How do you pack a Pelican case of handhelds?

Started by Moab, November 03, 2024, 03:45:07 AM

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Moab

Programmed the Baofengs finally. Starting to configure my 4 Baofeng set in one or two Pelican 1400 cases. Interior dimensions 13.37 x 11.62 x 6.00.

Basically 4 handhelds, 1 charger (most of my bats are USB C. 6 1800s, 2 3800s, 5 2500s (fat 1800 size maybe twice as thick), 4 Signal Stick whip antennas, 2 earpro PTT set ups (maybe 5"x4" each), and maybe a half gallon freezer bag of misc antennas, connectors, wires etc. Probably a battery bank or two. And a medium sized scanner with AC adapter. Cheat sheets. Paper and pen. Tape. A small multi tip screw driver.   

Considered using the internal pluck & pull foam. But I don't think it will be a great use of space. Or maybe just use half of the foam for around the radios. And the other half just open and use bags and small cases to organize small items.

Unless someone has some pic examples of your or others - set ups using the foam. Thought I might find a small, cheap padded case for each radio. And bag the rest of the crap up. And just use the outside layer of foam. With everything bagged or in cases inside. Or maybe in some smaller plastic cases to go inside the Pelicans and keep things organized. I think I'm going to need both Pelican cases.

1) Does anyone sell medium sized dissecant? Like 2"X3" or 2"X2"? Each case is only .31ft. I have a bunch of the ones from pill bottles. But they are very small and a bit of a mess.

2) Was thinking about using ziplock bags as extra protection from water and dust. Thoughts? Alternatives?

3) What am I not thinking of? Tools? I don't want to overload this. Just the basics. I do have extra, small screwdrivers. Maybe some super glue? I have a Leatherman in every vehicle and bag I use just about.

Purpose of the cases is to store the radios in a vehicle while in transit. I guess I should consider moving the gear from these cases. And how I would store the extra stuff in my pack when man portable. Radios will be in pack or belt pouches. But guess I should consider a case or padded bag for everything else when just on foot.

Any ideas or advice?
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NT2C

Photographer's inserts for the cases are your friend here.  They're configurable and padded, so you have a slew of customization options.  If you can't find them, try Optics Planet.
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Moab

Quote from: NT2C on November 03, 2024, 04:51:53 PMPhotographer's inserts for the cases are your friend here.  They're configurable and padded, so you have a slew of customization options.  If you can't find them, try Optics Planet.

Thanks bud.
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