Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out
How is the compartment?
Really love this backpack from Kata. Previously, I only had experience with chain store backpacks but the DR-467 is a cut above. It has tons of features, superb build quality, and excellent padding. Exterior is somewhat anonymous however this is a plus for me as I sometimes travel through dodgy areas and need a backpack that doesn't attract unwanted attention.It is compact, reasonably light-weight and has a slim profile. The bright yellow interior lining is very helpful for finding gear in low light. Has lots of pockets for organization. Laptop section fits my 17" just fine. Back padding is a little stiff. Lower gear compartment is attached by Velcro and can be completely pulled out. Compact size is not suitable for giant gear or very long lenses but medium zoom and primes should be fine. Top compartment is very roomy and has a slot to poke mp3 player headphones through.Straps are very comfy. Zippers have smooth travel. Reflective cloth is embedded in zippers and straps. Rain cover is a nice plus as is zip out drink holder. The only complaint I have is no tripod holder and would like a dedicated keychain hook. My Slik 340EZ tripod fits in the laptop compartment so it's no biggie.  This compact bag exudes quality and would recommend to anyone. 