The light gray Kata Ultra-Light Bumblebee-222 Backpack is a multi-featured professional backpack designed to provide the best carrying, storage and working solutions. The pack is made from lightweight, durable Ripstop nylon and polyester mesh exterior plus Aeriform foam that is made of perforated super light laminated and reinforced EVA and EPE foams. It is also has additional protection from a specially formed, foam encased, spring steel Spine Guard. The Yelloop interior is a bright yellow material for viewing the contents with ease and attaching any optional Modi-Vers dividers. The modular interior allows removal of various components that are not necessary for a specific shoot.
The Ultra-Light Bumblebee-222 Backpack is designed with a double compartment concept; the lower compartment has room for a Pro D-SLR camera body with up to 70-200 f/2.8 lens attached, an additional D-SLR camera body, 4 additional lenses, flash and accessories. Use the modular Aeriform dividers and Cocoon Pouches to custom fit the interior set-up to the needed gear. When needed the lower compartment can be emptied of the padded dividers and pouches and the zippered partition between the two compartments can be opened to create one large storage space. There is an upper compartment that has plenty of space for personal effects. The pack has an external top pocket and two side pockets that can store personal effects such as phone, wallet, travel documents etc. These can also store small accessories needed for rapid access such as; media cards, batteries or filters. There is also a flexible pocket on the other side that will easily carry a water bottle and a double purpose pocket on the bottom front of the bag can be used either for additional storage or as a docking base to secure a small tripod.
The Bumblebee Backpack has a Tripod Holder that can be attached to either the front or the side of the backpack and a Double-sided Elements Cover that is used for protection in all weather and environment conditions. There is an Aeriform camera strap which is light, flexible and airy that can be used individually or interconnected to the two designated loops on the backpack harness. The pack is carried by a carry handle, an aluminum Alloy Skeleton frame for ultra light structural protection and perfect weight distribution and a full length suspended mesh back for ventilation. It also has a Gecko Harness that includes molded EVA foam harness straps that feature 3D tapered thickness that provides extra cushioning where it counts. Micro hatch texture secures in position firmly and comfortably and its shapely contour fits the body organically, a Clinch-Clasp Sternum Strap has an aluminum clinch connection and a waist belt that will fit itself perfectly to a photographer's shape and build. There are 2 specially designed connection strap loops for the included Aeriform camera strap and an EPH (Ergonomic Photo System) is designed with connection tabs to enable interconnections with other Kata products.
| Material |
Exterior: Ripstop nylon and polyester mesh Interior: Aeriform EVA and EPE foam Interior: Yelloop lining Interior: Specially formed foam encased spring steel Spine Guard |
| Type of Closure | Zipper |
| Exterior Dimensions | 15.2 x 11.8 x 20.5" (38.5 x 30 x 52cm) (LxWxH) |
| Interior Dimensions |
12.6 x 7.5 x 13.4" (32 x 19 x 34cm) (LxWxH) Computer area: 12.6 x 1.6 x 18.9" (32 x 4.0 x 48cm) (LxWxH) |
| Tripod Holder | Yes |
| Waist Belt | Yes |
| Accommodates |
Pro D-SLR camera body with 70-200 F/2.8 lens attached, additional body, 4 additional lenses, flash, accessories and personal gear Laptop computer with a screen up to 17" |
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Carry handle Gecko backpack harness |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3kg) |