Kata 3n1-30

Added to Cambags
7 July 2014
Bag type
Backpack, Slingbag
Capacity
1 or 2 bodies, 3 lenses or more
Interior
Main compartment: 11.61 x 6.29 x 11.81
Exterior
12.59 x 7.48 x 17.7
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.5 kg)
Material
Exterior: Reinforced Nycore grid fabric Interior: TST rib structures protection Interior: Yelloop an
Colours
black

About this bag

The Kata 3 in 1 Sling Backpack, Large is designed to fit a digital SLR camera with a mid-range zoom lens attached, 5-6 extra lenses and accessories. It uses TST RIB structural protection for the equipment. The pack has three carrying options in one; changing from sling to "X" position to backpack and back again. It is fast and easy by using the quick release buckles. The bottom main compartment of the pack holds equipment and uses the modular dividers to custom fit the bag. The large top compartment will hold personal gear or additional gear, and it has internal pockets and a MP3 player pouch.

What fits inside

Digital SLR camera with a mid-range zoom lens attached, 5-6 extra lenses and accessories

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Owner contribution

Here's the bag with just the quick-draw flap opened. This allows for access to the camera (with lens attached), commonly used lenses to either side (70-200/2.8 to the left, 10-20/4-5.6 to the right) behind a set of padded "doors". This is a left-swing configuration so in use the bag would be facing me like this with the camera pointed down and the bag going across my chest. Here the straps are configured in what I call "hybrid" mode. This allows you to have the quick-draw convenience of a sling bag and the comfort of a backpack. Essentially you would wear the bag as a sling but if it got uncomfortable or situations arose where you will temporarily need a more secure carrying configuration (ie. running to catch a bus), you can withdraw the "other strap" and criss-cross it over the strap already being used. This can be done on the fly without taking the bag off your back. You can also withdraw the waist-straps for an even more secure and comfortable way to wear the bag. I have found that this configuration is not quite as comfortable as a traditional backpack configuration but it can be "entered" into on the fly. The great thing about this bag is that you can go from this configuration to a traditional backpack configuration on the fly as well. You just have to be careful when you're unbuckling and moving strap attachment points.

In the bag

Nikon D300 + MB-D10 Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Promaster Spectrum 7 28mm f/2.8 Nikon Series-E 35mm f/2.5 Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Teleconverter MC N/AI Nikon SB-800 Speedlight flash Front of bag nikon d300
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Walked a few miles before and after dinner. Carrying about 15-20 pounds. Not as comfy as the Kata R-102, but OK. Sling capability seems fine. I'll still need to compare it a bit more with the Slingshot 300. I only recently used the Slingshot 300 for the first time (I had replaced the Slingshot 100 & 200 with Flipside 200 & 300, and the Slingshot 300 was just waiting for the need to arise) for the D700 + 70-200 (plus a few other lenses). I got the Kata 3n1-30 because I like the two strap / one strap options, and I really like my Kata R-102. So I'll have to walk around a bit with each (300 & 3N1) to see. I have a neck injury, and the Kata 3N1 didn't feel as comfortable as the Slingshot 300 or the R-102, but I don't want to rule it out yet, either. This may not be an issue for you. Both bags can be configured to have all slots available from the side opening (just move the dividers), but it seems easier / better on the Slingshot 300 (I'll need to try it on both). Both have roomy upper compartments for more gear or just about anything else. If all other things are equal, the Kata's three-way strap options (sling, back, crisscross) are the best. (Plus the tripod option, which makes more sense in backpack mode than in sling, I'd think.) Thanks to Bill for review

In the bag

Nikon D700 Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Nikon 85mm f/1.8 Nikon 70-200mm VR f/2.8 AF-S ED Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro Decided to replace Lowepro Slingshot 300 with new Kata 3N1-30. nikon d700
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