The Kata Ultra-light Bug-255 UL Backpack is designed to carry and protect a Pro D-SLR camera body with up to 300mm lens and battery grip attached, a second body, an additional 4-5 lenses 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. There is 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. The case has 1 large and 5 small Aeriform modular dividers that will comfortably organize additional lenses and accessories and a Lens Pillow that can be used either as a lens support or camera body stabilizer. .
The Ultra-light Bug-255 UL 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 17". It has Cocoon pouches to hold accessories, 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 holder 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 full length suspended mesh back ventilation system. There is a stabilizing waist strap with 2 waist straps with buckles (connectors) and a Clinch-Clasp sternum strap that is an aluminum clinch connection strap.
Material | Exterior: Ripstop nylon Interior: Aeriform foam dividers and padding Interior: Yelloop bright yellow material Interior: Spring steel Spine Guard Spider Webbing Straps: Nylon and polypropylene straps |
Type of Closure | Zippers |
Exterior Dimensions | 15 x 10.4 x 20.9" (38 x 26.5 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 | 5.3 lbs (2.42kg) |
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