Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thomas, Billingham makes some attractive bags, which look better than they operate--a few compromises have been made in order to achieve the "classi= c" looks: Brass peg fasteners rather than Velcro, rubberized canvas versus Cordura, etc. Not to say that they're no good as user's gear, just that i= t may take awhile for you to develop a system that works for you. Cotton canvas is an attractive material which can wear out in an attracti= ve manner, but it's not as tough as the better synthetics, some of which are now designed to be less abrasive on clothing than Cordura. I use the very modern #415 Tenba and like it a lot (would like to see the front organize= r section replaced with two simple pockets though). Jeff - -----Original Message----- From: thomas boehm <toboehm@yahoo.com> >so my modest request to experienced luggers is: >are there good reasons for the use of pricy billingham-bags or are >they just "nice to look" luxury products? for me, the billingham seems >to look a bit decent and not too "professional", for what i would >prefer it again tamracs, lowe etc. - and there are lots of rumors (in >catalogues), that billinghams are fun for longtime use. > >what about the reality? i'm interested about your personal opinions. > >thanks & regards, thomas > >thomas b=F6hm, imst, austria > > > > > >_________________________________________________________ >DO YOU YAHOO!? >Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com >