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Manfrotto Advanced Active III 13L Camera Backpack (Black)

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Manfrotto Advanced Active III 13L Camera Backpack (Black)
Key Features
  • Holds DSLR, up to 3 Lenses & Accessories
  • Configure Interior for a Small Drone
  • Accommodates 14" Laptop & 9.7" Tablet
  • Separate Area for Personal Items
The black Manfrotto Advanced Active III 13L Camera Backpack is an all-in-one solution for carrying a DSLR or mirrorless camera with an attached lens plus additional lenses and accessories with room for personal items including a laptop & tablet. This third gen bag gets an update to their M-Guard protection system for your delicate camera gear with a customizable interior, with a 60/40 split between photo and personal items and a tech sleeve to make this the ideal bag for travel.
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Manfrotto Active III Overview

The black Manfrotto Advanced Active III 13L Camera Backpack is an all-in-one solution for carrying a DSLR or mirrorless camera with an attached lens plus additional lenses and accessories with room for personal items including a laptop & tablet. This third gen bag gets an update to their M-Guard protection system for your delicate camera gear with a customizable interior, with a 60/40 split between photo and personal items and a tech sleeve to make this the ideal bag for travel.

What It Holds
  • Bisected interior offers 40% for photo or drone gear and 60% for personal items
  • Camera compartment dimensions: 9.4 x 5.5 x 4.3"
  • Customizable interior holds a DSLR or mirrorless with three lenses, or a small drone and accessories
  • Updated with M-Guard protection system: Dividers are made of high-density EVA foam that provides improved shock absorption with a slim profile and folding patterns that allow to fully protect camera gear while maximizing the use of space
  • Bottom portion, below the gear portion, for personal items like clothing, food, or supplies
  • Tech compartment accommodates a 14" laptop and 9.7" tablet with easy access
  • Exterior pocket for additional personal items plus an organizer panel
  • Side compact tripod holder
  • Side water bottle pocket
How It's Made
  • Updated design versus the v2 models are sleeker and more monochromatic for a minimalist appearance
  • Wear-resistant polyester nylon treated with a coating to be water resistant and provide protection from the elements
  • Access to main camera compartment is on the front for fast access to your gear
  • Separate top access to personal items allow you to grab what you need without having to unpack your gear
  • Zippered access with gray hypalon pulls are less noticeable and quieter than metal pulls
  • Semi-rigid back support with airflow channels reduces perspiration
  • Removable rain fly for maximum protection from rain and snow or for additional security in high-crime areas like tourist destinations
How You Carry & Wear It
  • Adjustable backpack straps accommodate a wide variety of users
  • Adjustable sternum strap stabilizes the backpack straps for easier carrying when moving over rough and rocky terrain
  • Soft top handle can be used as a grab handle or to hang the bag from a hook or tripod center column
  • Trolley sleeve allows you to slide the bag over the handle of rolling carry-on luggage when moving through airports or transportation stations
UPC: 719821475194

Manfrotto Active III Specs

Key Specs
Color
Black
Carry/Transport Options
Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Trolley Sleeve
Type of Closure
Zipper
Interior Type
Insert with Adjustable Dividers (Hook & Loop)
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Compartment 1: Fits 14" Laptop
•Up to 5.4 x 3.3" / 13.8 x 8.3 cm
Compartment 2: Fits 9.7" Tablet
Water Resistance
Rain Cover Included
Dimensions
18.11 x 11.42 x 7.28" / 46 x 29.01 x 18.49 cm
Weight
2.27 lb / 1.03 kg
Color
Black
Camera Compatibility
Universal
Carry/Transport Options
Backpack Straps with Sternum Strap, Handle, Trolley Sleeve
Type of Closure
Zipper
Interior Type
Insert with Adjustable Dividers (Hook & Loop)
Laptop/Tablet Compatibility
Compartment 1: Fits 14" Laptop
•Up to 5.4 x 3.3" / 13.8 x 8.3 cm
Compartment 2: Fits 9.7" Tablet
Features
Bottle Pocket
Yes
Hydration Bladder Compatible
No
RFID-Blocking Pockets
No
Stand/Tripod Holder
Yes
Side Access
No
General
Water Resistance
Rain Cover Included
Maximum Volume
3.4 gal / 13 L
Padded Interior
No
Materials
Exterior: Polyester
Dimensions
Exterior
18.11 x 11.42 x 7.28" / 46 x 29.01 x 18.49 cm
Interior
9.4 x 5.5 x 4.3" / 24 x 14 x 11 cm (Camera Compartment)
8.3 x 7.1 x 5.5" / 21 x 18 x 14 cm (Top Compartment)
Weight
2.27 lb / 1.03 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.395 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.8 x 11.5 x 9"

Manfrotto Active III Reviews

Best bag/backpack EVER!

By FOBean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-21

This is the best bag/backpack I've ever owned. EASILY. I'm using one of them for my audio recording needs and my second one (yes I have two Advanced Active III's i love it so much) is for my EDC needs. This bag has PLENTY of room for both purposes. For live audio recording aka taping, this is the BEST solution I've found in the 30 years I've been recording live and probably around 50 bags I've tried over those years. I keep my main gear in the extremely well padded bottom camera section and everything else, most accessories, go up top. And I even have room for a rain jacket or warm fleece up top. Just an overall excellently designed bag, built with top notch materials and very durable, while remaining stylish and good looking at the same time. And a backpack is MUCH easier on my aging shoulders than a shoulder strap from an audio recording gear bag like my Sachtler SN607 bag. I can fit EVERYTHING in this bag perfectly, with some room to spare, which is ideal for me. My EDC Advanced Active III doesn't get used as much since I have around 40-50 bags at the current moment, but again, it's a WONDERFUL bag for camera/audio/everyday carry and will come through for you in any type of weather. The included rain cover is always appreciated from Manfrotto and another reason I own so many Manfrotto bags 😉 This is a VERY comfortable and contoured backpack. I thought the Manfrotto Active I was a comfortable backpack, but this even beats that bag. Easily one of the most comfortable backpacks i own, and for the non-festival music I record, I don't need to lug around my HUGE Lowepro camera backpack or my even bigger Mountainsmith camera backpack. This is plenty for when I'm not walking around too far and don't want to lug one of my huge camera backpacks. Overall, definitely my FAVORITE bag/backpack of ALL time, and I obviously highly recommend it. Me owning TWO says everything, but this is the LAST bag you'll ever need if your gear fits inside of it 🙏✌️👍

The best bag for everything!

By Harvey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-08

It is very durable and it can fit everything that you need. The best bag for everything you need.

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Will this fit a gripped Sony camera and a ...

Will this fit a gripped Sony camera and a 70-200mm lens?
Asked by: ZOR
Yes. The following bag will accommodate both pieces but not mounted together.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-05-15
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