[Leica] Another perennial bag option.

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Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote:    That is pretty much what I'm 
looking for. I'll give them a look.

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA
http://www.400tx.com
http://400tx.blogspot.com/



Go the Aussie Crumplers! If nothing else, you owe yourself a visit to the
website for entertainment value. Turn the sound on. All of my Lowepro bags
are sitting in the cupboard. I use the "six million dollar home" for my M
outfit. This range are satchel types. The features that I especially like
are the configurable partitions, single layer storage, soft, body
conformable structure and the excellent angled, broad strap that makes the
bag sit flat against your side.

Cheers
Hoppy

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  There are so many bags, and so many different needs.
   
      When I went back to college after the Army, in 1973, I had the chance 
to spend a day at an airshow.  I learned a lot that day.  I was carrying two 
Nikon Ftn's, long lenses, and a Leica M4 with a couple of wide angles and a 
50.  By the end of the day I felt I had been beaten up.  
      I started to do some serious thinking.  I had survived Viet Nam's heat 
and carrying a lot more than camera gear and not felt so beat-up.  Then it 
hit me.  Balance the load !  So I started brainstorming a better way for all 
day projects.
      I went looking for some Army surplus.  A pistol belt, pack suspenders, 
two canteens and a multitude of small camera pouches that could be modified 
to attach to the belt and suspenders.  This may be a bit over the top for 
casual shooting or street shooting, but it fits well for auto races, 
airshows, or all day tramping through the woods.
      I carry a towel, plastic bags, toilet paper, lens cleaning kit, a 
lunch and snack food, and two quarts of water.  If needed, a jacket and/ or 
rain gear.
   
      And then I start adding all the camera gear needed for the occasion.
   
      For times when I am not going to be out in the wilds, or in large 
crowds where there may be long lines in front of the necessities,  a simple 
belt with three small pouches, or a hikers net vest with some large pockets 
works well.  And sometimes one of the old Domkie tan canvas bags.
   
      Since heat is the enemy of all cameras and film, I avoid anything 
black or dark brown.  ( But my camera bodies are black,  because at one time 
that was less obtrusive and noticable  ) 
   
      What I avoid at all costs are the expensive leather bags that seem to 
scream "Steal me ! "  If fact, on one vacation I used one of those soft, 
plaid, picnic coolers for a camera bag.  It did a great job keeping film 
cool as well.......
   
   
   

 
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