Product Description

KATA's Torso Pack is uniquely designed to keep your D/SLR or camcorder in quick-draw position, while TST protected. T-214 enables frontal carrying and quick draw without weighing on your neck. The Torso Packs are the central element of KATA's EPH system. They can be used on their own or attached to the W-92 waist pack as well as one of the backpacks. The T-214 fits up to a large D/SLR with lens attached The unique design allows you to carry the bag up front or on your back, and change the position even while on the go. The lid is secured by a wide "hook and loop" fastener and a side release buckle, and one pull allows for a quick full opening of the parallel zipper set , this means that at all times you have frontal top access to your camera. The large main compartment is divided in a way that allows you to store your camera in top grip position while below the body you can store and protect additional lenses or accessories. Additional external pockets will hold your personal effects.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Bogen
• Model: KT T-214
• Dimensions: 2.85 pounds

Features

• Enables frontal carrying and a quick draw, without weighing down on your neck
• Expandable main compartment adjusts to fit your gear
• Can be divided into three sections; includes several pockets for accessories
• Exterior made of highly durable, waterproof TST (Thermo Shield Technology)
• Part of Kata's modular EPH system of photography bags

Customer Reviews

kata t-214 torso pack
I gave it 2 stars because it is quality made. It is useless to me for my canon 50d with battery pack and extra 70-300 lens and the 28-130 mounted...It is way too small and even barely of use for my nikon 90d. It is totally uncomfortable on the shoulder. I had really expected more from Isreali made products for better R and D....I guess I now am stuck with a 100$ lunch pack which really sucks more as I researched this bag and others and this won. The others would have really sucked. It may work for smaller consumer cams but not mine...Only worse gamble would have been to put it in a slot machine....I lost big on this hand

Great idea - with some limitations
This is a great bag within its niche as a sling that rotates from front to back. In general I am happy with my purchase. The bag easily takes my DSLR + 80-200, + 18-200 + flash with room left over for at least a third small prime lens. It rotates easily and provides good access. However, there are design issues that I would definitely change. This one of only a few slings that I saw that has a padded strap designed to go over the left shoulder (where most righties generally like their bags), however it still appears that the bag is really designed to be worn on the right shoulder because the secondary straps designed to secure the bag around the body don't work unless the bag is worn on the right shoulder. Also, the outside pockets are of limited use. The slit pockets are only big enough to take thin items such as cables, cards and manuals, and while the outside pouch-pocket on the end looks like it would be great for batteries, it is so tight that once you get something in you'll be struggling to get it out. This pocket should be loosened up and enlarged to take a flash. Still a great bag.

Kata T-214
I bought the T-214 for my Sony A700 camera with vertical grip, several lenses, and Somy HVL-F42AM flash. I am able to fit them in this arrangement: flash in its case inside the shallow end of the bag, 2 Minolta prime lens (28mm and 50mm) in the middle compartment, and the camera with Minolta 70-210 f4 (beercan) in the deep end, lens pointing down. The vertical grip made the camera much bigger so it's a tight fit trying to close the flap but not so much of stretching the bag and zipper. I also carry several AA batteries in the front pocket and Lumiquest diffuser in the back pocket. I'm also able to attach a Manfrotto monopod through the strap above the cellphone pocket on the side. If you have more gear or larger lens, this bag might be too small for you.
Carrying the bag loaded with my gear is very comfortable. The thickly padded strap distribute the weight nicely and can be adjusted to my liking.
As designed to rotate to your chest for quick access to the bag, it is very convenient to change lens without having to set the bag down on the ground.
For the amount of gear that I have, it's the perfect size that provides protection at the same time, not to mention the stylish design.