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Atlas Athlete Pack - See how camera gear fits inside
How camera gear fits the Atlas Athlete Camera Bag / Backpack
OVERVIEW
With the Athlete Pack you can expect gear to sit above the height of the dividers and sidewalls. This is expected and normal. It's a super shallow pack!
Things to be thinking about...
What fits in the Athlete Pack?
Gripped Sony Alpha + Canon 5D + Canon R5 + Sony Alpha (non grip) + Fuji X100
How deep is the Athlete for camera gear?
It is normal for gear in the Athlete Pack to sit above the height of the dividers and sidewalls. You will find that when the pack is zipped closed, there is a lot more room inside than one can measure with a ruler. In terms of usage, you can expect tall (6in / 15cm) sized gear to fit. It's important to note that tall gear should be arranged so there are no highs and lows.
How deep does the Athlete Pack measure?
With a ruler the depth will measure around 5".
Atlas Athlete Camera Bag / Backpack
GM & RF WIDES
ATHLETE PACK: + Gripped Canon R5 Kit with Canon R5 and 70-200 2.8 RF, 600 RF, 15-35 2.8 RF and Mavic Pro and remote. ....... Now let's get into the glass. The new generation of Athlete Packs means you can drop-in six inch tall glass. Let's talk about glass for a minute. The biggest change to come as it relates to camera gear will happen right here. Big lenses like the a 500 are getting smaller and lighter. Wides and primes are getting heavier, wider and taller. And everything is getting more expensive.
CANON R BODIES W/GRIP
NOTE: GRIP IS UP ....... In the next set of examples, we've taken a gripped and non-gripped Canon R5 with a 70-200 RF lens and placed it at the bottom of the pack. The thing to note here is that this section of the pack is the tightest and placing tall object here places a lot of pressure on the zipper. Putting a gripped body (of any type) at the bottom of the pack is NOT recommended.
CANON R BODIES W/GRIP CANON BODIES W/O GRIPS
Here is the exact same kit without the grip. As you can see there is ample head room for both the body and lens now. Please use your judgement when setting up your pack. Move tall items up higher and keep the tension away from the bottom corners.
HOW CAMERA BODIES FIT
The increase in depth means that it's much easier to store gripped bodies in the Athlete Pack, but what about non-gripped bodies and smaller sets of gear. In this photo above, we have an assortment of camera bodies arranged without lenses. As you can see, the depth of the Athlete Pack is still really shallow and works great with the smaller systems and sets. **It's important to note the Nikon D850 with an RRS L-bracket attached will now fit in
SONY ALPHA BODIES WITH GRIPS
Let's take a look at a Sony kit with a gripped a7 iii body and 70-200 lens attached. The important thing to note in the above example is how much higher the camera body sits when hot-shoe up. Even though there is enough room, my recommendation is to put gripped bodies in grip side up.
ACCESS SONY ALPHA GRIP-UP IS BEST WORKFLOW
In the above photo you cam see how much shorter the grip-up method is. With the hot shoe up, the eye piece sits well above sidewalls and has a tendency to pop-off. Of note: *Without grip the eye-piece on mirrorless bodies goes well under the sidewalls.
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Athlete Camera Backpack by Atlas Packs | Expands from 20-40 Liters
Athlete Camera Backpack by Atlas Packs | Expands from 20-40 Liters
$485.00
Adventure Camera Backpack by Atlas Packs | Expands from 35 - 60 Liters
Adventure Camera Backpack by Atlas Packs | Expands from 35 - 60 Liters
$485.00
Atlas Adventure Hip Belt | Custom Hiking Hip Belt for Camera Backpacking
Atlas Adventure Hip Belt | Custom Hiking Hip Belt for Camera Backpacking
$80.00
Atlas Athlete Hip Belt | Custom Fitted Hiking Hip Belt for Camera Backpacking
Atlas Athlete Hip Belt | Custom Fitted Hiking Hip Belt for Camera Backpacking
$80.00
Atlas Packs Traveler's Hip Belt | Lightweight Soft Wrap |
Atlas Packs Traveler's Hip Belt | Lightweight Soft Wrap |
$65.00
Atlas Packs Parts | OGI Origami Insert - Electronics Caddy for Extra Gear
Atlas Packs Parts | OGI Origami Insert - Electronics Caddy for Extra Gear
$85.00
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" 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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