Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera Bags and packs
From: Dennis Painter <dpainter@bigfoot.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:00:46 -0800

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