{"id":6053,"date":"2010-09-14T21:31:00","date_gmt":"2010-09-15T01:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/?p=6053"},"modified":"2021-08-25T15:12:18","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T19:12:18","slug":"slappa-hardbody-photolocker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2010\/09\/14\/slappa-hardbody-photolocker\/","title":{"rendered":"Slappa HardBody PhotoLocker"},"content":{"rendered":"

RainyDayPhotography\u00a0<\/span>readers know we are VERY particular when it comes to\u00a0protecting<\/a>\u00a0our equipment. We take our gear on the road with us all the time…and some of the places we go\u00a0don’t really<\/a>\u00a0have roads. Kata and Pelican have proven themselves to us over the years. However, while we are particular, we are not closed-minded. We are always open to those who can bring fresh ideas to the market.<\/p>\n

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Slappa made a name for itself with\u00a0iPod<\/a>,\u00a0CD<\/a>, and\u00a0laptop<\/a>\u00a0cases. They were able to raise above the others in a crowded and competitive space because of their unique designs, quality of materials, and superior protection\u00a0afforded by their cases. We have had direct experiences with Slappa’s cases and have found them to be worthy. So when we heard Slappa has expanded in to making camera cases and bags, we were intrigued. When we read that it will be part of the HardBody line, we were hopeful. When we saw the press release on the\u00a0PhotoLocker<\/a>\u00a0we definitely wanted to take a closer look.<\/p>\n

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The Slappa HardBody PhotoLocker is a user-configurable gear\u00a0transport case<\/a>. It is not a quick-access bag or use-it-on-the-go gear carrier. It is designed to get gear from Point A to Point B and get it there in one piece. The PhotoLocker’s\u00a0outer layer<\/a>\u00a0is made from the same tough xEVA material used in the\u00a0shells of their other cases. The frame is light\u00a0yet structurally stiff.\u00a0Inside<\/a>\u00a0are two very large and\u00a0well padded<\/a>\u00a0compartments. One is a user-configurable space, the other a pocket, loops, and space for a tripod. On the outside of the case are three padded pockets.<\/p>\n

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Slappa designed this protective case for photograhers and we are eager to see how well this case will perform in its FirstUse outing. However, before we take it on the road, we thought it would be helpful to see just\u00a0how much gear<\/a>\u00a0we could get into the HardBody PhotoLocker. We asked a few photographer friends to bring their gear over so and we would see how much we could fit into the case.<\/p>\n

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To everyone’s surprise, the PhotoLocker was able to take onboard\u00a0an impressive amount<\/a>\u00a0gear:<\/p>\n