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<\/center><\/p>\nThe problem with most camera gear bags is that they scream ‘camera’, invariably being emblazoned ‘Tenba’, ‘Domke’, ‘Lowepro’ and the like – all brand labels beloved of the light fingered set. They are also invariably obscenely expensive – $75-150 for, let’s face it, some canvas and stitching, made in China. Neither issue arises here for this is an ex-Army canvas map bag, has no markings and costs …. wait for it, all of $12.<\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nThe three compartments hold the Panasonic G1 with either the kit lens or the 45-200mm<\/a>, the other lens goes in the center divider and my mobile back-up drive<\/a> goes in the front. If needed, the rear compartment will accommodate my netbook<\/a> computer. In that case the camera with one lens goes in the middle and the other lens moves to a jacket pocket – the G1’s lenses are so small this is simply not an issue. The ‘ears’ keep the rain out and there’s even room for a sandwich and a bottle of water.<\/p>\n Check your local surplus store for any number of similar choices. I like that it looks so shabby and amateur (unlike our military), the last thing a thief would be interested in. It is also superbly effective (also unlike our military). Probably not<\/i> made in China, which may well turn your crank, to boot. And you can always console yourself with the near certainty that the thing cost the US Army hundreds of dollars when originally procured from our patriotic military contractors.<\/p>\n Update April 3, 2010 – iPad day:<\/b> My iPad fits perfectly in this bag. Forget the $120 asked for a piece of nylon with a logo – get one of these.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thanks to the US military The US military may last have checked the ‘win’ column some 60-plus years ago, but not all is bad. This taxpayer got a bit of his own back by picking up a handy ex-military bag from the local Army & Navy surplus store. Have you ever wondered what happens to … Continue reading A handy bag<\/span>