Vanguard’s Supreme 53D will have to go in the hold as it's 63 x 52 x 24cm on the outside, but that gives you a capacious 56 x 45 x 20cm interior - large enough to carry a serious amount of gear. You also get wheels, which are a real must as the case weighs over 10kg empty. Pressure equalization: Water-tight cases are also air-tight. To avoid pressurisation issues like deformation when changing altitude, an airtight case should always incorporate a pressure equalization valve. There’s no need to worry about the weight. You can easily travel using the wheels and extendable handle even when loaded with gear. It was made for life on the move, so the wheels are large and secure. And it is small enough for hand luggage. When shooting with less gear, you’ll find plenty of great solutions in our range of camera holsters and toploader bags. These will fit a camera body with attached lens, plus some essential accessories, which are always useful to bring along.

Protection is what this case is all about. It’s waterproof and crushproof, even meeting the standards for the US military. The equalization valve stabilizes pressure inside the case and keeps water out.Hard camera cases are made of plastic or polycarbonate exterior and sometimes wood or metal for specialty requirements and durability. Do Airlines Prefer Hard Or Soft Luggage? Carrying options: A hard case can be bought with various luggage-esque features, such as roller wheels or an extendable handle, that make it more convenient to travel with. Especially with the larger hard cases, you're going to likely want it to come with these features that make it easier to transport.

The option we’ve listed includes padded dividers. They hold your equipment in place and stop them from banging together. And the Velcro dividers are adjustable. So you can customize the interior space.

Protective Hard Camera Cases Off-the-shelf

It’s ideal for air travel and adventure gear. The automatic pressure equalization valve ensures no damage is done when the bag is on the plane. And it can take pretty much anything Mother Nature can throw at it. The SKB 3i-1309 is one of the smaller cases on this list. But SKB makes no compromises when it comes to the build quality. It’s a handheld hard case that offers fantastic protection for your photography gear. Pelican is the leading brand for camera hard cases. And the Air 1525 hard case is their best all-around protective case. It’s lightweight, easy to carry, and offers excellent protection for your photography gear. The exterior dimensions (L x W x D) are 22.0 x 14.0 x D 9.0 inches (55.9 x 35.5 x 22.9 cm). And the interior measures 20.5 x 11.3 x 7.5 inches (52 x 28.7 x 19 cm).