Katadyn Kata R-103 GDC Rucksack KT R-103 (KT R-130) Reviews

55 people recommend this product

Overall Search Reviews

Average ratings from 3 sites

	Amazon.com
	Adorama.com

Wize has read 65 reviews

5 stars		(42)
4 stars		(13)
3 stars		(4)
2 stars		(2)
1 star		(0)

Reading reviews…

I use the Kata R-103 while hiking and traveling. The pack has plenty of room for my camera body, grip, flash, four lenses, and various accessories (cable release, diffuser, batteries, memory cards, etc...). from Bhphotovideo.com The two velcro mesh bags that come with it have been useful for keeping small items organized together. The bag's material is very resistant to dirt and stains, and mine still looks like new after three years of active use. I also have the Kata W-92 waist pack, which is my primary video gear bag. The two bags are designed to latch together, and form a single larger backpack. from Amazon.com Although I will say, for the price, I wish it had a little more space inner space and the frontal side pockets were more useful. And it definitely needs to come with a better set of instructions, the ones included with the bag are rubbish for understanding how to use the accessories that come with the bag and how to attach the accessory straps. It also comes with Kata's 2 sided waterproof cover that you can use during rain to protect the bag. Or reverse it and use it as a reflector. from Amazon.com To carry the laptop backpack and the over the shoulder camera bag made me feel like a pack mule and was just crazy. I needed a bag capable of safely carrying both. I started doing the research, and was intrigued by the Kata. It has lived up to all of the high praise already given here. from Amazon.com Secondly, while the bag is well made and does come with a waterproof cover, the design doesn't suggest that the bag is meant for extended exposure to the elements, such as a hike or wildlife photography. I would think the laptop sleeve alone implies that, so I wouldn't recommend it for that either. So with that in mind, Kata has produced a quality bag that will probably last a while, I just can't put my finger on what it would last a while doing. I would recommend this for people that might be going out on quick shoots that would require processing of the photos on site and where laptop battery life wouldn't be as much of an issue. from Amazon.com if you really care abbout your camera,then you need to have this Kata r-103 rucksack.this is a total protection for my camera my lenses.etc. I am really happy with my purchase from Amazon.com I wont go into detail about this bag, just read the other reviews. I wanted to comment that I got mine with a free Reflex-E camera strap. You can check it out a kata-bags.com, here is a link, http://kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=406&Version=Photo So far I am very happy with the bag and strap, the strap is much better then the supplied Nikon strap. The relex-E is soft and stretches just enough to absorb some of the shock of wearing a camera and walking. from Amazon.com it's really, really tough on the outside (the company makes bulletproof vests and other protective gear), but soft and well padded on the inside (uses a velcro system so you can arrange how you want your gear laid out). the bag alone weighs 3.7 lbs but with all of my gear it comes to about 22+ lbs!!! if you're wondering what can fit in there here is what i put in the rucksack: from Amazon.com The construction is rugged, stylish & well through off. I have my 40D with 70-200 f/4 IS lens + 17-85 & and many small items like filters, batteries, charger, Flash cards in my bag & yet it feels very light. Little inconvenience: I felt the documents supplied with the bag added little to no value in understanding the straps & attachments, but Kata's customer service responded very promptly via email with better documents (but by then I figured it myself). You can't go wrong with this. from Amazon.com I have yet to travel with it, but plan to in late November, 2008. It will be nice to have a single carry-on and not have to debate checking my laptop or cameras. If I even need another bag, Kata will be where I start my search. Highly recommended. from Amazon.com

Electronics

Camcorder Accessories

Katadyn

Katadyn Kata R-103 GDC Rucksack KT R-103 (KT R-130) Reviews

Reading reviews…

Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Brand	Katadyn
Type	Carrying Accessories, Battery Charger
MPN	KT R-130
UPC	7290100281895