Although the Kata R-102 Rucksack is designed specifically for photographers and their fragile equipment, there’s no reason the $125 bag—developed by the same manufacturer of Israeli body armor—shouldn’t be considered for anyone hauling a lot of electronics around. It’s tough, configurable, and well-engineered—I especially like the reversible rain bonnet that flips over to show a shiny, silvery side for reflecting the sun (sweaty backs are the main negative point of a backpack over something like a messenger bag).
This review of the R-102 even does my favorite thing in a bag review—the whole “pull out all your gear, take a picture, then document packing it all” thing. I like visible insertions. Oh, and it has a built-in tripod holder. I call that slick.
Review of the Kata R-102 Photo Rucksack [ShutterTalk]
