{"id":248062,"date":"2026-06-05T18:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=248062"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:42:28","slug":"pelican-crate-45l-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/pelican-crate-45l-review\/","title":{"rendered":"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pelican CRATE 45L is not just another tough-looking box for the truck bed. It is a waterproof, dustproof, configurable gear vault that earned its place hauling optics, thermals, night vision, and the expensive kit I do not want turned into paperweights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L waterproof gear case keeping expensive range and hunting gear dry in a rainy truck bed\" class=\"wp-image-250416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288-400x281.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400288.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rainy day at Hat Creek and the CRATE keeps expensive gear in the back of the truck dry. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve owned a lot of gear over the years, and most &#8220;rugged&#8221; storage falls into one of two camps: cheap totes that crack on the first cold morning, or expensive cases that look the part but never quite fit how I actually pack. Pelican&#8217;s new CRATE 45L in Desert Tan has earned a real spot in my truck. It isn&#8217;t for everyone, but for what I do, it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-pelican-crate-45l-review-what-this-waterproof-gear-box-actually-is\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Pelican CRATE 45L Review: What This Waterproof Gear Box Actually Is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pelican-crate-45l-specs-the-numbers-behind-the-gear-armor\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Pelican CRATE 45L Specs: The Numbers Behind the Gear Armor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-protecting-10-000-in-optics-thermals-night-vision-and-range-gear\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Protecting $10,000 in Optics, Thermals, Night Vision, and Range Gear<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-configurable-interior-why-this-pelican-cargo-case-beats-a-basic-tote\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Configurable Interior: Why This Pelican Cargo Case Beats a Basic Tote<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-handling-and-build-tough-without-feeling-like-a-boat-anchor\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Handling and Build: Tough Without Feeling Like a Boat Anchor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-honest-catch-premium-protection-comes-with-a-premium-price\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">The Honest Catch: Premium Protection Comes With a Premium Price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pelican-crate-45l-pros-and-cons-the-tailgate-truth\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Pelican CRATE 45L Pros and Cons: The Tailgate Truth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-verdict-the-pelican-crate-45l-earned-its-spot-in-my-truck\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Final Verdict: The Pelican CRATE 45L Earned Its Spot in My Truck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"pelican-crate-45l-review\" title=\"This Pelican CRATE Keeps Gear Alive\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pelican-crate-45l-review-what-this-waterproof-gear-box-actually-is\"><strong>Pelican CRATE 45L Review: What This Waterproof Gear Box Actually Is<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRATE is Pelican&#8217;s configurable cargo case, built on the same protection philosophy behind their cases for the last 50 years. Mine is the 45L in tan, set up with two divider panels, one MOLLE panel, and a pair of ModRail Bar Loops. It&#8217;s rated IP67, so waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof, molded from Pelican&#8217;s HPXC material and tested to MIL-SPEC and ATA standards. It&#8217;s made in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The 45L runs $224.95, with a 90L at $299.95 if you need more volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L ModRail Bar Loops installed for truck bed tie-downs and modular cargo control\" class=\"wp-image-250427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400814.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pelican Modrail Bar Loops installed. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pelican-crate-45l-specs-the-numbers-behind-the-gear-armor\"><strong>Pelican CRATE 45L Specs: The Numbers Behind the Gear Armor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Capacity<\/th><td>45 liters<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight (empty)<\/th><td>10.5 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Exterior dimensions<\/th><td>20.1 x 16.3 x 12.1 in (51.05 x 41.4 x 30.73 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Material<\/th><td>Pelican HPXC polymer (UV-resistant, color-fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Protection<\/th><td>IP67 rated, waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes, dustproof, crushproof<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Standards<\/th><td>Tested to MIL-SPEC and ATA<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Closure<\/th><td>Padlockable hasps with an automatic pressure equalization valve<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Lid<\/th><td>Multi-position, dual-access, fully removable<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Exterior<\/th><td>Integrated ModRail t-slot rail, rated to 100 lbs of accessories<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Stacking<\/th><td>Interlocks with 45L and 90L cases<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Origin<\/th><td>Made in the USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Warranty<\/th><td>Limited lifetime<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Price<\/th><td>$224.95 (90L is $299.95)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Colors<\/th><td>Black, Desert Tan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the spec sheet. The real question is what it means when you&#8217;re standing at the tailgate with rain falling, dust blowing, and expensive glass in the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protecting-10-000-in-optics-thermals-night-vision-and-range-gear\"><strong>Protecting $10,000 in Optics, Thermals, Night Vision, and Range Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The gear I care about most is exactly the gear that hates dust and moisture: rangefinders, a Kestrel, binos, thermals, night vision, weapon lights, a med kit, or other expensive equipment. On a typical outing, I&#8217;m running over $10,000 worth of equipment out of this case. Moisture and dust are how expensive things turn into paperweights, so sealing all of that out matters to me. The IP67 rating stopped being a marketing number the first time I left the case in an open truck bed through dust and weather, and everything inside came out clean and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L loaded with optics and range gear for waterproof dustproof truck bed storage\" class=\"wp-image-250417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400291.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That changes how I operate. I used to keep sensitive optics in soft cases up in the cab, out of the elements, then shuffle everything around at the truck. Now the CRATE just lives in the bed. It takes padlocks, too, so when I leave the truck, the gear is protected and secured. Carrying that much value around, the peace of mind is a real part of what I&#8217;m paying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L padlock points for securing expensive optics thermals and truck gear\" class=\"wp-image-250418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400817.