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Vanquest Gear Katara 16 Urban Backpack
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Most Helpful Positive Review Perfect City or Day Hilke Bag
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 a few books, a camelbak 3 liter water reservoir (both wide and tall models) and a xxl sweater. And if your a organization freak, this is the bag for you. No more need for Molle attachment pouches.
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great backpack

by Sze Wo Wong, Verified Owner from MD, United States Written on 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.
Pros:
  • many pocket
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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My Second Katara 16

by Gustavo Pulido, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on 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.
Pros:
  • look and feel great
  • compact & rugged
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • EVERY DAY CARRY AND TACTICAL USES
Would recommend: Yes
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I was skeptic until..

by Gustavo Pulido, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on 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 this bag surpassed my expectations and the Coyote Tan color is not as bright as shown in the pictures. Two of the zipper compartments are travel lock compatible and having water repellent capabilities in the two types of Cordura makes this bag a great purchase.
Pros:
  • Robust build quality
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • EDC / CCW
Would recommend: Yes
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My perfect commuter bag

by Vfan, from NJ, United States Written on 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.
Would recommend: Yes
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