Peli

Peli (known as Pelican in the US and Canada) is the brand that in 1976 invented an entirely new product category: virtually indestructible protective cases. Founded by Dave and Arline Parker in a California garage, the company grew out of Dave's passion for diving and his frustration with the flimsy containers available for dive gear at the time. That first Peli case — rigid, watertight, dustproof, and shock-resistant — turned out to be a game-changer well beyond the diving community: photographers, soldiers, firefighters, and law enforcement quickly adopted it as the go-to solution for protecting valuable or sensitive equipment. Today Peli is the global leader in protective case manufacturing, with production facilities in the US and Germany.

History and Landmark Innovations

From day one, Peli built its reputation on a single, uncompromising promise: a Peli case is indestructible — and if it isn't, they'll repair or replace it free of charge. The lifetime guarantee on every Protector case isn't a marketing gimmick; it's a reflection of genuine confidence in the product, backed by decades of real-world use on the battlefield, in tropical jungles, across arctic tundra, and at ocean depth. The cases are molded from polypropylene copolymer — selected specifically for its outstanding impact resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. A silicone O-ring gasket and an automatic pressure-equalization valve are standard on every Protector model.

The Pick N Pluck Foam System

One of Peli's defining innovations is the Pick N Pluck™ foam system, included as standard in most Protector cases. The foam comes pre-scored into small cubes that the user simply plucks out in any shape needed, creating a perfectly fitted nest for their gear — no cutting, no gluing, no tools required. The result is a custom fit that outperforms pre-cut inserts, achieved in minutes. For more demanding requirements, Peli also offers custom foam cutouts machined to customer specs or CAD files.

Product Lines and Applications

Peli's lineup covers three core series: Protector — the classic hard polypropylene cases available in over 80 sizes, ranging from micro cases for smartphones to large transport cases for radio equipment; Air — an ultra-lightweight variant made from foam polymer, up to 40% lighter than the standard Protector while delivering the same level of protection; and Storm — cases with a dual-seal system and reinforced latches engineered for the most extreme conditions. Rounding out the range are Peli flashlights trusted by law enforcement, fire services, and the chemical industry, including ATEX-certified models rated for use in explosive atmospheres.

Who Peli Cases Are Built For

Peli cases are the industry standard wherever gear has to survive transit and conditions that can't be anticipated. Military and law enforcement personnel store ammunition, electronics, and optics in them. Combat photojournalists transport cameras in Peli cases when any other container would have long since failed. Divers protect underwater equipment. Film crews transport drones and cameras. Medics and paramedics carry pharmaceuticals and diagnostic equipment. These are the cases whose survival stories — dropped from helicopters, submerged, run over by a Land Rover — have made it into company records as proof that the indestructibility promise is real.

Peli at Militaria.pl

At Militaria.pl you'll find Peli cases in a wide range of sizes and configurations — from compact cases for pistols and optics to large transport cases for electronic and survival equipment. Every Peli case comes with a lifetime guarantee and the assurance that your gear will arrive at its destination in exactly the condition you packed it.