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http://bakadesuyo.com/how-to-guarantee-your-luggage-wont-be-lost-or It can be great for the safety of your photo-gear - if you ever have to check it in. YMMV. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.