See how an Atom+ is made - How to make an ultralight backpack

Ever wondered how to make an ultralight backpack? Then watch this custom ultralight Atom+ backpack being made right here in the workshop!

I went to the Atom Packs HQ to visit Tom Gale who was kind enough to offer me a custom backpack. In this video, we'll show you the entire process of this backpack being made as well as how to properly measure your waist for the hip belt and your torso for the height of the pack.

The Atom+ is one of many pack designs that Tom and his team create and as a cottage gear company who's only been going a year or so has already sold over 600 packs which is incredible!

All of his packs designs have been tested over 10,000 miles of hiking on the Long Distance thru hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail and were given to thru-hikers to test on their adventures.

So, how are backpacks made? With pure craftsmanship, love, care and attention.

BTW, I MADE THIS INCREDIBLE BIT OF GEAR

Kit list as of June 2020:

Backpacks

SHELTERS

SLEEP SYSTEMS

FOOTWEAR

CLOTHING

Waterproof shells

Insulated jackets

Base layers

Shirts

Shorts

Hats

Sunglasses

Gloves

Socks

Mosquito net

Buff

FILM AND SOUND

Phone

Drones

Cameras

Mics

Tripods

NAVIGATION

GPS units

Compass

WATER TREATMENT

Filter

Purifying drops

Water storage

ELECTRONICS

Power banks

GPS tracking watch

Wall chargers

Data

EQUIPMENT

Lights

Ice axe

Trekking poles

Traction

Stove

Spoons and knives

Poop trowel

Sit pad

Tent stakes

Tent poles

Ground sheet

STORAGE

Pack liners and pods

Dry bags and stuff sacks

Pouches and wallets

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[HikingWithMartin]

I’ve got my needle and thread ready so I can follow along 😜 looks interesting though I like the look of that pack too.

[michaelcleveland]

I do bikepacking bags out of essentially the same materials. One person shop. It's cool to see another maker work and how those guys do things. Will definitely look into their packs though as my wife and I do quite a bit of hiking/trekking as well.

[floordenil]

So interesting to watch the process behind my favorite backpack. Don’t think I will switch to another backpack anytime soon :)!

[jheberline]

You know you're a gearhead when you watch this video and it gives you a load of dopamine and throws you into a state of euphoria! I want one... that's a sexy pack!

[marianneschroeder]

I was in London recently and wanted to pop over to their shop and get a pack made. Didn’t work out, so it’s fun to see this video! Living vicariously!

[nedanother]

that is a badass pack and so cool to know exactly who sewed it and where it was sewn. Very satisfying

[WanderFreeWithBarb]

This makes me want one. Currently using my Osprey Eja and will be this season but seriously thinking about this for next year. The fact it isnt just mass produced.

[tfinsa]

Hello from Canada :D
Congrats on your new pack it looks really cool! It was nice of Tom to let you film the making of your pack, it's a great video. See you on the PCT next year!

[intenseoutdoors]

Great video mate. Such good insight. And its so good how personal the experience was! Make sure you look after it!!

[enCarter]

This is such a good video! Good job man

[RH-adventure]

Looking forward to this. What a great idea to show.

[clausvilliam]

It's like having a build'a'bear! 😄

[joehikes]

Very handsome pack. I recently received my custom LiteAF Curve 35. It really is exciting getting a pack you've designed. Appalachian Trail for me in 2020.

[JPerry-hvos]

That was great! I’ve followed Atom packs for a while. Awesome packs. Love seeing behind the scenes on how they do things.

[BenjaminWilcock]

Damn that’s such a beautiful pack Russ. Putting my order in this Friday 😬

[SteffenThomsen]

Nice video. Im also planning on doing the PCT next year and will probably buy an Atom Pack for it. So this video is perfect.

[linhovenden]

Jen's hair is fantastic! Serious skills going on in that shop! 😎

[gonewild]

Oh wow naughty so jelly mate what a treat!!! Beautiful pack and design really like the extras Tom is a genius 👍

[jhonyermo]

How great!!! Thanks for posting this bad boy. Great stuff. Bet there won't be too many ATOM packs on the PCT next year but certainly appears to bea hell of a great piece of work. You said, "Looking Sweet." EXACTLY.

[jasonhearne]

Great insight ... and thrown an absolute spanner in a pending pack upgrade decision choice.