What's your favourite camera bag and why? Tell me down in the comments, I'd love to know.

@1rstTry

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Eyre-Walker How do you know that they are soon going to be making changes to the depth to accommodate DSLRs?? Thanks!

One of the best backpack videos I have seen, and I have seen ALOT. Very comprehensive review from a photographer point of view. Intuitive. Shows backpackbin use instead of reading a spec sheet. Great job! Great backpack!

@chriseyrewalker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to hear that you found my video about the Atlas pack helpful. I still own it after all these years and STILL think it’s one of the best packs I’ve ever had. Great quality product too, mine still looks like new after all these years.

I bought the bag after watching you review. Didn't disappoint. Fantastic product.

i've been searching for a bag like this for a while. heading to Vietnam for 3 weeks in February and trying to travel minimalistic but still have all my camera gear and enough personal geasr. you just sold me! this bag looks fantastic!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Great. I’m glad you find this review useful. Best get in touch with Allan from Atlas Packs via Instagram and get him to help you get the right size bag for you.

Excellent review Chris. I was wondering about how it handled the rain. Thanks for covering that and good to know the rain cover is included.

Chris, Thanks. I saw the "Atlas" name on your backpack a month or two ago on one of your prior KZread videos and as I wasn't familiar with the name, I did research on Internet and discovered they were located in Scottsdale, AZ....just 3 miles from my home. Made an appointment and had a custom fitting of the Adventure backpack.and I LOVE IT! Retired my Anja bag in favor of the Atlas. Well done on sharing this bags great features.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey, thanks for coming into the studio. It makes me very happy that you are enjoying your pack. Funny how small the world is, from Germany all the way to just a few miles away from the studio.

@martharetallick204

5 жыл бұрын

And I am down in Tucson. A Scottsdale trip is very tempting.

After seeing this video, I was sold on this bag. Versatile, carry-on compatible, not looking like a camera bag, hugely expandable, water resistant and rain cover included. I mean what's not to love? Was deciding between the Shimoda Explore 40 and this one. I tried on the Shimoda at the store, and while the upper part was really snug as they claim, the rather suitcase-like ICU kept poking in my lower back, unless I adjusted the backpack to a position where the hipbelt would come above my hips, so that was a no go. Ordered the Atlas since that one felt more like my kind of bag to begin with, and the guys at Atlas were really friendly, super quick delivery with a nice personal touch inside the box. Luckily it fits perfectly. Everything feels rock solid. Atlas should pay you for this video, Chris ;)

The biggest thing I love about the Atlas brand is the man behind it, as you said Chris, Alan certainly has the consumer in mind first and foremost, I wish my plan had worked out so I could fully use it to its potential. Great review Chris

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. He’s a total legend and makes crazy good bags. Such an honour to be using his bags.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael -- Great to hear from you :-). Thanks for all the support and love. As a fellow photographer there's nothing more rewarding than making products and building relationships with your customers. Always be learning and improving..

That seems like a great product! I like the way it expands.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s probably the best part about it!

Great review of a product I hadn't heard of Chris..and am going to have a good look at as may well suit my needs well..many thanks

Best review on KZread. Period. Thanks heaps!

@chriseyrewalker

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

I hadn't heard of Atlas before so thanks for the review. Looks like a great bag. I used to buy bags all the time, and then I settled on F-stop gear. I've been using my F-Stop Tilopa for 3 years now and I'm very happy with it. Saying that, this possibly looks like a bag that could get me to change...not that I'm unhappy with my F-stop, but it's nice to get a new bag every now and again.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

spoken like a true lady :-) (just kidding, haha..) I travelled with the F-Stop Ajna until i came across this bag and then I realise all the things I missed on the Ajna! A written review coming out in a few days with A LOT more details on why I love the Atlas over my Fstop. Stay tuned ;-)

@timothylinn

5 жыл бұрын

LOL.

This is a really nice bag...looks like it can definitely get your gear there (wherever that is) and then you can expand it once you get to your location for other essentials. The yellow is growing on me.

Awesome review!!! great content Chris!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great review. Thanks Chris! I thought that the Mindshift backlight could be my next backpack, but this has some benefits over the backlight, removable waist belt, compact size and load lifters. I'm sold. I hope they can deliver to Ireland.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Sure he does deliver to Ireland 👍🏼

That looks like an amazing pack Chris, though currently fully loaded too heavy for me. For days out with the family I like the Lowepro Photo Hatchback 22L AW. When I’m out by myself then I use either the MindShift Gear Rotation 180 Horizon (quick access without carrying the camera in my hands), or the Manfrotto Pro Light 3N1-26 PL (takes more than one body in a small bag), or the Lowepro Flipside 400 AW (good for carrying several bigger M43rds lenses when you don’t need to carry extra clothes) depending on what I’m photographing. Yes my wife says I have more bags than her 😂.

