Hard cases protect your delicate electronics in the passenger compartment or in the baggage hold of the plane if security regulations dictate. Here are ways to protect your equipment from moisture, shock, and other environmental hazards, as well as keeping it locked for safety.
1. Pelican PC1510 Carry on Hard Case with foam inside
The Pelican PC1510 Carry on hard case is legal carry on size, lockable, and offers shock protection via a foam that you can sculpt to fit your equipment (divider sets available). Wheeled, with retractable handle. Lockable with padlock for security--padlock protectors guard against cutting. Lifetime guarantee against breakage. My choice of hard case.
2. Lowepro Omni Traveler Attache Camera Bag with Hard Case
Lowepro Omni Traveler Attache Camera Bag with Shoulder Strap & Traveler Extreme Hard Case is a versatile answer to the problem of packing your delicate stuff for the hold. Instead of foam protection as with the Pelican, you have a padded camera bag inside a hard case. Inside room: 13.5W x 4.5D x 9H inches, smaller than the pro version below.3. Lowepro Omni Pro Attache Camera Bag with Shoulder Strap & Pro Extreme Hard Case
This hard case has a shoulder strap instead of a retractable handle and features 16W x 5.5D x 11.5H Inches of interior space. Weighs 8 pounds. The fully customizable interior make this ideal for the photographer with a lot of equimpment, or the traveler with lots of electronics.4. Pelican 1550 Pro Watertight Hard Case with Pick 'N Pluck Foam
The Pelican 1550 is a foam filled attache type case claimed to be "unbreakable, watertight, dustproof, chemical resistant and corrosion proof." Dimensions: Inside 18-15/16 x 14-7/16 x 7-3/4 Inches, Outside- 20-11/16 x 17-3/16 x 8-9/16 Inches. Weather sealed with O-ring.5. Farberware 4 Dial TSA Approved Combination Lock
Here is a heavy duty brushed nickel lock approved by TSA, meaning their inspectors can open it without cutting it.