Lowe Alpine was born in 1967 in the Colorado work shed of climber Greg Lowe. Though we’ve since expanded to become an international company, we retain Greg’s vision and enthusiasm. Among our staff you’ll find rock climbers and alpinists, mountain bikers and skiers, trail runners and canoeists.
We choose to innovate rather than follow the crowd. In our book, function comes first and if that means creating an entirely new concept then so be it. What other outdoor company can claim world-beating innovations such as Triplepoint Ceramic waterproof/breathable fabric, Aleutian insulation, Dryflo underwear, APS back systems, Crossbow stabilization - the list goes on.
WE ENJOY A WORLDWIDE REPUTATION FOR INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND QUALITY. A SOLITARY FLASH OF INSPIRATION DOES NOT WIN SUCH ACCLAIM; IT HAS TO BE EARNED THROUGH DECADES OF INVENTION AND TRIAL.
1967
Greg Lowe developed a revolutionary pack based on an internal frame. More innovations followed. Compression straps, stabilizers, buckles and length-adjustable backs. All now considered industry standards, but first introduced by Lowe Alpine. |
1974
Humming bird, Big Bird...first modular ice tools. First tubular pick and adze.
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1976
Footfangs...the first step in crampon...first parallel, vertical front points...first variable depth snow points...first anti-snow plate |
1980
Telecompression stuff sackpatented... Telestuff sack |
1983
Rats...first ratcheting ice screw... |
1988
Tuber...first tubular belay device... |
1993
APS...Advanced Parallux System. Adjustable version of the original Parallux Back System patented... |
1993
Triplepoint Ceramic introduced. A world-beating waterproof, breathable fabric unique to Lowe Alpine |
1994
Aleutian ...fleece fabric with outstanding performance and distinctive looks, unique to Lowe Alpine |
1995
Dryflo... incredibly effective active thermal underwear, unique to Lowe Alpine |
1997
Crossbow...revolutionary carrying system giving unprecedented load stability |
1998
Desertweave... lightweight, packable, tough fabrics for adventure travellers...available spring 2000 |
1999
Dry Yarn Technology...breakthrough technology that provides near-permanent durable water repellency (DWR) to Triplepoint Ceramic. Wins Outdoor Award for Innovation. |
2001
Triplepoint Ceramic with AIMMS® (Advanced Internal Moisture Management System) technology... will be the first fabric to combine permanent water repellency with internal moisture management.
Torso Fit System - the quick and easy way to determine your correct back length for the Lowe Alpine length-adjustable back packs. |
2002
DryFlo Zone, the latest breakthrough in active next-to-skin technology |
2003
Warm Zone®
garments introduced.
Targets extra thermal performance where
most needed. Wins Outdoor Innovation
Award. |
2004
Load Locker ™ and Web Catcher™ buckles patented. Lighter, tougher and
easier to operate than plastic. |
2005
Torso Fit
®
Centro ™ adjustable back
introduced. Simple, elegant and very
strong. Pure Air Zone®
is the first sta
ble, suspended back system that gives
maximum ventilation - because there’s
no mesh. |
2003
Warm Zone® garments introduced.
Targets extra thermal performance where
most needed. Wins Outdoor Innovation
Award. |
2006
Soft Shell Zone® introduced. The first
soft shell technology that maps breathability
and insulation performance to the
body. |
2007
TFX packs launched, combining perfect
customized fi t, back system fl exibility and
the unique Torso Micro Adjust lumbar
support. |
2008
AirZone and CrossVent mid-sized
hiking packs introduced. Exceptional
comfort and back
ventilation, plus the
innovative Adaptive Fit hip belt. |
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