Brilliant! I wish I would've found this before I bought the MindShift 18L. I like the straps & the expandable part is genius.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. I think the MindShift is a great camera bag, this is a better camera backpack.

Lovely review, I've also got the athlete and just finished up my first trip with it (in Iceland). That bag is amazing. Only downside I've found so far is that it fits to much, so you end up bringing much more gear than you need!

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

The struggle is real Martijn 😂

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I guess that’s one hell of a positive downside then haha

Thanks for your review of this amazing camerabag. It caught my eyes already a few months ago and I’m looking forward to have the opportunity to buy it in Germany. Till now I haven‘t found the right camerabag for me. Hope this will change after the Atlas Athlete.😁

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

It's definitely the best bag I've used so far. And I've used A LOT of bags...

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian - Our international shipping rates just got cut in half. DM for me info.

It is an amazing backpack and yes Alan is an awesome guy very helpful i had my doubt about which color to choose so he send me both to look at in person and then send back the one i didn't wanted to keep thats great customer service i mean i dont know many companies that do that

I'm glad they also fitted some mesh pockets on the sides. F-Stop doesn't do that anymore, which is a shame. So once my Satori falls apart, I think I'll give this one a closer inspection :-)

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

You’ll never look back! My AJNA hasn’t moved from the corner of my room since I received the Atlas Packs.

My favorite bag is the WANDRD PRVKE 21. It is a smaller bag than the Atlas (though there is a larger version available) Like the Atlas it is expandable, low profile, accommodates gear, computer, food, clothing and other essentials. Critically, it offers side access to camera gear. The harness system is definitely not as nice as the Atlas. It is less appropriate than the Atlas for wilderness trekking but a better choice for urban travel and makes an excellent daily carry as well.

Ah that's awesome so much space! :)

Looks like a very decent bag, worth checking out. By the way, nice b-roll!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s definitely worth considering ;-)

Great vid. I’m using an fstop ajna and lowepro whistler. I never really enjoy using the fstop. Found it lacks quality and padding. The whistler is a far better built bag and holds weight better. I wish I’d pick one of these up instead of the fstop. Nice job mate 👍🏻😊

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

when it comes to comfort and padding you can't even compare the fstop ajna to this... I've owned both and this is lightyears ahead on that level (and many others). I'll have a blog post up soon with a lot more thought on the bag. Stay tuned.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Gareth. Feel free to connect if you ever decide to switch over to Atlas Packs. Would love to learn more about your gear and setup and recommend a pack. Thanks, Allan

@GarethDanks

5 жыл бұрын

AtlasPacks do me a deal on 2 and I will haha. I’ll mention it in my vlogs too. 😊👍🏻

Great video and information. I would love to get one at some point to see how it works for women. Not all bags are created equal and women have a hard time fitting a comfortable camera bag. Thanks Chris!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tammy! I've heard about the carry comfort being a problem for women. I'm sure if you reach out to Alan from Atlas he might have a little more info for you. I'd even imagine he'd be interested in developing a custom 'female' camera strap or something.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tammy. This is a great request and something I need to do a better job promoting. Both of our packs come in different size frame heights and waistbelts sizes and feedback from female customers regarding the fit and comfort has been excellent. Feel free to connect and I'd be happy to introduce you to some of our female ambassadors / customers. You can DM me @atlaspacks on instagram or text at 602-345-1444. Thanks, Allan

@tammymellert98

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!

@tammymellert98

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Alan! I will get in contact with you about this. Thank you for responding to my comment!!

So how does this bag rate going through customs and as a carry on ? ever any issues? LOVE THE ACCESS POUNCHES IN HANDS REACH, thank you for sharing this at present I use the Kata bumblebee

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Flown over 20 times with it already and never had it questioned. It’s a perfect fit in overhead storage too.

I particularly love the expandability of this pack. Seems like a perfect fit for outdoor adventures. Less so for travel though. The lack of side access to my camera gear is a deal killer for me. I'm not going to set this thing down on the ground in the streets of Old Delhi, for example, get trampled or covered in cow dung. Side access lets me drop my pack off of a shoulder to access what I need without exposing the contents to dirt and theft. In wilderness, I could possibly drop both shoulder straps and rotate it to the front using the hip belt but that is too slow and awkward for urban travel. FWIW, the low profile when it isn't expanded is a positive. If Atlas changes this in a revision, it makes it more like every other bag and less appealing to me personally.

