Atlas Packs Announces the ONE Camera Backpack
Atlas Packs has launched the Atlas ONE, a system of three ultralight backpacks designed by Allan Henry, a former sports photojournalist who spent two decades covering tournaments and events for USA Today.
The system comprises three distinct models — the Day, the Getaway, and the Mission — each sized and configured for a different use scenario, though all three share the same internal organization logic and construction approach. The underlying premise is that the bags function as general-purpose packs most of the time, converting to camera-carrying configurations only when the situation requires it, without external branding or logo patches that would signal the presence of equipment inside.
The Day is the smallest of the three, at 20 to 25 liters and approximately 1.1 kilograms. Its depth of 12 centimeters keeps it flat against the back and within the dimensions accepted under aircraft seats. Inside, a nine-liter clamshell compartment accommodates a camera body with a telephoto zoom attached, while a separate five-liter front section provides additional general storage. The Getaway is a travel-oriented model at 25 to 32 liters and approximately 1.3 kilograms, built around a double-sided clamshell that separates a laptop and tablet compartment from a 12-liter camera core large enough to hold a 200–600mm super-telephoto with the body mounted. It compresses to meet the carry-on size limits imposed by budget carriers. The Mission, at 27 to 30 liters and approximately 1.6 kilograms, is the most camera-focused of the three, featuring a patented 14-liter Origami Camera Core with a flexible base that slides vertically rather than relying on conventional velcro dividers. A magnetic side door provides access to a camera body and lens without opening the main compartment, and an optional hip belt is available for heavier loads.
All three models share a full interior lining of Velex, a soft loop fabric that accepts hook-and-loop accessories from any manufacturer, allowing the interior configuration to be rearranged without being tied to Atlas’s own inserts. A frameless construction uses a modified elastic yoke — a stretchy shoulder harness — in place of a rigid frame. Atlas offers a companion accessory called the CapCase, a camera case with a magnetic flip-top and a zipper closure. Hidden pockets behind the shoulder straps on the Day and Getaway accommodate a passport, keys, and a phone without accessing the main compartment.
The packs are manufactured in the Philippines at the same facilities that produce bags for Osprey, Patagonia, Gregory, and Arc’teryx. Six fabric tiers are offered, with load resistance ranging from approximately 245 pounds for the entry-level NY Rip material to between 534 and nearly 700 pounds for the top Challenge Sailcloth options. One of the mid-tier fabrics is woven from approximately ten recycled plastic bottles per yard.
The product is currently live on Kickstarter, where it has raised approximately $35,000 against a $12,500 goal ahead of its June 27 deadline. Each configuration is produced in a limited run of roughly 85 to 200 units, with Kickstarter orders counting against those caps.
Kickstarter pricing runs from $285 to $399 depending on fabric tier, with post-campaign pre-orders expected at higher prices not yet confirmed. The packs will remain direct-to-consumer and will not reach retail. Production is scheduled to begin in September 2026, with shipments estimated between December 2026 and January 2027. A 100-day return window and a lifetime warranty are included.
