Kata T-214 GDC Torso-Pack |  | Brand: Kata
Category: Photography
List Price: $125.00
Buy New: $114.00
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Seller: Crawford's Superstore
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 13.8 x 7.2
MPN: KT T-214
Model: KT T-214
UPC: 719821262084
EAN: 0719821262084
ASIN: B000FA348U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Enables frontal carrying and a quick draw, without weighing down on your neck | | • | Expandable main compartment adjusts to fit your gear | | • | Can be divided into three sections; includes several pockets for accessories | | • | Exterior made of highly durable, waterproof TST (Thermo Shield Technology) | | • | Part of Kata's modular EPH system of photography bags |
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Product Description
GDC Torso-Pack T-214 KATA's Torso Pack is uniquely designed to keep your D / SLR or Camcorder in quick-draw position, while TST protected. T-214 enables frontal carrying and quick draw without weighing on your neck. The Torso Packs are the central element of KATA's EPH System. They can be used on their own or attached to the W-92 Waist Pack as well as one of the backpacks. The T-214 fits up to a large D/SLR with lens attached The unique design allows you to carry the bag up front or on your back, and change the position even while on the go. The lid is secured by a wide hook & loop fastener and a side release buckle, and one pull allows for a quick full opening of the parallel zipper set, this means that at all times you have frontal top access to your camera. The large main compartment is divided in a way that allows you to store your camera in top grip position while below the body you can store and protect additional lenses or accessories. Additional external pockets will hold your personal effects. Kata's TST (Thermo Shield Technology) provides the perfect level of protection against shock, vibration and impact. It continues in KATA's tradition of light weight and ergonomic shape. KATA's Ergonomic Photo (EPH) System is modular and versatile. The EPH System allows you to set the configuration required for the mission. You can attach 2 or 3 products that are "EPH System Compatible" into a set.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
Handy Dandy July 7, 2009
Patrick E. Scanlon (Houston, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product works great. Everything fits nicely, and yet the pack is not huge. A bit cramped if you include a large speed light along with 2 lenses and charging stuff. All in all I'm happy with my choice.
 I don't get it and I couldn't return it June 16, 2009
RonAnnArbor (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this for my dSLR after having read mostly great reviews here. Frankly, I don't get it. Amazon didn't have it so it was sold through a 3rd party via Amazon. As a result, it could not be returned when I didn't like it, and I ended up eBaying it.
First, the bag is far too over-protected for what it is intended -- of course the bullet-proof material is "cool" I guess, but it adds at least a pound of unnecessary weight to the bag and it's hard, plastic-like, and uncomfortable.
Second, it is really too small. It fits your camera with lens, and one additional item and accessories. It's too big of a slingbag to hold only one item. A Tamrac Velocity 7 for example, smaller than this bag and more comfortable, fits the camera and FOUR additional lenses.
Third - it's hard to figure out. You have to remove one of the support straps that come attached by default. WIthout removing that strap, you can't sling the bag around. When you do sling the bag around, the pull cord (which is too difficult to pull, but the way without effort) is on the wrong side of the bag -- in short, by the time you have turned your bag, opened it, and pulled out your camera (which also sits at the wrong angle away from you) you have long missed the shot you had intended to take.
Most disappointingly, because I didn't read the "fine print" from Amazon, it was not returnable for refund. I most likely won't be buying anything else from Amazon that is sold as "available from these vendors" that does not come directly from Amazon itself. I learned a lesson on this one --- don't believe the hype without trying things out yourself, and Amazon's sales practices have changed and you can't just one-click purchase anymore.
 Kata bags! March 4, 2009
W. Hinkle
I use this bag for my Canon EOS 40D with telephoto lense and flash when hiking, biking and traveling. I thought I'd want a Kata backpack, but this has been used more than the backpack (then again,I don't carry a ton of gear either). The Kata bags are well designed and constructed and I can see this lasting me a very long time.
Superb if fast access is important February 25, 2009
Drastic (Cascade, MD United States)
This is the first sling bag I've tried, and due to the absence of instructions with the bag, I spent an embarrassing amount of time just trying to figure out how it works. If it seems complex, you are doing it wrong. Once learned, it's quite simple to put on, take off, and move from back to chest position.
It then went with me on a group hiking tour in Norway. The other hikers were not photographers, and so they were not patient with someone stopping to remove and unload a backpack style bag. I was able to swing the bag around and unzip it while walking, and when unzipped the camera is presented in a very natural position for grasping. This is its big strength. It's also very comfortable in back position on long hikes.
However, be aware that you have to make hard choices about what gear to carry. I could only take a Canon 5D with a 70-200 f4 mounted, and a 16-35 f2.8 in addition. Or, I could have taken the 580 flash instead of one lens. If you will have the luxury of stopping to set up your gear at your own pace, then I would recommend a Kata backpack for its added capacity. The T-214 is highly recommended if you know that you can pare down, or if you cannot carry too much weight.
Could be better January 21, 2009
Nicolas Raddatz (Montevideo, Uruguay)
I photograph a lot of live music, so I need a very portable setup, that allows quick access to my equipment, while providing decent protection from bumps as well as stealing.
Normal shoulder bags are out of the equation, since they are too heavy and big, plus they are uncomfortable. Holsters are nice, but they are too small to carry all the extras (batteries, lenses, filters, whatever). So, the only real options are backpacks and torso packs. I decided to try Kata's T-214 concept.
PROS:
- Great concept.
- Excellent build quality and look.
- The right amount of padding. Not too much (heavy), not too little.
- Modular system (at least theoretically good).
- Fits a DSLR with a zoom lens and another lens, plus most normal accesories.
CONS:
- If used as a backpack, you cannot just flip it to the front. Well, you can, but it's not really designed to stay that way.
- External pockets are smallish.
- Too many strings and connectors that are there just to allow it to be a "modular system".
- Not as convenient as a backpack regarding use of available space and equipment distribution.
- In use it's not really that much faster to use than a proper backpack, and much less comfortable.
Would I buy it again? I'm not sure. While I love the concept (I really do), I think a normal backpack would be a better choice. Kata has some great small sized backpacks.
I give it 4 stars because there's no other bag on the market (not that I know of at least) like this one.
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