NANUK 935 Hard Case with Cubed Foam – Waterproof Protective Equipment Case with Wheels, 22” x 14” x 9” – Dustproof and Impact Resistant, Airline Carry-On Approved – Yellow

I’d like to say that I bought this case after buying the 915 spark fly more padded case. I was so very impressed by that case that I knew I needed another of this brands case for all of my accessories.I’m going to quote my 915 review and then after that add the extras from this 935 that I enjoy, because they both have these features in common and it’s difficult typing on mobile.*********************************First off let me say that I have owned A LOT of hard equipment cases. Everything from pelican to monoprice and even a few Amazon basic ones, not to mention the slew of Chinese knockoff cases.Most of them had noticible issues from the unboxing to first use. Pelican cases have horrible latches that love to just pop open at the worst time, amazon basic cases usually smell like a chemical factory in Bolivia where they have never heard of regulation, monoprice cases are just really bad all over and their rolling versions are atrocious. The knockoffs are usually a little bit of each of these.Along comes this Nanuk which I had just happened to find because I bought myself a spark for my upcoming birthday, and I wanted a good heavy case with some precut holes for the gear. The case arrived today and I eagerly opened the box like a little kid.The only thing that I didn’t care for initially was that the case itself is not textured, which means you’re going to see every battle scar that it gets. Then I honestly didn’t care about the scars it would see, because behold the latches!!!!!! (***Angelic Chorus***)!!!!!They latch and lock closed***can I get an AMEN brothers and sisters***Sure it’s been attempted and similarly duplicated in other brands, but none of them work this well! I’ve literally been through hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cases through work and volunteer services and they have never had a single latch work so well.The interior pre cut closed cell padding has skin on the top layer!!! This is a great touch for precut, because it will hold its form so much longer!The hinge joints are nice and smooth so there’s no catches when you open or close your case.The handle can and does lock down when you push it down towards the case. This means no handle flop when it’s riding on your wheeler or on the hotel garment trolley. Granted that this feature can wear down in time (it has on all of the ones I’ve had in the past), but I’ll update my review should it fail too soon.Color choices!!! Hey now I’m not just stuck with black, grey or od green.... I chose the bright yellow since lime green wasn’t available and it looks great. It’s bright and noticeable from a distance. The red also looks great too, but I felt like being a little flashy.To sum everything up I’d say that this is probably the best case I’ve owned to date regardless of price range. This tiny little $70 case could smack around some of my $600-$700 pelicans and still have enough left over to fight off all the knockoffs.I was so happy with this purchase that I turned around and just purchased a 935 in yellow to match this one. I’d definitely recommend this brand to others and can happily say that I wasn’t bribed for my review I purchased this case and the 935 today at full price. Now I’m not saying that I can’t be bought off with some sweet sweet cases ;) 😂 lol.......I’d like it if the manufacturer would offer a closed cell single sided or double sided foam option for their cases though. The 935 I just ordered only had an option for the pinchpull open cell foam. This is great for your lower layers, but it ends up looking frayed and ragged after a while in the field putting in and pulling out gear.Thanks for the great case, and I hope I’m equally impressed with the one coming Saturday!!!*************************************Okay..... now for the awesome features of the 935 that I feel are worth mentioning. The first thing that you will notice if you’re familiar with other brands of hard equipment cases is that the lock holes are collared, and there’s not just some flimsy cheap metal bent around the edges.The top handle (when in the upright position) is a pop up handle that automagically goes back down when you release it. Many cases don’t even have this handle so this is a pleasant surprise.The baggage handle is one hand operated, and it’s two stage just in case you’re a bit taller. Another nice surprise is that the 915 practically locks into place in this handle using the grooves on the bottom of the 915’s case.There is the option to purchase a set of locking TSA latches that is really affordable for the 935. There’s also a few organizing items that you can purchase separately like the lid organizer and the padded insert foam upgrade.For the money I’d say this is a very nice and well rounded equipment case. Much like the 915 it has exceeded my expectations, and I will be looking at nanuk cases for any future purchases.My only complaint is the lack of a skinned closed cell foam package that would be available for their cases. The non skinned open cell foam gets worn too quickly with repeated use, and it begins to break down eventually getting all your gear nasty.I’ve included some photos of my 935 and 915 after some slight foam modifications. The 935 is used for all my accessories and extras for my spark.

Nanuk has considered all the flaws of the rivals and made that their strengths in their cases.I did my own research and compared this to the Pelican 1510 & 1535, which everyone around me owns and can't stop recommending.With the one button handle function, the handle is easy to operate. The handle even has two different heights of extention to match the comfort of the user when you are dragging it. Sturdy handle yet low profile. Does not feel as flimsy as the Pelican's. Even when my Nanuk is filled with tools, the weight does not cause the handle at full or half extention to flex.Rubber wheels, definitely an improvement over the plastic wheels of Pelican. It is quieter, smoother and even on rough roads you won't hear them.With the Nanuk, I never have to worry about hurting my palm while opening or closing the latches. The innovative design of the power claw latch system, provides comfort and ease of operation when opening or closing the case. I do find it difficult to open and close the Pelican's latches especially when its full.Price wise, Nanuk is cheaper where I'm at. But that does not compromise the quality, build or function of their products.The dimensions for the Nanuk 935 is right between the Pelican 1510 and 1535 which also means the accessories for the Pelican will fit the Nanuk 935 with a slight adjustment here and there. I'm currently using the Padded dividers for Pelican 1510 in my Nanuk 935 and it fits perfectly.I personally will recommend the Nanuk 935 to anyone who wants a similar case of another brand. It is affordable and functions really well. The design does not give a plain and boring feel of a gear case.I currently own a Nanuk 935 for my tools and a Nanuk Nano 310 for my ciems.Looking forward for what Nanuk has planned for their future cases.

I got the 935, which I assume means "35 L capacity". I picked it for the size, but after cutting the foam I think I might go one larger next time (950).It is a "carryon" size, and I bought it for flyin', to be checked or carried-on for a coming trip. I haven't actually checked it yet, but I've checked similar boxes before and they did fine.This has wheels, which is a required feature for me. The wheels are NOT casters, they are very solidly mounted, fit with bearings, and they don't extend past the edge of the case in any dimension. This means it lays flat on the back or on the bottom (standing up) and stays very solid, but when tugged on the handle the wheels are in the right position. It's a nice design.The handles are AWESOME. There is an extendable pull handle and two carry handles (open top, one side), plus the two latches. All the handles lock in the closed position, so they won't flop around when being roughly handled by the luggage teams. The latches are over-center style, very chunky, and they have a secondary lock -- they can't get pulled open from contact with other bags, you have to use a thumb to release them. Easy to do with one hand, impossible to do on accident.Overall the unit is surprisingly well-made. The hinge, for instance, is two parts and the pins are made to be removed and replaced. It's a very nice touch, showing just how much engineering went into this design.It's not a cheap case, but it's a great insurance policy for my $thousands of equipment to be carried. The wheels and handles will make it easy to use in airports, too!EDIT: I checked it. It's clearly got some marks on the outside from rough handling, but it is a BEAST and will last a very long time.

Second one of these I have. Latches are great. Needed to protect a large expensive spotting scope for travel and this was large enough. Easy to cut to perfect fit for the scope. These cost more than the no-brand ones but worth it.