Vanquest Katara 16: Day Hiking & Everyday Carry (EDC) Backpack and Convertible Sling Bag
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- The new Vanquest Katara stood out to me at Shot Show 2018 because I am always looking to find new and innovative features in everyday carry (EDC) gear. This bag has a ton of organization and also allows you to convert it from a backpack to a sling bag - very cool.
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Bought this bag and water bottle holder last week. Originally, I bought a Vertx Commuter sling bag which I liked very much. But I found it to be a little too large for my needs. The Katara, however, is perfect. High vis, well organized interior. Everything is easily accessible, well thought out and extremely well made. Where it really shines is its versatility. So many different things you can do with this little bag. And that's what really sold me over the competition. Plus, I like the low key look of it. It doesn't scream "tactical" or "I'm carrying a pistol". I'm impressed with the attention to detail and quality. Hopefully, I'll be using this for years to come.
Old comment, I know, but this is me in reverse. I just ordered a Commuter a few days ago and now have stumbled on the Katara today. I want to give the Commuter a fair shake, but I think the Katara fits more what I need, especially with what looks like better internal organization and the backpack / sling conversion.
Thanks I was going to buy the commuter or this but will buy this now
Thanks Tim! I like backpacks better than sling packs.
Greetings from Germany
I didn‘t think that you would make a completely new video because of my comment.
Thanks for the update :)
Like every one of your reviews, I like this one too. Vanquest is a very good quality brand and I wish they’d have more Sellers in Germany..
Awesome job!
YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Been waiting for a review of this bag since Late Boy Scout's MaxiPedi SHOT Show video. Thanks Everyday Tactical Tim.
I watched the entire video Tim and the old saying - You pay for what you get, and you get what you pay for😀
*That Laser Cut Molle is always nice!*
DropForgedSurvival agreed
Damn man, you watch like all of the same videos I watch!!! Saw that you also watch Wingman 115. Also, love your channel and your videos.
Great looking bag. Out of my price range.
Yeah - she ain't cheap.
That's exactly the type of bag I've been looking for. Thanks! ~~Susan
Stitched in line for strap placement!? Talk about attention to detail. Excellent video!
RowdyRon I know - they really did a great job
Looking at the Mobius and this for EDC and day hikes.
Both great options
Great video Tim, thank you for sharing. Take care.🤗
Thanks for watching.
Great video watching this barely now. I had the dragon egg bag but it was stolen thinking of getting this bag to replace it, I just wish it had an easy access pocket for laptop and a dedicated water bottle holder without addon. I really like this bag, loved the dragon egg as well it was just big which is good and bad depending on needs. Thank you again 🙏🏼
Thanks for checking out the video.
Check the size for the laptop. I can fit my iPad Pro inside, but I'm not sure anything else would fit. To check, I stopped while writing this and could barely fit my Macbook Air. And when I say barely, I had to force it to slide in and it did not go all the way in.
Excellent video looks like a killer bag. New subscriber.
Ray Caroli very solid bag
Great review as always Tim, a bag I really want for use in Africa. Alas it's still unavailable in the UK and to buy and ship from the US would cost over $250 so a no go for me at the moment.
Nice review. I've been using the Vanquest Mobius 2.0 for quite a while now as an EDC bag and totally love it. It's a little dirty now but besides that it still looks like new. Great quality. I prefer a sling or over the shoulder for EDC. But this Katara looks great to me. More room than the Mobius and I could use it as a sling or backpack on day hikes too if I wanted. Might be worth getting to expand the range of versatility of my bags.
Would have been nice if it had had a rear zip compartment , which ran the length of the bag, for your valuables.. it’s more secure wen it’s laying against your back..
Thank you for the update video .
What flashlight are you using in this video? It has the Thrunite clip and is in the top front pocket.
It would awesome to put a soft body armor slab in the back where the laptop would go
Indeed - like the one I have from Premier Body Armor.
Absolutely love the pack. However don’t love the price, as it appears overpriced. Hopefully I can hit a sale someday on this one
Final score - 7.5
Thank you for reviewing this bag. It looks like a good bag, I'm just wondering if the velcro that closes the big pocket inside the bag will stay closed as you cram stuff into it.
I've never had the velcro fail on any part of this bag no matter what I put into it. I recently took it on an extended vacation, and it performed flawlessly.
#aswell
Terribly Tactical did I say that a lot? 😂
I wonder, is it the same size on the MAXPEDITION PYGMY FALCON II?
nice bag!
INDIAN PREPPER 24*7 thanks for checking it out friend
Nice video Tim, thanks for sharing! Quick question though Do you think a 15” laptop could squeeze in there?
Dave - I honestly don't think so. The 13 is tight.
EverydayTacticalVids Ok man thanks
Hey mate nice review!
Any idea if I can use this bag to carry my drone (mavic pro) with peripherals and some everyday items?
How is the shoulder straps hold the weight?Is it conftarble?
Ty and keep the good work!
Australia here and is hard(impossible) to test this kind of bags before you buy!
I would have to know the size of the Mavic, but I think it might be tight with all that.
How does the Javelin 3.0 compare to this pack?
Pretty similar - I think this one is lighter and it offers that multi-carry-option as well.
Very nice bag! I like how multi-use it is. Does the sternum strap come off? I see a snap button on it and wonder if that is there so there isn't a random buckle when it is converted into a sling bag.
That's indeed what the snap is for, lol. I guess he didn't take it off in the video because he had been using it in the backpack configuration for hiking, where a sternum strap is much preferred, and just switched the straps out to show its functionality as a sling bag.
Yes the strap does come off
The Direct action Dust suits me more than this pack
great vid ! i use my one for edc work and for the important stuff ( vid cam, papers, keys, wallet, first aid, beer, grass etc.... ;) when going fishing over some nights...
about 50$ more expensive over here in germany !!! added 2 bottle holder (beer) ;) lets see if the yankees done good work and i ever have to buy a new backpack ;)
cheers from germany
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I can see this bag as a EDC if it fits for air travel. Yet the tactical look kills it for me (as a edc bag, a joke look!) plus if I remember this isn't a cheap bag? If this bag is at the price mark I think it is I would much rather go with a Mystery Ranch bag. I can't believe people would shill for this bag???