any difference between kata panda 401 and 402? at DVinfo.net

Alexey Ravichev · August 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM

Hello dear All,

I am looking for a backpack for my dvx100a and reading the forum here I figured kata panda might do the job. Now while searching for it online I found that there's kt-ve401 and kt-ve402 versions (402 supposedly replaces 401 according to Kata site). Now the questioni is what are the differences between these two? Any advises on where to buy it cheapest would also be appreciated.

Thanks a lot and looking forward for your reply!

Jeff Donald · August 18th, 2004, 01:36 PM

You can still see both products at Kata's website. The 401 is discontinued and is not on B & H Photo's site, however the 402 is. Some retailers may still have the 401 in stock as it was only recently discontinued. I reviewed the 401 and it is a great bag, designed to carry laptops along with camera gear (either still or video).

Alexey Ravichev · August 18th, 2004, 03:04 PM

right, but I don't see any difference between the two. Are there any?

Jeff Donald · August 18th, 2004, 03:23 PM

You can review all the specs at Kata's site linked above. The newer 402 is about 10 to 15% larger and has slightly different materials and construction (better top protection). I believe they have the same accessories.

Alexey Ravichev · August 19th, 2004, 01:45 PM

thanks for info Jeff!

August 16th, 2004, 08:05 PM	#1
Alexey Ravichev Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 26	any difference between kata panda 401 and 402? Hello dear All, I am looking for a backpack for my dvx100a and reading the forum here I figured kata panda might do the job. Now while searching for it online I found that there's kt-ve401 and kt-ve402 versions (402 supposedly replaces 401 according to Kata site). Now the questioni is what are the differences between these two? Any advises on where to buy it cheapest would also be appreciated. Thanks a lot and looking forward for your reply!

August 18th, 2004, 01:36 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You can still see both products at Kata's website. The 401 is discontinued and is not on B & H Photo's site, however the 402 is. Some retailers may still have the 401 in stock as it was only recently discontinued. I reviewed the 401 and it is a great bag, designed to carry laptops along with camera gear (either still or video). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 18th, 2004, 03:23 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You can review all the specs at Kata's site linked above. The newer 402 is about 10 to 15% larger and has slightly different materials and construction (better top protection). I believe they have the same accessories. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 18th, 2004, 03:04 PM	#3
Alexey Ravichev Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 26	right, but I don't see any difference between the two. Are there any?

August 19th, 2004, 01:45 PM	#5
Alexey Ravichev Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 26	thanks for info Jeff!