Kata DR-467 Review

rparmar · 09-05-2009, 01:43 PM

I have just finished my latest article, The Perfect Camera Bag? In summary, yes, I think the Kata DR-467 is the best backpack/rucksack for those needing to transport the most they can while staying under short-haul flight carry-on luggage restrictions. Two bodies, five lenses, a rain jacket, laptop and all your accessories can easily be accommodated (though very big lenses are another matter). Please have a read for all the details and many pictures illustrating the features.

*PentHassyKon* · 09-05-2009, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by rparmar

I have just finished my latest article, The Perfect Camera Bag? In summary, yes, I think the Kata DR-467 is the best backpack/rucksack for those needing to transport the most they can while staying under short-haul flight carry-on luggage restrictions. Two bodies, five lenses, a rain jacket, laptop and all your accessories can easily be accommodated (though very big lenses are another matter). Please have a read for all the details and many pictures illustrating the features.

great review!
I've been looking for something to bring with me during business travel that'll hold my laptop along with k200d, 16-45, 55-300, + some of my primes.
Can one reconfigure the bag to remove the camera insert?

I'm also contemplating a messenger type bag - similar to the timbuk2 hacker with a camera insert inside - I believe I saw someone post where they used a timbuk2 messenger bag with a camera insert, except I kinda like the slimmer profile of the vertical messenger bag.

*LeDave* · 09-06-2009, 02:32 AM

Wow! I have the DR-467 but it's nowhere close to as cool as this! The Pentax logo looks awesome!

timbo13 · 09-06-2009, 06:38 AM

I have the DR-467 as well, but it's the plain black all over version. Your Canadian version
with the Pentax logo is very cool!

rparmar · 09-06-2009, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by PentHassyKon

Can one reconfigure the bag to remove the camera insert?

Yes! It is stuck in with yellow (of course) Velcro. I imagine that if you had some other inserts you could reconfigure the interior, but I have not tried this.

**Marc Langille** · 09-06-2009, 08:54 AM

Very well done review Robin - nice branding by Pentax too! I'd consider one, but...

Regards,
Marc

ryan s · 09-06-2009, 12:50 PM

Pentax branded...no shit

I like that look.

I owned this bag for a while and sold it due to a couple reasons. #1 was the shoulder straps dug into my shoulders and it hurt to carry it even with a winter jacket on (a Wisconsin winter jacket

). I'm tall and skinny, so other body types might not be affected.

#2 was the 50% camera/50% personal gear design. Just not for me.

Otherwise, the bag was great. Well-designed and thought out, immense attention to detail. Interior fabrics are extremely high quality and soft.

Originally Posted by PentHassyKon

I'm also contemplating a messenger type bag - similar to the timbuk2 hacker with a camera insert inside - I believe I saw someone post where they used a timbuk2 messenger bag with a camera insert, except I kinda like the slimmer profile of the vertical messenger bag.

That's what I'm doing next if/when I can ever sell my big-ish Lowepro. Probably going with the Small size Classic Messenger with the Tenba insert. I've had 3 backpacks and one sling, so it's time to try a messenger

Here's a pic gallery of how it looks with a Medium bag.

fearview · 09-06-2009, 02:53 PM

i wish i had enough money for this version..

i only afford to buy the 465 version.

*LeDave* · 09-06-2009, 03:09 PM

The 465 is still a great bag though man! I don't believe there's much of a difference between the two at all.

enoeske · 09-06-2009, 04:01 PM

I bought that bag for my girlfriend (not the pentax branded version) about a year ago. Its a great bag but hasn't gotten a ton of use.

I picked up this guy: Wolverine BP202

Amazon.com: Wolverine BP202 Camera and Laptop Backpack - 10x14x20 Inches: Camera & Photo

I absolutely love this bag. I have gotten a ton of comments about how cool this bag is from strangers.

rparmar · 09-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by enoeske

I picked up this guy: Wolverine BP202

Too big for carry-on however, which was one of my criteria.

enoeske · 09-06-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by rparmar

Too big for carry-on however, which was one of my criteria.

It is within carry-on standards for southwest airlines at least, I have traveled with it. 10in+14in+ 20in = 44in

rparmar · 09-07-2009, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by enoeske

It is within carry-on standards for southwest airlines at least, I have traveled with it. 10in+14in+ 20in = 44in

But not ok for other airlines, especially here in Europe.