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 All Atlas Packs are engineered for comfort and flexibility, with an overbuilt harness system and a patent-pending Origami camera core.

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I also purchased a Capture Clip from Peak Designs which allows you to fix the camera to the shoulder strap in place while hiking – a great addition to this pack. 

 A small hole developed in one of the side waterbottle pockets but I can take resposibility for that when I shoved the tip of my trekking pole in there. 

Important: Choose the Adventure or Athlete hip belt – otherwise you will have literally no padding on your hips. I don’t recommend using the bag without a hipbelt either. The Adventure belt is more comfortable as it provides two layers of foam padding and a wider webbing and buckle – it’s also bigger and bulkier.

Even with the camera compartment loaded the back pannel is comfy and I never feel any of the gear inside digging into my back. 

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 It goes all the way down in the front here, so you reach all the way down into the front of the bag. Right here, there's my hand going all the way in some more dry dry packs, so you can stuff clothes and things all the way down there. It'S got a little laptop sleeve right here in the front it might be hard to see, but you can slide your laptop in there and it sits against the cube, so it stays stays flat and it doesn't kind of jostle around and then here's the frame. So there's the steel frame i was talking about - and this is the large frame and you'll see it goes to here

 You can see that so there's the sizing for the large frame there's the sizing for the medium frame. Now it will fit under uh under an airline seat as it is in the large frame and will also fit in the overhead. You can just put the medium frame in if you want it to be even a little bit smaller [ Applause ] additional pouch on the inside. It goes to there additional molle webbing and then a nice little spot for your name here, more straps on the inside

 There are also spots here to put in a smaller frame a medium frame. I think this is the large frame you can retrofit this pack to be a medium frame, and the medium frame goes right right here. You can see that so there's the sizing for the large frame there's the sizing for the medium frame. Now it will fit under uh under an airline seat as it is in the large frame and will also fit in the overhead

 We'Ve got this nice mesh here, but then there's also some ribs. That kind of raise that you know to allow for some more airflow, which i think is really nice, these pockets, which you can pop out [ Applause ] and have extra little pockets here that you can put lenses in things like that. I mentioned lens pouches earlier. In fact, let me grab one of these, so i own several of these pouches, which are the think tank pouches

Best Camera Backpack for 2022 - Atlas Packs Athlete Backpack

 Is this bag just cinches down into a much smaller footprint, because there's a lot of bags out there? It'S a 40 60 liter pack, whatever it is, you might only have 15 or 20 liters in the bag or maybe only you're, only using a quarter of its carry capacity, but the footprint of the bag or main is the same so that be able to have A pack that can really kind of switch squish down into a smaller footprint to me is everything, that's a very, very good quality, so just to jump right into it. Of course, this is the the yellow version. This is the also the tall version it comes in a regular size and I'm 6 foot 2, so that the tall version works perfect for me and just right on the outside, you have these straps up here, so you can strap really any additional items. You would like to it there's also a pocket whoops right here on the front

 Alice is a great job with the the comfortable comfort ability of their harness system and their waist belt, and you might be noticing something no words the waist belt with this. What'S what is fantastic Atlas gives you the option that you can take it on or off. It'S up to you and they make great West waist belts very meaty. There'S a lot of material here, a lot of a lot of substance and durability, so they're very good at the waist belts

 I just want to talk about this real quick on the the back panel. It'S kind of got like a rib design and it is very comfortable and it's got like kind of exaggerated lumbar area right here, which makes carrying this bag very comfortable and in the waist belt, actually tucks right back in here. Let me actually show you on the other bag, so they sent me to. This is a athlete pack and black, but what's different is this one is the regular version

 You have another little stretchy area. Here goes all the way to the bottom: a couple zipper pockets here you could put SD cards or batteries or remote shutters or whatever you like there and that's the the camera compartment. I just want to talk about this real quick on the the back panel. It'S kind of got like a rib design and it is very comfortable and it's got like kind of exaggerated lumbar area right here, which makes carrying this bag very comfortable and in the waist belt, actually tucks right back in here

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2 kg)    Denier  210D    Dimensions  20 in x 11 in x 10 in (50.8 x 27.9 x 25.4 cm)    Notable Materials Ripstop Nylon   Manufacturing Country Vietnam   Laptop Compartment Size 15"   Warranty Information REI Return Policy

9 x 25.4 cm)    Notable Materials Ripstop Nylon   Manufacturing Country Vietnam   Laptop Compartment Size 15"   Warranty Information REI Return Policy

Carry-On Compliance  View 41/144 Airlines      Capacity 28l   Weight (lb)  2.69 lb (1.2 kg)    Denier  210D    Dimensions  20 in x 11 in x 10 in (50.8 x 27

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I started with a Porter 46 as well several years ago. After trying a few different bags I'm currently using an REI Ruckpack 28 and really dig it. YMMV though as hiking capability was more important to me than things such as a clamshell opening. I also really liked my GR1 slick from Huckberry but the lack of a ventilated back panel made me look elsewhere after trying it on a few hikes

 YMMV though as hiking capability was more important to me than things such as a clamshell opening. I also really liked my GR1 slick from Huckberry but the lack of a ventilated back panel made me look elsewhere after trying it on a few hikes.

