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Choose from our line of award winning adventure and travel photography technical backpacks

Atlas Packs - Athlete Pack

because size matters...

we designed the athlete pack, the world's thinnest full frame camera bag

luck favors the prepared, let's pack.

WELCOME TO ATLAS PACKS HOME TO THE WORLD'S ONLY CUSTOM FITTED CAMERA PACKS.

  • FULLY ACCESSIBLE

  • SIMPLE PUSH-PULL

  • SEWN-IN SECURE

  • NO ICUS or CUBES

  • DIVIDERS = SPOON

  • PATENTED DESIGN

ATLAS ATHLETE

"The perfect size for day trips and overnights..."

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!

ATLAS ADVENTURE

"The perfect setup for scouting missions and expeditions"

The Atlas Adventure Pack is a game changer for anyone that needs to carry a lot of camera gear and travel. Small enough to squeeze under a seat and also big enough for XL glass like a Sony 600. The Atlas Adventure is perfect setup for scouting missions and expeditions, events and all types of travel no matter the conditions or variables. When compared with traditional Adventure "camera bags", the Adventure "camera pack" is smaller on the outside and bigger on the inside thanks to our patented two-fold Origami Camera Core (TM). Shifts 30-45 liters of space with a simple push and pull.

Load up and leave no trace behind

THE ATLAS ATHLETE PACK

For centuries, explorers have trusted an atlas to help guide the way. Get out and explore with the worlds' most versatile camera backpacking system. All packs are the same price and include a lifetime warranty!

Introducing a groundbreaking innovation in Quick Detach (QD) systems for photography gear:

QDM - Quick Detach MOLLE Connector Clips

QDM Connector Clips offers a brand new way to carry any camera gear with QD slots on plates or lens feet. The QDM part stands for "Quick Detach MOLLE".

The QDM system includes small clips that connect directly to MOLLE webbing and use the built in compression straps on Atlas Packs hip belts to keep camera gear and other load bearing equipment tight, stable and close to the body.

QDM Clips are super strong, secure and simple to use- unlike the traditional QD systems with multiple attachment points and long straps or slings.

QDM Connector Clips are Patent Pending and the first and only QD system to use MOLLE-style. The QDM system is compatible with all QD accessories from RSS, Kirk Photo, PromediaGear, Magpul, Kasson, Hejnar and more.

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  • PICK YOUR PACK

    Everything you need comes included. All packs are the same price. We only have two packs, the Adventure and Athlete.

  • BUILD BASED ON TORSO

    Atlas Packs are sized based on torso length. The options are medium and large. There's a pop-up on the product pages with a size chart.

  • CUSTOM HIP BELT INCLUDED

    All Atlas Packs hip belt's are interchangeable and also removable and all belts are rated based on use and load. Check the size chart on the product pages.

  • ENJOY AND GET DIRTY

    We ship worldwide and include a lifetime warranty. Atlas Packs is based in Phoenix, AZ. We offer local pickup and fitting by appointment only.

AUG DEALS & BUNDLES

  • NEW BUILD YOUR OWN BUNDLE

    For a limited time, get an Adventure Pack + xCLIPS and Bonus BYOB -- Build your own Bundle - Gift card.

  • ATLAS PACKS EVERYDAY CARRY

    If you own an Atlas Packs you will have access to a limited run of the new Atlas Packs Everyday Camera Carry coming Summer 2025.

  • HELLO LEOFOTO CLIPS

    These small clips eloquently addresses a big and heavy problem. They are seamless, weightless and offer a solution that is simple, sturdy, safe and secure.

  • PRO TEAM UPDATES

    Big changes are in the works. I'm going to be building out the tiers to include commissions for all xCollab parts. 

  • ATLAS PACKS HQ & SHOP

    Atlas Packs is open by appointment - just contact us if you want to setup a time. We're on 44th street just north of Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

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PACK TAGLINE

"The perfect size for day trips and overnights..."

"The perfect setup for scouting missions and expeditions"

OVERVIEW

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.

The Atlas Adventure Pack is a game changer for anyone that needs to carry a lot of camera gear and travel. Small enough to squeeze under a seat and also big enough for XL glass like a Sony 600. The Atlas Adventure is perfect setup for scouting missions and expeditions, events and all types of travel no matter the conditions or variables.

CARRY-ON

Yes

Yes

DEPTH

Super Shallow

Traditional

LITERS

20-40

35-60

PRICE

$485.00 USD

$485.00 USD

MEET ALLAN HENRY. PARTNER & GM

Welcome to Atlas Packs

The goal at Atlas Packs is simple. To listen and learn and design products that make a different in the lives of working professionals. Hi, I'm @allanhenry, GM and Partner and photographer like many of you.

Think of Atlas Packs as a system, with two ways to haul and an unlimited number of options. The price is the same for both the Athlete and Adventure and each pack comes with a full set of dividers, rain cover and a custom fitted hip belt of your choice.

If you need an assist, I'm here to help . We respond M-F to all messages and provide after-hours support on weekends and holidays.

Cheers and thanks,
@allanhenry

CARRY ON ALL DAY LONG

This is our largest pack, the Adventure. Carry on my friends carry on...

ATLAS PACKS ARE GUARANTEED TO FIT BETTER AND MAKE YOUR CAMERA GEAR FEEL LIGHTER THAT'S THE PITCH...

If your goal is control then you are in the right place. Atlas Packs are designed from the ground up to the be the world's most comfortable camera bag.

How can this be true you ask and not some some made up marketing voodoo magic?

Atlas Packs are guaranteed to make your camera gear feel 15-50% lighter because it's not a camera bag! Only Atlas Packs makes hiking packs that are camera bags too! Our design includes comes sized based on torso, has a load bearing frame, overbuilt adjustable shoulder straps and a super comfortable custom fitted let's- go-all-day hiking grade hip belt.

In short, you don't just buy an Atlas Pack, you are building one to your specs and for your gear (both camera and non).

The price of $485 includes the pack of your choice, a hip belt, a rain cover, a full set of dividers and a frame. We also offer bundles which includes parts and accessories.

One of my favorite parts about Atlas Packs is that you don't need to buy different size inserts, cubes or ICUs like you do with camera bags. And because Atlas Packs are packs and not bags, the size on the outside can be expanded to double for when you need to bring more non-camera gear.

Please read through the site including the specs, details and features and functions for each of the packs. This site and the information contained here-in are designed to help you understand how each of the packs works and functions.