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 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

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Latest Reviews

These are reviews from the UKH editorial team

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 ...

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 a versatile do-it-all size. Here we put ten of the best mountain all-rounders through their paces.

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 well-designed all-rounder at a price it's hard to argue with, says Toby Archer. But it'd be good if they could improve the axe...

5 12 Feb, 2021

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

Lowe Alpine Manaslu ND 50-65

There's nothing particularly special or ground breaking here, says Pegs Bailey, but the Manaslu is a sturdy and comfortable women's...

11 Oct, 2019

Day Packs Around 20 Litres

We check out 11 smaller rucksacks for lightweight days.

80 24 Sep, 2019

OutDoor 2019 - Best in Show

We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. Over three long days we saw a lot (and we...

18 3 Jul, 2019

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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, and sleeping mats:

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

Rab and Lowe Alpine join Fair Wear Foundation

British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd., are excited...

2 9 Jun, 2020

Articles

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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 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 much more!

5 Oct, 2021