Ready Made: The Pulse - EP40 - Large Torso (Factory 2nd)

The Pulse backpack is the ideal choice for lightweight thru hikes and weekend trips.

£230.00
Hipbelt Size Guide
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The Hipbelt Pocket

The Hipbelt Pocket

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The Roo (Zero Waste)

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The Roo (Zero Waste)

The Roo (Zero Waste)

Standard / Black

£39.50
The Roo (Zero Waste)

The Roo (Zero Waste)

Large / Multicoloured (Random)

£44.50
The Roo (Zero Waste)

The Roo (Zero Waste)

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The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

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The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

Medium

£20.00
The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

The Thinny - 3mm (1/8 inch) Foam Sleeping Mat

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Sticker Pack

Sticker Pack

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The Roo RE (Black)

The Roo RE (Black)

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The Roo RE (Black)

The Roo RE (Black)

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The Pulse

Trails are changeable. If you go on a long thru hike then your gear, clothing, food and water requirements will all change as the trail goes on. The Pulse is the answer – an ultralight pack that can adapt with you to meet the conditions.

Built on the same body as the Atom, The Pulse gives you the same easy access to everything you need to keep hiking all day long using the five accessible pockets when worn. We increase the torso length a little to accommodate a removable hip belt, the back panel has a removable carbon hooped frame and foam sleeve inserted from the inside. When all of this is stripped from the pack, the bag is 160g lighter and ready for an even more ultralight adventure.
Features Overview
  • Fixed Shoulder Pockets
  • Adjustable Side Pockets
  • Dyneema Stretch Front Pocket
  • Side Compression with Lineloc
  • Removable 3-inch Padded Hipbelt
  • Single Top Strap
  • Bottom Pocket
  • Fixed Ice Axe Loop
  • Roll Top Closure
  • Whistle Sternum Strap
  • S-Shaped Shoulder Straps
  • Haul Loop
  • Snap Fasteners
  • EPX200 Panels
  • EPX400 Base

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Additional Details

This pack is a factory 2nd due to being slightly misshapen, this error is purely aesthetic and will not affect the use of the pack.

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Find your hip measurement

Take the tape measure and wrap it around your hips bones (or where you wear your hip belt). Where the two ends overlap is your hip measurement, use the chart below to find your size. If you are in between two sizes, going for the smaller of the two will ensure a good fit - trust us on this.

Hipbelt Size Inches Centimetres
Extra Small 28 - 30 71 - 76
Small 30 - 32 76 - 81
Medium 32 - 34 81 - 86
Large 34 - 36 86 - 91
Extra Large 36 - 38 91 - 96
XXL
 38 - 40 96 - 101
XXXL 40 - 42 101 - 107

 

Perfect Hipbelt Fitment

Specifications

Starting weight

650 g

22.9 oz

Load capacity

14 kg

30 lb

  The Pulse 40L
Weight
650.0 g
22.9 oz
Load capacity
13.5 kg
29.8 lb
Height fully unrolled
77.5 cm
30.5 in
Circumference at base
79.0 cm
31.1 in
Circumference at top
86.0 cm
33.9 in
Main body volume
35.0 L
9.2 gal
Side pockets volume
5.0 L
1.3 gal
Front pocket volume
4.0 L
1.1 gal
   
Key features

Fixed Shoulder Pockets

Each pocket is super stretchy and big enough to hold most smartphones, a day’s worth of snacks or a 700ml water bottle. The elastic is fixed and, owing to its clever design, does not need a tensioner.

Key features

Adjustable Side Pockets

Our Forward-facing, deep and low side pocket design keeps your bottles secure while still being low enough to reach into whilst the pack is worn. Each pocket can keep 2 x 1L Smartwater style bottles secure, just tighten the elastic using the pull adjuster.

Each pocket features two drain holes to stop rain collecting in them.

Key features

Bottom Pocket

Easy-access bottom pocket featuring a large opening on the wearer's right and trash port on the wearer's left.

Sewn using Dyneema stretch fabric.

