Lowe Alpine

Lowe Alpine has become the singular specialist dedicated to pushing the boundaries of carrying systems for those who live life in motion. Revolutionary carry systems. Innovative materials. Lowe Alpine packs MOVE YOUR WORLD.


Since 1972, Lowe Alpine has remained a truly independent specialist in backpack development and is run by those who spend time in the mountains. A passion formed by those who value time in the outdoors drives the brand forward. This ensures Lowe Alpine continue to strive to produce innovative carry systems.  

Greg Lowe and his brothers were renowned climbers who spent much of their youth in the mountains. During their 20s, the brothers become some of the leading climbers of their generation, pushing the boundaries of big wall and mountain ascents. However, they came upon an issue regarding the standard of external frame backpacks that were available at the time. They were mostly overweight, unstable, and restricted their performance.

And so in 1967, the brothers designed, tested and developed Lowe Alpine Systems' Expedition Pack that would revolutionise the world of climbing. It set the new standard for a mountain pack - a revolutionary internal frame, tapered shape, compression straps, exceptional freedom of movement, hardware loops, and higher diner fabrics. The pack changed the outdoor industry and laid the foundations for all further packs to date.  

As all mountaineers know, reaching the summit of a mountain is never an easy ride. In order to get there, you have to endure the crux. In order to reach that view from the top of the world, you need to start from the bottom and move hard, fast and gradually higher. Lowe Alpine backpacks are designed on the same principle. They are a work of art, handcrafted for complete performance with care and integrity.  

Progress forms the foundation of Lowe’s design motivation. An insatiable desire amongst all employees towards progress and creating and delivering ideas and innovation that help push the brand forward. Regardless of your activity, Lowe Alpine packs provide you with the freedom to enjoy life on the move. With an unwavering commitment to building better packs that won’t let you down, these are the bags you can depend on.