Kata W-92 Waist Pack

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 9.4 x 5.9 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001W7TY2
• Item model number: KT W-92
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

The W-92 waist-pack incorporates TST protection and is designed for all Digital and 35mm SLR systems or mini DV camcorder kits. The bag is comfortably shaped to fit numerous operating scenarios: Frontal carrying for quick access while opening the cover away from your body; rear carrying for best weight distribution; carried by the thermo-rubber handle; carried as a shoulder bag with the SPAD strap hooked to the 2 D-rings (the waist belt can be tucked away or buckled for extra stability). The main compartment can be arranged to fit your gear by using the divider system (ModiVers Kit), and if required additional Modi-Vers kits can be purchased separately. The front divider enables internal and external approach to the TST pocket.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traveling, October 22, 2008

By	E. Brown - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just returned from three weeks travel with the Kata W-92 Waist Pack as my only camera bag. This Kata product is built like a tank. Very sturdy and completely protective of the camera. I carried the Olympus E-510 with the Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 attached most of the time. I also carried the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens in one of the side pockets and a water bottle in the other. In the main compartment I also carried three spare batteries, an iPod Nanon an iPod classic, a flash and my cell phone. In the velcro pocket in the lid I carried several spare memory cards and cables. All of these items were safe and secure in the waist pack. I varied my method of carrying it from waist to shoulder depending on the circumstances and it was equally convenient either way. I never felt that I was ever in danger of losing my camera because of the design which has the zipper at the back of the pack, in other words closest to the body.

That said I have to say that for me, given my petite stature, the pack was bulky and awkward in tight places such as train and plane aisles, one time causing me to be pushed and pulled by a a commute crowd resulting in the loss of one of my favorite earrings. This awkwardness, and the fact that it is quite heavy when loaded with a camera and accessories makes me think it is more suitable for the great outdoors rather than urban sightseeing.

I'm giving it 5 stars because of the quality of the pack and because most adults are larger than me and wouldn't encounter the same problems.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work well w/ R-102, August 21, 2007

By	anon12345 "anon12345" (santa clara, ca United States) - See all my reviews

I bought this to add a hip belt to my R-102 backpack but will be returning it and will be looking for a more integrated solution:

1. Hip belt doesn't provide any lumbar support when attached to the pack.

2. Access to the interior of the W-92 requires removal of the pack then folding over to gain access to the zippers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best camera bag for a photo opps!.., April 30, 2009

By	Alona Colocado "just starting" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Get this bag! This is my best camera bag for a photo opps. Forget the putting on/off with backpacks. Chances are you'll missed all those spur of the moment shots with a backpack. Backpacks are for traveling and not for a photo shoot. I have not seen a professional photographer with a backpack in a photo shoot. They either have a backpack and waist pack or backpack and a photographer's jacket. Have fun and enjoy!!!..