Key features

Single Top Strap

A simple adjustable webbing loop to help close the pack or secure a large light item like a roll mat.
Key features

Fixed Shoulder Pockets

Each pocket is super stretchy and big enough to hold most smartphones, a day’s worth of snacks or a 700ml water bottle. The elastic is fixed and, owing to its clever design, does not need a tensioner.

Adjustable Side Pockets

Our Forward-facing, deep and low side pocket design keeps your bottles secure while still being low enough to reach into whilst the pack is worn. Each pocket can keep 2 x 1L Smartwater style bottles secure, just tighten the elastic using the pull adjuster.

Each pocket features two drain holes to stop rain collecting in them.

Bottom Pocket

Easy-access bottom pocket featuring a large opening on the wearer's right and trash port on the wearer's left.

Sewn using Dyneema stretch fabric.

Single Top Strap

A simple adjustable webbing loop to help close the pack or secure a large light item like a roll mat.

The Pulse Overview

A quick run through of The Pulse from Atom Packs

The Pulse can help get you to the summit, however your ability to execute a high five is up to you.
2.5L side pockets easily carry two 1L water bottles each side!
Dyneema stretch front pocket keeps your days supplies easily accessible.
The curved Pulse hipbelt is compatible with our hipbelt pockets for extra, at hand storage.
The Pulse

Needs met.

The Pulse. The Pulse backpack is the ideal choice for lightweight thru hikes and weekend trips.

All our bags are designed and tested to meet a specific need. Each item is built by hand to our incredibly high standards right here in our Keswick workshop.

Ready Made Packs FAQ

What is a Ready Made pack?

These are packs that we have in stock, ready to go. Typically they are the result of experiments or cancelled orders.

Check the details carefully as each pack is different and the specification cannot be changed in any way. There is only one of each.
How long does it take to ship Ready Made packs?

Ready Made packs are in stock and ready to go. We aim to ship our Ready Made packs out within 3 working days from placing your order.

In some cases you may add accessories and add ons to your order that require manufacture. Please note that in those cases they may be subject to our standard lead time.

We have a process in place to communicate our best estimated shipping date based on our current lead times once you place your order.

Features

Fixed Shoulder Pockets

Each pocket is super stretchy and big enough to hold most smartphones, a day’s worth of snacks or a 700ml water bottle. The elastic is fixed and, owing to its clever design, does not need a tensioner.
Adjustable Side Pockets

Our Forward-facing, deep and low side pocket design keeps your bottles secure while still being low enough to reach into whilst the pack is worn. Each pocket can keep 2 x 1L Smartwater style bottles secure, just tighten the elastic using the pull adjuster.

Each pocket features two drain holes to stop rain collecting in them.
Dyneema Stretch Front Pocket

Made with Dyneema stretch fabric. Can hold 5L, not included in the total volume.
Side Compression with Lineloc

These are there to secure a trekking pole or tent poles when stored in the side pocket.
Removable 3-inch Padded Hipbelt

Our removable shaped hip belt contours to the shape of your body for great load transfer. Featuring 3 inch (7.5cm) wide wings, the fit is adjusted by pulling the webbing inwards for the perfect fit.

Sewn using 11mm foam, durable 210d Robic Extreema face fabric and breathable and soft 3mm thick spacer mesh.

This hip belt is removable and interchangeable, replacements can be purchased at any time from our website.
Single Top Strap

A simple adjustable webbing loop to help close the pack or secure a large light item like a roll mat.
Bottom Pocket

Easy-access bottom pocket featuring a large opening on the wearer's right and trash port on the wearer's left.

Sewn using Dyneema stretch fabric.
Fixed Ice Axe Loop

Sewn-in loop to easily connect an ice axe or walking poles.
Roll Top Closure

The closure has a 15mm vertical side compression. The roll top can also be clipped together at the top (dry bag style) and the side compression clipped around the front of the bag to aid carrying snowshoes or maybe a huge packs of chips etc.
Whistle Sternum Strap

Elasticated, removable and height adjustable, on a long thru hike we recommend keeping it with the whistle facing down to prevent it getting blocked.
S-Shaped Shoulder Straps

Our S-shaped straps are designed to perfectly hug the contours of your body.

