One Reason Why Pelican's Rolling Carry-On is More Expensive than Condition 1's

For those in the market for a tough-as-nails rolling carry-on, Pelican is the market leader, in terms of both reputation and brand awareness. If I needed one and had the money, I'd pony up for their 1535 Air Carry-on Case without thinking twice. There are, however, alternatives. Texas-based Condition 1, who like Pelican manufactures in the U.S., offers this competing Large Case #300. Both the #300 and the 1535 have nearly identical dimensions, which is the maximum carry-on size, 22" x...