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Thanks all for the input.  I am not sure the padding is worth a 
precious pound during a Zuiko trip.
Hadn't thought  about the damager vs damagee issue.
May just go for the nonpadded put am sorely tempted by the Hakuba---it 
is the only one
besides yabe ones that won't risk pollarding  (see Johnny comment on 
#324) of gear expenses by the CFO.
Did not see any other well priced  padded ones.
The Calumet brand one is 1 pound.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/222469-REG/Hakuba_PSTC100_PSTC_100_Tripod_Case.html
Mike
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