Backpack for the EX1 at DVinfo.net

Jason Bodnar · January 31st, 2008, 10:35 PM

I am looking for a backpack style bag for the EX1, I have one for my DSLR setup and it works great!! I was looking for somthing very similar to this...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Backpack.html

I would just order this and make it work but the EX1 dimentions say
(WxHxD) 7.2 x 7 x 12.4" (17.8 x 17.6 x 31.2 cm)

and the Backpack above says

L *: 62 cm */ 24.4 inch
W: 24.5 cm / 9.64 inch
H : 16 cm */ 6.30 inch

I am worried about the difference in Height...

Any ideas?

Jamie Baughman · January 31st, 2008, 11:35 PM

I got this one.

http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=4&ProdLine=4

Check it out. Should have room for a computer and a couple other little ancillary items.

Jason Bodnar · February 1st, 2008, 12:40 AM

Jamie, the link got cut off and does not work, did you get the HB-207 or was it the GRIZZLY-3 (CBP-3)

Thanks again!!

Jamie Baughman · February 1st, 2008, 12:47 AM

hb - 205

Try this link: http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=1&ProdLine=1

Jason Bodnar · February 1st, 2008, 12:56 AM

Thanks! I will check that out...Would you have room in it for the Letus extreme and rails? They obviously would probably have to be removed and placed in seperately...but would they fit? It looks like a nice one!

Simon Cox · February 1st, 2008, 02:55 AM

I picked up the slightly larger Kata HB-207.

A tad bigger than the 205 - but suits me well. Perfect for carry on luggage if you don't overload it. I get my EX1, a mic, charger, battery, 17" Macbook Pro, iPod, small hard drive, book and sundry carry on items. Great bag - there is also an optional insert trolly if you need wheels.

Piotr Wozniacki · February 1st, 2008, 03:43 AM

Simon,

Did you actually fit a 17" laptop into the 207? I have tried two models: the 207 and the BP-502; they both are said on the Kata pages to hold a laptop of up to 17" size, but in fact only the 502 does. It's huge anf heavy though - I wish I could go with the smaller and over 1 kg lighter 207...

Brendan Pyatt · February 1st, 2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Cox

I picked up the slightly larger Kata HB-207.

A tad bigger than the 205 - but suits me well. Perfect for carry on luggage if you don't overload it. I get my EX1, a mic, charger, battery, 17" Macbook Pro, iPod, small hard drive, book and sundry carry on items. Great bag - there is also an optional insert trolly if you need wheels.

great bag! i have been using a lowpro backback but i like the removable wheels!!!

can you confirm that you have got the HB207 on as an inflight bag? on more than one airline? I travel alot and hate airlines haha!! they always give me hassle.

Michael H. Stevens · February 1st, 2008, 11:26 AM

I got the Petrol - just love it. Very well made, stylish, takes a 17" notebook and the EX1 with a matte box on it. A bit expensive at a little over $250 but I'm very pleased.

Jason Bodnar · February 2nd, 2008, 03:19 AM

Michael, are saying you have the Petrol that I opened the thread with and it works with the EX1?

Simon Cox · February 2nd, 2008, 04:17 AM

I have indeed managed to get the 17" Macbook Pro into the bag - its a bit of a struggle though and you do need to be smart about how you pack the bag.

I've taken the bag on several international flights now - every time as hand luggage without a problem - my knack is to check in my cases and always have the backpack over one shoulder whilst doing this - it doesn't look too big that way. Nice bag with good space for the odd extra item.

Piotr Wozniacki · February 2nd, 2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Cox

I have indeed managed to get the 17" Macbook Pro into the bag - its a bit of a struggle though and you do need to be smart about how you pack the bag.

I've taken the bag on several international flights now - every time as hand luggage without a problem - my knack is to check in my cases and always have the backpack over one shoulder whilst doing this - it doesn't look too big that way. Nice bag with good space for the odd extra item.

Thanks Simon - that means my Sony Vaio 17-incher must be quite much bigger than the Macbook - it barely goes inside the 502! It's a pity, because otherwise the 207 would be enough for the EX1, and is so much lighter!

