About US
AthletiPack's mission is to create packs that comfortably carry life's necessities.
It all started when the founder, Trent Hughes was on a backpacking trip and started thinking about solutions to carry essentials up front with his backpack. Using elastic bands he had on hand, the first elastic webbing was created. The idea was that the elastic would keep the straps as lightweight as possible and help with comfort under high tensions.
With the webbing design sorted, it was time to make some packs! Starting out with a Singer Heavy Duty in a spare room, we've since grown into a team of 3 with industrial sewing machines. We started in 2022 and have made over 300 packs and counting.
Our team is ready build your Dream Pack.
Our Values
Located in Suffolk, Virginia, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality custom backpacks and outdoor gear. We began selling backpacks in 2022 and are a small passionate team of 3 dedicated to never compromising on quality.
At AthletiPack, we are committed to rebuilding communities, fostering skill development, and creating high paying sewing jobs right here in the USA. Textile Manufacturing has been declining in the USA, and we're determined to bring it back stronger than ever.
We source our materials from Challenge Outdoors, including RBC200, Ultragrid, & Ultra 200, which are all made from Recycled Polyester. Read more about them here.
