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product_id: 40070058
title: "VANGUARD Alta Sky 45D Camera Backpack - Multi-Access DSLR, Drone and Laptop Storage, 22L Capacity, Holds a 13\" Laptop"
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price: "3418 Lei"
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# 22L versatile capacity Fits 13" laptop + tablet Holds Pro DSLR + 3 lenses VANGUARD Alta Sky 45D Camera Backpack - Multi-Access DSLR, Drone and Laptop Storage, 22L Capacity, Holds a 13" Laptop

**Brand:** vanguard
**Price:** 3418 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Carry your creativity everywhere—gear up like a pro, look sharp, and never miss a shot!

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- **What is this?** VANGUARD Alta Sky 45D Camera Backpack - Multi-Access DSLR, Drone and Laptop Storage, 22L Capacity, Holds a 13" Laptop by vanguard
- **How much does it cost?** 3418 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- vanguard enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vanguard brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Drone & Tripod Ready:** External drone flap and ALTA LINK tripod system mean you’re always ready for next-level content creation.
- • **Multi-Access Workflow:** Rear, side, and top openings let you grab gear fast without breaking your creative flow.
- • **Weatherproof & Organized:** Total coverage rain cover plus 10 pockets and organizers keep your gear safe, dry, and perfectly arranged.
- • **Ergonomic All-Day Comfort:** Air System back panel, harness, and waist belt keep you energized on long shoots or hikes.
- • **Customizable 1/3–2/3 Split Design:** Tailor your pack for gear or personal essentials—flexibility that matches your dynamic lifestyle.

## Overview

The VANGUARD Alta Sky 45D is a premium 22L camera backpack designed for professional photographers and content creators. It features a unique 1/3–2/3 customizable compartment split, multi-access points for quick gear retrieval, and ergonomic support for all-day comfort. It fits a Pro DSLR with an attached 70–200mm f/2.8 lens, 2–3 additional lenses, a flash, a compact system camera, and a 13" laptop. With drone carry capability, advanced tripod system compatibility, and a full rain cover, it’s built tough and stylish for versatile, on-the-go workflows.

## Description

When your day demands flexibility, the Vanguard Alta Sky 45D Camera Backpack is built to adapt. Designed as a true working backpack, it combines innovative organization with rugged protection—giving you the freedom to carry exactly what you need, and nothing you don’t. At the heart of the design is the innovative 1/3–2/3 compartment system, allowing you to decide how much space is dedicated to camera gear versus personal storage. Whether you’re carrying a full photography kit or mixing in hiking essentials, the Alta Sky 45D adjusts to your workflow with ease. The upper compartment can hold a Pro DSLR with an attached lens (up to 70–200mm f/2.8), along with 2–3 additional lenses, a flash, and accessories, while the lower section can carry a compact system camera with an additional lens. This layered approach gives you true versatility—professional gear storage without sacrificing personal space. Access is built for real-world use. With full rear access for security, plus side and top openings for quick retrieval, you can move efficiently without interrupting your workflow. The ability to open different compartments independently keeps your setup organized and ready. For hybrid workflows, the Alta Sky 45D includes a dedicated rear compartment for a laptop up to 13", along with space for a tablet, keeping your digital tools protected and accessible. Organization is a key strength throughout. A network of dedicated pockets, organizers, and connectors ensures everything—from memory cards to cables—is exactly where you need it. The bright interior lining helps you quickly locate gear, even in low-light conditions. Built for long days outdoors, the pack features an ergonomic Air System back panel, harness, and waist belt, delivering a “never-tire” carrying experience by distributing weight evenly. The Alta Sky 45D also supports a full shooting setup with its advanced tripod carrying system and ALTA LINK compatibility, allowing you to connect additional Vanguard gear for a fully integrated system. A drone connection flap adds even more versatility for modern workflows. When conditions change, the included total coverage rain cover helps protect your gear, so you can keep moving with confidence. From dedicated camera carry to hybrid daypack use, the Alta Sky 45D is built to adapt—giving you the freedom to carry your gear your way, without compromise.

