Supreme x Pelican Waterproof M50 Micro Case
The original behind the Supreme x Pelican Waterproof M50 Micro Case is the Pelican Pelican M50 Micro Case — $40 retail vs Supreme's $58.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Pelican Products was founded in 1976 in Torrance, California by Dave and Arline Parker, who built the first cases for scuba divers before securing a US Navy contract that turned the company into a standard protective-case supplier for military, broadcast, and medical clients. The M50 Micro Case measures 8.1 by 5.5 by 2.9 inches, is injection-molded in polycarbonate with dual latches, a rubber O-ring gasket, and an automatic pressure-equalization valve, and carries Pelican's IP67 crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof rating backed by a lifetime guarantee. The FW2024 Supreme version is the production M50 molded in red with a white Supreme wordmark screened on the lid, released December 5, 2024 at $58.
About Pelican
Pelican Products is an American manufacturer of protective cases, coolers, and portable lighting founded in 1976 by David and Arline Parker as a mail-order home business in Torrance, California. Dave Parker, a scuba diver, patented the Pelican Float as the company's first product, followed by the SabreLite flashlight and, in 1978, the Protector case. The crushproof, watertight, dustproof cases use an automatic pressure equalization valve and polymer construction, and are standard issue with military, law enforcement, and emergency services worldwide. Supreme produced co-branded Pelican 1150 and 1200 cases for its accessories lineup.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $58 |
|---|---|
| Pelican retail | $40 |
| Hype tax | +45% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Pelican Waterproof M50 Micro Case just the regular Pelican M50 Micro Case?
The Supreme x Pelican Waterproof M50 Micro Case, released in Fall/Winter 2024, is based on the Pelican M50 Micro Case. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Pelican M50 Micro Case is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Pelican M50 Micro Case than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $58 for the Supreme x Pelican Waterproof M50 Micro Case; the Pelican M50 Micro Case retails for $40. That's a 45% markup — buying the original saves you $18, or 31% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Pelican M50 Micro Case?
You can buy the Pelican M50 Micro Case from Amazon. Retail price is $40. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
