Re: [Leica] Camera Bags and packs

["Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>]

Great idea.   I am already using neoprene cases for a couple of my SLRs with
great results.

Thanks,

Roland Smith
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Painter <dpainter@bigfoot.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera Bags and packs


> Roland Smith wrote:
> >
> > I have a question.   I have not been able to find the perfect bag type
> > method of carry as a traveler sight seeing.   I prefer a backpack since
a
> > camera bag carried on one shoulder restricts my arm movement.  I do not
like
> > the front open designs preferring a top open.  A conventional day pack
seems
> > to work for me but  it lacks padding.
> >
> > MY QUESTION:  Does anyone sell fabric covered foam approximately
one-half
> > inch thick in varying widths and lengths that could be used for lining
the
> > internal perimeter of the pack and creating divisions?
> >
> > BTW, I believe a daypack will attract less attention of thieves.
> >
> > Roland Smith
> > roland@dnai.com
>
> Take a look at neoprene, not as thick as you specify but very dense.
> Typical thickness used in dive wetsuits is 6 or 7 mm (max) I think you
> could double it easily.
>
> Dennis
>