Harbor Freight $29 case

[Anndybo]

Nothing else available so picked it yesterday from my local store. Apache 3800 case

 

[Former Member]

Apaches are some good cases. Did you have to cut alot of foam?

 

[Anndybo]

Apaches are some good cases. Did you have to cut alot of foam?

Cut in two layers for Mavic, batteries, iPad and controller. In one layer for tablet holder.
Looks good. Some people suggest to spray it with Plasti Dip. Will try later on foam I removed to see how it works.

 

[SprayingMango]

Oh man this looks tempting! I was going to order the GPC case but this looks good enough for a fraction of the cost.

 

[Anndybo]

Oh man this looks tempting! I was going to order the GPC case but this looks good enough for a fraction of the cost.

for $29 you can't be wrong
just remember you have to cut some foam - pieces like this one
but they are easy to remove - just do not brake the one you have to keep in the case.

 

[wsettle]

Looks good @Anndybo . The 3800 is $40 in my local store. Did you get it on sale?

 

[Anndybo]

Looks good @Anndybo . The 3800 is $40 in my local store. Did you get it on sale?

you should see: Sale $29.99 with coupon 50622839
3800 Weatherproof Protective Case - 16-5/16 In.

 

[Anndybo]

 

[Anndybo]

Looks like Plasti Dip does the job. Keeps foam together.

 

[Former Member]

Looks like Plasti Dip does the job. Keeps foam together.View attachment 45200

And it`s fun to peel off your fingers.

 

[microlinux]

I second this case, picked one up as well. Very well built, feels much more solid than 30 bucks might indicate!

 

[James33]

I have the case too - it's excellent! I'll need to try the plastidip though! Great idea!

 

[microlinux]

Snug as a bug in a rug . . .

 

[Kingram]

Very nice , if I got a larger size would there be room for a tablet or do you guys keep them separate?

 

[microlinux]

I usually keep mine separate, I mostly fly with my phone. I'm not sure it's deep enough for a full size tablet standing up, but I will try it when I get home. It looks very close eye-balling it.

 

[microlinux]

It's not deep enough for a full size iPad.

With the right layout you could trim foam off the top layer (or egg crate) and lay it flat.

 

[Chopstix Kid]

I have the Sam’s Club equivalent version for my DSR kit. I only gripe about it is the orientation of the latches. I wish they were connected to the base rather than the lid as to stay out of the way when you’re trying to close it. Other than that they are great for around town.

 

[Anndybo]

Very nice , if I got a larger size would there be room for a tablet or do you guys keep them separate?

they have now bigger one, full size iPad should fit, 7.5/8 in high.
but don't see any coupon, still any 25% or 20% discounts should apply.

4800 Weatherproof Protective Case - X-Large

 

[SprayingMango]

I picked up the 4800 case today, got everything inside nicely. Drone + mavmount + extra stuff from the Fly More package! It's a surprisingly well made case for a fraction of the price of a Pelican.

 

[microlinux]

Good idea to throw a couple desiccant packets inside to keep things nice and dry, too. You can get lifetime supply for about $10.