Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1683

Has anyone ordered one of the 'rugged' cases from Grinder Gear that James posted a tidbit about in news?:

http://www.visorcentral.com/news.php3?id=558

The Expedition looks cool:

http://www.grindergear.com/Expediti..._expedition.JPG

but is seems to pose a threat to the visor screen.

I'm kind of interested in one of these "man-purses" as I'm now thinking that with my visor, cell phone, credit/ID cards, $$, and sunglasses/notebook, I really need a bag/case that can carry them all conveniently.

Any suggestions appreciated!

Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Posts: 17

I'm kind of interested in one of these "man-purses" as I'm now thinking that with my visor, cell phone, credit/ID cards, $$, and sunglasses/notebook, I really need a bag/case that can carry them all conveniently.

I just picked up the Rhinopak 3000, and I love it. I use it to hold my Visor, Cel phone, glasses, springboards and a few other odds and ends. I got sick of carrying around a big, bulky briefcase that wound up just stuffing junk into. And, you can carry it like a book in your hand and it doesn's look as man-purseish. A bit pricey at $50, but highly recommended.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: brooklyn
Posts: 268

i second the r3k vote.

i've been using it for about four months, and i think it's perfect; in it i tote:

• visor (elastic straps)
  
• stowaway (elastic straps)
  
• pen-sized stylus (clipped to battery pocket)
  
• hs modem and phone cord (inside mesh pocket)
  
• backup module (inside mesh pocket)
  
• 8 meg module (inside mesh pocket)
  
• a decent sized post-it pad (credit-card slot? inside)
  
• extra stylus (far left pen loop)
  
• checkbook (back pocket)
  
• 2 sets of batteries (battery pockets)
  

somehow, i've made it this far in my life without a cellular telephone (i've been holding out for the SB, i guess ) but i'd be able to carry that in the front mesh pocket, as well... when i go out of town, my usb cable goes in the front pocket. i'm also able to carry a zip disk in the back pocket.

it's only slightly bigger, (and infinitely more powerful) than a franklin planner, and with the included strap, is incredibly easily carried; plus belt loops -- tho' 'tis probably too bulky to make them practical; and the handle on the spine. i've also used caribeners to clip it to a backpack (a la hoser's suggestion with his r2k -- which i also own, and occasionally use). and the ballistic nylon/mesh while not obliterating the geek factor, certainly masks it a bit. and, geeks really like this case... i've gotten more than a few compliments.

so... it's worth the $50.02 to me.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Indiana
Posts: 84

I've got the RhinoPak 2000, which is remarkably similar to the most expensive of the 3 "rugged" cases. By and large, it's a great case. See the VC review on it.

I'm currently holding the following in my 2000:
1. Visor
2. Stowaway
3. Backup module
4. eyemodule
5. 3 pair of extra batteries (really holds 2 pair, but I made extra room)
6. Cash - dollar bills
7. Credit cards
8. Receipts

So, if I lose it, I've just about lost my life. But it's a great, versatile unit.

Hope this helps.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

Cheap and Rugged: OtterBox2K

I use an OtterBox 2000. I got it for $10 and it protects my Visor extremely well. It's a storage case, not a usage case though. I use this in my bookbag so my Visor gets banged around quite a bit and is fine. I can't stress how much you get for your money with an OtterBox

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