ATLAS ATHLETE

The award winning Atlas Athlete is the most versatile camera backpacking solution on the market. Designed to well exceed the needs of today's adventure seekers. Amazing access, organization and expansion. The perfect pack for camera daypacking.

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Atlas Packs Athlete Pack Camera Backing System | Pack 20-40 Liter

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

All packs are the same price and everything you need is included with purchase.

+ Pack of choice
+ Hip Belt of choice
+ Full Set of Divider (15)
+ Raincover (tethered)
+ Frame (installed)

PACK FITTING GUIDE

When it comes to size, choose based on torso length.

HIP BELT GUIDE

A custom fitted hip belt of choice is included with the purchase of your pack. Be sure to add a belt to your cart before you checkout. The cost of the hip belt will automatically be zero'd out at checkout.

CHOOSE YOUR BELT SIZE
 BASED ON PANT SIZE
 PADDING TO HIPS
SMALL / MEDIUM
ATHLETE & TRAVEL BELTS		 28 - 32IN
71 - 81CM		 26IN | 66CM
MEDIUM / LARGE
ATHLETE & TRAVEL BELTS		 32 - 36IN
81 - 96CM		 31IN | 79CM
LARGE / X-LARGE
ATHLETE & TRAVEL BELTS		 36 - 42IN
96 - 106CM		 33IN | 86CM
SMALL MEDIUM
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS		 28 - 34IN
71 - 86CM		 27IN | 68CM
MEDIUM / LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS		 34 - 40IN
86 - 102CM		 30IN | 76CM
LARGE / X-LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS		 38 - 46IN
97-107CM		 33IN | 84CM
X-LARGE / XX-LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS		 44 - 52IN
111-127CM		 36IN | 92CM
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EXTERIOR SPECS


SPECIFICATION TOTAL
Height | Medium 21"/53.5cm
Height | Large 23"/58.5cm
Height | Lrg. No frame 20in / 51cm
Height | Med. No frame 18in / 46cm
Width 11" / 28cm
Depth 7" / 18cm
Laptop 16" MacBook
Min Liters 20 liters
Max Liters 40 liters
Weight 4.95lbs

CAMERA SPECS

These measurements are designed to serve as a guide and are not exact measurements. Rulers do not measure how gear fits or how foam compresses. The Athlete Pack is deep enough to hold gripped mirrorless gear and the backpanel lid is designed to shut down tight on gear.

SPECIFICATION TOTAL
Height | Origami Folded-Out 14.25in / 36cm
Height | Origami Folded-In 9in / 23cm
Max-Depth | Origami Out 6in / 15cm
*deeper towards the top
Max-Depth | Origami In 5.75in / 14.6cm
*shallower towards the bottom
Width 9in / 23cm

ORIGAMI FOLD-IN MEASUREMENT
Height 14.25" / 36cm
Width 9" / 23cm
Depth 5.75-6" /14.6-15cm

 

ORIGAMI FOLD-OUT MEASUREMENT
Height 9" / 23cm
Width 9" / 23cm
Depth 5.75 /14.6cm

 

The award winning Atlas Athlete camera backpack is the most versatile camera pack on the market. The new generation 2022 Atlas Athlete Pack is designed with amazing access, organization and expansion. The perfect pack for daypacking.

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A custom fitted hiking grade hip belt is included with the purchase of your pack.

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Detailed Pack Specs.

The Athlete Pack can be setup and sized in numerous ways. Get answers to your questions about size and specs here.

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Features & Functions

The new GEN2 Athlete Pack includes a bevy of features and functions designed to exceed your needs and delight you in ways a camera bag simply can't.

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How Camera Gear Fits

Stop bagging and start packing your camera gear. The Athlete is deep enough for a 200-600 but not tall enough to have the body attached.

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DO WHAT NO CAMERA BAG

HAS DONE BEFORE

With an Athlete Pack, your camera gear is snug and secure and easily accessible without having to cinch the pack down. Said another way, the non-camera section is fully independent from the camera side and can be expanded and compressed down as needed.

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The Atlas Athlete is like three camera bags in one. Easily the most versatile product on the market.

Small and mighty. Expands to nearly double in size. The Atlas Athlete is like three camera bags in one. Compressed down at 20 liters, makes a great EDC. Bump up to 30 liters for a day trip, easily fits under a seat. And expand all the way out to easily haul 40 liters and more for extended treks and long overnights. Fantastic for ski, snow and mountaineering. Unparalleled access, weight distribution and organization. Camera gear is safely and securely stored in our patented and award winning Origami Camera Core (TM) that holds from 7-10 liters and is just 6" deep.

Exterior Measurements


SPECIFICATION TOTAL
Height | Medium 21"/53.5cm
Height | Large 23"/58.5cm
Height | Lrg. No frame 20in / 51cm
Height | Med. No frame 18in / 46cm
Width 11" / 28cm
Depth 7" / 18cm
Laptop 16" MacBook
Min Liters 20 liters
Max Liters 40 liters
Weight 4.95lbs

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY

  • OVERVIEW:

    • Fit mirrorless w/battery grips
    • Glass as big as 200-600
    • Camera Storage: 7-10 liters
    • Non-Camera Storage: 10-30 liters
    • Inches: 21h / 23h x 11w x 7d
    • CM: 53.5 / 53.8H x 28w x 18D
    • Laptop: Fits 16" MacBook Pro
    • Weight: 4.5lbs

  • FUNCTIONALITY:

    What makes the Athlete Pack so unique? It's all the wrinkles you see in the photos. It's because this one pack can be setup and sized anywhere between 20 and 40 liters.

