutting the foam I think I might go one larger next time (950). It is a "carryon" size, and I bought it for flyin', to be checked or carried-on for a coming trip. I haven't actually checked it yet, but I've checked similar boxes before and they did fine. This has wheels, which is a required feature for me. The wheels are NOT casters, they are very solidly mounted, fit with bearings, and they don't extend past the edge of the case in any dimension. This means it lays flat on the back or on the bottom (standing up) and stays very solid, but when tugged on the handle the wheels are in the right position. It's a nice design. The handles are AWESOME. There is an extendable pull handle and two carry handles (open top, one side), plus the two latches. All the handles lock in the closed position, so they won't flop around when being roughly handled by the luggage teams. The latches are over-center style, very chunky, and they have a secondary lock -- they can't get pulled open from contact with other bags, you have to use a thumb to release them. Easy to do with one hand, impossible to do on accident. Overall the unit is surprisingly well-made. The hinge, for instance, is two parts and the pins are made to be removed and replaced. It's a very nice touch, showing just how much engineering went into this design. It's not a cheap case, but it's a great insurance policy for my $thousands of equipment to be carried. The wheels and handles will make it easy to use in airports, too! EDIT: I checked it. It's clearly got some marks on the outside from rough handling, but it is a BEAST and will last a very long time.

Great case - Would buy again

I bought this case to replace a Pelican 1510 after seeing one a friend had. It has just a little more space than the Pelican, and seems just as durable. The reason I bought it was because of the latches. The Pelican latches are terrible, and it seems like they will open up even you just blow on them hard enough. I checked my Pelican once for a flight, and the only thing keeping it from coming open when it came down the conveyer were the locks I placed on the case. The latches on the Nanuk are rock solid. You know your expensive equipment is not going to end up on the ground. I have flown with the Nanuk twice, and it seems to be pretty sturdy. Because the surface of the Nanuk is smooth as opposed to the textured finish of the Pelican's, the Nanuk's case shoes scratches and wear quite a bit more. Also, I have gashes in the case from where the locks seemed to have been smashed against the case. I can only imagine how the baggage handlers are tossing the case around for that to happen. If you are looking for something that will protect your equipment well, and is functional, then buy this case. Yes it is a little more, but it is worth it. Trust me - Buy once, cry once. Had I known about this before I bought the Pelican, I never would have purchased the Pelican.

Great case

I did my research. We all know the "other" brand that everyone looks at in this market I went for Nanuk 935 over the Pelican and I love it. The handles feel solid, the wheels are smooth and the launches do not feel like they will let you down. It's a little heavy but that's fine. I went the padded dividers and the mesh lid organizer as apposed to the foam and it's working out great. I carry two Canon bodies, Canons 70-200, 24-70, 40mm, 85mm, speedlights, cables, batteries and SD storage case. Pretty much all I need apart from my strobes. I have not had a chance to drive a Hummer over it or use it in white water rapids yet but what i can see it looks pretty study and will last me a long time. Bottom line It is worth the price to protect my gear...oh and looks cool too :-)

Affordable/Practical Rifle hard case!

I wanted to find a hard case for my AR but I didn't want a long case like many other people because that would take up unnecessary space in my car (crossover suv) and I frequently move so I needed something more compact to carry my firearm. I tried Pelican 1485 Air for this setup but the lower didn't fit (the pistol grip was large) so I returned it through an third party distributor (reputable) but incurred some return shipping cost which made me think carefully and to measure out my rifle vs the actual dimension of the case before 'guesstimating'. I wanted to see if an 1535 Air would be the perfect size but was 30% more expensive than the 1485. Although I wanted to try out the pelican 1535 air; I decided to see if an equal alternative is available and then I found the Nanuk 935 which was way cheaper than the pelican. I took a chance and have not regretted at all! I love how many foam placement they give you; especially the very last one at the bottom. I was able to fit my lower (on top) and upper (bottom) without dismantling my Red Dot sight; which I do not want to re-sight at the range again and I believe it is able to fit one more 7.5-8.5in upper with it (maybe a 10.5? not sure). I was able to fit one magpul 30 round magazine on top; only had one at the time. The only issue I had with this is the foam. The foam was such an pain in the butt to 'cut' especially when you wanted to cut only half way down so you have an cushion for your lower/upper. But I had to cut all the way out with saving the foam shape to put that as cushion underneath. However, I had to shave off that foam shape 3/4 of an inch so it was able to provide cushion and closing the case at the same time which was a whole day of pain without the proper tool and space to do so. Other than that this was an excellent purchase and this product seems very durable, stable and waterproof like the pelican cases. Now I am thinking about purchasing the lid organizer for my other 5.56 magpul magazines but have to see how spacious that might be and if it will close if I do put my magpul mags (I'll review once I get it).

