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Shipping and transport cases are reusable hard cases built to travel without you: checked as baggage, stacked in trucks, palletized, and shipped by freight again and again. Shop every size in one place, from small instrument cases to long, large, and oversized freight cases, from SKB, Pelican, Gemstar, Parker, Nanuk, Gator, HPRC, Seahorse, and Bel-Air, with foam, divider, or empty interiors.
Built for industrial, military and government use
All Sizes & Shapes ATA 300 Rated Options Foam, Divider & Empty Interiors
Choose by size and shape: a standard shipping case, a long case for narrow gear, or an oversized case for freight.
Equipment Shipping Repeat Deployments Freight & Air Cargo
Start with your equipment's dimensions and weight, then pick the size range: Large, Long, or Extra Large and Oversized.
Reusable hard shipping cases
Use this page to narrow shipping cases by the size and shape of your equipment. Start with All Shipping Cases to compare every option, or go straight to Large, Long, or Extra Large and Oversized when you already know the size range.
Shop by case dimensions
When you know the equipment dimensions but not the case model, start with the size range, then confirm usable interior dimensions, foam clearance, and interior options on the category page.
Every shipping case in one place, from small instrument cases to freight-size trunks, across SKB, Pelican, Gemstar, Parker, Nanuk, Gator, HPRC, Seahorse, and Bel-Air.
Best for: Comparing every size and brand, or starting with your equipment dimensions and filtering from there.
Large hard cases with interiors roughly 20 to 30 inches long, mostly wheeled and waterproof, for equipment that has outgrown a medium case.
Best for: Test instruments, drones, camera and lighting kits, and multi-piece systems one person can still roll.
Long, narrow hard cases with interiors from about 30 inches to more than 80 inches long, built around one long dimension.
Best for: Tripods, light stands, antenna masts, survey poles, and other long components.
Roto-molded cases with interiors around 40 to 55 inches long, built for loads that ship by ground or freight and move with two people or a forklift.
Best for: Machinery, generators, trade show displays, and bulk gear shipped as one load.
Shipping case selection guide
A good shipping case starts with the equipment, not the brand. Use usable dimensions, loaded weight, how the case ships, and the interior you need to narrow the field.
Record length, width, height, protrusions, and accessories, then add room for foam on every side before comparing interior dimensions.
Checked baggage, parcel carrier, and freight each have size and weight limits. Loaded weight decides whether you need wheels, two-person handles, or forklift access.
Choose pick-and-pluck foam, padded dividers, an empty interior, or custom-cut foam based on the equipment and how often the layout changes.
Shipping case FAQs
A shipping case is built to travel without you: checked as baggage, stacked in a truck, palletized, or shipped by freight, often again and again. A carrying case travels with you, carried by hand, rolled, or slung over a shoulder. Many mid-size hard cases work as both.
ATA Spec 300 is the airline industry standard for reusable shipping containers. Category I cases are designed to withstand at least 100 round trips of airline handling. Check each product page, since ratings vary by model.
Start with your equipment dimensions and weight, then add room for foam on every side. Use Large for interiors about 20 to 30 inches long, Long for narrow gear, and Extra Large and Oversized for freight-size loads.
Many can. Most airlines set standard checked-bag limits around 62 linear inches and 50 pounds, and charge extra above that. Compare the case exterior and loaded weight to your airline before you fly.
Yes. Share your equipment dimensions and weight, how the case will ship, and how many you need, and our team can recommend a case, quote custom foam, and confirm stock and quantity pricing.
Case specialist support
Specialty Cases helps buyers compare usable dimensions, loaded weight, shipping method, interiors, custom foam, stock, and quantities across SKB, Pelican, Gemstar, Parker, Nanuk, Gator, HPRC, Seahorse, and Bel-Air.
Match your equipment to the right size range, then confirm usable interior space and foam clearance on the case you choose.
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 shipping case sizes
Use this comparison to choose the size range, then narrow the exact model by usable dimensions, weight, wheels or handles, and interior.
Swipe horizontally to compare shipping case sizes.
| Category | Typical interior length | Best starting point for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Shipping Cases | Every size and shape | Comparing all brands and sizes at once | View All Shipping Cases |
| Large | Interiors about 20 to 30 in. long | Bigger equipment one person can still roll | View Large Cases |
| Long | Interiors about 30 in. to over 80 in. long | Tripods, stands, masts, and poles | View Long Cases |
| Extra Large & Oversized | Interiors about 40 to 55 in. long | Freight, pallet, and two-person loads | View Extra Large Cases |
Usable interior dimensions and foam clearance are the first fit check, whatever the brand.
Long cases save width for narrow gear, while extra large cases add width and depth for bulky loads.
Foam, dividers, empty interiors, and custom foam decide how the finished case works in daily use.
Share your equipment dimensions, weight, how the case will ship, interior preference, and quantity. Our team can help narrow suitable sizes and models.
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