Review: So far it looks excellent - I am super picky about everything I buy, specially when it comes to my camera gear. I wanted something not too big, but not too small either. I purchased the 45D, that’s the smaller daypack version. I still find enough room for all the gear I need, without overpacking. There is enough for my 70-200m lens, my speed light, and 2 additional lenses. The bottom compartment is used by my 20-200 lens and some filters, the main compartment is for my camera and one lens, currently a 90mm macro lens. There little pockets for battery or memory card and an area for a laptop. I don’t use the laptop area for my laptop, but it’s perfect for my diffuser. I am not sure about other sizes, but the 45D has side access, which I love because it does fit my mirrorless Sony with the 70-200 attached, if needed. I was pleasantly surprised about the quality. It’s very well made and the materials used are top notch. The inside of the bag is customizable, which i feel is necessary. Various options to access the pack are also provided. So far I absolutely love it. I do wish the hip belt would be removable, but it’s not. A little pocket on the hip belt would’ve been also a great feature, and I do miss that a little. I am not sure how comfortable it is yet, but will update once I’ll find out. I am a small female and the shoulder straps feel a bit wide, due to all the padding. Update: after trying 5 different name brand camera backpacks, I decided this one is still the best, after at first returning it, I ended up reordering it. Trust me when I say, I’ve tried them all (well, I’ve tried the best), and this pack definitely is the best so far. I thought the shoulder straps would bother me after a long hike, but they actually didn’t. The pack was very comfortable. I also like that it looks like a high-quality backpack, and not like a pack that carries expensive photo gear.
Review: Quality. Give the designer an award! - The individual or team that designed this camera backpack should get an award, if they havent already. The first thing you notice is its durability. Nothing was held back in materials, padding, stitching and overall tank-like construction. The straps are super padded and very comfortable. I'm an avid hiker and this pack is built to, and even surpasses in some cases, the specifications of the best hiking packs you might find at your local outdoor recreation retailers. Even the bottom is especially reinforced with tough material, and its very flat so the pack stands UPRIGHT and doesnt tip over, which is an exceptional feature for a backpack every time you set it down. Perfect! The second thing you notice is the number of pockets. Wherever there is real estate on this bag it has a pocket, and its definitely making the best use of space for its moderately smaller, much easily-manageable 45L size. The next thing that stood out was how well it looked. The designers put in the effort and attention to making it look nice, with the angles and layering of the materials and overall appearance. It's stylish and less box-square, bulky shaped than your typical camera bag. Yet even this is an illusion, because it maintains its reinforced inner shape to keep your lenses and gear stacked and padded in that compartment shape but it just doesnt look like it on the outside --which lends itself to the added brilliance in the design. Now nothing is perfect ... so here are the few (and there are only a few) features I wish were different: When you open the main compartment via the back of the bag (which is the best method by the way, than from the front face on camera bags), the flap does not stay open and lay back, but always falls closed. When you're reaching for something or putting it away quickly that's fine, but when you're packing and organizing it would be nice that it stayed open. (I lay my jacket on it to keep the flap back). But its annoying. You also have to turn the should straps so they flip backward and out of the way while accessing this back compartment, but they do so just fine, and that doesnt count as a problem of this pack ---as all packs of this style would require that. Really the only other thing I wish were better was the selection in sizes. It may appear that many sizes are offered but they alternate in style/design as you go up in size.. So I cant get this same type of pack in a slightly larger size (which I would prefer a slightly larger 49L would be perfect) without jumping from 45 to 51 to keep the same style. But the 51 is too big for what I want. The one(s) in between are a style that doesnt have the compartments in the locations I prefer that are found on this one, the 45, and 51. But oh well.. I just have to get a little creative with the (slightly too small for my needs) 45, and just hang a few more things off its side, or strap it over the top or something. Overall, VERY pleased with this purchase. Good job Vanguard engineers/designers.

