Thule Aspect DSLR Backpack vs Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack

The main difference between the Thule Aspect DSLR Backpack and the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is that the Aspect DSLR Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack does not.

Thule Aspect DSLR Backpack Side View
Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Thule Manfrotto
Name Aspect DSLR Backpack Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack
Category Camera Camera
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Dimensions (in) 11.8 x 8.7 x 20.5 13 x 8.27 x 19.3
Weight (lb) 3.2 2.9
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Thule Guarantee Manfrotto Standard Limited Warranty
Release Date September 1, 2016 December 11, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Air mesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable, padded hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Main Compartment Access Top and side zipped access Top and rear zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, side pocket, and 2 hip belt pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with multiple pockets Spacious internal compartment with camera compartment
Side Pockets Side pocket can hold water bottle or tripod Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Tripod strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment Tablet compartment
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the standard to fit as carry-on luggage
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air-mesh back panel
Camera Features Compatibility Compatible with most DSLR cameras plus a DJI Mavic Pro Compatible with medium DSLR camera such as Canon 5D Mark IV
Number of Lenses 6 lenses
Dividers Customizable, padded divider Interchangeable padded dividers
Tripod Storage Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Rain Cover

You're currently comparing the Aspect DSLR Backpack by Thule against the Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack by Manfrotto .


Thule 's Aspect DSLR Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features while Manfrotto 's Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack is a Camera backpack with Outdoor features.

The Thule Aspect DSLR Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 3.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.8 x 8.7 x 20.5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Manfrotto Advanced² Befree Camera Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 x 8.27 x 19.3 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black.