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Helpful Positive Review My perfect commuter bag by Vfan, September 5, 2019
I love vanquest for its quality material and build. This particular bag is not too big and not too small for my purpose. Very comfortàble straps and this was the first backpack I've ever put on that felt like it was custom made for my back.
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Helpful Positive Review Perfect City or Day Hilke Bag by Chief, December 6, 2018
I use this pack as my everyday carry. The city, work, gym, and hiking. The 2 exterior front pockets are spacious. The main compartment is small (main reason why I purchased). Did not a bulky pack, wanted a slim profile. The main compartment can hold ...
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Most Recent Reviews great backpack by Sze Wo Wong, Verified Owner, February 5, 2021
I love the small EDC bag it fixes all the things I want in a bag small and strong. many pockets for every user and easy to get in and out. the con is the bag looks too tackle for me than I like. i wish the bag has a pocket for my water bottles.
Most Recent Reviews My Second Katara 16 by Gustavo Pulido, Verified Owner, July 11, 2020
I had to get another Vanquest. I just had to... The first one is Coyote Tan but awesome nevertheless. Multicam Black wont show much stains as the lighter color. If you had never hold one Katara-16, buy with confidence. You won’t regret it.
Most Recent Reviews I was skeptic until.. by Gustavo Pulido, Verified Owner, July 2, 2020
Needed a bag to have a secure and quick access to my VAULTEK LifePod among EDC. I was looking for a more inside reviews of capacity dimension buy nothing looked similar to my needs. So I ordered and I am impressed with the product. The details of thi...
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Product Info for Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack

KATARA-16 New Features: (1) Larger capacity (now 16-Liters); (2) Dual backpack straps that can be converted to a single shoulder carry slingbag; (3) Hidden compartment for compact/subcompact CCW carry; (4) Hydration or Tablet/12 Ultrabook support; (5) 1000-D bottom and 500-D body CORDURA construction for the best weight to strength balance.The 2018 KATARA-16 backpack is perfect for the urban traveler, CCW user, or the dedicated EDC (everyday-carry) enthusiast. With removable straps, you can quickly convert the KATARA-16 into a single-shoulder VSlinger whenever you desire the quick accessibility of a slingpack.The outer top pocket has a zippered compartment, elastic webbing organization, a slip pocket, and a hook-and-loop field for ID patches. Two Hypalon MOLLE-Air side panels lets you attach ourHYDRA Water Bottle Holderor single channel MOLLE accessories.The bottom pocket is lined with 210-D high-viz orange ripstop nylon, and has room for an iPad Mini, wallets, phones etc. Behind this pocket is a hidden CCW compartment for a compact / subcompact. The outside of the pocket has a low-profile laser-cut CORDURA MOLLE-Air panel for additional attachments.Inside of the KATARA, theres a padded sleeve for tablets/Ultrabooks (up to 12") that can be accessed from the left or right side of the pack. This sleeve also doubles as a hydration bladder pocket. The front of the sleeve is lined with loop fabric for your hook-and-loop accessories.Opposite to the padded sleeve, youll find zippered pocket on top, and a 3-Mode convertible pocket on the bottom. The 3-Mode convertible pocket can be opened from its left or right zipper, and has a flap top closure. The 3-Mode pocket can also be rolled-down and stored, revealing a large loop field for more hook-and-loop accessory attachments. There are two side internal pockets with elastic retention for medical gear, knives, or flashlights.The newly designed back panel lets you remove and switch shoulder straps to setup your KATARA as a right- or left-shoulder VSlinger slingpack for quick access. Shoulder straps are secured with hook-and-loop fasteners, durable Duraflex buckles and G-hooks. Its like having multiple bags in one package!For the best balance of weight and strength, we use ultra-durable 1000-D Cordura nylon at high-wear areas (bottom, sides), and 500-D Cordura for the rest of the bag. Our Cordura is treated with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) for all-weather performance, and will be ready every time you need it.image

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Specifications for Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack:

Manufacturer: Vanquest Gear
Size: Medium
Gender: Unisex
Weight: 3.4 lb
Width: 12 in
Height: 4 in
Pack Loading: Top
Last Chance: Yes

Features of Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack

  • Total Pack Capacity: 16 Liters
  • Net Weight: 2.65 pounds / 1202 grams
  • Overall Exterior Size (Fully Extended with Handles): 18" (H) x 10.5" (W) x 7" (D)
  • Main Compartment (Interior): 17" (H) x 9" (W) x 4" (D)
  • Top Front Pocket (Interior): 7" (H) x 8.5" (W) x 1.75" (D)
  • Bottom Front Pocket (Interior): 9.75" (H) x 8.5" (W) x 1" (D)
  • Hidden CCW Compartment (Interior): 9" (H) x 8" (W)
  • Padded Tablet sleeve (Interior): 16" (H) x 8.5" (W) x 0.6" (D)
  • Convertible from Backpack to a left or right sided VSlinger sling pack
  • Adjustable and removeable shoulder straps with sternum strap that doubles as your stabilizer strap
  • Low profile Hypalon MOLLE-Air side panels plus Cordura MOLLE-Air front panel for modular expansion
  • Hook-and-loop lined main compartment for user configuration
  • Padded grab handle for comfortable carry
  • Tablet / Laptop (up to 12" Ultrabook) / 2L Hydration bladder sleeve
  • Three way convertible pocket offer top or either side access
  • Front loop panel for Moral / Flag patches
  • Materials: 1,000-D Mil-grade Cordura fabric on the bottom and 500-D Cordura for the body treated with Durable WateRepellant
  • High-visibility, lightweight & moisture resistant 210-D Ripstop nylon interior.
  • Durable RC-Class YKK lockable zippers, reversed for protection.
  • Mil-grade ITW and UTX-Duraflex hardware made from high tensile strength Acetal polymer.
  • Spartan Zipper pulls
  • MOLLE-compatible attachment system with PALS webbing
  • Lightweight MOLLE-Air structure for MOLLE accessory attachment
  • Hypalon durable rubber laminate MOLLE panels
  • High tensile strength nylon webbings and binding tapes
  • Finished with high tensile strength bonded nylon thread

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  • Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack

Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack, Black, Medium, 774116BK , MPN: 774116BK , UPC: 810081022903 , Code: 2AJ-USP-VANQ06-774116BK
Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack, Wolf Gray, Medium, 774116WG , MPN: 774116WG , UPC: 810081022927 , Code: 2AJ-USP-VANQ06-774116WG
Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack, MultiCam-Black, Medium, 774116MCB , MPN: 774116MCB , UPC: 810081022934 , Code: 2AJ-USP-VANQ06-774116MCB

Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack, Coyote Tan, Medium, 774116CT , MPN: 774116CT , UPC: 810081022910 , Code: 2AJ-USP-VANQ06-774116CT
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