... the Pelican 1510 but sold it because I didn't like certain things about it

I owned the Pelican 1510 but sold it because I didn't like certain things about it. The Nanuk 935 is basically the counterpart of the Pelican 1510. Same size but it solved several issues that I had with the 1510. #1 thing I hate about the Pelican 1510 is the handle. It flexes when you pull it along. The Nanuk 935's handle is solid. No bending, no flexing, and it has a locking mechanism to lock it in place at the half and full mark. The next thing I hate about the Pelican 1510 are the wheels. They're hard wheels and when you roll it along, it sounds like you're rolling a jet engine along. The Nanuk 935 has much better wheels and rolls quietly. The Nanuk 935 is a great case. It's sleek, simple, and the design is awesome. I do have minor grips. 1) The padding is overly thick along the edges. Don't get me wrong, padding is great but unnecessarily thicker padding means less space for stuff. I don't like the vertical design of the padding with the three columns. In the 1510, you had the two rows which I prefer. The padding also feels has that cheap crinkly feel. Overall, very nice case and I do prefer and recommend it over the Pelican 1510. Now, if you guys can make some pocket organizers to attach to the lid, that'll be great.

Hands down, best case I have owned

This case is perfect for what I wanted, a camera gear case that was airline carry-on capable. Pros - rugged, efficient, functional Overall the case is everything I needed, although I had to buy the padded insert separately. As a roller it works great, as a carry briefcase it works great. The double latches mean it will never come open, which is a bonus. Handles are great (one top, one side, and the roller handle is sturdy enough to use as a 2nd handle all the time). Materials are solid. Two lock loops (one for lock one for tag as I use them). Cons - its function over form for sure The structure means it doesnt look as refined as most carry-ons (support infrastructure on the outside like most hard cases). I've even gotten looks like I was some sort of a hired hitman or something carrying it. I'm sure the plastic will scratch over time, but again its function is unbeatable if you aren't looking for pretty. A few of the plastic edges are a bit rougher than I'd like around the handle, but nothing that will scratch or pinch even with large hands; mostly its the press against factor.

A fantastic carry on. Forget other hardside flimsy luggage.

Summary: I travel every other week with computer equipment. I use this for both clothes and electronic gear when I go to project worksites. The Nanuk is just fantastic at protecting what’s inside. I can sit on it, throw it around, and it won’t split open with junk zippers. It’s a great travel companion. Pros: 1) Awesome quality. 2) Durable. 3) Won’t bust open from over packing. 4) Protects electronics. 5) Carry on size. Cons: 1) Not the lightest thing, so you need to be mindful of travel weight.

Nanuk 935 - A nice case!