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Multiple padlock points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-configurable-interior-why-this-pelican-cargo-case-beats-a-basic-tote\"><strong>Configurable Interior: Why This Pelican Cargo Case Beats a Basic Tote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L divider panels arranged for custom optics range gear and hunting equipment storage\" class=\"wp-image-250419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400808.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The divider panels can be moved around inside the box for custom configuration. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A tough box is only useful if your gear isn&#8217;t sliding around inside it. This is also where the CRATE is a different animal from a classic Pelican case. The traditional cases are built around foam cut for one fixed loadout, which is great if you carry the same thing every time. The CRATE is built for the opposite: changing loadouts. The two divider panels let me wall off sections so optics aren&#8217;t banging into a toolkit, and the MOLLE panel turned out to be more useful than I expected. It pops on and off easily, and lashing pouches and smaller items directly to it means I&#8217;m not digging to the bottom for a battery or a multitool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L removable MOLLE panel for batteries tools pouches and modular hunting loadouts\" class=\"wp-image-250420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400807.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The molle panel comes off easily to configure, and you could get several and trade them out depending on your loadout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The real benefit is that I pack by loadout instead of by &#8220;everything I own.&#8221; Depending on what I&#8217;m doing, the inside looks completely different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Range and glassing day at the range:<\/strong> spotting scope, earpro, rangefinders, binos, Kestrel, shooting bags, ammo, and a toolkit. Everything gets its own lane, and I can grab what I need without unpacking the whole case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Night hunting:<\/strong> extra batteries, thermals, night vision, toolkit, and a first aid kit. The MOLLE panel earns its keep here, keeping batteries and small essentials attached and visible instead of rolling around loose in the dark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reconfiguring takes a couple of minutes, so one case covers a lot of very different work. That is where the Pelican CRATE 45L starts to justify itself. It is not just tough. It is useful in different ways on different days, which matters when your loadout changes from range day to night hunting to hauling the odd collection of gear that somehow always ends up in the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L divider panel showing attachment options for pouches and modular gear organization\" class=\"wp-image-250421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400813.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The divider could have pouches attached to it as well if desired. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-handling-and-build-tough-without-feeling-like-a-boat-anchor\"><strong>Handling and Build: Tough Without Feeling Like a Boat Anchor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L build quality showing rugged polymer construction for serious field use\" class=\"wp-image-250423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400820.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The build quality is excellent. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The grab handles are solid and reinforced, and the lid is a multi-position, dual-access removable design (can be opened from either side), which helps when the case is wedged in tight, and you can only get at it from one side. The exterior ModRail system gives you mounting points for tie-downs and accessories, and it&#8217;s rated to hold up to 100 lbs of gear on the rail. The Bar Loops I added make it easy to strap the case down so it isn&#8217;t sliding around the bed on rough two-track. The CRATEs are also built to interlock and stack, which I haven&#8217;t tested yet, but can already see being useful once I add another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L red lid seal showing waterproof and dustproof protection for truck bed storage\" class=\"wp-image-250422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400811.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pelican CRATE is modular and configurable. Notice the red seal around the lid that prevents moisture and dust. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing I appreciate is that the case isn&#8217;t a tank to begin with. At 10.5 lbs empty, it&#8217;s light enough that it doesn&#8217;t eat into what I can actually carry before I&#8217;ve loaded a single thing into it. Plenty of &#8220;rugged&#8221; boxes feel like they spend half their build budget just on being heavy. This one holds the line on protection without making you fight the empty case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also made in the USA, not China. That matters to me for two reasons. One is quality control, which is part of why I trust the seal and the latches to do their job when it counts. The other is simply where my money goes, and on a premium piece of gear, I&#8217;m glad it&#8217;s going to a domestic build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Desert Tan is a small thing, but I&#8217;ll mention it: it looks right next to the rest of my kit and doesn&#8217;t bake in the sun or show dust the way black does. That may not matter on a spec sheet, but when the box lives in a truck bed and gets used around real dirt, real sun, and real weather, the color makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-honest-catch-premium-protection-comes-with-a-premium-price\"><strong>The Honest Catch: Premium Protection Comes With a Premium Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L MOLLE panel with modular configuration options for range and hunting gear\" class=\"wp-image-250424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400816.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The CRATE MOLLE panel has unlimited configurations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where I&#8217;d temper the enthusiasm. The CRATE is not for everyone, and the price is the main reason. At $224.95 before accessories, and with the dividers, MOLLE panels, and inserts all sold separately, the real cost to set it up the way you want adds up fast. If you&#8217;re storing gear that can take a few knocks, there are cheaper boxes that will do fine. The CRATE makes sense when what&#8217;s inside is worth a lot more than the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pelican CRATE 45L automatic pressure relief valve for sealed waterproof cargo case performance\" class=\"wp-image-250426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A7400818.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pressure relief valve is a nice touch. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My actual complaint is that I wish it were cheaper. I&#8217;d buy three more of them right now if the price came down a little. As it stands, I&#8217;m rationing how many I pick up, which tells you both that I think they&#8217;re good and that the cost is a real factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One more practical note: this is a hard case, not a pack. At 45L, it&#8217;s built to haul and stage out of a vehicle, not to carry any distance on your back. 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