The gang at Wine Cruzer did a cool thing. I suggested making a cruzer for a wine case that would have larger inserts and room for a decanter and they made one for me to prototype.
Here is a little information about the case:
WOO HOO!
I picked up the prototype today!
It was pretty funny. This company is the same place I get my pelican cases from! I had no idea they also did custom inserts. I got to meet Mike, the president of the company and the lead developer who said his eyes are still crossed from working on this case. I cannot believe something we chatted about on Wed was existing on friday.
I am posting the information here for feedback, FYI etc. While the company was cool to give me a discount for some of my feedback I am not making any money on the sale of these cases. Just dont want you to think I am in it for the money. I am in it for the geeky!
many pictures:
1. 4 3.55 slots
2. 1 3.75 slot
3. 1 5.1 + slot (fitted for Mags and Riedel Cabernet Decanter)
4. 1.25 gap (for gel packs)
5. Custom made spot for my USB Temp logger! This made me laugh
6. Open spot for Corkscrew. Personally, I put my toothpaste there.
#1
Each slot has three donut like items that have two different thickness levels. The idea is if you have a bottle that is not as wide as the insert, you can stick a donut on it to keep it snug. The longer one is perfect for half bottles.
The donuts top and side
Shafer Relentless in the slot with a thin donut
#2
A larger slot. Will hold both Pax and standard champagne no problem. This has two donuts instead of three.
#3
Decanter or Mag. This slot is pretty complex. It has a bottom removable plug for a mag and long thin side donuts that can be placed around the bottle / decanter for a snug fit
The rings and plug
Picture of inside (without plug)
This is the only real glitch with the prototype. A magnum sits too high. They will need to cut a little of the extra padding layer at the bottom to fix this.
Mag trying its best to fit in the case with both outside rings:
Decanter with plug and one outside ring:
The case filled and ready to go:
I am happy to answer any questions. It am travelling to Atlanta with it next week.