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Athlete Camera Backpack by Atlas Packs | Expands from 20-40 Liters

$485.00

Meet the Athlete Pack - The compact yet powerful Atlas Athlete offers a unique feature of expanding to nearly double its original size. With its versatile design, it functions as three camera bags combined, making it perfect for ski trips, snowy adventures, and mountaineering expeditions. Its unmatched accessibility, optimal weight distribution, and efficient organization capabilities make it a top choice for photographers. Moreover, our patented and award-winning Origami Camera Core (TM) provides a secure and innovative storage solution for your valuable camera gear.

How it works >> Available in three colorway and two frame heights. Check the size chart for torso and hip belt

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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

The Athlete Pack is designed for gear up to about 6" tall. Let's breakout the specifications and measurements for camera gear.  The Origami Camera Core (TM) allows you to shift space into and away from the camera section. The first photo includes the full storage capacity. The second photo shows how the top fold has been pulled in and this space is no longer accessible for camera 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

 

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CHOOSE YOUR BELT SIZE
BASED ON PANT SIZE
PADDING TO HIPS
SMALL / MEDIUM
ATHLETE BELTS
30 - 33IN
76 - 84CM
26IN | 66CM
MEDIUM / LARGE
ATHLETE  BELTS
33 - 38IN
84 - 96CM
31IN | 79CM
LARGE / X-LARGE
ATHLETE  BELTS
36 - 42IN
92 - 106CM
33IN | 86CM
SMALL MEDIUM
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS + TRAVEL
28 - 33IN
71 - 84CM
27IN | 68CM
MEDIUM / LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS + TRAVEL
34 - 38IN
86 - 97CM
30IN | 76CM
LARGE / X-LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS + TRAVEL
36 - 44IN
91-117CM
33IN | 84CM
X-LARGE / XX-LARGE
ADVENTURE HIP BELTS
42 - 52IN
106-132CM
36IN | 92CM

All packs are the same price and everything you need is included with purchase. The current market price is $485.00 and includes.

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

Your Atlas Pack will come with everything you need to for uses centric to photography. There is no need to order anything else. With that said, if you need to attach, better organize, lighten or modify your pack, these items all come at an extra cost.

Examples of additional items are:
+ Traveler's HIp Belt
+ Cargo Nets
+ Origami Insert
+ LoopLocks
+ Traveler's Frame
+ plus more...

Lifetime >> At Atlas Packs a dirty pack is a happy pack and life's too short to be unhappy. We offer:

+ 100 days to test and try
+ Lifetime Warranty
+ Online fitting via video
+ Duty Refunds for Intl. Customers
+ Packs ship for free anywhere in the USA

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PACK SIZING > How to measure your torso
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Battle Tested & Peer Reviewed..

PACK SPECS AND MEASUREMENTS

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HOW CAMERA GEAR FITS

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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Athlete Pack Design and Features

The Athlete Pack, winner of the Carryology Camera Bag of the year award, is the perfect size for quick trips and daypacking. If you want a camera bag that does not at all look like a camera bag, the Athlete pack is for you! Makes airline travel a breeze. Deep enough for gripped bodies and big glass lenses like a 200-600. Easily fits under the seat, just 7" deep.

Let's get into the details...

Deep Dive

Fits: Mirrorless & DSLR w/battery grips
Big Glass: 200-600 with teleconverter
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

Organization and Workflow

Pockets are limited on the Athlete. All the pockets are in the main brain. There Athlete has a very traditional hiking pack design with the stuff sack expandable front. The Origami Insert is designed to organize the front side of the Athlete.

Airline Travel and Carry-on

Removable Frame

It's somewhat easy to remove by hand. It's not easy to replace by hand. You will need a tool like a tire iron or crescent wrench to reinstall an Athlete frame. Please note orientation of how the frame curves.

What size laptops fit?

Laptops up to 16" MacBook fit. The Athlete Pack has a dedicated slot for laptops sewn-in against the back side of the Origami Camera Core (TM)

Torso Sized with

The benefits to getting the medium are very limited. It's best to get the pack that fits correctly and adapt for specific use cases.

With the large Athlete Pack you can remove the standard frame and install a smaller "Traveler's Frame". This frame is not included and sold as an extra part. The large Athlete has a second set of flaps tacked in about 2"/5cm lower on the inner panel. Installing the Traveler's Frame here bring the pack height down to about 20" / 50.8cm --> Perfect for carry-on.

20 Liters

10 LITERS FOR CAMERA + 10 LITERS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE

10 LITERS FOR CAMERA + 10 LITERS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE
30 Liters

10 LITERS FOR CAMERA + 20 LITERS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE

40 Liters

10 LITERS FOR CAMERA + 20 LITERS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE10 LITERS FOR CAMERA + 30 LITERS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE

" I have used the full gamut of packs and bags for almost every activity and have come to love and rely upon Atlas Packs. It comes down to two essential principles: utility and ergonomics. I have a pack for nearly every occasion whether that is business travel, mountaineering, kayaking, trekking, every-day carry, or going to the beach. A pack is useless if it causes you back pain or hurts your body over time. Atlas packs are battle-tested, comfortable to wear, and carry and protect my gear in a variety of situations. I have modified my packs to fit my needs and years of heavy wear later, they are still going strong. " Evan Will @sharkostudios

