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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, plastic 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.
1976
Footfangs...the first step in crampon...first parallel, vertical front points...first variable depth snow points...first anti-snow plate
1980
Telecompression stuff sack patented...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 travelers...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
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