Review of Kata Bumblebee PL-220 Backpack -Black

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Had been looking for a bag to store/carry my gear in for quite some time, and I wanted to get something that would hold pretty much everything I needed.

I watched the videos and read all the reviews, and decided this was it.

There is a TON of space in this bag. It was bigger than I thought, but it ended up being fine.

Loaded up, it gets quite heavy, but once you get it on your back, you don't notice how heavy it is.

The one thing I didn't like was the waist straps. On a day hike these will come in handy, but when you just grab and go, you don't really want the waist straps in the way. After looking at it, the waist straps are removeable (as well as the shoulder straps). You just undo the straps, and then unvelcro the waist band from inside the pack, and they're gone. Turns out this bag is more perfect than I thought.

Would definitely recommend.

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I purchased this masterpiece backpack a month ago and since the first day I have the best experience of carrying smth behind my back.

Before it, I used to have various LowePro and Canon bags. But they were not spacious enough and constantly cause me a back pain after 7-8 hours of carrying/using them.

When I received this Kata bag, I filled it up with my camera, extra lenses, accessories and other electronics (iPad and laptop) as well as a tripod. When I tried it on, adjusted straps, i didn't feel any weight behind me. Straps were comfy and the bag weight was balanced.

There are different other accessories that come with the bag, double-sided rain/sun sleeve, hang bag for tripod, straps, etc. I haven't had a time to use all of them but the one for tripod is quite handy.

Bag can be transformed in various shape like it is described in the video on official web-site.

Bag survived one month of rough travelling across national parks and

In a nutshell, there're various pros and cons (pros mostly):

+ spacious bag (can be fitter in airplane hand/carry-on luggage)

+ lightweight

+ lots of accessories inside it

+ transformable

+ rugged and decent protection

+ great adjustment and weight balance

outside rubber bands/straps on the bag for tripod and other long things

cost (i spent 180 $ and this was with amazon discount)

bulky if you use it for short walks

no space for regular stuff (other than electronics)

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The first thing you must know this bag is big, it is made to hold a lot of equipment. That is the main reason I bought this bag. Kata makes quality equipment and this bag is no different. Sturdy, comfortable, and easy access to both the main compartment and the pockets without having to open the whole bag. Holds all my equipment well and I still have a lot of room for more. Fits pro-dslr with grip easily. I have only had it for a few weeks now and I have not been disappointed.

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I have owned this bag for 6 months now after absolutely demolishing another cheaper bag from normal weekly use over 2 months. This bag has not only survived Friday and Saturday use for 6 months, but it went through a month of international travel being the bag I put all my valuables in, including 3 lens, 2 flashes, DSLR, Retina Macbook, Macbook Air, tablet, and lot of miscellaneous accessories. It was easily about a 50lbs when all packed up and it more than survived being packed to the hilt. In fact it looks brand new still. Though it is big I also had no issues from any domestic or international airlines to use it as a carry on. It actually still fits under the airplane seat of most planes.

Though the white one looks even better, it also attracts a lot more attention to what can easily be upwards of $10k in your bag. So it may not be such a good idea for some.

I took out the removable waist support, but its nice to know its there if I ever decide to use it for a hike.

I'm definitely one to overpack my bags, which is probably why my older cheaper bag had such a short life. However, despite crunching this Kata bag and pulling hard on the zippers, not one seam is compromised.

I don't think I ever left a 5 star review, but I certainly know I haven't left one without any caveats. Buy this bag. It is worth every penny.

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Had a chance to use this bag this past week in the Smoky mountains, it has generous space for large lenses needed to capture those unique scenes with the full frame camera's I use. Straps are easily adjusted on both while wearing or on the ground, access to this pack has been well engineered and while loaded down the weight of all that equipment is nicely distributed between the shoulders and waist.

If I have anything negative to say about this pack it would be for the fastening means allowed for the top of the tripod, the supplied binder strap and related holding buckle are not easily tightened, and when loose the tripod shifts side to side which is annoying to say the least, once you finally get this tightened it will be fine, (2) holding straps would be better and more supple straps would work much better.

Access to this pack is gained by a zippers which can be opened in either direction allowing for full access to ample adjustable compartments. both side compartments are removable in their entirety and complete with a zippered cover, so no loose components will fall out of these.

So far loving this pack