Wanted to know if there is a noticeable quality difference between the Apache cases that Harbor Freight sells vs the Nanuk cases. I'm looking at the Nanuk 935 or the Apache 5800 at the moment.
Another question, when they are in the horizonal position with the carry handle up, do either one have a tendency to tip over?
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Same - Apache 3800 with 600 chips and an Apache 4800 with 975 chips. The 4800 is heavy, but manageable.I have an Apache 3800 and 4800 and they are very stable when on their side. I would assume a 5800 would be similar. How many chips can you fit in a 5800? I imagine it would be heavy as heck unless it has rollers or something.
I have the apache 4800 (I think that's the model). I've carried 2200 chips back and forth in it with no issues
Could you take a closer picture of the latch for Nanuk 935. I wonder what is better about it. With my apache 4800 that latch is firm.I couldn't make up my mind, so I picked up the Apache 5800 from Harbor Freight and ordered the Nanuk 935 from B&H on Tuesday. Now that I had a chance to inspect each one, I went with the Nanuk for 3 reasons.
But all that does come at a cost. $99 vs $199. Depends how much you value the contents, I guess. For chips, the weight alone makes it a no brainer to go with the Nanuk IMO. The peace of mind is worth it. I'm using mine for some RC Transmitters. I had to get a little creative with foam because I wanted to use the precut hard foam that came with the transmitters.
- the mechanism that holds the lid open much better.
- the latches are way better (as some of you said)
- much more stable in the horizontal position, no tipping over.
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Here you go. The latches are firm on both cases, but the Nanuk has slide mechanism that has to be pushed down before you can unlatch it. A little extra protection.Could you take a closer picture of the latch for Nanuk 935. I wonder what is better about it. With my apache 4800 that latch is firm.
I bought the Apache with wheels and the handle. The thing I don’t like about it is that the handle is a bit flimsy, especially with 1300 chips in the case. Everything else seems okay. We will see how it performs over time …..
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I had an issue with the wheel wells as well. To solve that I bought a few of the below foam pads and added a couple under the bottom foam pad that came with the case. Raising the base foam solved the wheel well issue.Since my case will be lighter with just RC transmitters, I would have preferred a 935 with no wheels. I had to do some notching of the hard and soft foam to get everything to fit. The wheel wells protrude inside more than they do on the Apache 5800 case.
I actually tried that. I didn't have the extra case height to do it. It made closing the lid with more force than I felt comfortable with. I'm glad it worked out for you.I had an issue with the wheel wells as well. To solve that I bought a few of the below foam pads and added a couple under the bottom foam pad that came with the case. Raising the base foam solved the wheel well issue.
I am convinced Ben is a covert Apache representative sent in to brainwash PCF into submission.Team Apache!!
Why???
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I gotta buy in BULK and thr Apache does the job well enough for me! I love these cases
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2,100 in each of the two center cases. I beat and bang mine all over the country and never a single issue with any of them.
Wow! That's an awesome collection!Team Apache!!
Why???
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I gotta buy in BULK and thr Apache does the job well enough for me! I love these cases
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2,100 in each of the two center cases. I beat and bang mine all over the country and never a single issue with any of them.
Wow! That's an awesome collection!
Cough... cough... and it is ALL your fault good sir!Wow! That's an awesome collection!
That is an unbelievable amount of cases. How many chips do you have total?Team Apache!!
Why???
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I gotta buy in BULK and thr Apache does the job well enough for me! I love these cases
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2,100 in each of the two center cases. I beat and bang mine all over the country and never a single issue with any of them.
Team Apache!!
Why???
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I gotta buy in BULK and thr Apache does the job well enough for me! I love these cases
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2,100 in each of the two center cases. I beat and bang mine all over the country and never a single issue with any of them.
Is the nanuk handle made out of metal or plastic? How is the sturdiness?I took some comparison photos before I return the Apache 5800.
Black case is the Apache 5800
Dark gray (graphite they call it) is the Nanuk 935
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Drive up to Westminster and find out one day, Stop derailing the bosses thread Jon... y'all trying to get me in trouble!That is an unbelievable amount of cases. How many chips do you have total?
A hard plastic with a soft rubber over mold for the grip. The Apache has a similar handle, but the rubber part doesn't seem as soft.Is the nanuk handle made out of metal or plastic? How is the sturdiness?
Team Apache!!
Why???
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I gotta buy in BULK and thr Apache does the job well enough for me! I love these cases
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2,100 in each of the two center cases. I beat and bang mine all over the country and never a single issue with any of them.