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" Being a full time adventure elopement photographer means flights, hiking, backpacking, camping and LOTS of camera gear. Until Atlas, there wasn't a great solution for my needs. I spent hours cutting apart standard backpacking packs and fitting camera cubes into them but they were never quite right. Atlas changed all of that! I use my Atlas Packs (of course I have both Athlete and Adventure) on every single one of my adventures and have completely stopped using any other pack. The design, quality, craftsmanship....second to none and they've never let me down, even in the worst of conditions " Jaysn Valentine

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" I have tried many so called "outdoor or hiking camera packs." All of them failed for me in terms of fit and comfort until I found Atlas Packs. I am a wider build and a bigger man. This pack fits my shoulders perfectly and if I am carrying heavy weight, the belt is comfortable and functional. " Steven Irwin Jr

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" I chosed Atlas simply because is the best Backpack i've tried in several year. So perfect for an adventure photographer, comfortable, safe, strong, smart solution. I care about my gear. this is my main backpack for nature photography " Gianluca Gianferrari | @camouflajj

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" Outdoor recreation like mountain biking, splitboarding and resort riding creates plenty of opportunity for abuse of delicate and expensive photo gear. I always struggled to find a pack that fit my big three criteria: comfort, packability and protection. There are plenty of packs that do one or two of those really well, but Atlas is the first to check all boxes for me. I’m able to confidently and comfortably ride bikes and boards, and have taken many a tumble on harsh terrain without damaging my gear. *Aggressively knocks on wood* " Kieran Lombard | @sharkieran

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" When it comes to my Atlas Pack, it's the go-to for rough terrain and long travels across the globe. This pack is the only pack I trust to keep my gear safe when climbing a multi-pitch or a high alpine route. It's versatility and ruggedness is what is necessary for those long days in the mountains. No other pack has held up to these conditions and the warranty that comes with the Atlas Pack is what gives you the ultimate peace of mind to push your trek a bit further, knowing your gear will be safe. " Joshua Butcher | @nativenomads.us

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" For years, I actually worked as a gear tester for a major travel blog. I literally tested dozens of packs during my tenure. 

The landscape for hybrid photo x hiking backpacks is actually quite narrow and it was not before I tried the Atlas Athlete Pack did I truly feel like I had found the right pack for myself. I lead trips all over the world in a wide variety of climates, terrains, and landscapes - all of which involve trekking or climbing of some kind. If I did not have my Atlas Pack, I truly do not know how I could operate in the field the way I do. 

My Athlete Pack delivers the right balance of wearable comfort and support, has enough space for me to have gear for high altitude and long day hikes in cold weather, and gives me plenty of flexibility for my camera and drone set up. In short, I can’t recommend this pack enough if you like wild, rugged adventures and need to carry multiple camera lenses and/or a drone. There is simply nothing better on the market that feels like a proper hiking bag, but delivers as the essentials of a top tier camera bag. Full stop. " Chris Lininger | @off_the_atlas

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" Atlas Packs is the perfect bag for my adventures. It can hold all the gear I need for an elopement in the desert and then be ready to take only the essentials on a backpacking trip in the mountains. The versatility of this bag allows me to quickly and comfortably customize my bag to the job at hand. I can trust my gear to be safe and secure no matter the circumstances! " Ben Theurer | @benjobiwan

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" I love using Atlas Packs for all my outdoor adventures. Whether it's hiking, camping, or traveling, Atlas is my go-to choice. The durability and comfort Atlas Packs offers make it a must-have for any outdoor enthusiast. The smart design, with multiple compartments and easy access to essentials, keeps me organized and ready for anything. Atlas Packs has truly enhanced my outdoor experiences, providing the reliability and convenience I need to explore with confidence. " Fabio Nodari | @fabionodariphoto

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"When you are in the woods with the mosquitoes, in the snow to your knee at -30C or that you have to walk tons of kilometers... My Athlete Atlas Packs help me to carry all my material in a great comfort and protect it." Frank Boucher | @fboucher

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"I've tried many backpacks over the years, but the Athlete pack from Atlas Packs stands out as a clear winner. Perfectly designed for the outdoor enthusiast, it effortlessly holds and protects my camera gear while still offering ample space for my other essential equipment. Whether I'm venturing into the wilderness or jet-setting internationally, this backpack has proven to be my trusty companion. It's not just a backpack; it's an integral part of my adventures." Ed Flordeliz | @f

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Testimonials

Industry Feedback and Awards

"Imagine a proper backpacking pack—engineered to support a heavy load and distribute weight ergonomically—and then insert camera and lens compartments."

Crystal Sagan, Ski Magazine | The Best Camera Backpacks for SkiersSKI Magazine | The Best Camera Backpacks for Skiers

"Atlas’s 40-liter ­hauler carries like a hiking pack. The rear-access compartment keeps equipment secure, with room for everything else in an origami pocket that lets you shift space around."

Hayden Carpenter, Outside Magazine | The Best Travel Photography GearOutside Magazine

"Our photo engineer tested over 40 camera bags, so you don't have to. Access your camera through the back panel through an innovative, origami-like panel that can pop in or out to vary your storage."

Tom O'Brien, National Geographic | The Best Camera Bags for TravelersNational Geographic
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