Pelican 1170 Protector Case: A Compact Kit, Carefully Planned

Gunfire Magazine · October 13, 2026 · 2 min read

RESEARCH-BASED PRODUCT FEATURE
Based on published manufacturer specifications. Gunfire Magazine has not physically tested this product for this article.

The most useful measurement on an equipment case is often the one inside it. Pelican’s 1170 Protector is a compact case whose published dimensions make it a candidate for small accessories and electronics, provided the packing plan begins with the equipment rather than the outside footprint.

The product at a glance

Manufacturer

Pelican

Model

1170 Protector Case

Interior dimensions

10.54 × 6.04 × 3.16 inches

Exterior dimensions

11.64 × 8.34 × 3.78 inches

Published weight

2.10 pounds with foam; 1.96 pounds without foam

Specifications: Pelican’s official 1170 listing, checked October 13, 2026.

Start with the interior

Interior dimensions provide a useful planning envelope. List the items intended for the case, including attached cables or accessories, and allow room for protective spacing. An item’s bare dimensions are only one part of a packing plan; how it will be arranged and removed matters as well.

Foam configuration deserves separate attention. Equipment and protective material share the same interior space, so a small case that appears large enough on paper can call for a different arrangement once spacing is considered. A simple measured layout is more informative than choosing by exterior size alone.

Construction details in context

Pelican lists configurable foam, double-throw latches, an O-ring seal and an automatic pressure-equalization valve. The company describes the case as watertight, crushproof and dustproof. Its product page distinguishes foam and no-foam configurations, with different published weights.

That distinction is useful for a reader balancing organization against total kit weight. The case is one component of the carried load, while the contents and packing materials complete it. Confirm which configuration a seller is offering before comparing prices or building a packing list.

Choose for the intended job

A compact accessory case can help define a kit: the items that belong together, the space each requires and the order in which they will be used. A planning checklist should connect those priorities to the exact configuration and the manufacturer’s handling guidance.

For the 1170, the published interior envelope is the strongest starting point. Select the case around the intended contents and protective arrangement, then check current pricing and available configurations. Product naming alone should not substitute for checking a separate security or travel requirement.

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Prepared for Gunfire Magazine with AI assistance from the linked source material and the publication’s editorial brief. Specifications and manufacturer claims are attributed to their original sources.