Lowe Alpine

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In 1967 Greg Lowe was desperate for better gear for his climbing & mountaineering exploits. He needed a backpack that could carry his gear securely but let him move freely on technical and demanding terrain. He designed ‘The Expedition Pack’, it featured an internal frame, compression straps and other never seen before features. Our first product is now considered the blueprint from which all modern, technical backpacks are derived.

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Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 26L Hiking Pack

Sharon Kennedy was so taken with this stripped-back, lightweight pack that she instantly nicked the men's version from her partner Graham. It's only fair that she writes the review to explain why...

12 Jul

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail packs

All-round workhorses designed for big hillwalking days or short overnight trips, AirZone Trail packs are notable for their cool, superbly well-vented back system: Ideal in a summer heatwave, find Chris Scaife and Carolina Smith.

25 Aug, 2023

Lowe Alpine Sirac 50 pack

A Mondeo of the rucksack world (but in a very good way), the Sirac is a comfortable, durable, no-nonsense backpacking pack that's ideal for weekend or longer trips, says Fliss Freeborn.

7 Oct, 2022

Lowe Alpine Cholatse ND30 women's pack

A supportive and well-padded rucksack with an emphasis on comfort over lightness, the Cholatse comes in several sizes. Sarah Douglas tests the smallest in the range, which is a good size for day walks, and has plenty of features for year-round use.

27 Dec, 2021

Mountain packs around 40 litres

For year-round climbing, mountaineering, hillwalking and even overnight backpacking, packs around the 40 litre mark are...

28 20 Jul, 2021

Lowe Alpine Halcyon 35-40 Pack

Whether you're winter or alpine climbing, hillwalking or out on a minimalist backpacking trip, the Halcyon is a tough and...

5 12 Feb, 2021

Lowe Alpine Misfit 27 Pack

The smallest of the three models in Lowe Alpine's Rock Range, the Misfit might be primarily aimed at boulderers, but its sturdy...

27 Oct, 2020

Lowe Alpine Rogue 48

"The Rogue is a brilliantly designed crag pack " says Alan James. "In fact I'd go as far as stating that this is the pack I have been...

2 5 Jun, 2020

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Equip celebrates five years of partnership with the Outward Bound Trust

This week Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. ("Equip"), home of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, and The Outward Bound Trust ("Outward Bound") celebrate a milestone in their five-year partnership. Duri...

5 Jul

Equip launches Rab Rental program in the UK to enable easier access to the outdoor

As part of their global sustainability goals, Rab continues to seek ways to maximise gear life and reduce waste

16 Feb, 2022

Rab & Lowe Alpine together with EOG present first results of polybag recycling

Pilot within EOG's Single Use Plastics Project shall lead the way to an industry-wide recycling stream

19 Jan, 2022

New Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

In our final roundup of new gear for Autumn/Winter 2021, we take a look at an eclectic mix of headtorches, footwear, packs,...

25 Oct, 2021

Rab & Lowe Alpine Release Their 2021 Sustainability Report

The brands' strategic CSR pillars Product – Planet – Partner – People, pave the way...

9 Jun, 2021

Final Spring / Summer '21 Gear Roundup

In the final roundup of new gear for spring/summer 2021, we've got an eclectic mix of packs, headtorches, water...

2 18 Mar, 2021

Rab and Lowe Alpine commit to achieve Net Zero by 2030

As a first step, project developer and climate solutions provider South...

23 Nov, 2020

Articles

Articles featuring this brand

Video Packing for Sport Climbing

Rob Greenwood talks through what he would pack for a day of sport climbing. He explains, in detail, what equipment will be needed and why, plus gives a few tips from his experience.

32 6 Dec, 2021

Video Packing for Wild Camping

Rachael Crewesmith runs through what to take overnight camping in the hills and where to pack it in the bag.

14 9 Nov, 2021

Video Packing for Mountain Cragging

Rob Greenwood talks through what he would pack for a mountain cragging day.

31 3 Nov, 2021

Video Packing for Winter Hillwalking

Rachael Crewesmith talks through what she would pack for a day of winter hillwalking.

6 27 Oct, 2021

Video Multi-Day Packs

Rachael Crewesmith talks through what to look for in a multi-day pack where you will be carrying overnight kit, a range of food, clothes, and possibly...

5 Oct, 2021

Video When To Use A Larger Pack

Rachael Crewesmith talks us through the situations where it would be applicable to use a larger rucksack and examines some of the features...

29 29 Sep, 2021

Video Choosing a rucksack and fitting it correctly

Rachael and Rob give an overview of different sized packs and show us a variety of sizes, and then explain how to...

17 Sep, 2021

Video Which waterproof is right for you?

9 Jun, 2021

Competition WINNER - WIN a day at Stanage Edge with Andy Cave thanks to Lowe Alpine

23 Jul, 2020

Feature Lockdown Quiz - Overall Winner

2 9 Jun, 2020

Lockdown Quiz Week 6 - Emoji Quiz Special

10 8 May, 2020

Latest Job Ads

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Customer Experience Coordinator – Ecommerce

Great opportunity to join our Customer Experience team as an Customer Experience Coordinator – Ecommerce! You will be working in a busy...

28 Jun, 2022

2 x Sell Through Support Representatives, Equip Outdoor

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and...

29 Jun, 2021

Marketing Assistant - Rab and Lowe Alpine

We are growing the marketing team and recruiting for the role of Marketing Assistant; this is a fantastic opportunity to embark on a real all-rounder...

21 May, 2021