Front view of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod in Black made from Dyneema® Composite Fabric

Camera Pod

Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 160 reviews

The world's lightest and most durable camera case.

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Color:Black
Weight: 2.8 oz
Availability: In stock, ready to ship
Sale price$119.00

Camera Pod Sizing


Fits most smaller mirrorless and point and shoot cameras.


Fits most professional mirrorless and DSLR cameras with a medium zoom or kit lens.


Camera Pod Sizing


Fits most smaller mirrorless and point and shoot cameras.


Fits most professional mirrorless and DSLR cameras with a medium zoom or kit lens.


One could argue that a camera and a camera bag for hiking aren't necessary items among the equipment that constitutes the backcountry essentials. But we're not the argumentative types, and we understand that for many of you, documenting the transformative places you visit isn't only highly desirable; it may also be your meal ticket.

With the same level of design intention, construction quality, and mayhem readiness as our packs, shelters, and accessories, the Camera Pod is our answer to your quest for an ultralight, durable, and weatherproof camera-carrying solution. Built with a selection of Dyneema® Composite Fabrics we know will offer the best performance and protection for the incredibly low overall weight, you can keep the focus on the shot you're after and know your photography equipment is just as secure as all your other gear.

CAMERA COMPATIBILITY

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REGULAR:

Fits most smaller mirrorless and point and shoot cameras. Sony α6000 Series, Canon EOS M6, Sony RX100

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LARGE:

Fits most professional mirrorless and DSLR cameras with a medium zoom or kit lens. Sony A7 Series, Canon EOS Series, Nikon Z Series

average rating 4.5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed by Stephan R.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Great! Tight fit with a Z8

As mainly a mountain sport photograper (stephanrichardphotography.com) I use the pod (large) for all kinds of backcountry stuff. First pod I bought was a bad copy and fell apart on first use. Got a replacement from hyperlite very fast. Since then no complaints . Perfect for carrying your camera in various ways. I use it mainly with a Nikon Z8 (tight fit, but even with the 70-180 attached it fits).

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Reviewed by Mickey C.
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Rated 5 out of 5

This pod is made for rough country.

Attached the camera to my shoulder strap and walked 2 miles up this stream to a nice waterfall. Crawled over and under brush, Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron with no problems. The pod protected my camera and being on my shoulder strap made the camera easy to get . Very pleased with the camera pod.

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Reviewed by Jake V.
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Rated 5 out of 5

Great pod, just Medium just barely fits X-T5 + 16-50mm lens

Got this for a recent backpacking trip - works great. Protects the camera a bit while remaining lightweight, easy to put on several parts of the bag.

I have a Fujifilm X-T5 and the new XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens, and it just barely fits the regular size. You kinda have to shimmy it in a bit, but it will fit.

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Reviewed by Pat
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Rated 5 out of 5

3+ years, countless hikes later and still going strong

I first bought this for my first backpacking trip on the Kalalau Trail in 2021 and it was perfect. I've since used it to hold my camera on the Inca Trail, around Patagonia, Yosemite, Zion, and most recently the Laugavegur Trek in Iceland. I've encountered rain and snow and the pod kept my camera nice and dry.

I got the large and it fits my X-T5 w/ L bracket and Tamron 18-300mm w/ hood extended. It's my largest setup for now and it closes up nicely.

I also added a paracord handle as well as lengthened the carabiner attachment as in stock form, it sat up way too high for me.

I do wish it had a stretchy mesh pocket though to stuff filters, phone, or sunglasses. Maybe on the V2??

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