RE: [Leica] Vests

[Jeffrey Hausner <Buzz@marianmanor.org>]

Yup, that's just the vest I was recommending you check out.  It suits me
fine, too

	Buzz

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jim Laurel [SMTP:jplaurel@microsoft.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, November 17, 1998 2:28 PM
> To:	'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
> Subject:	RE: [Leica] Vests
> 
> Speaking of photo vests...the best one I've seen is made by Willis &
> Geiger.
> It's called the Skeleton Coast camera jacket, and is incredibly practical.
> It's made of a material that W&G calls "Bush Poplin", with Zip-off sleeves
> and more pockets and stash places than you'll ever use.
> 
> It was designed by a friend of mine, Jim Bruton.  The design came out of
> an
> extended trip years ago to the skeleton coast with Des & Jen Bartlett to
> make a documentary film on elephant migration.  Unfortunately, they are
> scaling back thier production of this particular jacket, so they are out
> of
> stock right now.  I ordered one and they promised delivery in early Feb.
> You can reach Willis & Geiger sales at: 800 223 1408.  Get one now before
> they're gone!
> 
> You can see Jim wearing the jacket here with sleeves removed: (Jim is
> second
> from the left, standing next to my right)
> 
> http://www.mungopark.com/199712/exp/dispatches/imgzoom.asp?image=12xrob08d
> &l
> inkback=D&disp=d08
> 
> Cheers,
> Jim Laurel
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RBedw51767@aol.com [mailto:RBedw51767@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 11:10 AM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Vests
> 
> 
> I noticed in Tina Manleys recent posting that she will be using a photo
> vest
> on her trip to Honduras.  I have never owned one but I noticed several
> different brands in the camera shop that I visit.  There are Nikon, Domke,
> Lowe, Billingham, etc.  I would be interested in LUGGERS recommendations.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Bob Bedwell