Pelican 1010 Micro Case

The Pelican 1010 Micro Case is a palm-sized hard case built to protect small valuables (earbuds, memory cards, medications, a smartphone, or sensitive electronic components) from crushing, water, and dust. The polycarbonate body is rated for temperatures from -10°F to 199°F and ships with a carabiner for easy attachment to a pack or belt loop. Available in five color configurations: Black, Black/Clear, Yellow/Clear, Blue/Clear, and Red/Clear.

Crushproof Construction That Fits in a Pocket

The 1010's polycarbonate shell resists impacts that would crack a soft pouch or generic plastic box, a meaningful difference when the case is rattling around in a truck cab, a pack, or a gear bag on rough terrain. At 5.88 x 4.06 x 2.12 inches on the outside, it takes up almost no space, yet the stainless steel hinge pins and Xylex latch hold the shell rigid under load rather than flexing open.

Watertight and Dustproof Seal

The thermoplastic rubber liner that cushions the interior also functions as the case's o-ring seal, closing the gap between the lid and body so water and dust cannot enter. A polycarbonate purge valve with a polyester spun-bond ePTFE oleophobic vent equalizes pressure when moving between altitudes or temperatures without breaking the seal, which is useful when flying with the case or moving from a cold vehicle into warm, humid air. The 1010 is also buoyant at 0.51 lbs of positive buoyancy, so it floats if dropped in water.

Lifetime Guarantee of Excellence

The Pelican 1010 is made in the USA and covered by Pelican's Limited Lifetime Guarantee. That guarantee travels with the case regardless of where it was purchased, which matters for a piece of protective gear that may outlast multiple generations of the devices stored inside it.

Features

• Crushproof polycarbonate body: rigid shell resists impact and compression
• Watertight and dustproof: thermoplastic rubber liner doubles as o-ring seal
• Pressure-equalizing purge valve: ePTFE vent maintains seal across altitude and temperature changes
• Stainless steel hinge pins and Xylex latch: corrosion-resistant hardware with easy single-hand open
• Included carabiner: clips to a pack, belt loop, or gear bag
• Made in USA: covered by Pelican's Limited Lifetime Guarantee

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Pelican 1010 suits anyone who needs a pocketable, hard-sided case for small valuables on overlanding trips, travel, or daily carry: earbuds, a spare key fob, memory cards, medications, or compact electronics that cannot tolerate a wet or crushed soft pouch. The included carabiner makes it easy to clip to the outside of a pack or bag.

The 1010 is not suited for items larger than its 4.37 x 2.87 x 1.68 inch interior. All configurations on this page ship empty. A foam weight specification appears in the case data (0.41 lbs with foam, 0.40 lbs without), but no pre-cut foam insert configuration is offered among the five variants on this page; the interior liner is the thermoplastic rubber seal, not a fitted foam tray.

Common Questions

Is the Pelican 1010 Micro Case watertight?

The Pelican 1010 Micro Case is watertight. The thermoplastic rubber liner that cushions the interior also functions as the o-ring seal between the lid and body, and a pressure-equalizing purge valve with an ePTFE vent maintains that seal when the case moves between altitudes or temperatures. The case is also positively buoyant at 0.51 lbs, so it floats if dropped in water.

What fits inside the Pelican 1010?

The Pelican 1010 Micro Case has an interior measuring 4.37 x 2.87 x 1.68 inches, which accommodates small electronics, earbuds, memory cards, a compact smartphone, medications, a spare key, or similarly sized valuables. Items larger than those interior dimensions will not fit.

Does the Pelican 1010 come with foam?

All configurations of the Pelican 1010 Micro Case listed on this page ship empty. A foam weight specification appears in the case data (0.41 lbs with foam vs. 0.40 lbs without), indicating foam is compatible with the case, but no pre-cut foam insert configuration is offered among the five variants on this page.

What is the Pelican 1010 made of?

The Pelican 1010 Micro Case body and purge valve housing are polycarbonate. The latch is Xylex, the hinge pins are stainless steel, the o-ring seal is thermoplastic rubber, and the purge valve vent membrane is a polyester spun-bond ePTFE oleophobic material. The case is made in the USA.

What temperature range can the Pelican 1010 handle?

The Pelican 1010 Micro Case is rated for temperatures from -10°F (-24°C) to 199°F (92°C), making it suitable for use in cold-weather overlanding conditions as well as hot environments such as a sun-exposed vehicle interior.