Kata 3N1-20 or Kata 3N1-30?

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As the title, which one would be better to hold the following equipment adequately...

Reason being is that I sold my Lowepro mini trekker AW (to big) to get a Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW (to small) as thought that a slingshot would do the trick...

Mmmmm not so... Dont like the SS 200 AW as it seemed too small for me (that was with just wearing a T-shirt, let alone a fleece or a jacket..

So, I have looked at both the Kata's as I like the idea of what they do i.e back-pack/sling-shot..

I have the following gear to fit into the Kata but like my above attempt at the Lowepro slingshot 200 AW it dont go..

Nikon D300s + MB-D10 (fitted), Nikon 28-70mm f2.8, Sigma 100-300mm f4, SB-600, Sigma 1.4x TC, and various accessories (inc a Nikon GP-1 in a small camera case) remotes, filters, flash diffusers, leads, card readers etc etc..

So will the main equipment that you would know of fit into either the Kata 3N1-20 or 3N1-30... I have checked the size's of both bags & did so with a tape measure with the Lowepro 200 AW but it didn't fit..

So can anyone help out please.... as I would like to stop buying bags & then sell them as thy do fit my needs..
 
i have one of these i can fit in gripped d300 nikon 300f4
sigma 50-150 2.8 nikon 18-200 vr 2 nikon 50 1.8 and and a nikon 18-55 vr
also have the sb900 in the top part along with various filters etc.
hope this helps.
 
Yes it does :thumbs:

My main concern was the Sigma 100-300mm EX f4 really, trying to get that into a bag next to the Nikon D300s+Grip & the 28-70 f2,8 ....

Out of curiousity, do you have the Sig 50-150 standing or flat as you look into the kata from the front...
 
Cheers G.... now I can get the Kata 3N1-30 that I found for £50 :thumbs:
 
Trig's said:
Cheers G.... now I can get the Kata 3N1-30 that I found for £50 :thumbs:
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That's a good price!

I paid nearly twice that for mine a year ago and have used it ... once :(! I found that it was too heavy, as I couldn't resist the temptation to put more kit than I needed in it to fill all the space :D. Had I been more sensible and packed less in, it would have been a joy to use.

The fact that it can be slung over either shoulder is a really good feature, as on the one long trek that I took mine on, I got a really sore shoulder and had to switch it over towards the end of the day. I think I'm right in saying that the Slingshot bags can't do that :thinking:!?

My only major criticism of this bag is that it is a little too soft and doesn't hold it's from very well. When I try to stand mine upright, it falls over because the bottom pockets aren't packed tight with gear - most of it is either in the middle of the bag, or in the flip-top pocket on the top.

Still, I'm glad that I have it, as if I was traveling by car (instead of on foot all the time), I'd really appreciate having that much storage capacity :).
 
Only thing was that it didn't come with the rain cover - but then again its not really a problem as can source a similar cover elsewhere...

I only got the "30" was for the Siggie 100-300 mainly as the "20" would fit it in (4cm is all that I needed on the 20).. It fits all my clobber (why I haven't a clue as I wouldn't really take everything out) but it does me for the price & mainly got it as it does the backpack & slingshot combi... Also that its a compat carry on as well...

It does'nt seem all that bigger in comparison to the Mini trekker AW thou size wise... I shall see how long I keep this one before wanting to get shot of it for something else (smaller or larger) but hopefully not for a wee while yet - as it drives the OH mad at times with all this photography malarky - but she is good as gold thou... aren't you darling :lol:....
 
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Only thing was that it didn't come with the rain cover - but then again its not really a problem as can source a similar cover elsewhere...

I only got the "30" was for the Siggie 100-300 mainly as the "20" would fit it in (4cm is all that I needed on the 20).. It fits all my clobber (why I haven't a clue as I wouldn't really take everything out) but it does me for the price & mainly got it as it does the backpack & slingshot combi... Also that its a compat carry on as well...

It does'nt seem all that bigger in comparison to the Mini trekker AW thou size wise... I shall see how long I keep this one before wanting to get shot of it for something else (smaller or larger) but hopefully not for a wee while yet - as it drives the OH mad at times with all this photography malarky - but she is good as gold thou... aren't you darling :lol:....
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Well, if you can afford it, it's probably best to hang onto it and just add other bags to suit your needs as and when. I'm up to about 6 camera bags now, as I try and do lots of different styles of photography, each requiring different bits of kit and it's really nice to have a bit of flexibility when it comes to carrying what you need.

It's probably a bit like women and handbags, although I wouldn't really know :D.
 
Naboo32 said:
Well, if you can afford it, it's probably best to hang onto it and just add other bags to suit your needs as and when. I'm up to about 6 camera bags now, as I try and do lots of different styles of photography, each requiring different bits of kit and it's really nice to have a bit of flexibility when it comes to carrying what you need.

It's probably a bit like women and handbags, although I wouldn't really know :D.
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:clap: like it..

I have had the following:

tamrac exp 5, tamrac pro - 6,8,12,13, lowepro Mini trekker AW, slingshot 200AW & now the Kata 3N1-30.... All in that order...

By god that tamrac 13 is massive (then again I had the equipment to fill it till I sold off what I wasn't using)

I do know how women feel regarding their handbags... espically after that lot, but then again I sell mine (camera bags that is & not handbags) to fund the next bag & not just have a collection in the bottom of the wardrobe :naughty:
 
NikonSimon said:
Where?! Where?!
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It popped up on ebay... So just asked if there was a buy it now price & went from there - they only used it for 1 holiday - bargain really...

There was the 3N1-20 being sold by SRS for £59 but that went hence I got the 3N1-30....

Best way I find now is to ask them if they are interested in BIN prices (saves on listing/paypal fee's)
 
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