Pros and Cons of Cases in the Water
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Pros and Cons of Cases in the Water
The pros and cons of various types of protective gear for the extreme sport enthusiast:
Pelican Cases
Pros:
1. Waterproof (no really, they float)
2. Durable
3. Gear is protected by custom fit foam.
4. Small and easy to store
Cons:
1. Can be difficult to remove to catch a call or take a quick picture.
The Aquapac Camera Case
Pros:
1) Easy to open and close for quick equipment access.
2) You can actually use a camera or view data on a cell phone, PDA or GPS.
3) Waterproof (no really, it floats!)
4) Small and easy to store.
Cons:
1) Not a durable case, like the pelican, so you may want to add additional padding, although padding will reduce visibility in the bag.
Dry Bag
Pros:
1) Waterproof (No really, it floats!)
2) Durable
3) Gear is protected by custom fit foam.
4) Small and easy to store.
Cons:
1) Difficult to open and remove camera quickly.
2) Larger than both the Aquapac and the Pelican.
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