I love this case so far. The build quality is definitely there and you can tell the details were all meant to make it safe and more secure. I evaluated the Nanuk 935 and Pelican 1510 as candidates on paper. I also got two Pelican Storm iM2750s and needed a smaller case as a carry-on. Don't let pictures fool you. This case has a lot more room than you may think, beating out the Pelican by a few inches. In addition, the extending handle was well thought out, requiring a convenient, one-handed grab, extend, and go operation, with the release button right on the handle. The handle feels beefier and more secure than the similarly placed handles on the iM2750. The end handle next to it is also well thought out. Rather than the cheaper swing out design, it's a self-retracting, spring-operated, simple, yet impressive and strong handle. It's there when you want it, without any hassle, yet tucks itself away instantly when you don't, much like the pull-out handle does. For security, the points go to the Nanuk because it has two pieces of finished stainless steel flanges at each hasp point which reinforce each other. They are set up like two nails with the heads together, one in each half, when the case is closed and the smaller diameters face away from the heads creating an elegant yet secure closure to stick your lock through. You can see what I mean if you check out the pictures. As far as I could tell, the Pelican case had two pieces of stainless steel sheet wrapped around each lip and crimped to the plastic. The larger Pelicans have nothing but a hole in the plastic, so any lock is a nuisance at best to anyone seriously after the contents. Imagine TSA's bolt cutters and your plain plastic because they can't find the right TSA key...again. As for the materials of each case, they are VERY similar, with similar properties and strengths. The Nanuk is slightly more rigid and that may be due to size, or it may have to do with the thickness of the material at strategic points. The wheels on each feel different, though. The Nanuk's definitely roll better. It may be that the Pelican has more material at those particular points, but they were not as free-rolling on carpet as I'd like. The Nanuk's wheels are about 1/4" larger in diameter than the Pelican, and it's the smaller case. Go figure. The latches on each also are different. They are much crisper operating on the Nanuk, whose locking jaw (as opposed to the latching jaw) is more substantial and you definitely know if they're open or closed. No ambiguity. The latches on the 2750, on the other hand, give a weak sproingy kind of snap, and I found myself opening them and closing them again, just to make sure, and then looking at the others to see if the latch I was working on really was latched. Somehow, I dread the idea of TSA half-latching them all and my stuff spilled in a trail from Portland to Chicago. I don't know if Pelican was going to update these latches or not, but they're the ones that have the gray square in the middle. The Nanuk's edges appear to match uniformly and securely around the case. I cannot say the same for the Pelican. With all latches closed and the case empty, I noted a distinct wave in the seam between the top and bottom. Not that I plan to throw it in the water, but I'm thinking a difference of 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch, even with an O-ring, is starting to tempt fate. I'll see how each brand stacks up in the real world. Both have a lifetime warranty, and I have some idea how Pelican handles theirs. I have no idea how Nanuk's is handled, good or bad, but I'm very impressed with the product. I would not hesitate buying another 935, or the 960, which is about 60" in girth. Over 62", the airlines start charging for oversized luggage. When I pushed Pelican on what the largest case is that would safely pass the airlines without oversize charges, they told me the 2750. A couple of times. It's about 58" in girth so you lose a couple of inches versus the Nanuk as well there. Someday, someone will figure out that maybe they should make a case that's, oh, 61.9" in girth. I'm very surprised there aren't more reviews of this excellent line of cases. UPDATED November 17, 2014 - After a few flights and service in the field, I'm upgrading this to a 5-Star rating. It's taken some abuse, but it stands up to the job! I don't imagine the manufacturer gets very many warranty calls, but I know they are super-responsive.

