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Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack

  • Price: $170.00
  • B&H # KAPLBG205
  • Mfr# KT PL-BG-205

Product Highlights

  • Holds 2 Pro D-SLR Camera 7-9 Lens Kits
  • Holds Laptop with a Screen up to 17"
  • Ripstop Nylon and Mesh Exterior
  • Rear Padded Laptop Compartment
  • Exterior and Interior Pockets
  • Carry Handle
  • Gecko Backpack Harness

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The Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack (Black) is designed to carry and protect a Pro digital SLR camera body with up to a 300mm lens attached, a second camera body, an additional 6-8 lenses, a flash and accessories. The backpack is made from lightweight, durable ripstop nylon and polyester mesh with Aeriform foam padding that is perforated super light laminated and reinforced EVA and EPE foams and a Yelloop interior that is a bright yellow material for viewing the contents with ease and it can attach optional Modi-Vers dividers. It also has a removable internal bottom pad, a specially formed foam encased spring steel Spine Guard for ultimate structural protection and an aluminum skeleton stave that arcs across the mid section of the pack. There are 2 large and 5 small Aeriform modular dividers that will comfortably organize additional lenses and accessories. A Lens Pillow can be used either as a lens support or camera body stabilizer.

The Pro-Light Bug-205 PL has front zippered access to the main compartment holding the camera gear and a rear padded laptop compartment with a divider and bottom pad that will hold a computer with a screen up 15.4". It has zippered pockets on the front flap that can hold accessories such as cables, chargers etc., multiple flat external pockets one of which is designated for a small water bottle and interior mesh pockets. There is a tripod sling which can be attached to either the front or the side of the backpack and a Double-sided Elements Cover for protection in all weather and environment conditions rain or sunshine. It also includes an Aeriform camera strap which is light, flexible and airy and can be used individually or interconnected to the 2 designated loops on the backpack harness thus providing frontal carrying for the camera by using the shoulders instead of having an additional strap around the neck.

The pack is carried by padded handle or an advanced ergonomics harness system which includes: a Gecko Harness which is molded EVA foam harness straps that feature 3D tapered thickness so as to provide extra cushioning where it counts, micro hatch texture secures position firmly and comfortably and the shapely contour fits the body organically. It also has a soft molded 3D foam back for comfort, support and ventilation, Clinch-Clasp sternum strap that is an aluminum clinch connection strap and a stabilizing waist strap with buckles. There are 2 specially designed connection loops for the optional Reflex E camera strap that is made to carry a digital SLR camera comfortably and take the camera load off the neck and an Insertrolley connection for optional wheel along transportation; when this is in use the harness simply tucks out of the way.

Construction
  • Lightweight, durable ripstop nylon and polyester mesh exterior
  • Aeriform foam is perforated super light laminated and reinforced EVA and EPE foams
  • Yelloop interior is a bright yellow material for viewing the contents with ease and it can attach optional Modi-Vers dividers
  • Removable internal bottom pad
  • Specially formed foam encased spring steel Spine Guard for ultimate structural protection
  • Aluminum Skeleton stave arcs across the mid section
  • Two large and 5 small Aeriform modular dividers will comfortably organize additional lenses and accessories
  • Spider Webbing Straps are thin and narrow nylon and polypropylene straps, that are super strong and durable
  • Lens Pillow can be used either as a lens support or camera body stabilizer
  • Zipper closure
Compartments
  • Front zippered access to the main compartment holding camera gear
  • Rear padded laptop compartment with a divider and bottom pad will hold a computer with a screen up 17"
Pockets
  • Zippered pockets on the front flap can hold accessories such as cables, chargers etc
  • Multiple flat external pockets one of which is designated for a small water bottle
  • Interior mesh pockets
Tripod sling which can be attached to either the front or the side of the backpack
Double-sided Elements Cover with a mesh pouch that can be used to protect the case and equipment in inclement weather: black side out in rain or snow and in the sun reverses to silver for heat reflection
Aeriform camera strap which is light, flexible and airy and can be used individually or interconnected to the 2 designated loops on the backpack harness thus providing frontal carrying for the camera by using the shoulders instead of having an additional strap around the neck
EPH (Ergonomic Photo System) designated connection tabs to enable interconnections with other Kata products
Carrying options
  • Padded carry handle
  • Gecko Harness molded EVA foam harness straps feature 3D tapered thickness so as to provide extra cushioning where it counts, micro hatch texture secures position firmly and comfortably and shapely contour fits the body organically
  • Soft molded 3D foam back for comfort, support and ventilation
  • Clinch-Clasp sternum strap is an aluminum clinch connection strap
  • Stabilizing waist strap with buckles
  • Two specially designed connection loops for the optional Reflex E camera strap made to carry a digital SLR camera comfortably and take the camera load off the neck
  • Insertrolley connection for optional wheel along transportation; when this is in use the harness simply tucks out of the way
Material Exterior: Ripstop nylon
Interior: Aeriform foam dividers and padding
Interior: Yelloop bright yellow material
Spider Webbing Straps: Nylon and polypropylene straps
Type of Closure Zippers
Exterior Dimensions 13.8 x 10.2 x 20.9" (35 x 26 x 53cm) (LxWxH)
Interior Dimensions 13.2 x 7.1 x 20.5" (33.5 x 18 x 52cm) (LxWxH)
Device Compatibility Laptop compartment: 13 x 1.6 x 15.7" (33 x 4.0 x 40cm) (LxWxH)
Tripod Holder Yes
Waist Belt Yes
Carrying/Transport Options Carry handle
Gecko backpack harness
Weight 5.2 lbs (2.35kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack
 