@vlado29

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts... Looks like a great bag, I love the slim profile when not loaded and the expandability. But I hate backpacks with bag access to the camera compartment. So I hope they will make a version with that slim profile and side access, would be exactly great for a mirrorless with 3 lenses :)

Great review! This video definitely helped me decide which bag I want to invest in. Unfortunately, Atlas is out of stock in the medium sizes at the moment. Also, what kind of sleeping bag and mat are you using in this video? If you’re traveling 300 days a year, I imagine they must be comfortable.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I use various sleeping bags. Depending on the location I’m heading to and the type of projects. No particular one sleeping bag can do it all.

I also have this bag luv it . If one thing i wish they change is make the shoulder straps a little wider at the end that rest under the armpit there the narrowest ive seen on a camera bag . If you dont have the pack adjusted right they will bite in . I am currently looking at the shimoda action x50. Have you got a chance to try this bag?

@chriseyrewalker

3 жыл бұрын

Never tried the shimoda. Sounds like you got the Small version of this pack. There are two different sizes. Mine doesn’t really bite into my shoulders.

Anyone know if it will fit a bear canister, as required for overnight travel in many wilderness areas in USA?

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Stewart Logie Hi Stewart. Yes for sure. I think a bear bag would be better though as it’s softer. Hope this helps.

aaahhhh!!! thank God that orange bag will be put to rest - FINALLY! lol :)

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha yes. it's resting in a corner now...

@nomadcompany

5 жыл бұрын

i love that bag.... :)

@timothylinn

5 жыл бұрын

LOL. Nothing like hiking with a creamsicle-colored pack...

Man i just received the lowpro powder 500 its a nice bag but big it dosnt shrink down as nice as the atlas what grippes me is there is no key lanyard in the lowpro lol y?? If you dont have the space filled in the top of the lowepro the brain of the bag cannot sinch down tight enough and it flopps around so annoying. Its still a nice bag but this atlas looks pretty dam cool. Thanks for the review.

How tall are you? Wondering how it fits on your torso? Sometimes I find backpacks are too short and its tough to get the waist straps low enough.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I’m 182cm tall. This bag is perfect for my height. BUT: it comes in different sizes. Best contact Atlas Packs directly and have them guide you through to the best fitting pack for your size and needs.

Do you know any shorter person that used it and it was still comfortable (ie a girl?) For years I've been looking for such a bag. I use currently some own solutions but its still not optimal.. Got lately the AArn backpack that gives really nice flexibility in the arms and flexible hipbelt, but it has no camera insert nor full back opening..

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cat. The Athlete Pack is available in two height and 3 sizes of waistbelts --> The 'regular' size pack is shorter and rated for heights 5'0 - 5'8. While the 'tall' size pack is rated for anyone 5'9 - 6'6. Chances are good you'll find that our packs fit as well or better than your current bag with the added benefit of having your camera gear safely stored. Feel free to DM or text us at 602-345-1444 if you have any questions. Thanks :-)

Thanks.. that's a good review. Does it fit the airline top compartment?

@chriseyrewalker

3 жыл бұрын

It does.

@sarawootch

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriseyrewalker Thanks...

How do you carry your camera when in the urban setting / daily normal settings? 1 body 2 lens setup,

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I usually don’t shoot urban haha. But if I do I leave my bag behind and shoot with a prime and try to get creative. I’m a big fan of the M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO when it comes to shooting street.

@non_clemente

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, what i meant to ask is, how do you carry your camera when just out and about, when your not doing epic adventure travel stuffs. 😁

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

non clemente still not sure what you mean here. I carry it in my hand. If you mean the gear I take, check my behind he scenes account on Instagram @chriseyrewalker_bts for some packshots As for a strap I like Peak Design and LuckyStraps

How do you know that they are soon going to be making changes to the depth to accommodate DSLRs?? Thanks!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Because the owner of the company told me this.

