Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've got two of the M Classics bags - the old sand-colored original and the new black & tan (apol. to the Irish) model. The original model is slightly lighter and less stiff and has the strap sewn directly into the back. As a previous poster mentioned, it causes the bag to hang very close to your body and nestle nicely under your arm. The newer black bag has added brass loops where the strap attaches to the bag. This is to allow the strap to be shortened even more (not that this is a need for me). It also has an extra Velcro closure and larger Velcro pads. The bag is made of a type of heavy sail canvas with a waterproof inner coating. The bags have three front pockets, and an internal "sling" that will hold an M6 with M Motor and 50mm, or an M with a 21 asph and finder. Other than an internal divider (that can be positioned to keep articles from rubbing together) there is no padding, but you can add you own easily as required. The only thing these bags lack (IMHO) is a top grab handle. I find it handy to be able to grab the bag directly when getting in an out of cars, etc. They were kind enough to send me an extra piece of webbing when I asked, which I had stitched on for a whole $6 at a local shoe repair place. The M Classics bag is the first bag I've owned that has allowed me to stop looking for that "bit better bag". Steve Patriquen London __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/