Pickpocket resistant bag for M10

[Markah1]

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Thanks everyone for your helpful input.  A few of you pointed me to the Pacsafe brand, and the below model perfectly fits an M10 body and 2 small lenses (a Lux 35 on camera and a Cron 50).  

As an added advantage, the bag has belt loops which can distribute the camera weight, at least in part, away from its shoulder strap - a real advantage on those 20,000 step days!

https://www.pacsafe.com/camsafe-ls-anti-theft-square-crossbody-camera-bag/15900100.html?cgid=camera#start=1

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On 11/16/2018 at 8:48 AM, LocalHero1953 said:

I removed the velcro from my Domke FX5B for exactly that reason and replaced it with two magnetic catches.

I'd be interested to hear of anyone who's had a camera (of Leica M size and weight) stolen by a pickpocket. I'd've thought they'd be more likely to drop it in surprise.

I looked at pacsafe stuff, but what I saw was just too heavy, but maybe they now have slash-resistance without steel.

Hello Paul, I've done the same thing in removing velcro patches from a number of bags, ( Domke's and Tenba's ), but I've not been able to find magnetic catches of the sort you say you've fitted to your bags...........could you share a link or clues as to where to find them, thank you!

[LocalHero1953]

6 minutes ago, petermullett said:

Hello Paul, I've done the same thing in removing velcro patches from a number of bags, ( Domke's and Tenba's ), but I've not been able to find magnetic catches of the sort you say you've fitted to your bags...........could you share a link or clues as to where to find them, thank you!

Hi Peter. I bought them some years ago - I vaguely remember that they came from ebay. They look like this, which I found by searching for 'magnetic closures' on google images. 'Magnetic snaps' works as well. Min are polished brass, but I'd get the antique brass finish if I did it again. They don't require any special tools to fit them, but the reverse of the fitting is not as neat as a riveted version would be. On my bag the reverse is inside the front pocket on the bag, and inside the lining on the flap, so it is acceptable.

Hope this helps - I'm sorry I can't be more specific.

 

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Thanks Paul.....I was searching for "catches" but the magic word you gave me "closures" did the trick! Following your post I found enough of them on Ebay and made an order. Like you I will be using them on my Domke bags, ( still the best bag out there in my opinion ), from which I've already removed the velcro from the front flaps.

I appreciate the swift and informative response, thanks again.

Best....Peter

[willeica]

Shooting with an Alsatian dog in tow should deter pickpockets. Come to think of it putting the bag around the neck or on the back of the Alsatian should make it safe, so long as it does not run away.

More seriously, I always put my Billingham bags on bandolier style when in 'dangerous territory' and in a restaurant you can put the strap around your leg or the leg of a chair. The good thing about a Billingham bag is that casual dip style thief might think that the buckles need to be unfastened.

William

[mub]

Am 14.11.2018 um 04:45 schrieb jeff_m:

I also like the Peak Design 5L bag. I carry 2 bodies and 4 lenses and accessories. It slings across the front of the body so it discourages sneak attempts to steal equipment. No bag is safe from determined thief. 

how did you manage to get 2 bodies an 4 lenses in this bag?

I have the same bag and struggle with packing 1 body and 2 lenses in there.

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[lasousa]

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I have the Peak Design 10L.  The access zippers can be gathered together and secured from opening with a small tab and the leather loop.  It is pretty easy to pop the tab off though, a flick of the finger.  My solution is a small piece of thin marine line.  One side is tied to one of the rings below the zipper.  The free end goes through the other zipper's ring and is secured with a half-hitch knot for a second level of protection.  I think the larger problem is having the entire bag stolen, and that requires vigilance and awareness.

[albertknappmd]

My mantra is Vigilance and Common Sense..

Keep bag zippered when not actively using it and covered with flap at all times.

Keep low profile...

Albert  😋

[_Olivier]

On 11/14/2018 at 9:47 AM, JAC said:

I spoke to a pretty well-known pro photographer who has been traveling the world for 40+ years and visited probably 100+ countries.  The only incident he ever had was when he left his gear in the trunk of his car in San Francisco.

As a San Francisco resident, this sounds about right!

My approach: I don't worry much about a pickpocket resistant bag, I carry a really great personal property insurance instead. 

[Simon]

The Billingham quick release is (as its name suggests) quick yet not at all obvious to those not familiar with the bag.

How do I know this?  I’ve asked people to get something from it several times and everybody always undoes the buckle.  This isn’t quick and would create a lot of movement.  It also requires two hands even with the quick-release.

So I’d say it’s quite pickpocket-proof.

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