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
How to measure your Torso
Follow our 5-step guide to find the perfect fit.
Please note!
Your torso size is not necessarily linked to your height or weight. If you take a large t-shirt it won’t necessarily mean your torso is a size large. So please, measure before buying.
Finding an accurate measurement is simple, but you may find it easier if you ask someone to help you measure up.
1. Find your C7 vertebrae
Tilt your head forward and find the bony bump at the base of your neck - this is your C7 vertebrae and the top point of our measurement. Place the top of the tape measure or string here and then tip your head back up to neutral.
2. Find your iliac crest
Place your hands on the top of your hip bones with your thumbs pointing towards your spine. Draw an imaginary line between your thumbs, where this line meets your spine is your iliac crest. If you are measuring on your own, then adjust the waistband of your trousers to sit at this point and tighten your belt - you will measure to the top of your belt.
3. Measure the distance between the two
Measure from the C7 down to the iliac crest (or your belt if you are measuring solo): make a note of the number - this is your torso size.
4. Measure again
A wise person once said, measure twice: cut once. Custom packs are non-refundable, and returns are painful for everyone, so take the time to get this right. Apply a little common sense at this point - if you normally wear Small t-shirts but have measured as an X-Large, maybe let's go back to step 1! If you are unsure, please send us an email and we can help.
5. Torso size
Once you are satisfied with your measurement, refer to the table 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.
| Torso Size | Inches | Centimetres |
| Small | 15-17 | 38-43 |
| Medium | 18-19 | 46-48 |
| Large | 20-21 | 51-53 |
| Extra Large | 22-23 | 56-58 |
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.
I have only taken it on a couple of overnights so far but really like it. I will give it a proper review at averagehiker.com when I finish my CDT thru-hike this year. That will really put it through its paces. The only thing I would change so far is the bottom and shoulder strap pockets. The bottom pocket material is a little too tight and the shoulder pockets are too tight for my iphone (small size). Everything else is perfect and I am hoping the pockets loosen as I use them more.
Traveled across a couple of islands in cape verdie
No issieus so far.
The lack of a back panel does make you rethink how you pack the bag tho 😆
Wow , I am impressed with how such a simple pack can be so comfortable .
Great features , comfy shoulder straps , good hip belt that grips your hips and a great shape making packing very easy .
An added bonus for me is that the frame is removable which enables you to roll the pack down so it’s not as tall and you can defeat budget airline hand luggage specifications and take it onboard the plane and save yourself a small fortune !
Excellent backpack.
Front clip is too small. It doesn’t close easily and keeps snapping off from the main perpendicular belt.
Change front Clíp.
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.
