I also use a Pelican 1550 case for my NSP when I am traveling between Canada
and the UK. As Derek says, it is too big to use as carry-on for Air Canada
but it meets British Airways carry-on dimensions.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DEREK LOFTHOUSE" <[email protected]>
To: "Philip Gruar" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Dartmouth NPS" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:30 AM
Subject: [NSP] Re: pipe cases
I use a Pelican 1550 case that holds my NSP, Border Pipes, Flute,
assorted whistles and even a few tune books. It is pretty big and bulky
but Pelican cases are literally indestructable.
I used last fall flying from Canada to England and back, had no
hesitation giving it to the baggage handlers. I dont' think it even got
scratched. The 1550 is a touch too big for Air Canada carry-on, and I
was carrying a hurdy gurdy anyway.
There is a Belgian on the HurdyGurdy list, who is in the military, who
has tried to blow up his Pelican case (empty) with grenades but it
survived intact.
Granted the case is large, but if you travel and or fly it could save
your instruments.
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