Up until now I use the Fstop Sukha - sometimes with and sometimes without the ICU. Have you ever tested the backpacks of fstop-gear and can you give a comparison? What are the advantages/disadvantages of the atlas? I really love that I can take out all the camera related stuff and use it as a large backpack for multiday hikes/ bivaouc tours etc. And quite frequently I just throw the camera into my "Deuter Guide 35+" together with all the other stuff when I do more serious mountaineering or just do not need the space of the Sukha. What I realy hate about the Sukha though is the fact, that it is not compatible with the Peak Design Capture clip. Does the Atlas offer something to attach Skis, ice axes, hiking poles, ropes etc? I am always on the search for a backpack that really suits well the combination of photography and mountaineering.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Lukas, great questions. I have asked reviewers like Chris to stay away from making direct comparisons between Atlas Packs and other bags on the market. I want viewers to understand the benefits of the packs and judge them on their own merits without disparaging other brands that Chris has used and supported in the past. In answer to your questions... The idea behind the Athlete Pack is to bridge the gap between the the world of outdoors and camera bags made by camera bag companies. I think you'll find that the pack will perform as well or better than what you currently have. - Of note --> If you have gripped bodies and large lenses they will need to be stored flat (as Chris mentioned). The Athlete Pack has a much slimmer camera core and much more expandability for non-camera gear than anything else on the market. It makes for a great mountaineering / photography pack. - Yes, the Peak Design Capture Clip fits :-) - Regarding how the packs perform in the snow --> There's a great review by @chilledmoose from @carryology that covers this exact topic. Do a google search and give it a read. Feel free to DM or text us 602-345-1444 if you have any questions. Thanks :-).

@lukas5092

5 жыл бұрын

AtlasPacks Great answer - right what Chris stated in his video. I shoot with Olympus like Chris does. So that should be not an issue at all. And I appreciate the attitude to not make comparisons against other brands - however I will somehow have to make the decision whether it is justified to spend the money on aother backpack. But I will check out the review on the other channel later and then come back with my questions - I hope that gives me enough information to form a decision. If customer support is like Chris said and you showed here, this would be a large plus :) Looking forward to researching more about Atlas packs.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Lukas Steigerwald me too! Connect back as need be. Thx Allan.

@lukas5092

5 жыл бұрын

If anyone else had as well a hard time to find the mentioned review, here is the link: www.carryology.com/bags/atlas-packs-adventure-and-athlete-packs-review-road-test/ (Thanks Allan for providing it within minutes when I reached out through the Instagram​ channel)

thx

I wish I'd seen this before I bought the f-stop Tilopa. About the rain cover... Can you use it if you are carrying a tripod? I find so many rain covers, that come with camera packs, don't allow for a tripod!?!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

haven't tried to fully pack the bag + use a big tripod with the rain cover. I think you'd be pushing it a bit there. The rain cover already sits quite tight when you have the bag loaded with camping gear.

@scotttalbot4041

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Eyre-Walker I thought that would probably be the case. It always seems to be the way, which I find a bit odd when the bags are supposedly designed for photographers!? That was one of the reasons I opted for f-stop, as every review I saw on KZread spoke about how weather resistant their bags are... Mine most certainly is not! It is pretty comfortable, but your atlas bag looks like a more snug fit.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I guess You can always buy a larger rain cover... Or potentially get the cover from the Adventure pack and use it on the Athlete pack. That would definitely be large enough.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott. Great question. The answer depends on the size of your tripod. I have a 21" gitzo and it easily fits under the rain cover. If your sticks are bigger I would happily send you out the larger Adventure cover (as Chris mentioned).

@scotttalbot4041

5 жыл бұрын

AtlasPacks Thanks, that's good to know. I'm not in the market right now unfortunately, as I really need to get my money's worth out of the Tilopa, but I'll definitely keep Atlas in mind for next time. 👍🏻

Great video, man! I've been looking at the Atlas backpacks for a while, and I can't seem to figure out which one I should get between the Athlete and the Adventure. I don't have a ton of camera gear (I own a Fuji with 2-3 lenses and a tripod), but I'd like to do the West Highland Way in Scotland this summer with my girlfriend (if everything's gone back to normal by then, that is). It is a 7-9 day hike, and I was wondering if you think one could fit a 2-person tent, a sleeping back, a sleeping mat, clothes and food for 2-3 days in the Athlete, or I should look for the Adventure? Thanks in advance :)

@chriseyrewalker

4 жыл бұрын

Uh. Tough one. I reckon, for two people you’ll be better off with the Adventure. But if she’s also carrying stuff (half the tent, her own mat and her own sleeping bag) then the Athlete will do. If you have to carry all the food for 7-9 days, then I’d say go with the Adventure. As that alone will be half the weight of your stuff.

