Thanks, Nathan. The particular bags I saw in use by Will Crockett were
large rectangular bags that were lying open on the ground. More like
suitcases actually and probably rolled along on a luggage type carrier.
They may have been these:
<http://www.kata-bags.com/Product.asp?Version=Photo&p_Id=311>
<http://www.kata-bags.com/Product.asp?Version=Photo&p_Id=312>
The gear they were using had been checked as luggage in these bags on
flights from Chicago to San Francisco and New Orleans so they were
probably much more concerned with protection than portability.
I don't need one like that but was surprised when I checked their
website by the variety available from a company I had never heard of.
Chuck Norcutt
Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> Kata bags are quite popular in Europe, and I have seen and handled
> several models. In general, I find them bulky and heavy relative to
> their capacity. I am sure they are great for protecting the gear, but
> I do not think they are that good to work with, especially if you have
> carry them around all day.
>
> The yellow dividers can be bought separately in 1 metre lengths and
> cut to fit any bag. I have them in one of my Domke satchels--that part
> of Kata gear works very well.
>
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> On Dec 17, 2008, at 3:24 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
>> It's interesting that that one had caught my attention too. But I
>> didn't pay any attention to the specs. That's a whopper!
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> WayneS wrote:
>>> Just checked out the R-106. Bag weighs 9 pounds (4.4kg)
>>>
>>> At 06:03 PM 12/16/2008, Chuck wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>> <http://www.kata-bags.com/kata.asp?Version=Photo> Kata is an
>>>> Israeli
>>>> company which started out supplying gear to the Israeli military. I
>>>> have no idea where the stuff is actually made.
>>>
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