Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Heavy Duty Travel Case Recommendations Needed
From: henry <henry@henryambrose.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 08:12:57 -0500

>Hello there.  I'm going to be doing some heavy
>travelling and need either a Pelican or Halliburton case to travel
>my equipment.  I needed some recommendations.  I will be traveling
>1 Medium Format Body, 1 lens, 2 M's 2 lenses, a large SLR and 2 lenses
>and the various other stuff that goes along with it.  I was looking at
>the Pelican 1550 and a large Zero Halliburton but I have no experience
>with either.  Any help would truly be appreciated.  These will also be
>checked in with baggage claim so heavy duty is the key.  Thanks. Gabe

The Pelican is heavier, totally waterproof and practically 
indestructable. Much tougher than the Halliburton. Cheaper too! If its 
gonna be out in the sun with you get a silver/gray one otherwise black 
won't show scratches and bumps as much.

Henry