If you need a new way to (lightly) pack and protect your camera gear, consider the new Bumblebee Ultra-Light 222 backpack from Kata. Every aspect of this $275 bag is meticulously engineered for durability, protection and economy of weight.
Kata’s founders got their start designing bags for the Israeli military, so they know a thing or two about high-performance design.
The backpack is completely modular, with dividers to configure the inside compartments. It is built on a removable aircraft-grade aluminum frame and includes a mesh back for comfortable ventilation. The bag weighs 5.1 pounds with the accessories.
The backpack can hold a digital single-lens reflex camera with a telephoto lens attached, an additional camera body, up to four lenses, a flash and other accessories. It has a slot for a laptop with a 17-inch screen. A tripod can be attached.
Rik Fairlie