@robinbenzrihem504

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriseyrewalker Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! From what I've read on that hiking path, it's possible to buy groceries every two to three days. Also, how convenient is it to have things strapped on the outside of the Athlete and the Adventure? Because even if there isn't enough room inside the Athlete, I could strap things on the outside of the bag.

@chriseyrewalker

4 жыл бұрын

It has loads of loops and possibilities to strap things on. Check out their Instagram. Allan, the owner is very active on the stories and shows many ways of packing the bags. Say hi from me if you message him with any questions ;-)

@robinbenzrihem504

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriseyrewalker Thanks, and I will ! :)

Can this be a carry on size for flying?

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’ve flown all around the world with it as carry on. No problems. Ever.

Do you not use lens caps on your lenses?

@chriseyrewalker

4 жыл бұрын

I do. But once they are off and I’m shooting, I leave them off. Simply because the camera bag protects my lenses sufficiently.

Looks like an amazing all-in-one bag for adventurous photography trips. The website mentions this is a carry on bag (thank God for this), and I ask myself if this is still the case when you use of the full potential of this bag (I've watched the video where Caleb stuffs this bag almost to the max), because it gets really big. Ever got rejected as a carry on boarding a plane? What do you do, when you only have this one bag with you, and no ICU to take your expensive photography equipment on the plane while you have to check in your bag?.....Just some thoughts.....

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sander. The simple answer is to pack in such a way that you can easily remove an item from the front of the pack. Pulling out a sleeping bag or mattress pad is actually much easier than pulling out the entire ICU and much safer for your gear as ICU's have no top-side protection. Moreover, when you pull out the ICU you risk alerting the airline to how much weight you are actually bringing aboard.

🤤🤤🤤 looks like a great option. Wondering how it handles distributing the weight? My biggest issue now is the uncomfortability < lol of carry all my gear and I'm in need of a superbly comfortable camera/stuff bag.

@jonnham

5 жыл бұрын

Can I ask how tall are you? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

It’s the most comfortable camera backpack if worn. I’m 182cm tall. But best talk to Allan from Atlas to guide you to get you the right sized pack.

@jonnham

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks just got mine in. @@chriseyrewalker

My current backpack of choice for daytrips is the lowepro flipside trek bp 450 aw, and it's seemingly _almost_ good enough without too many compromises for daytrips, for now. I've reserved the top pocket for lunch and various small items which aren't camera related, the outer pocket is where I stuff my camelbak(s) (I sweat a lot, so I routinely bring 1 or 2 3l camelbaks with me). If I'm honest, it's still too small, I bring along a d500, a 18-200 and 10-20mm, a few filters etc and a p1000 and a few other minor things, and the p1000 has to go in the top pocket as well now. That, and the fact I apparently sweat through the back of the bag, and I'd like to have more space to do more than just daytrips (so, tent, sleeping bag etc), means I'm looking for alternatives. I'm wondering if the Athlete'd do, or if I should perhaps look more towards the Adventure pack. Have you tested that one out, or just the Athlete?

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, looking at the Lowepro I’d say the Atlas Packs will be MUCH more comfortable to carry. They are proper backpacks that are also great camera bags. And not the other way around. Athlete or Adventure is a tough one. I mostly use the Athlete because it’s carry on compliant and I almost always fly to projects. If you’re flying a lot then I’d say the Athlete will be better. If you’re shooting mostly around your place and driving to locations before hiking, then the Adventure is great. It’s huge. And will fit a LOT of extra gear.

@janmartinmathiassen6265

5 жыл бұрын

Tbh I didn't find the lowepro to be uncomfortable to carry at all, in fact I'd say it was damn near perfect for my use, at the very least as a daytrip kind of backpack which doesn't need space for tents etc. It's a teeny tinsy bit on the small side for what I'm carrying around with me, though, so I'm still looking for a tiny step up in this regard. But I guess this means I'll have a bit of a talk with the local photography store to ask them if they've heard of Atlas bags, and if they haven't, if they can look into it and see if they like what they see as well. That way I can test it out before I hand over the cash, and see more first hand which of the editions would be best for me. Thanks for the heads up though!

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan -- So your current gear setup will easily fit in the Athlete Pack. I would not recommend the Adventure Pack given what you have shared above.The Adventure Pack is designed for camera gear loads 2-4x more than your current setup. In comparison to your 450 the Athlete Pack has a very similar footprint with the option to run much slimmer -- this is really why photographer like Chris love the pack, it's not a huge brick sitting on your back. Feel free to connect if I can help out with anything else. You can DM @atlaspacks on instagram or send me a text at 602-345-1444. Thanks, Allan.

