Bag Week: Kata CS-17 camera satchel
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Info:
- The Kata CS-17
- Holds up to a 17-inch notebook
- Padded, removable pouch can hold a DSLR & 2 lens
- Constucted out of nylon
- Weather cover
- $140 MSRP
Pros
- Dual purpose notebook/camera case
- Top zipper allows quick, discrete access
- Relatively inexpensive
Cons
- Not the best looking bag
- Big Bird designed the inside
But with this bag your camera can be safely stored in its own padded pouch with room for two accessories like flashes or lenses. The computer is housed in its own padded spot too. Accessing the contents can be done by unzipping the large, front flap or through a somewhat hidden top zipper. If the bag wasn’t so damn ugly, it would be perfect for a blogger running around CES.
But that’s Kata. All the company’s bags have a yellow interior and I better get used to it; I have two more bags from Kata to review this week.
Wrap-up
The concept behind this bag is solid. It effectively holds both a notebook and a DSLR at the same time. But I’m not into the look. Say what you will, but I totally feel that’s important especially when a bag costs $140. Hey, maybe you’re still into pleated khakis and light blue polo shirts. If that’s you, and you have to tout both a big camera and a notebook, buy this bag.
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