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Pelican’s TRVL Collection offers a versatile range of travel gear built for durability, organization, and protection—perfect for adventurers, creatives, and professionals on the move. The lineup includes the AEGIS Hybrid Series, which blends rugged EVA-molded shells with flexible, weather-resistant fabrics, and the ATX Series, featuring hard-sided, impact-resistant luggage with smooth mobility and secure latches. Complementing this new lineup of cases, the ModPak system adds modular packing solutions for streamlined organization. The collection is built to keep up with any journey while keeping your gear protected and accessible.
Aegis Series
Fit for various travel needs, the DX45 Duffel and PX25 Backpack can work for anything from a flight overseas to road trips or even some around-town things like the gym and work.
The duffel is a pretty straightforward pack, but it can convert from a hand/shoulder carry to a backpack very easily, so if you are using this as a one-bag travel pack, you can carry it in whatever way you need.
At 45L, this duffel can hold a decent amount and has some organization on the back panel, which is constructed of EVA foam to give some protection and support if you run your laptop or tablet in the pocket. The one downside to this panel is that when you open the pack fully, the base of the panel acts as a scoop for some of the items in the bag. I was using it to carry some gear and had my GoPro case stashed in there, and every time I opened the pack, the GoPro case would get pushed out and fall out. Otherwise, the duffel is comfortable to carry even when fully loaded.
When I use backpacks, I tend to use camera bags, as I usually have a lot of my camera gear with me. So I used the PX25 Backpack in the same way. Now, it is not a dedicated camera bag, but with the ModPak cases, this can very easily be used for a variety of camera gear.
What I do like about this pack is the simplicity and the protection. Two things that I think Pelican is known for, and reasons that I love their gear. The front shell of the PX series backpacks is EVA hard molded, and the back is padded, so I knew that, without a doubt, my camera gear would be safe inside.
The pack has all the main things you would want in a bag, but it is not overly complicated. The laptop sleeve is well-built, protective, and suspended, so you have peace of mind when your laptop is inside. As I mentioned, the bag has minimal pocketing, but with some of the accessories, you can build out more as needed. I utilized the SPL ModPak on the interior webbing for added organization and storage. This small panel can be used in a variety of Aegis packs, but for me, this actually may end up on a MOLLE panel in my trucks for storage. The large size is big enough to carry a notebook and pens, or some gear you may need quick access to in a vehicle.
SX5 Padded Sling
The TRVL line has three slings to choose from, each for different needs. I went with the 5.5L SX5 Padded Sling, as when I saw it at Shot Show, I knew that it would fit my needs. I use a sling for a few things. First, as an around-town bag, for farmers markets, running errands, and as a single camera bag for places like the zoo or aquarium. Shooting with a full-frame mirrorless camera, I like to be able to carry this in my sling when I need it. But most of the time, I use it for daily carry and things like a wallet and keys.
This sling has a good amount of organization for only being 5.5L. There are several pockets and dividers to keep your gear separated and protected. The rear pocket is perfect for sensitive items such as a wallet or passport while you are traveling, whereas the front pocket can fit some bulkier items like a glasses case, snack bars, or a power bank.
The interior has a small full-length mesh divider that I found gets in the way more than is helpful, especially when using the included padded divider. But overall, this is a perfect, unassuming sling for all your daily needs.
Accessories
Let’s start with the AVP-S & AVP-D ModPaks. I saw these at Shot Show and knew I had to have them in my arsenal of camera bag gear.
Sometimes I throw a camera in a regular backpack and want to bring an extra lens. But until this point, I had to use a small camera cube for everything, and this took up space in the pack. With these, I can keep my lens or drone protected in any pack. The hard molded EVA keeps these things protected. (You could even use them to transport a precious glass bottle of whiskey.) The ModPaks are super handy to have around and probably some of my favorite pieces from this collection.
The SPL ModPak was one that I picked up for my vehicle. Its interior compartments, originally intended for travel gear, adapt perfectly to hold small parts, multi-tools, battery packs, or snacks, helping you organize and access items quickly. At just 0.4 lb and roughly 12″ × 9″, it adds storage capacity without bulk or slop, and the external grab handle ensures easy removal from the panel. Plus, the integrated patch-ID panel lets you label the pouch’s purpose (e.g., “First Aid” or “Recovery Gear”), making your setup both functional and visually tidy in your truck’s bed or cabin.
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