I originally bought the Porter 46 for a road trip and loved it. Then I had to start carrying it through airports and began to hate it. These days my traveling is entirely through the airport and only for weekend trips (5 days max) and I'm looking for something that will better suit my needs. Has anyone had a Porter 46 and moved on to something better? 

My main priority is comfort when using it as a backpack so I can have my hands free. I'm willing to go up to $300. Don't really care about style as long as it doesn't only come in neon colors.

Looking to downsize from a Porter 46

 REI is my bag for off days. Super comfy as well. I believe the mountainsmith is 25 liters. Both great packs

So I'm in the market for a new pack to start up school soon. The highest I'm willing to spend is $200. So I'll get straight to it and keep this post short. 

1. External water bottle pocket. Gotta have one, don't care if it's just one or what size it's on. Needs to be stretchy enough to accommodate bigger sized bottles if needed. I hate MOLLE actually. 

2. Laptop compartment. Need a compartment for my HP laptop that's padded well enough and I don't have to worry about my computer smashing when I set the bag on the floor or stuff the compartment it's in with other stuff. 

3. Has to be between 20-25L. 25L is the highest I'll go because I don't plan on carrying much inside the bag other than my laptop and notebooks.

4. Durability. I know no bag is 100% waterproof, but I'd need mine to at least be able to withstand a decent amount of rain and not have to worry about the contents inside being thoroughly soaked and thus the material starting to fall apart.  

4. Miscellaneous. What I mean is that when it comes to color, I don't really care. I'm fine with black or grey.

[Request] My desired backpack with some must-have requirements. Ideas?

Someone did an video review on the REI Ruckpack 28L and he wonders why the laptop/water bag compartment has a false bottom but not padded.

TL;DR: Having both a laptop sleeve and a padded pack compartment is redundant and the sleeve is more useful to me. Who has a bag they love with an unpadded false bottom? \[cue Queen track\]

I have a tomtoc laptop sleeve I really like for my work laptop. Using it with gym duffels and other bags for short little trips has made me realize I much prefer a sleeve to a padded compartment in a pack.

But! 

I still think there is value to having a false bottom that keeps the laptop centered in the bag in case of long drops or general idiocy.

It seems like I've gone the opposite route to a lot of people who are nixing the sleeve due to the padded compartment. I'm not interested in why you think this is the answer. It's not the question I'm asking. 

If you've got a similar preference and found a good travel bag (30-40L size), I'd love to hear about it!

Laptop compartments: false bottom, but no padding in a travel bag

Strap system is comfortable with built in venting and good adjustable sternum strap. Love the two side access zippers and hidden side pocket on one side. Hidden "daisy chain" on front of pack for adding accessories or lashing stuff to the front.

I think I have my next backpack narrowed down to the [Osprey Daylite 26 + 6](https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/daylite-expandable-travel-pack-26-6-DAYLTTV26.html) or the [REI Ruckpack 28](https://www.rei.com/product/176900/rei-co-op-ruckpack-28-recycled-daypack-mens?sku=1769000002&amp;store=14&amp;cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1769000002%7C92700058177020383%7CPB%7C71700000074421623&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA95aRBhCsARIsAC2xvfxCDB1lwR9rd2qe63RRhCncJwx3HFurGAatqnf3mis4jsZdoO1WBGcaAtiMEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds). I was hoping to spend around $100, but there's some wiggle room there. Here are my needs:

1. Works as a **personal item for flights**. For long trips, it may be in addition to a suitcase, but for a 2-3 day get-away, it would likely be my only bag.
2.  Works as a **short-to-medium distance hiking pack**. I do a lot of short hikes with my kids and need a pack that I can put a couple of water bottles in, some food, sunscreen, sunglasses, an extra layer or two of clothing, and a geocache kit. Nothing crazy elaborate, but with myself and two kids, I need a little space and I want it to be comfortable on my back for 2-3 hours.
3. Much, much lower on the priority list, it would be nice if I can also use it as a **laptop carrier for work**. I mostly work from home, but commute 1-2 days a week. Right now, I use either an old computer backpack or a messenger style computer bag. Neither are particularly comfortable, but either works. If this backpack was able to replace them, that would be a nice little bonus, but not necessary. 

I'm 6'0" tall and slim. I live in Southern California (so heat is definitely an issue, but I rarely have to deal with rain). The Osprey (with its clamshell design) seems like it might be the better personal item bag for trips, but I'm not sure if the clamshell design works as well for hiking. Thoughts? Other suggestions? Thanks for the help!

Osprey Daylite 26 + 6 OR REI Ruckpack 28 OR something else?

I have a feeling that something just slightly bigger than 28L would be best for winter, or at least a 28L that isn't tapered at the bottom/top-loading like the REI Ruckpack is.

1. What volume is best for approximately 1 month of cold weather travel? 28L, 32L, or 35L? 

* Want to keep overall weight under 10kg (22 lbs), ideally under 8kg (17.6 lbs) and even better closer to 6.35 kg (14 lbs). Should be pretty easy given that I am not carrying a laptop

* I want to downsize my travel bag to something that can accommodate the extra weight that winter travel brings (i.e. a scarf, gloves, an extra pair of heavier pants, higher socks, an extra base layer, etc.) and hopefully still be able to compress the bag to fit under a Ryanair type seat or at the very least fit in overhead

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