## Features

- Innovative 1/3–2/3 split design for customizable gear vs. personal storage. Fits a Pro DSLR with attached lens (up to 70–200mm f/2.8) plus additional gear. Carries 2–3 lenses, a flash, accessories, and an additional CSC camera
- Multi-access design (rear, side, and top access) for fast, flexible workflow. Dedicated 13" laptop compartment with tablet sleeve. Ergonomic Air System back, harness, and waist belt for all-day comfort
- Drone carry capability via external connection flap. Advanced tripod carrying system with ALTA LINK compatibility
- Numerous pockets, organizers, and connectors for full gear organization. Total coverage rain cover included for weather protection
- Full Interior dimensions: 10.25 x 7.5 x 17.75". Camera gear compartment dimensions: 10.25 x 6.25 x 12.6". Top personal compartment dimensions: 10.25 x 6.3 x 5.1". Exterior dimensions: 12.25 x 9 x 19.5". Weight: 4.9 pounds. 22 liter capacity

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06WLP6S88 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Backpack Design | Daypack Backpack |
| Best Sellers Rank | #848 in Camera Cases |
| Brand Name | VANGUARD |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatible Device Size Maximum | 13 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 487 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | Cord |
| Fabric Type | Polyester |
| Fit Type | back |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00026196349280 |
| Included Components | Backpack, rain cover |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.25"D x 19.5"W x 9"H |
| Item Type Name | Vanguard Alta Sky 45D Camera Backpack for Sony, Nikon, Canon, DSLR, Drones, Grey |
| Item Weight | 4.9 pounds |
| Lining Description | Polyester |
| Manufacturer | VANGUARD |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ALTA SKY 45D |
| Material Type | cloth |
| Model Name | Alta Sky 45d |
| Number Of Pockets | 10 |
| Number of Compartments | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Bottle Holder, Rain Cover |
| Outer Material | Nylon |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Product Style | Alta Sky 45d |
| Recommended Uses For Product | School, Travel, Work |
| School Type | High School |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Size | Alta Sky 45D |
| Sleeve Length Description | Long Sleeve |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
| Storage Volume | 22 liters |
| Strap Type | Shoulder Strap |
| Style Number | ALTA SKY 45D |
| Subject Character | sports |
| UPC | 026196349280 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Vanguard Alta Sky bags are covered by a Standard 2 Year Warranty, and are eligible for a Lifetime Warranty Extension when the bag is registered online. For more details or to register your product, please visit vanguardworld.us and search warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Did any of you travel with it as a hand luggage?**
A: The product dimensions are larger than the allowed dimensions for most major airlines.  I ordered this item in order to measure it myself to make sure.  It is being returned since it is too large.  The dimensions are 23X15X11.  Larger than United's 22X14X9 and also KLM's 21X14X10.  Didn't want to test this in line to board and being told I have to check it.

**Q: Why is the 51 the cheapest if it's larger than the other ones?**
A: I am not 100% sure, but I assumed that there is not much of a demand for the 51 since it is so large, so the 45D sells for more since it is more desirable. They are awesome bags, but they are very large. I purchased the 45D and it was so big I ended up returning it. I was thinking it would be around the size of an average backpack, but this thing was huge. So, I can only imagine how big the 51 is. If you need the storage space though, it is a very well built and durable bag. Has a very stiff shell and seems like it would stand up to the test of time. I wish they had a smaller version, because I think all of Vanguard's equipment is top notch, but I ended up getting a Lowepro that better fit what I needed.

**Q: Does the canon 600mm f4 is l fit in this pack with the hood on, and the camera attached as well? thanks**
A: Yes, with the hood reversed. It's a very nice bag.

**Q: How will the rain cover fit the bag with a tripod or drone attached to it?**
A: It will not. The rain cover just fits over the backpack. So, if you have a tripod bulging out the top & side of the backpack, the rain cover will NOT cover the tripod. If your drone is on the inside, you are fine. BUT...
same thing, IF it is bulging out the back, the the backpack might become too big for the rain cover to cover over the backpack. You could go to Walmart or order thru Amazon some spray on waterproof "scotchgard" & spray the outside of the backpack & make it water repellent. But that will NOT help the drone or the tripod.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far it looks excellent
*by G***E on April 12, 2024*

