Dominic Velasco digs Pacsafe anti-theft gear
MANILA, Philippines - Pacsafe, the growing global brand of anti-theft travel gear gives travelers the best safety gear and accessories all for the spirit of adventure.
Cinematographer, director, producer and travel enthusiast Dominic Velasco shares how the brand helped him in his line of work. “I discovered Pacsafe and bought a Metrosafe 300 when someone broke into my car, slashed my backpack and stole my MacBook Pro. From that time on, I became security conscious,” shares Velasco, who currently heads Imacron Digital Inc. in the Philippines, a digital video production house with clients from big corporations to personalized wedding productions.
“It (Pacsafe) looks like an ordinary bag, but it’s not. It has all these security features that’s important for people who are in my line of work and who travel,” he says. Pacsafe comes with anti-theft features that include a slash-proof belt, tamper-proof zippers and hidden buckles to ensure maximum safety.
The brand boasts a comprehensive line of bags specifically designed to protect cameras, especially during travels. The CamSafe Series is a well-designed line of travel and everyday camera bag, perfect for professional photographers and enthusiasts. This handy camera bag easily accommodates SLR cameras and zoom lens, and the multiple pockets ensure that cords, batteries and memory cards are well protected and organized. Camsafe 100 and Camsafe 200 are the popular choices from the CamSafe line. Aside from that, Pacsafe also has a line of anti-theft camera straps with slashproof wire built-in called CarrySafe.
For professional photographers who travel a lot like Velasco, finding the perfect gear is like finding one’s soul mate. “I carry expensive equipment and I often travel alone. Now, I can just lock my bag to a post and not worry,” said Velasco, who has been in the profession for 20 years and is a multi-year award winner in the international Wedding & Event Video Expo (WEVA). He has a range of Pacsafe bags and accessories for his laptop, cameras, lenses, and other equipment. “I have seven all in all, and it has the right pockets inside, too,” he quipped.
Another popular choice for photographers is DuffelSafe 100, an anti-theft duffel bag for home and abroad, with several strap options to ensure carrying comfort. A camera insert (sold separately) fits inside to make a secure camera bag. Photographers like Velasco can secure their gear in a secure fixture and get on with their work without being bugged down by security concerns.
“Peace of mind — that’s what it gives you. It serves my purpose when I travel to a foreign country. I’ve been using it around in the New York subway or when I was in Brooklyn and I felt very safe,” he says. Now, even his son has a Pacsafe laptop bag that he uses for school.
Pacsafe’s motto is “Outsmart threats.” For information, visit www.pacsafe.com or www.unitedlimsun.com. Pacsafe bags are available at Rustan’s Department Stores, The Travel Club, Bratpack, R.O.X., Urban Athletics, Islands & More, The Lonely Planet, Camera Haus, Camera Sound, Pixel Pro, iClick, Duty Free–Fiesta Mall, Fashion Rack–NAIA 3, Le Grand Boutique–NAIA 3, selected SM Department Stores and Hahn Manila.