Sewn using 11mm foam, durable 210d Robic Extreema face fabric and breathable and soft 3mm thick spacer mesh.
Haul Loop

This simple webbing loop is there so you can pick up and set down your pack without putting excess strain on the shoulder straps. Using this will extend the life of your backpack and keep your shoulder straps in good condition.
Snap Fasteners

These fasteners help secure the roll top and ensure it remains closed while rolling down and compressing.
EPX200 Panels

The main fabric of this pack is sewn using EPX200 fabric.
EPX400 Base

The bases of all of our packs are sewn using this highly durable 400 Denier fabric in Black.

FAQ

What's the difference between The Atom and The Pulse?

The Pulse is the same shape as The Atom but additionally uses a lightweight carbon fibre frame, padded backpanel and a hip belt. This means that The Pulse can carry a greater overall load than The Atom (13kg vs 9kg). As standard, all pockets and straps are the same, The Pulse has a logo strip below the front pocket and also a sewn-in ice axe loop.
Why is base weight important?

This is a somewhat philosophical question, as, base weight has more significance the longer you are planning to hike.

In general, base weight gives you an indication of your level of packing discipline. (Remember, base weight is the total weight of everything non consumable that you will be carrying) There is no one correct base weight for each backpack, provided you are able to add enough food and water to remain under our recommended load capacity for your chosen backpack.

i.e. on a 4 day trip, along with your base weight, you would have to add 4 days of food (let's assume 1kg of food per day), to keep pack weight under 8kg total, you would need a base weight of sub 4 kg where as the same hiker on a 2 day trip could afford a 6kg base weight to remain under the 8kg total.
What is a base weight?

Your base weight is the total weight of all clothing and equipment that will be in your backpack while hiking. You should not include consumables like water, food, medicine or fuel.

i.e. the weight of an empty fuel canister can be considered for your base weight, but the fuel within it cannot.
What does recomended load capacity mean?

This is our best guess at what the average person could load into this pack while still being comfortable.

This is entirely dependant on your physiology so must be taken with a pinch of salt. i.e. If you are Chris Hemsworth (Thor... Phwoar!), you may well be able to carry more weight than, say, Gollum from the Lord of the Rings.

In general, we find our limits to be fairly accurate, however, If you find yourself nearing or exceeding the number listed with any regularity, then you should probably look at a more supportive pack from our range.
What is a Lead Time?

The lead time is the estimated time between placing an order and it leaving our workshop. The lead time for new orders can always be found in the top banner on any page of our website.

If you have already placed an order, you will have received an email with an estimated shipping date, this date is still accurate unless we have emailed you saying otherwise.

Pre-existing orders can ignore any lead time updates to the website, this is relevant for new orders only.
What is your refund policy?

Any unused off-the-shelf backpack or accessory can be returned to us for a refund, minus the shipping cost, up to 14 days after you take delivery of the goods.

Return shipping is at your own expense. If you wish to start a return, you must contact us first.
Does my torso size affect the volume?

No, In all of our backpacks the height remains the same regardless of torso size.

So a large torso pack will have the exact same volume as a small torso pack.
Do you ship internationally?

Yes! Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your delivery information. If you live in a remote location, we may occasionally need to charge a small extra surplus for shipping. This will be calculated when we ship the pack.

Full details on our shipping page.
What import taxes will I pay?

Atom Packs is registered for VAT in the UK: GB329424790

All prices displayed in GBP (£) on our website will include VAT at 20%. If you are browsing our website from outside of the UK, you may shop in your local currency, in which case the price shown will be exclusive of VAT.

Customers outside the UK are not liable for UK VAT, however, you may be liable for your country’s import duties and tax.

Make sure you understand how much Customs Tax and Import duty you might pay before ordering - check out this import calculator for an estimate. This is a guide only.

The HS code for backpacks and accessories is 42022290

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