4.0

(based on 6 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (2)

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    (3)

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83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable harness (3)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Roomy (3)
  • Strong construction (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Transporting gear (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    5.0

    great

    By brillito

    from ridgefield, ct

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adjustable Harness
    • Comfortable
    • Easily Accessible Equipment
    • Roomy
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Transporting Gear

      Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

      is awesome, is bigggggg, perfect! everything fits there

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Perfect for travel

      By Lori V

      from New York, New York

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable Harness
      • Comfortable
      • Easily Accessible Equipment
      • Roomy
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Protecting Gear
        • Storing Gear
        • Transporting Gear

        Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

        Fits everything and more. Roomy and well balanced even for a smaller person.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Great bag to carry your equipment.

        By Beckmann

        from New York

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable Harness
        • Comfortable
        • Roomy
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Hard To Access Equipment

        Best Uses

        • Transporting Gear

        Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

        It has lots of space, to store everything you need, lots of bags for little accesories such as cards, cables, ipod, iphone, headphones, hard drive, etc.

        It's just what I was looking for.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Pro-Light Bug-205

        By Denise

        from Washington, D.C.

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Durable
        • Great Features

        Cons

        • A little heavybulky

        Best Uses

        • Travel

        Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

        Ample room and and easy access to camera. The only downside is that it's a little heavy and large. But that is to be expected when carrying the gear this bag is made for. I'm very satisfied with this product so far.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not what I had hoped it woud be

        By sjms

        from Warren, NJ

        About Me Career, Practical

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Too Small

          Best Uses

            Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

            this pack started out as a good idea. unfortunately the supposed internal dimensions are less then stated. this is due to tapering in its design and overly thick padding. the harness system has great potential but its capacity made this pack unusable for me.

            • Primary use:
            • Business

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good Sturdy Bag

            By Brian R

            from Arlington, VA

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Durable

            Cons

            • Not Enough Pockets

            Best Uses

              Comments about Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack:

              very sturdy bag that holds camera and tripod. The styling doesn't scream "expensive camera". Roomy inside.

              The waist-strap isn't padded and not the most comfortable. Also, the pockets, don't have dividers and such that make it easy to store stuff.

              Overall still a good product.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              What's in the Box

              Kata Pro-Light Bug-205 PL Backpack
              • Divider for Laptop Compartment
              • Bottom Pad for Laptop Compartment
              • Large Aeriform Divider
              • 5 x Small Aeriform Dividers
              • Tripod Holder
              • 2 x Mesh Pockets
              • 2 x Waist Straps
              • Lens Pillow
              • 2 x Camera Straps
              • Aeriform Camera Strap
              • Aluminum Skeleton
              • Elements Cover
              • Camera Fastening Strap
              • Clinch-Clasp Sternum Strap
              • Bottom Internal Pad
              • Tripod Strap
              • Spine Guard
              • 5-Year Warranty
               
               
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