LOWE ALPINE

Greg, Mike and Jeff Lowe were raised on the move, spending their childhood climbing, skiing, hunting and hiking. By their twenties, the Lowe brothers were the leading climbers of their generation, but they hit a wall: the external backpacks available to them at the time were too heavy and unstable to progress further in the mountains. They realised that they needed a new kind of pack that could carry gear more securely, whilst letting them move more freely on demanding terrain.

In 1967, Greg Lowe designed, tested and launched the Expedition pack from Lowe Alpine Systems, a revolutionary backpack that gave climbers more freedom of movement in the mountains. It featured an innovative internal frame, compression straps and other never before seen features. This pack changed the outdoor industry forever, becoming the blueprint from which all modern, technical backpacks are derived.

Lowe Alpine is an independent backpack specialist dedicated to creating world-class carry systems for life on the move. We began as pioneers: our first pack revolutionised the outdoor industry and became the blueprint from which all modern, technical backpacks are derived. Our passion for the outdoors drives us to keep striding forward, challenging perceptions and pushing the boundaries of backpack innovation with improvements in carry system design, men’s and women’s fit, material choice and product features. We’re not afraid to tread a different path to ensure our packs deliver incredible freedom of movement with a stable and comfortable carry, ultimately helping more people to get moving.

Whether you’re hiking a trail, heading up a mountain, or travelling to the other side of the world, our packs are designed to excel in motion. From pivoting hip belts to bespoke female-specific fit, every element of our design process answers one simple question: will it improve your life on the move?