Dave's Favorites: The Pod
Digital cameras are compact and portable, but the advantage is lost since most digital camera bags are as bulky as a pregnant polar bear. That's why the Pod caught my eye. It's available for $49.95 from RoadWired.
The Pod is a small but spacious carrying case for digital cameras and other electronics that sits about 7 inches high and is 6 by 5 inches on the sides. A large main storage compartment in the middle offers enough room to hold almost any compact digital camera on the market. An adjustable, removable fabric "hammock" cradles the camera, offering a bit more protection from drops and jolts. It's a very clever design.
You'll probably want to carry more than just a camera in the Pod. Twenty pockets hidden in zippered panels can hold memory cards, batteries, extra lenses, and just about every other accessory imaginable. The whole bag is made of rugged ballistic nylon. It comes with several ways to carry it, including a removable shoulder strap and belt loops. This is perhaps the smartest and most versatile carrying case I've seen, and it's become a part of my arsenal.
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