http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/ Engadget Comments for Kata's Ergo-Tech lineup delivers "bag of the future" http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
Now... where the hell are the bags? They've put-out a press release, saying that these bags are available, and they don't even have a website ready yet? It doesn't exactly inspire confidence...]]>Jul 23rd 2006 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 7:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.kata-bags.com/index.asp

They do have a website.]]>Jul 23rd 2006 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
http://www.kata-bags.com/index.asp]]>Jul 23rd 2006 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 7:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 8:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
But the first picture shows some back that looks like it goes under a jumper, turning your entire torso into the bag, promising some kerAzy new bag technology or whatever.

But the pictures of the bags themselves not only fail to show that bag, but also fail to be anywhere near futuristic, apart from the lame motif they have going on. They just look like bags with padding.

Might as well just use a pillowcase filled with cotton wool. Well, almost.]]>Jul 23rd 2006 9:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
uh, english please? a jumper? torso a bag? your torso already is a bag, it holds your entrails and whatever you manage to shove down your throat.

the first pic looks like it has a waist strap which is a godsend for when you have to run with your pack on. it also looks wide enough to provide hip support to make carring heavy loads all day much easier on your back and sholders. for a nature photographer this is very usefull, tripods and big glass lenses and batteries are not lightweight stuff. hiking all this gear 3 hours up a mountain to get some breathtaking shots is no walk in the park, and a big ass hiking pack is way overkill for just a day.
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Sorry if I worded it badly at first.]]>Jul 23rd 2006 11:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 23rd 2006 11:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
Cheers.

http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=315&perentId=4&ProdLine=4]]>Jul 24th 2006 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 1:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/I am writing from KATA, and wish to clarify that this is only a PREVIEW of what is coming soon.

These bags will be launched in the market this September at the PHOTOKINA show in Germany (Sep. 26 - Oct. 1)

This is the reason why they are NOT up on our web-site, and CANNOT be found or purchased yet.

The images can give you an indication of what to expect, but wait till you can also touch and feel these bags, then the real uniqueness will be reviled… Trust me it is worth the wait!

For further information, please contact us and we will be happy to assist!
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http://www.slappa.com/site/velocity.html]]>Jul 24th 2006 5:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
Speaking for myself, I need a bag for early September. So, I guess I won't be buying a Kata. :-/]]>Jul 24th 2006 7:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
Well at least Slappa has a good website so you can see the damn bags and is selling them! What kinda of freaking company releases a news post and then doesn't have the website ready and the product? It's called VaporWare..]]>Jul 24th 2006 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
"then the real uniqueness will be reviled…"

If it's *that* unique, maybe I need to look elsewhere! ;-)]]>Jul 24th 2006 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
What price points are you looking at for these bags?

And are they waterproof?]]>Jul 24th 2006 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 1:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/Jul 24th 2006 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
Donations Welcome :-)]]>Jul 25th 2006 9:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/23/katas-ergo-tech-lineup-delivers-bag-of-the-future/
"I wish to clarify that the images and write-ups that have been popping up on line are only a PREVIEW of what is coming soon.

These bags will be launched in the market this September at the PHOTOKINA show in Germany (Sep. 26 - Oct. 1)

This is the reason why they are NOT up on our web-site, and CANNOT be found or purchased yet.

The images can give you an indication of what to expect, but wait till you can also touch and feel these bags, then the real uniqueness will be reviled... Trust me it is worth the wait!"

so it looks like they just havent been officially launched yet.]]>Jul 26th 2006 7:09AM