Re: [Leica] Re: Bags

["AWSteg" <upstream1@mindspring.com>]

Try www.upstrap.com
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From: <drodgers@nextlink.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: [Leica] Re: Bags


>
> Doug,
>
> >>I keep 2, maybe 3 lenses in a home-made fanny pack.<<
>
> I prefer a fanny pack to a larger shoulder bag. As luck would have it, I
> came across the perfect fanny pack at a leather outlet some time ago. I'm
> afraid of the day this bag should wear out, because I've never seen one
> like it. I plan to disassemble it and create a duplicate.
>
> While  on the subject of accessories, how about straps? I've yet to find
> the perfect strap. I wrist straps to shoulder straps. I've been
> experimenting with various wrist straps, using mountaineering textiles
from
> REI and sewing my own. I want a strap without snaps or buckles which can
> come apart at precisely the wrong time.
>
> I once had a commercial shoulder stap come apart. I caught the end of the
> strap with my pinky as my M3 was an inch from the concrete). I know what I
> want. I've just never been able to find it in a store (or on the Web).
> Making things is a lot of work, but often worth it in the end. (Luckily my
> wife has an industrial sewing machine).
>
> IMHO, most handmade packs I've seen are not overpriced (Fogg, etc). At
> least not anymore than the less expensive mass produced bags. Hand-made
> bags tend to last. Labor is expensive, so may as well use the best
> materials as well. I like things that last. There's nothing worse than
> having a favorite old bag wear out, only to find it's no longer made and
> there is no suitable replacement.
>
> Dave
>