I am super picky about everything I buy, specially when it comes to my camera gear. I wanted something not too big, but not too small either. I purchased the 45D, that’s the smaller daypack version. I still find enough room for all the gear I need, without overpacking. There is enough for my 70-200m lens, my speed light, and 2 additional lenses. The bottom compartment is used by my 20-200 lens and some filters, the main compartment is for my camera and one lens, currently a 90mm macro lens. There little pockets for battery or memory card and an area for a laptop. I don’t use the laptop area for my laptop, but it’s perfect for my diffuser. I am not sure about other sizes, but the 45D has side access, which I love because it does fit my mirrorless Sony with the 70-200 attached, if needed. I was pleasantly surprised about the quality. It’s very well made and the materials used are top notch. The inside of the bag is customizable, which i feel is necessary. Various options to access the pack are also provided. So far I absolutely love it. I do wish the hip belt would be removable, but it’s not. A little pocket on the hip belt would’ve been also a great feature, and I do miss that a little. I am not sure how comfortable it is yet, but will update once I’ll find out. I am a small female and the shoulder straps feel a bit wide, due to all the padding. Update: after trying 5 different name brand camera backpacks, I decided this one is still the best, after at first returning it, I ended up reordering it. Trust me when I say, I’ve tried them all (well, I’ve tried the best), and this pack definitely is the best so far. I thought the shoulder straps would bother me after a long hike, but they actually didn’t. The pack was very comfortable. I also like that it looks like a high-quality backpack, and not like a pack that carries expensive photo gear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality. Give the designer an award!
*by J***J on March 4, 2020*

The individual or team that designed this camera backpack should get an award, if they havent already. The first thing you notice is its durability. Nothing was held back in materials, padding, stitching and overall tank-like construction. The straps are super padded and very comfortable. I'm an avid hiker and this pack is built to, and even surpasses in some cases, the specifications of the best hiking packs you might find at your local outdoor recreation retailers. Even the bottom is especially reinforced with tough material, and its very flat so the pack stands UPRIGHT and doesnt tip over, which is an exceptional feature for a backpack every time you set it down. Perfect! The second thing you notice is the number of pockets. Wherever there is real estate on this bag it has a pocket, and its definitely making the best use of space for its moderately smaller, much easily-manageable 45L size. The next thing that stood out was how well it looked. The designers put in the effort and attention to making it look nice, with the angles and layering of the materials and overall appearance. It's stylish and less box-square, bulky shaped than your typical camera bag. Yet even this is an illusion, because it maintains its reinforced inner shape to keep your lenses and gear stacked and padded in that compartment shape but it just doesnt look like it on the outside --which lends itself to the added brilliance in the design. Now nothing is perfect ... so here are the few (and there are only a few) features I wish were different: When you open the main compartment via the back of the bag (which is the best method by the way, than from the front face on camera bags), the flap does not stay open and lay back, but always falls closed. When you're reaching for something or putting it away quickly that's fine, but when you're packing and organizing it would be nice that it stayed open. (I lay my jacket on it to keep the flap back). But its annoying. You also have to turn the should straps so they flip backward and out of the way while accessing this back compartment, but they do so just fine, and that doesnt count as a problem of this pack ---as all packs of this style would require that. Really the only other thing I wish were better was the selection in sizes. It may appear that many sizes are offered but they alternate in style/design as you go up in size.. So I cant get this same type of pack in a slightly larger size (which I would prefer a slightly larger 49L would be perfect) without jumping from 45 to 51 to keep the same style. But the 51 is too big for what I want. The one(s) in between are a style that doesnt have the compartments in the locations I prefer that are found on this one, the 45, and 51. But oh well.. I just have to get a little creative with the (slightly too small for my needs) 45, and just hang a few more things off its side, or strap it over the top or something. Overall, VERY pleased with this purchase. Good job Vanguard engineers/designers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost perfect.
*by S***A on August 29, 2021*