    The Athlete Pack shown above, I've packed about 25 liters worth of gear. That's plenty for a day trip be it city or trails. At this size, the Athlete Pack is just 7" / 18cm deep on the outside and the hip belt can easily be removed and stowed.

  • ORIGAMI CAMERA CORE (TM):

    With an Athlete Pack, your camera gear is snug and secure and easily accessible without having to cinch the pack down. Said another way, the non-camera section is fully independent from the camera side and can be expanded and compressed down as needed.

    And unlike camera bags, there are no camera-cores or inserts that go inside. These systems are expensive and poorly designed. All of your heavy camera gear is detached from the structure of the bag and the
    zippers keep the inserts in place via a "pressure fit".

    We invented and patented our own method and instead of pressure, we use "friction". Friction is a key ingredient to the way our Origami Camera Core (TM) functions. Be sure to test out just how much pop and snap your the pocket has. We made significant improvements to friction and structure with new types of foam, the shaping of the foam (also called "skiving") as well as all the outer fabrics that connect everything to the pack and frame.

  • FEATURES:

    + Overbuilt shoulder harness with load lifters
    + Removable frame / stay
    + MOLLE Loops (numerous spots)
    + Front loops for cross carry
    + Sleeping bag loops
    + Ice Axe Loops
    + Incredible weight distribution and support
    + Removable proper hiking hip belt
    + Single-fold Origami Camera Core (TM)
    + 10mm thick dividers that secure gear
    + Weatherproof 240 Double Rip Stop shell
    + Dedicated water bladder pocket
    + Includes velcro hang-tag and outlet ports for tube.
    + Holds skinny and long 70-100 oz bladders
    + x2 stretch side pockets (fits 48oz nalgene)
    + x2 hidden dump pouches (fits 48oz nalgene)
    + YKK Buckles and Zippers
    + Plus many many more...

US PATENT NO. 11,033,08

  • INTERNAL + EXTERNAL EXPANSION

    Having a sew-in shape-shifting Origami Camera Core includes one other major benefit! You can now split the pack and expand out for additional space. The Origami Camera Core separates the Athlete Pack into a front section (accessible from the top) for camping gear, and a back section (rear entry zipper) for camera gear.

    The volume for camping section is shown in orange and the volume for camera side is shown in blue.

  • HOW IT WORKS

    Having a product that can change shape and size and comes sized no matter how big or tall you are is what makes Atlas Packs so special. There are a million ways to setup the Athlete Pack. The two pack on the left are setup at the smallest size of 20 liters and you can see how a the Origami fold shifts inside. This push or pull moves about 3 liters (that's enough space for a 70-200 plus a charger and cords and represents about 1/3 of the total camera space).

  • NO ICU OR CAMERA CUBES

    The fact that all your camera gear is fully accessible is one of the key features of the Athlete Pack. No zipper get in the way, the zipper is well outside your camera gear.

  • SIMPLE PUSH AND PULL

    The Origami Camera Core (TM) is clean, elegant and does not make any noise when you move it. There is nothing to take out or store. Activate with a simple push / pull.

  • SEWN-IN IS SOLID & SECURE

    The Origami Camera Core (TM) is incredibly strong and durable and because it's sewn in, is part of the structure of the pack.

Interior Measurements

SPECIFICATION TOTAL
Height | Origami Folded-Out 14.25in / 36cm
Height | Origami Folded-In 9in / 23cm
Max-Depth | Origami Out 6in / 15cm
*deeper towards the top
Max-Depth | Origami In 5.75in / 14.6cm
*shallower towards the bottom
Width 9in / 23cm

ORIGAMI FOLD-IN MEASUREMENT
Height 14.25" / 36cm
Width 9" / 23cm
Depth 5.75-6" /14.6-15cm

 

ORIGAMI FOLD-OUT MEASUREMENT
Height 9" / 23cm
Width 9" / 23cm
Depth 5.75 /14.6cm

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review the frequently asked questions before you checkout. You are also welcome to contact us and this information is included below.

Athlete Pack FAQ

The large size Athlete Pack has a pass-through zipper between the camera and non-camera sections above the ATLAS logo. The medium does not.

The large size Athlete Pack has a second set of frame flaps for a smaller travel frame. The medium does not.

The large size Athlete Pack has double small pockets on the inner backpanel. The medium has one large pocket.

Fitting Questions

Go shorter if in doubt, if the pack is too tall fitting will be a challenge and the weight will not distribute properly.

The tipping point between sizes (for both the Athlete and the Adventure Pack) is an 18"/45.5cm torso length.

Changes are good you got the right size but just need help getting fitted. Please hit the chat and connect with the Pro Team so we can get your all setup and ready to go!

Shop Policies

You get 100 days to return or exchange. Please see our complete details on our policy page.

Warrany and Pack Care

While a dirty pack is a certainly a happy pack, a cleaned dirty pack is even happier.
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To clean the shell and zippers, give your pack a steam shower for 15-20 min and use baby wipes and microfiber towels to clean the ripstop and get into the grooves around the zippers.

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To clean the inside of your pack. Remove all dividers and gear and from the inside of the non-camera section, push hard on the bottom of the camera core so it pops-out.

Shipping FAQ's

Estimated shipping rates and delivery times will display on the cart page. We are currently shipping a bit faster than indicated.

1-2 days after your order.

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Yes of course. Shipping rates are shown at checkout.

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