The Pulse EP40 (US Navy)
Perfect additions to The Pulse EP40 (US Navy)
The Hipbelt Pocket
£22.50
Sticker Pack
£4.00
Description
The Pulse (previously known as the Atom+)
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.
The lightweight carbon frame and removable hip belt offer just enough support to help you when things get heavy, but are still flexible and light enough for true ultralight adventures.
Feel like you don’t need it? Take the frame out and leave it at home. Want to try hiking hipbelt-less? Take the hipbelt off and see how it feels
Load capacity
13.5kg / 30lbs
Weight
656g / 23.2 oz (Medium torso, Medium Hip belt)
Height fully unrolled
77.5cm / 30.5
Circumference at base
79cm / 31"
Circumference at top
86cm / 34"
Main body volume
35L
Side pockets volume
2 x 2.5L
The front pocket can stretch to hold up to an additional 5L in volume.
Features
Carbon fibre hoop frame
Carbon fibre frame that can be removed for 55g weight reduction.
Removable Hipbelt
The hipbelt measures 3 inches wide. It is made with 10mm laminated foam and includes 20mm webbing and hardware. It can be adjusted by pulling in towards the middle and it is secured in the centre of the belt by 50mm hook and loop tape. The belt can be removed for a 90g weight reduction.
Padded back panel
Uses shaped 8mm closed cell foam. Can be removed when pack is empty for a 15g weight reduction.
Dual shoulder pockets
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.
Bottom pocket
Easy-access bottom pocket with trash port made with Dyneema stretch fabric.
Large front pocket
Made with Dyneema stretch fabric. Can hold 5L, not included in the total volume.
Side pockets
Two 2.5L forward-facing, deep and low side pockets made with 210D Robic Extreema. Each one is big enough to keep 2 x 1L Smartwater bottles steady, yet low enough to reach whilst the pack is worn.
Front zig-zag elastic
Removable and designed to be able to store a folded Z-rest or assist with air drying your clothes.
Side elastic with Lineloc
These are there to secure a pole or tent stakes when stored in the side pocket. If you are wanting to compress the bag, we recommend switching to a non-stretch cord.
Sternum Strap
Elasticated and height adjustable.
Ice Axe loop
Sewn-in loop to easily connect an ice axe or walking poles.
Materials
EcoPak EPX200
Body and base
210D Robic Extreema
Side pockets, shoulder straps and hipbelt
Dyneema Mesh
Front pocket and bottom pocket
500D Textured Nylon (similar to Cordura)
Backpanel
A quick video run through
The Pulse
Simple. Lightweight. Durable.
On a long thru-hike your gear, clothing, food and water requirements can all change. The Pulse is an ultralight pack that can adapt to the conditions of the trail.
EcoPak EPX200
Durable and lightweight, EPX200 is a recycled 200 denier face fabric with eco DWR finish, blue 45 degree cross ply and white recycled 70 denier backing fabric.
The EPX200 is our choice for The Atom+ due to its eco credentials, waterproof qualities, light weight and added durability.
Not too shabby on the eye either.
Customer Reviews
Only used for day hikes so far but already impressed. The pack is very comfy and the features have been well designed. The bottom pocket, in particular, is great.
Great! Very comfy and spacious!
I originally bought an 40L Atom on the website but as I have a long back I found I needed an XL length. Atompacks took back the Atom and supplied an 40L Atom+ (Pulse). A super helpful and speedy exchange. My first test of the pack was a 108 mile (172km) section of South West Coast Path in just 3.5 days. I went with a sub 5kg base weight and the pack was perfect. It sits well on the shoulders and is very comfortable. At that weight I didn't need the waist belt either. When I needed to load up with water (it was 30 degrees!) the large side pockets worked brilliantly with 4 bottles. If I was ordering a custom pack I would go for extra daisy chain webbing on the shoulder straps, a V loop at the top and the looser net front pocket (I find the stretchy one a bit tight) but these are only personal choices – the stock pack is amazing and I’m really pleased with it. I have 3 hikes coming up including a 750km Camino and I’ll be using it for all of them.
I bought the The Atom+ EP40 (Ocean Blue) and last week I went on a climbing tour through the mountains. With jagged and sharp stones, shimmy along the mountain and occasionally land on your butt. It didn't harm the fabric of the backpack.
In fact, it rained heavily once and I was so excited that I didn't need a cover for the backpack. I just kept climbing because I was sweating so much that my clothes were wet anyway. But the backpack kept everything nice and tight. A dream!
The snack storage is perfect. Easy to reach and holds everything together nicely. The two mesh holders on the straps also do what they promise. My cell phone was absolutely secure in the compartment.
Unfortunately, shipping and customs import to Germany were quite expensive, but I can only recommend a backpack like this to everyone.
Thank you very much, dear Atom Packs team, for your really light, minimalist, robust and well thought-out backpack! <3
BR
Stefan W. from Germany :)
This is my second atom pack - I also have a Mo 50L - and, while I love the Mo, having just taken this for its first test on the Beacons Way this week I (think I!) prefer the Arom+. It carries as comfortably as the Mo and still had enough space for both my stuff and my dog’s. What just puts this above the Mo for me is find I the bottom pocket stretchier and the water bottles easier to access. My base weight is around 5.5kg and I purposefully tested the pack by carrying around 6 days food and up to 3 litres water and it was still comfy. While I got close to full capacity I never felt like I was out of space. Just a really well made, comfortable and good looking pack. I would also like to say the customer service was ace - v quick responses both when I emailed on expected delivery dates (thanks Dexter) and also on previous correspondence.