This bag is almost perfect. For me at least the hip strap is too large, so I broke out the sewing machine and cut off a bit of material at the base of the strap and sowed it back on so it fits me. However I don't expect this to be a problem for most people. However, IN GENERAL THE MAIN COMPARTMENT SUFFERS FROM AN AKWARD DEPTH. For most of my lenses, they can slide around quite a bit in the extra height (when the bag is laying flat so you can access the internal compartment) when laid flat, however, I can fit even my largest zoom lens in the bag (Sigma 150-600 f6.3 Contemporary), even with the lens hood and 2x teleconverter installed. Still, I wish that there was extra padding included to fill the extra space. And even then, the included dividers are not as tall as the compartment, so small lenses can slip around the dividers when the backpack is worn or upright. However I definitely would have liked a better configuration for holding the DSLR in the top of the bag by the top accessible flap (another symptom of the main compartment being to tall/deep). Also, it would be nice to have a few more dividers to allow transport of multiple smaller lenses/items. I've solved the first problem by sewing little "blocks" of felt folded like an accordion to give them thickness, with a small patch of Velcro on each corner of the bottom (so the cushions don't fall out), to the size of each compartment/lens footprint, to take up the extra space. I've solved the second problem by using the "U" shaped dividers included to make a cradle that fits my frequented lens (Sigma 24-105 f4 Art), against the front wall of the bag, so the camera is well secured, but the remaining space is large enough to fit an entire other camera body attached to a small lens vertically below it in the depth/thickness of the pocket, along with small spaces for other gear along the sides of the pocket. I've used this space to store my film camera (Minolta 7000 Maxxim), alongside my DSLR (Nikon D610), and used the side space to hold a film container and the softbag containing extra screws for my tripod, and few lens adapters. You can use one of the dividers to separate the two cameras bodies so they don't touch. For the third problem I've bought some third party dividers of the same dimensions (but taller) to fit the bag. IF YOU HAVE LONG AND LARGE DIAMETER LENSES, YOU'LL LOVE THIS BAG. If you have smaller diameter lenses, like Olympus or others, get something else. Secondly, for a hiking backpack I really expect a pouch for a water pouch (a flexible reservoir, ie a platypus). There isn't one, and while you can use the laptop pocket, make sure that the pressure of the bag doesn't cause your mouthpiece to drop while wearing the backpack, for me it didn't, however my Osprey water bag has a backpressure prevention valve built in, most don't. However, even if this solution works, it means I can't really bring my laptop, which isn't great. I don't have a solution for this yet. Finally, I really wish that they had added side pouches on the hip support strap. They are very long as it is (a problem for people with small waists like me as they won't tighten far enough) and they could have used that space to add a zippered pocket on each side. As it is, there are no pouches easily accessible while the backpack is on. I solved this problem by purchasing kevlar-cloth zipper bags and sewing them to my modified hip straps, and appreciate the extra space and easy access on the trail. With all the problems out of the way however, I love everything else. The quality of the materials is impressive, and the padding is luxurious. I am no longer worried for my camera's safety when I hike. The side pouches are especially nice, with very stretchy fabric that slides easily, perfect for water bottles or small tripods. Not many packs can let you bring a drone, a DSLR, extra lenses, a tripod, and a water bottle. The bag is very comfortable, and I've used it on several strenuous 8+ hour hikes with significant elevation gain, and absolutely love it (with the modified hip straps at least). The rain cover works very well, however isn't quite large enough to cover my large tripod when strapped to the back of the bag vertically, however this can be solved by moving the tripod to the bottom horizontal roll mount, if you don't have something there already, but it can be a bit akward (and make sure your tripod is waterproof), but it means all the rest of your gear is protected. Even during fairly intense rain, the backpack was fairly dry, and all of my gear inside was completely dry, and not even damp (even my viewfinder didn't fog up, which is a first). There are just enough dividers included to configure the backpack to carry almost everything. The dividers have a stiff foam inside and a non-abrasive yet slick outside covering, allowing even tightly packed lenses to slide in and out of storage easily, and the inside is very well padded, especially the bottom of the bag, and covered with a thick, soft fabric. The padding on the back wall of the backpack is exceptional, even better than my dedicated hiking backpack, and the bottom of the bag has a very thick kevlar-like plastic that allows you to set the bag down even on sharp rocks, damp grass, or wet sand without worry of poking through the bag to your gear, or getting it wet. I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING BETTER, and I've hiked a combined 45 miles with it and I'VE TRIED MANY OTHER HIKING-CAMERA BACKPACKS, AND THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVEN'T RETURNED. Even with it's flaws, it's a keeper. TLDR---------------------------------------- CONS: Main compartment is maybe too tall/deep, too few dividers, no place for platypus/water reservoir, no hip pouches. PROS: Premium materials, sturdy construction, great protection for your gear, practically fully customizable, and unmatched comfort, even for strenuous hikes and long durations.

## Frequently Bought Together

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- Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Compatible DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras (Genuine Accessory)
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN

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