You need to get some loving from Nanuk!😍

I’d like to say that I bought this case after buying the 915 spark fly more padded case. I was so very impressed by that case that I knew I needed another of this brands case for all of my accessories. I’m going to quote my 915 review and then after that add the extras from this 935 that I enjoy, because they both have these features in common and it’s difficult typing on mobile. ********************************* First off let me say that I have owned A LOT of hard equipment cases. Everything from pelican to monoprice and even a few Amazon basic ones, not to mention the slew of Chinese knockoff cases. Most of them had noticible issues from the unboxing to first use. Pelican cases have horrible latches that love to just pop open at the worst time, amazon basic cases usually smell like a chemical factory in Bolivia where they have never heard of regulation, monoprice cases are just really bad all over and their rolling versions are atrocious. The knockoffs are usually a little bit of each of these. Along comes this Nanuk which I had just happened to find because I bought myself a spark for my upcoming birthday, and I wanted a good heavy case with some precut holes for the gear. The case arrived today and I eagerly opened the box like a little kid. The only thing that I didn’t care for initially was that the case itself is not textured, which means you’re going to see every battle scar that it gets. Then I honestly didn’t care about the scars it would see, because behold the latches!!!!!! (***Angelic Chorus***)!!!!! They latch and lock closed ***can I get an AMEN brothers and sisters*** Sure it’s been attempted and similarly duplicated in other brands, but none of them work this well! I’ve literally been through hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cases through work and volunteer services and they have never had a single latch work so well. The interior pre cut closed cell padding has skin on the top layer!!! This is a great touch for precut, because it will hold its form so much longer! The hinge joints are nice and smooth so there’s no catches when you open or close your case. The handle can and does lock down when you push it down towards the case. This means no handle flop when it’s riding on your wheeler or on the hotel garment trolley. Granted that this feature can wear down in time (it has on all of the ones I’ve had in the past), but I’ll update my review should it fail too soon. Color choices!!! Hey now I’m not just stuck with black, grey or od green.... I chose the bright yellow since lime green wasn’t available and it looks great. It’s bright and noticeable from a distance. The red also looks great too, but I felt like being a little flashy. To sum everything up I’d say that this is probably the best case I’ve owned to date regardless of price range. This tiny little $70 case could smack around some of my $600-$700 pelicans and still have enough left over to fight off all the knockoffs. I was so happy with this purchase that I turned around and just purchased a 935 in yellow to match this one. I’d definitely recommend this brand to others and can happily say that I wasn’t bribed for my review I purchased this case and the 935 today at full price. Now I’m not saying that I can’t be bought off with some sweet sweet cases ;) 😂 lol....... I’d like it if the manufacturer would offer a closed cell single sided or double sided foam option for their cases though. The 935 I just ordered only had an option for the pinchpull open cell foam. This is great for your lower layers, but it ends up looking frayed and ragged after a while in the field putting in and pulling out gear. Thanks for the great case, and I hope I’m equally impressed with the one coming Saturday!!! ************************************* Okay..... now for the awesome features of the 935 that I feel are worth mentioning. The first thing that you will notice if you’re familiar with other brands of hard equipment cases is that the lock holes are collared, and there’s not just some flimsy cheap metal bent around the edges. The top handle (when in the upright position) is a pop up handle that automagically goes back down when you release it. Many cases don’t even have this handle so this is a pleasant surprise. The baggage handle is one hand operated, and it’s two stage just in case you’re a bit taller. Another nice surprise is that the 915 practically locks into place in this handle using the grooves on the bottom of the 915’s case. There is the option to purchase a set of locking TSA latches that is really affordable for the 935. There’s also a few organizing items that you can purchase separately like the lid organizer and the padded insert foam upgrade. For the money I’d say this is a very nice and well rounded equipment case. Much like the 915 it has exceeded my expectations, and I will be looking at nanuk cases for any future purchases. My only complaint is the lack of a skinned closed cell foam package that would be available for their cases. The non skinned open cell foam gets worn too quickly with repeated use, and it begins to break down eventually getting all your gear nasty. I’ve included some photos of my 935 and 915 after some slight foam modifications. The 935 is used for all my accessories and extras for my spark.

An upgrade over Pelican 1510 & 1535. (My opinion)

Nanuk has considered all the flaws of the rivals and made that their strengths in their cases. I did my own research and compared this to the Pelican 1510 & 1535, which everyone around me owns and can't stop recommending. With the one button handle function, the handle is easy to operate. The handle even has two different heights of extention to match the comfort of the user when you are dragging it. Sturdy handle yet low profile. Does not feel as flimsy as the Pelican's. Even when my Nanuk is filled with tools, the weight does not cause the handle at full or half extention to flex. Rubber wheels, definitely an improvement over the plastic wheels of Pelican. It is quieter, smoother and even on rough roads you won't hear them. With the Nanuk, I never have to worry about hurting my palm while opening or closing the latches. The innovative design of the power claw latch system, provides comfort and ease of operation when opening or closing the case. I do find it difficult to open and close the Pelican's latches especially when its full. Price wise, Nanuk is cheaper where I'm at. But that does not compromise the quality, build or function of their products. The dimensions for the Nanuk 935 is right between the Pelican 1510 and 1535 which also means the accessories for the Pelican will fit the Nanuk 935 with a slight adjustment here and there. I'm currently using the Padded dividers for Pelican 1510 in my Nanuk 935 and it fits perfectly. I personally will recommend the Nanuk 935 to anyone who wants a similar case of another brand. It is affordable and functions really well. The design does not give a plain and boring feel of a gear case. I currently own a Nanuk 935 for my tools and a Nanuk Nano 310 for my ciems. Looking forward for what Nanuk has planned for their future cases.

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