Samsonite Worldproof 1.1 Blue/Black Compact Camera Pouch

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Summary: Legendary Samsonite quality!
Review: Have you ever seen one of those Samsonite luggage commercials on TV? While I doubt that this little camera pouch will be able to withstand the damage by trampling bulls, this little pouch certainly does live up to its Samsonite name. (Samsonite does offer more robust camera cases for those daring individuals should they encounter bulls and the like.)

When I had first purchased my compact digital camera, I was content with sticking it in an old, clean sock. Granted, this wasn't the most stylish way of storing the camera, but I really didn't think much of camera cases and bags at that time. It wasn't until my first vacation with the camera that I realized the importance of a proper camera case. The sock failed to protect my camera against minor dings and often covered the viewfinder with lint.

After I had learned my lesson, I decided to look around for a camera case. What I had found ranged from humongous plastic storage containers that could store lens, battery chargers, and probably a week's supply of food as well to miniscule pouches that looked no different from a purse. Well, the reason I had purchased my compact digital camera (a Canon Powershot, by the way) was because it was COMPACT. To buy one of those huge cases would have nullified any portability of the camera. On the other hand, I didn't want to spend money to buy a pouch that looked like a purse and only offered a slight bit more protection than my sock.

At last, I found the Samsonite pouch. Not only was it small, it was also stylish and rugged at the same time. Its padding would protect my camera against the shocks of travelling abroad and clumsy hands. Unlike the other small purse-like pouches, the Samsonite offered a shoulder strap, making it very convenient to take along on trips and leaving your hands free to carry other items. Should a "Kodak" moment ever arise, you could easily pull out your camera and capture the moment instead of having to rumage through your other luggage to find that camera pouch that you had stowed away.

The only thing lacking in this case are dedicated pockets for extra batteries or storage media. However, this is hardly an issue for me as the pouch still leaves enough room to pack these essential items at the bottom of the case. Overall, I highly recommend this case. At this price point, I simply couldn't be happier with the protection, style, and functionality that the Samsonite offered.