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Carrying cases are protective cases built to travel with you, carried by hand, rolled on wheels, or slung over a shoulder, rather than shipped on their own. Shop airline carry-on and maximum carry-on size cases, non-wheeled hard cases, wheeled rolling cases, and soft cases from Pelican, Nanuk, SKB, HPRC, Seahorse, Gemstar, Gator, Parker, and Shell-Case, with foam, divider, or empty interiors.
Carrying Cases
Carry-On To Check-In Sizes Hand-Carry, Wheeled & Soft Waterproof Options
Built for one person to carry or roll, through the airport, across the job site, and into the field.
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Pick by how the case travels: under the seat, in the overhead bin, checked, or carried on foot. Then match your gear to the interior.
Cases that travel with you
Use this page to narrow carrying cases by how they travel with you. Start with the carry-on pages when the case flies in the cabin, or choose Non-Wheeled, Wheeled, or Soft by how you move it on the ground.
Shop by how the case travels
When you know how the case will travel but not the model, start with the type, then confirm the exterior size, interior dimensions, and weight on the category page.
Hard cases small enough to travel in the cabin, under the seat or in the overhead bin, from Pelican, Nanuk, Seahorse, SKB, HPRC, Gemstar, and Gator, all waterproof or watertight.
Best for: Cameras, drones, instruments, and electronics that should never go in checked baggage.
Cases built right at the overhead-bin limit, with exteriors of roughly 22 x 14 x 9 inches and wheels and a pull handle on nearly every model.
Best for: The most gear you can keep in the cabin, from camera kits to laptops and test equipment.
Hand-carried hard cases with carry handles, all within the 62 linear inch checked-bag limit, most of them waterproof or watertight.
Best for: Short trips, rough ground, stairs, and places a cart cannot go.
Luggage-style rolling hard cases with inline wheels and a pull handle, from carry-on size up to about 80 linear inches.
Best for: Heavier loads one person rolls through airports, offices, and job sites.
Padded Gator bags and cargo cases plus Shell-Case Hybrid EVA cases, lighter than a hard shell and easier to carry and store.
Best for: Local trips, office moves, and gear that stays with you.
Carrying case selection guide
A good carrying case starts with the trip: where the case rides, how far you carry it, and what goes inside.
Under the seat, in the overhead bin, or checked: each has its own size limit, so start with the exterior dimensions that fit.
Carry by hand for short trips and rough ground, or roll on wheels when the loaded case gets heavy or the walk is long.
Choose pick-and-pluck foam, padded dividers, an empty interior, or custom foam based on the gear and how often the layout changes.
Carrying case FAQs
A carrying case travels with you, carried by hand, rolled on wheels, or slung over a shoulder. A shipping case is built to travel without you, by checked baggage, truck, or freight. Many mid-size hard cases work as both.
Many US airlines allow carry-on bags of about 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including wheels and handles, but limits vary by airline and aircraft. Check your carrier before you fly, and see Maximum Carry-On Size Cases for cases built right at that limit.
Most airlines set standard checked-bag limits around 62 linear inches, which is length plus width plus height, and 50 pounds, and charge extra above them. Compare the case exterior and loaded weight before you fly.
Choose wheels when the loaded case is heavy or you walk long distances on smooth floors. Choose non-wheeled for lighter loads, rough ground, stairs, or when you want the lightest empty case.
Yes. Share your equipment dimensions and weight, how the case will travel, and whether it needs to fly carry-on, and our team can recommend a case and interior.
Case specialist support
Specialty Cases helps buyers compare exterior size, airline limits, wheels or carry handles, interiors, custom foam, stock, and quantities across Pelican, Nanuk, SKB, HPRC, Seahorse, Gemstar, Gator, Parker, and Shell-Case.
Match your equipment to a case that fits under the seat, in the overhead bin, or within checked-bag limits.
Compare pick-and-pluck foam, padded dividers, and empty interiors, or request custom-cut foam for a precise fit.
Contact our team for availability, lead times, quantity pricing, and suitable alternatives.
Compare carrying case types
Use this comparison to choose the carrying case type, then narrow the exact model by exterior size, interior dimensions, and weight.
Swipe horizontally to compare carrying case types.
| Case type | Size or style | Best starting point for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Carry-On | Cabin size, under the seat or overhead | Gear that flies with you | View Carry-On |
| Maximum Carry-On Size | About 22 x 14 x 9 in. exterior | The most gear allowed in the cabin | View Maximum Carry-On |
| Non-Wheeled | Up to 62 linear in., carry handles | Short trips and rough ground | View Non-Wheeled |
| Wheeled | Pull handle and inline wheels | Heavier loads over longer distances | View Wheeled |
| Soft | Padded nylon and EVA | Light, everyday carry | View Soft |
Where the case rides decides the exterior size before anything else.
Loaded weight and walking distance decide between carry handles and wheels.
Foam, dividers, and custom foam decide how the case works every day.
Share your equipment dimensions and weight, how the case will travel, and whether it needs to fly carry-on. Our team can help narrow suitable types and models.
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