Kata 3N1-20 or Lowepro Slingshot 202AW

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Which of these bags are best quality.

Both will suit my needs size wise but just wondered what thoughts you had on the merits of these two bags.
 
Apparently nobody on the forum uses any of these bags. :shake:
 
Although not exactly the same, I have bought the Slingshot 302W, as I wanted a bag that could carry D700 gripped with a 70-200mm attached, as well as a second body with an UWA, plus some filters etc. I have found the build quality to be fantastic with intergral raincover and tripod carrier. The zips are high quality as are the materials it's made of. Access is possible without removing the bag (sling strap) and I am really pleased with it. When looking for a bigger bag I looked at the Kata range, but there were some disappointed buyers, who comment on the zips liable to let rain in fairly easily. Hope this is of some help.:shrug:
 
I have an old slingshot 200aw. Its a great bag but I did find that when using it for walking with extra things in like a waterproof that the weight on one shoulder used to leave me with a sore neck, shoulder and back.

I love it from an access point of view as you just swing it round to get at your gear.
Its great for day trips out but for longish walks with extra items it didn't work for me.

I haven't parted with mine as I think I will still use it but I use my AW rover 2 more due to the extra support, it is much more awkward to get at your gear though.
 
Thanks for the advice folks. I am leaning towards the slingshot type of bag because of the easy access.
I read about the zips on the Kata but in it's favour is the fact that you can wear it as a backpack and still have the sling facility by undoing one clip.
Decisions, decisions.
 
Dadooron said:
Have you thought about the Lowepro Fastpack 200? Similar size but retains the "sling" feature albeit in a rucsac form- factor.
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No I hadn't seen that, I'll go check it out, thanks.
 
Does the fast pack come with a rain cover I knows it's not got the aw raincoat of the sling shot or my mini trekker aw but has it got one that you can slip on?
 
I have the Kata 3in1-30....love it. Seems very good quality to me and in does come with a cover though I doubt it is more than shower proof. Not taken mine out in the rain...nor do I intend to!

Relaistically if you have a camera that is weather sealed does it getting a bit damp if there is a leak worry you ? After all you're not likely to be taking a camera out that's not weather sealed to take photo's in the rain ?!?!
 
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Beardy said:
I have the Kata 3in1-30....love it. Seems very good quality to me and in does come with a cover though I doubt it is more htna shower proof. Not taken mine out in the rain...nor do I intend to!

Relaistically if you have a camera that is weather sealed does it getting a bit damp if there is a leak worry you ? After all you're not likely to be taking a camera out that's not weather sealed to take photo's in the rain ?!?!
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Your right Beardy, I wouldn't be taking my D90 out in the rain so showerproof would be fine for times that you are caught out. I am liking the Kata 3N1 more and more and it's good to hear from someone who owns one. Thanks
 
Main use for the rain cover is the times u get caught out you can't always dive in the nearest pub for shelter lol
 
What about if you set off in the dry and then it tips it down, British weather and all that.

I remember the Ingleton Waterfalls meet very well. It heaved it down. I got quite a few photos just made them quickish ones then camera went back in bag and cover over again.

I can't afford a weather sealed camera and up to now none of my lenses have been weather sealed either. My Lowepro AW Rover was a bit damp underneath but that could have happened when i had the camera out and the cover wasn't over it.

If I didn't go out if there was a chance of rain I might as well quit now living in one of the wettest parts of the country. Its always flipping raining.
 
staffitaxi said:
If I didn't go out if there was a chance of rain I might as well quit now living in one of the wettest parts of the country. Its always flipping raining.
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I live in the sunny South East!

Realistically unless you get something genuinely waterproof everything will leak to some extent. When I did the research before buying my Kata I didn't read anything about water leaks.
 
staffitaxi said:
What about if you set off in the dry and then it tips it down, British weather and all that.

I remember the Ingleton Waterfalls meet very well. It heaved it down. I got quite a few photos just made them quickish ones then camera went back in bag and cover over again.

I can't afford a weather sealed camera and up to now none of my lenses have been weather sealed either. My Lowepro AW Rover was a bit damp underneath but that could have happened when i had the camera out and the cover wasn't over it.

If I didn't go out if there was a chance of rain I might as well quit now living in one of the wettest parts of the country. Its always flipping raining.
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I'm in Scotland, nuff said. :D
 
IanRC said:
I'm in Scotland, nuff said. :D
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:lol:

I have to say I've been quite impressed by the Lowepro Rover AW 2 with its cover. Over the past 4 years I've had it its had quite a bit of hammer due to the rain I've been out with it in some awful conditions and my gear so far, touch wood, has not got wet whilst inside the bag. The bag itself has got damp.

Am wondering if using a good waterproof spray on it might help even more?
 
I picked up a Lowepro Fastpack 200 yesterday from Jessops, it's on offer at the minute for £34.99 and its great, fits my gripped 500D with 8mm lens attached, then there's space for my zoom lens, kit lens and 50mm prime lens. Theres also spare compartments for my filters, shutter cables and spare batteries :) I'm very pleased with it.
 
I have the Kara 3N1-20......brilliant bag....keeps my d200 plus grip and 18-70, 70-300VR and SB-900 in the main compartment with odds and sodds (spare batteries, blower, general crap etc) in the top section. Has a couple of small pockets too, one on each side for other bits and bobs...although one is used to keep the rain cover in (which I've never actually used yet). As well as all that, its extremely comfortable to wear in any of the variations which the straps allow.....quality is second to none as is the protection afforded the camera...

Neil
 
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