Michael H. Stevens · February 2nd, 2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Bodnar

Michael, are saying you have the Petrol that I opened the thread with and it works with the EX1?

No. My Petrol is bigger. It is this one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Backpack.html

Jason Bodnar · February 3rd, 2008, 01:14 AM

Thanks Michael...That looks like a winner, I like it!

Michael H. Stevens · February 3rd, 2008, 01:37 AM

I love it. It is so well made and very comfortable to wear. I split my sticks into two bits and hang one bit on each side - it has straps and pockets for the tripods feet, and it works real well. Looks good too and cheaper than that papoose one.

January 31st, 2008, 10:35 PM	#1
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Backpack for the EX1 I am looking for a backpack style bag for the EX1, I have one for my DSLR setup and it works great!! I was looking for somthing very similar to this... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Backpack.html I would just order this and make it work but the EX1 dimentions say (WxHxD) 7.2 x 7 x 12.4" (17.8 x 17.6 x 31.2 cm) and the Backpack above says L : 62 cm / 24.4 inch W: 24.5 cm / 9.64 inch H : 16 cm */ 6.30 inch I am worried about the difference in Height... Any ideas?

January 31st, 2008, 11:35 PM	#2
Jamie Baughman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 180	I got this one. http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=4&ProdLine=4 Check it out. Should have room for a computer and a couple other little ancillary items. __________________ Jamie Baughman

February 1st, 2008, 12:47 AM	#4
Jamie Baughman Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 180	hb - 205 Try this link: http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pi...d=1&ProdLine=1 __________________ Jamie Baughman

February 1st, 2008, 02:55 AM	#6
Simon Cox New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London & Los Angeles Posts: 11	Hb-207 I picked up the slightly larger Kata HB-207. A tad bigger than the 205 - but suits me well. Perfect for carry on luggage if you don't overload it. I get my EX1, a mic, charger, battery, 17" Macbook Pro, iPod, small hard drive, book and sundry carry on items. Great bag - there is also an optional insert trolly if you need wheels. Last edited by Simon Cox; February 1st, 2008 at 02:56 AM. Reason: wrong URL used

February 1st, 2008, 03:43 AM	#7
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	Simon, Did you actually fit a 17" laptop into the 207? I have tried two models: the 207 and the BP-502; they both are said on the Kata pages to hold a laptop of up to 17" size, but in fact only the 502 does. It's huge anf heavy though - I wish I could go with the smaller and over 1 kg lighter 207... __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive

February 1st, 2008, 12:40 AM	#3
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Jamie, the link got cut off and does not work, did you get the HB-207 or was it the GRIZZLY-3 (CBP-3) Thanks again!!

February 1st, 2008, 12:56 AM	#5
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Thanks! I will check that out...Would you have room in it for the Letus extreme and rails? They obviously would probably have to be removed and placed in seperately...but would they fit? It looks like a nice one!

February 1st, 2008, 11:26 AM	#9
Michael H. Stevens Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Desert, California Posts: 311	I got the Petrol - just love it. Very well made, stylish, takes a 17" notebook and the EX1 with a matte box on it. A bit expensive at a little over $250 but I'm very pleased.

February 2nd, 2008, 03:19 AM	#10
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Michael, are saying you have the Petrol that I opened the thread with and it works with the EX1?

February 2nd, 2008, 04:17 AM	#11
Simon Cox New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London & Los Angeles Posts: 11	207 I have indeed managed to get the 17" Macbook Pro into the bag - its a bit of a struggle though and you do need to be smart about how you pack the bag. I've taken the bag on several international flights now - every time as hand luggage without a problem - my knack is to check in my cases and always have the backpack over one shoulder whilst doing this - it doesn't look too big that way. Nice bag with good space for the odd extra item.

February 3rd, 2008, 01:14 AM	#14
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Thanks Michael...That looks like a winner, I like it!

February 3rd, 2008, 01:37 AM	#15
Michael H. Stevens Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Desert, California Posts: 311	I love it. It is so well made and very comfortable to wear. I split my sticks into two bits and hang one bit on each side - it has straps and pockets for the tripods feet, and it works real well. Looks good too and cheaper than that papoose one.