@janmartinmathiassen6265

5 жыл бұрын

That's the thing, I'm actually looking for not just a replacement for what I have now, but a proper step up. I'm not going to be bringing this along on planerides etc, so size isn't that big of a problem, rather the opposite. I also think I'd prefer the full back opening rather than the partial back opening, etc, but I'd prefer to be able to handle the two in person and do that kind of comparison myself. Sadly I'm in Norway, and the store I usually go to isn't stocking either of these so I'll have to wait a bit before I take the leap, hopefully I can encourage them to take a look and evaluate if they like either or both of them.

Does this bag meet the standards for a carry bag on international flights?

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

This bag looks like a dream. Is the price justified, do you think?

Fantastic! It must be mine :-D

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

You’d love it!

I prefer to use my hiking rucksack or any good backpack and use a sperate foam storage pouch inside.

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I've tried that but always found it quite annoying to get to my gear. Especially once you load a little more than just 2 lenses into the 'foam storage pouch'. Dedicated camera backpacks are definitely what I'd recommend, but then again it depends what on your style of photography too.

@janmartinmathiassen6265

5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, you also keep a fair bit of your equipment in those orange pouches etc you use (I forget what those are called, but they always fascinate me :P), which probably fixes a few of the usability issues you otherwise might've noticed. Either that or your usecase is just that much more focused on the wildcamping etc aspect that it really is the best setup for you.

I was really interested, but two things are stopping me from buying it : 1. If you're outside of the US, the total cost will be problematic (shipping worldwide is free, but import taxes aren't). Total cost will reach USD450 for a delivery in France. 2. I'm not sure of those huge ATLAS logos everywhere, specially visible on the back ; logos are fine, but that's not logo here, that's advertising.

@chriseyrewalker

3 жыл бұрын

Best contact Allan via Instagram and ask if any European stores have them in stock. There’s always a chance... he also worked more subtle logo placement. I’d ask about that too.

@GBO76

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriseyrewalker Many thanks ! EDIT : I did contact him, and sadly no suprise. There are only delivering from AZ only, and there is only one design (at least for now).

If it wasn't so expensive and sold just in the US (basically) I would love to own it

the laptop compartment puts me off, shame its not on the back inside the opening

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m not a big fan of compartments between the gear and ground when the pack is on the floor. However, I’ve gotta say, this sleeve is very well padded and my laptop also always sits in its own sleeve. And no worries at all here with this pack.

My reaction: Oh, this look very nice, lets see the pric-- Good byee! Hello Amazon Basics! XD

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I know it isn’t cheap. But if compared to other bags for the same purpose it’s actually a fairly good price.

@dgevert

4 жыл бұрын

Spend the money on a good bag now...your back will thank you later.

No space for laptop. Sad😢

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

yes. I just forgot to mention it. There's a laptop sleeve on the inside of the main compartment. Fits a 15" laptop.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad, laptop space is included :-). Holds a 15".

2L water pouch offset to one side. That's 2 kilo's of unbalanced weight. Ever notice that?

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

I don't use water pouches, but a large 1.5L bottle packed on one side is absolutely no problem. This bag is incredibly comfortable and can handle a bit of imbalance. Also, you could always compensate by packing the tripod to the other side.

@AtlasPacks

5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great question. There is no measurable impact related to the water bladder. Even with the pack empty you don't feel the water. The Athlete Pack has an internal frame along with an overbuilt harness system that includes load-lifter to help stabilize the pack. Plus the water bladder is suspended (vs flopping around loosely) on a hangtag tucked into the top of the pocket.

40 litres... guessing this can't be taken as carry-on?!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of it. It can be taken as carry-on, as long as you don't load it to the rim. It's about 20 litres when it's not 'expanded' and then turns into 40 litres when it is. So, I take all the essentials (electronics, cameras etc.) as carry-on in the 20-litre bag and check in the other stuff and when I arrive on location I can pack this bag for a multi-day trek if needed.

@pept6267

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, yeah I guess if you pack it down to 20 litres but it's quite tall. I'd be nervous, at least here in Australia!

@chriseyrewalker

5 жыл бұрын

It's really not that big when it's down to 20 litres. Smaller than the Fstop Ajna which I've travelled around the world with for the past 3 years (including Australia) without any problems at all. Ever.

@pept6267

5 жыл бұрын

Cool ok thanks for the further information, bag looks pretty cool and versatile for multiple type uses then. Cheers!