Re: [Leica] LOWEPRO BAGS

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

Gib Robinson wrote:
> 
> Given the wide variance in opinion (really not unusual on this list) about
> Lowepro bags I thought I'd mention the obvious: Lowepro makes bags in
> serveral different series. Some are flat out flimsy. The ONLY Lowepro bags I
> buy are from the AW (All Weather?) series. They are, in my experience, very
> well designed and very well made. The Lowepro backpacks in that series are a
> godsend for those of us who can't leave large lenses at home when we hike.
> The smallest AW I own (the Mini Mag) is just right for a fair quantity of M
> gear (two, maybe three, bodies and four lenses). I don't own Domke's or
> Billinghams, but I've got enough Lowepros to consider buying stock in the
> company. I use my Tamrac's for flash gear.
> 
> --Gib

I have a new Lowepro this month called an Orion. It is quarter moon
shaped for your waist and holds a body and 4 lenses...would appear to be
designed for smaller Leica M sized camera's and lenses. As I've often
said I have a huge assortment of Lowepro bags and pouches. I seem to
think I need every one. I like some padding. I want a backpack like
those Canon's I assume Lowepro makes one.
Mark Rabiner