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WHICH PACK IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Over the years I've had to explain the differences between the packs countless times. This page condenses this information and breaks down the differences between the packs. Please know this page was last updated on [MAY 6, 2022] and will continue to be updated over time.

FIRST QUESTION
How much space do you need for camera gear?

And how important is workflow and organization? The answer to this question is likely to drive why you select one pack over the other.
Of note: Atlas Packs have a sewn-in camera core that cannot be removed. The weight distribution, space savings and efficiency when compared to traditional camera bags with ICU's and camera cubes is outstanding. We call our solution the Origami Camera Core (TM) and because our core it sewn-in, you can easily change how much space you allocate between the camera and camping sections. Each pack has a different size Origami Camera Core (TM) rated to hold and secure different types of gear. Let's breakout these details starting with how a few specs and measurements
Let's breakout the differences between how each of the packs stores and secures camera gear. .
ADVENTURE vs. ATHLETE CAMERA GEAR

WHAT KIND OF PACKER ARE YOU?
The answer is....
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ATHLETE PACK IS BEST: If you shoot with purpose and only bring the gear you need. Extras like batteries and filters can go in the top lid. If you want to bring a drone, you pair down your gear or put your drone inside a case that you put in the front side of the pack.
ATHLETE PACK: (shown on left) Sony Alpha body with grip with 70-200 2.8
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ADVENTURE PACK IS BEST: If you like have hoods on all your lenses and store your filters and accessories inside the camera core and sometimes you also like to bring a drone.
ADVENTURE PACK: (shown on right) Sony Alpha body with 200-600 and hood setup ready to shoot.

NON-CAMERA / CAMPING STORAGE
Which pack is best for me?
QUESTION: How much space do you need for camping / non-camera gear?
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One of the big differences between bags and packs is that packs expand and bags do not. Bags come in fixed liter sizes why camera bags only have room for camera gear. At Atlas Packs, both Athlete and Adventure have been designed to expand out and give you a ton of space for non-camera gear. Up to 30 liters inside the Athlete Pack and up to 44 liters inside the Adventure Pack.
The Origami Camera Core (TM) separates the pack into a front section (accessible from the top) for camping gear, and a back section (rear entry zipper) for camera gear. Having an Origami Camera Core (TM) means you don't need to buy different size ICU or camera cubes.
You can change space on the fly and how much space you decide to allocate is based on two factors.
1. The position of the Origami fold(s)
2. How much you have released the side compression straps.
Let's breakout these details and more...


EXTERIOR SIZE COMPARISON
Which pack is smaller, taller and deper?
Think of the Athlete and Adventure like a 24-105 and a 70-200. While there is an overlap, one lens is a wide and one is a telephoto and the reason you use one lens is different from why you would use the other. The packs are the same way and this section covers the overlap..
