Kata DL GearPack-80

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Anybody use one of these for their equipment?

Looking to carry D7000/Nikon 70-200 f2.8/Tamron 17-50/Nikon 85mm

with SB-600 Flashgun, a few regular filters and a few small lens cleaning items.

At £50 it's at the top of my budget for a new bag... and probably won't ever have more than that listed above.

Cheers :)
 
Not got one of those but have a DR 465 which has served well so far(and stayed dry at a sodden Silverstone) but I'm going to need something bigger like the 3N1-33.
 
Never tried that one, but I have the Kata minibee 110 and love it. It's very compact and tidy, yet I can get my D800 with 150mm macro lens attached, 85mm, 35mm, Sb900, rocket blower, cards, cloths, ipad and Black rapid strap in there. You'd not think it by looking at it. They always fit more than you'd imagine.

They are very well built, the material on the one you've linked looks the same as the materials used on the one I have. Same yellow padding inside an' all. Mine is a bit bigger, and just has a few extra features, like mini laptop compartment [where I put the ipad mini, it actually will fit a couple of them] - and probably has more pockets and better straps. But it is pricier. Other than that, that looks the job for your needs.
 
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Cagey75 said:
Never tried that one, but I have the Kata minibee 110 and love it. It's very compact and tidy, yet I can get my D800 with 150mm macro lens attached, 85mm, 35mm, Sb900, rocket blower, cards, cloths, ipad and Black rapid strap in there. You'd not think it by looking at it. They always fit more than you'd imagine.

They are very well built, the material on the one you've linked looks the same as the materials used on the one I have. Same yellow padding inside an' all. Mine is a bit bigger, and just has a few extra features, like mini laptop compartment [where I put the ipad mini, it actually will fit a couple of them] - and probably has more pockets and better straps. But it is pricier. Other than that, that looks the job for your needs.
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Thanks Keith, good info :)
 
I think there all built to the same high standard and similer design mechanics, so just pick what's best for you
 
SO far Think tank and Kata have been the strongest, most durable bags I've tried. Whichever model, tried a few. I don't get on well with lowepro, but many swear by them. I don't find them near as tough, or comfortable to use.
 
Got one of those 3 weeks ago from Amazon (supplied by Carmarthen Cameras).
Delighted with it. I walk a lot, but don't like my camera hanging round my neck or shoulder all the time so the Gear Pack 80 is the ideal solution. I usually put my camera with 70-200 f4 nikkor mounted plus another lens in the bag. Plenty space without having to carry a large rucksack.
It can also take a "travel" tripod strap mounted outside.
Access to the interior is via doubled zippered flaps. I am always wary of a zipper snagging on a tree branch etc. and getting pulled open when I am walking so when closed I secure them with a mini snap link.
 
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