Case for the Gen 3 field version

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12/27/2016 at 9:50 am #36297
Readheads
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I bought the Gen 3 field version last year due to its portability and ease of putting it away. As I added accessories the case got stressed and one of the closure snaps broke off.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a better case for the Gen 3 field version ?
12/27/2016 at 4:54 pm #36310
Alan
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Hey Readheads.

A better case I don’t know about. But you might check with Kyle and maybe he would take care of you with a new case. It could have been that the case you had was defective in some way.

I do know that WE has excellent customer support, and they take great pride in their product. Just a thought for you.

Alan
12/27/2016 at 6:42 pm #36311
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Pelican cases are very strong and durable.
12/28/2016 at 3:38 pm #36334
wickededge
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Of course that case is covered under warranty and you’re welcome to get in touch for a replacement. If you’re looking for something tougher, here is the company that makes our cases: https://www.plasticase.com/shop/products/. They’re pretty equivalent to Pelican cases and the prices are much better.

-Clay

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12/29/2016 at 1:31 pm #36360
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Clay, thanks for the replacement offer. Attached is my original order which was upgraded to the Gen 3 Field and Sport.

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12/30/2016 at 10:49 am #36379
wickededge
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Readheads wrote:

Clay, thanks for the replacement offer. Attached is my original order which was upgraded to the Gen 3 Field and Sport.

Thank you. I’ll have someone from the shop get in touch with you.

-Clay
12/30/2016 at 11:37 am #36381
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Attached are some pics of the latch failure. They are not rugged enough for a lot of use. The case should also be waterproof for field use.

BTW, I just received the new 1500/glass handle and Alum Oxide 9/5/3 with the new alignment gauge. Nice work !

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01/01/2017 at 8:42 pm #36421
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Clay, don’t worry about replacing my Field case. I pulled out the foam, modified it for my other 6 handles & accessories and put it into an old but favorite briefcase which I will call out specifically in my will.

Thanks Again, Tom

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01/03/2017 at 11:59 am #36464
wickededge
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Redheads,

That’s awesome looking!

-Clay
01/05/2017 at 6:37 am #36494
Mark76
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I’m surprised. Yesterday I watched a Gen 3 with a case and was very impressed by the build quality of both the Gen 3 and the case.

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01/06/2017 at 3:09 pm #36532
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That’s a nice case but the cutouts are not designed for the Gen 3 Field and Sport. I retrofitted an old brief case (pic below).

However, I now just found my old hard case from 1988 (from an original video camera) along with a beautiful solid piece of foam from a Christmas present. (pics below).

Can someone advise me the best way to pattern and cut the foam ?

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01/11/2017 at 7:36 pm #36635
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I figured out an approach. Its not glued up yet but I think it will work.

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