Comments on: Porter Case – Camera Hard Case Carry On + Hand Truck Dolly

By: Audrey Dempsey

Audrey Dempsey — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:30:17 +0000

I have owned two of these for almost 20 years and never set the lock. All of a sudden it is locked and I can't open it. Help!

By: merrily

merrily — Sat, 20 May 2017 23:55:37 +0000

how do I order one????

By: JJ Casas

JJ Casas — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:15:21 +0000

I have the older Porter Case like jonyoshi and can say I still love it. Although I'm currently using a Pelican 1510 as my main camera case, I have my lights packed into the Porter Case so I bring it with me with almost every shoot. For me, I've had no problems and can whole heartedly recommend this case a "must" especially if you have more than 1 case for your shoots to bring.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:41:06 +0000

I've used these for years since they first came out many, many years ago and have mixed feelings about them. I've had several break. However, it looks like they have updated the design some, maybe its better now. But, they are heavy and the rolling part of it doesn't work as well as you'd think it does. I've taken these literally all over the world and don't anymore. Just my two cents..

By: Guy Cochran

Guy Cochran — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:03:30 +0000

Love the Porter Case! I've carried mine to every major US city, across Canada into Mexico and even to Africa. Never had any problems with weight and I pack camera/lenses/audio gear and small lights - probably 20-30lbs as carry on all the time. Once landed, I flip into "hand truck" mode, then I can use the Porter case to lift Pelican cases loaded with tripod, lights and additional gear (plus clothing and personal effects!)

By: jonyoshi

jonyoshi — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:38:50 +0000

I have the older hard case shown in the second video and I love it. I carry my 17" laptop and a bunch of paperwork in it and it does get pretty heavy, but I still throw it in the overhead bin. I regularly haul close to 150lbs on it, 3 suitcases at the max of 50lbs each. You have to be careful about pulling back on the handle as it will bend, pull back on the top piece of luggage instead.
If you want one, better hurry as they are trying to sell the company and stock is limited. I heard the semi hard is not as durable

By: Emm

Emm — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:29:48 +0000

In reply to ron. @ron - The popular Pelican 1510 Carry On rolling hard case specs at 13.6 lbs and I see this Porter specs at 11-12 lbs (depending on interior padding). Not too far from the other hard case. Hopefully the added feature of a hand truck makes it worth it.

By: ron

ron — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:19:46 +0000

the biggest problem is the empty weight. Empty it's close to the maximum carry-on weight!