I've always carry a camera... its an old Canon A1100 point and shoot. Takes great photos. I wear the camera on the strap of my Camelbak. Just recently I took a very bad spill and landed on my chest - hard. The camera is OK but for 2 months I had a large hematoma on my chest in the exact outline and size of the camera (it was ugly). I now have to find somewhere to wear it....

Note I am looking to buy a newer camera - Consumer Reports rated the Nikon Coolpix (forgot the exact model) number one in everything for point and shoots. Never thought about a Coolpix; have always had Canons and Nikons but will give it a try...