Sometimes, the best adventures happen on impulse alone. But if that’s the way you approach life, you need a grab-and-go daypack that’s always packed and ready. Exped’s Impulse is the ideal companion. The 20-litre pack is ideal for shorter day hikes, while the larger 30-litre size is well suited to the biggest mountain days. The zippered opening makes the main compartment easy to access. Inside, four mesh pockets and one zippered pocket as well as two slim bottle pockets offer various organisational options, including hydration system compatibility. Outside, a zippered pocket and three elastic mesh pockets provide additional storage space. A removable compression system reduces backpack volume when needed and allows for additional attachment options, while tool loops enable you to carry trekking poles or even an ice axe. A thermo-moulded back pad and padded shoulder straps ensure comfort, and the pad can be removed for use as a sit-mat. A removable lightweight hip belt provides additional support and features two zippered pockets for instant access to snacks and essentials.
| Volume | 20L |
| Dimensions | 52 × 27 × 18 cm |
| Min Weight | 600 g |
| Max Weight | 880 g |
| Fits Torso | One Size |
| Load Limit | 10 kg |
The Exped story started in the early 1980s, in a basic log cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness. That might seem strange for a brand that is Swiss through and through. But it starts to make sense when you hear founders Heidi and Andi Brun talk about their wanderlust as young, twenty-something dreamers.
They built the cabin with their own hands and survived through the harsh winter by learning essential outdoor skills. Day-to-day existence relied on what nature provided – teaching them to live sustainably and with minimal impact. It also demonstrated clearly and simply that the most valuable thing to take into the great outdoors is knowledge, not equipment.
Their fledgling company started out as a distributor, bringing iconic outdoor brands to Switzerland. But soon, they became dissatisfied with other companies’ products. They felt they could do things better. So, they did, transitioning from distributor to manufacturer in 1997. What followed was a slew of pioneering products, from robust backpacking tents to down-filled sleeping mats. Generations on, many of those products are still part of the current Exped range – more refined, yet still built to work in the wild.
