Lowe Alpine Backpacks for Hiking Comfort

There are two main criteria for Lowe Alpine backpacks, the first is comfort and the second is simplicity. For over 40 years, Lowe Alpine set out to make the most comfortable carrying systems in the market by adhering to these two principles.

Citing complexity as the enemy of reliability, the company seeks to provide real world applications for comfort and durability to verify what works well in the manufacturing lab. They offer a "Comfort Guarantee" to underlie their commitment towards ensuring that your outdoor and urban adventures satisfy your desire for quality and well-fitting gear.

Lowe Alpine also created a women's line of packs to cater to the differences and preferences of women to carry the load lower and organize their contents with more external and internal pockets.

The company bears the name of the Lowe brothers, who started making gear for climbers in their garage in Colorado and today has expanded its operations across the globe to over 40 countries.

For clarification, the Lowepro company, a leader in quality camera bags, is separate from Lowe Alpine backpacks that now offers a full range of backpacking, mountaineering, hiking, daypacks and travel gear for everyday use or specific activities.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

According to company website listings, Lowe Alpine is engaged in various activities with environmental and charitable causes. They have partnered with several outdoor organizations, including the International Mountain Guides, the Jackson Hole Mountain Guides and the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education. They also provide support to the American Alpine Club and the American Mountain Guides Association and give charitable assistance to the Cancer Climber Association.

It is unclear as to what level of financial, product giveaways or other assistance is granted to these organizations that seek to ensure safe mountaineering and outdoor adventures.

Lowe Alpine Backpacks: Best Seller Selections

A specialist in alpine and backcountry gear, the same quality and comfort fit considerations now extend to the full line of Lowe Alpine products. There are plenty of choices for any outdoor or travel excursion from extended hiking treks to a day out to a few weeks vacation abroad.

The best sellers are a selection from the main categories of Lowe Alpine backpacks to give you a sample of a few popular models.

Lowe Alpine Appalachian 65+15
(Extended Backpacking, Camping - 4900ci/65L)

Get into the backcountry for a few days with the Lowe Alpine Appalachian that comes with the Torso Fit Expedition (TFX) suspension system, an easy to use, color-coded cinch strap that changes the torso length to accommodate short to long shapes in an instant.
Lowe Alpine Appalachian 65+15

The lumbar pad responds to the natural curve of your lower back and twin stays help support a load up to 55 pounds with added comfort and stability from a padded back panel, shoulder straps and waist belt combined with load lifter straps and a sliding sternum strap.

With a large main compartment and a lower section for a sleeping bag, this pack has plenty of storage space. In addition, the spindrift collar and adjustable floating lid provide more room for gear.

A zippered divider between the two compartments allows you to separate out wet clothes from dry gear or open it up to use the full length of the pack. Use the lined interior pocket and the extendable lid for smaller gear items.

Other features include a trekking pole attachment, a built-in hydration pocket, a removable rain cover and water bottle pockets.

Users found the harness to be very comfortable with easy adjustments for different sizes and a good overall fit. Weighing in at over five pounds, the TFX Appalachian is on the heavy side.

Colors available: Crocodile Green/Slate Grey, Cobalt/Slate Grey, Venetian Red/Slate Grey

A popular backpacking choice with plenty of extra storage options and solid features.

Lowe Alpine Travel Trekker Pro 70
(Travel - 5700ci/70L)

As part of their Travel Trekker series for people on vacation or business travelers on the road, Lowe Alpine backpacks developed the TT Pro 70 as a total travel system. The pack can be carried with either the over-the-shoulder sling or with the integrated backpack straps for convenient options when meandering on streets, buses or trains.
Lowe Alpine Travel Trekker Pro 70

It also comes with a small detachable daypack for light load days exploring the city or sights. All of these options let you utilize a variety of packing adjustments to fit any traveling scenario. The pack folds open like a clamshell for quick access to contents and a suitcase like storage capacity.

The TFX Travel system provides an adjustable back apparatus for a comfortable fit when wearing and folds flat and zips away when not needed. No matter how you go, the Travel Trekker Pro is easy to store in overhead bins without loose straps getting in the way.

For storage, the options range from a front stash pocket, a pair of side pockets, a series of internal pockets for organization and a water bottle pocket.

City travelers will appreciate the option to wear the pack on your front side to make it easier to navigate crowded streets and avoid pickpocketing woes. Plus a variable zip entry system gives you easy access to the bag's contents when you need to switch clothes. To protect all your belongings, a rain cover remains handy when weather turns bad or to cover in transit.

To handle the rigors of holiday travels, the pack weighs over seven pounds and carries a load from 45 to 55 pounds. If you load to the max, be sure you can lift it in the confined spaces of tourist transportation.

Colors available: Graphite/Black, Truffle/Black

A versatile and large storage option with three carry modes that suit extended tourist travel adventures.

Lowe Alpine Airzone 45
(Urban Travel, Day Hikes - 2700ci/45L)

A medium size pack for hiking and travel, the Airzone 45 combines a comfortable breathable back system for ventilation with a double lumbar pad design, hipbelt and shoulder straps for maximum support.
Lowe Alpine Airzone 45

The large main compartment provides space for all your essential gear for the day and the zippered front stash pocket keeps small items within easy reach. The lid also has a zippered pocket and two stretch mesh side pockets fit liter water bottles.

The pack comes hydration compatible with a reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port to keep your liquids handy at all time. And when the weather gets too wet, just pull out the integrated rain cover stowed on the bottom.

Users found the lightweight Airzone to be comfortable for biking commutes and mountain biking trips with good transfer of weight and a stable ride. Among the dislikes were having only one central buckle to latch down and limited use of the vertical zip pocket.

Colors available: Black/Marigold, Terracotta/Slate Grey, Dust/Bark, Bark/Marigold

An overall well-built and lightweight pack that carries a decent load.

Lowe Alpine Edge
(Day Hikes, Ascent Climb - 1200ci/20L )

One of the more popular daypacks, the Lowe Alpine Edge is a good choice for day hikes, ascent climbs or sightseeing in the city since it offers a ventilated back panel for cool comfort.
Lowe Alpine Edge Daypack

An internal organizer keeps your small daily items handy and the two outside mesh pocets let you carry water bottles or choose to use a bladder with the built-in hydration system.

The front panel also has a vertical zip pocket for grabbing a compass or cell phone depending on the environment you seek to explore.

Lowe Alpine is recognized more for backcountry packs moreso than daypacks, but the company makes a number of outdoor adventure models, some designed especially for women, that are making a mark in the industry.

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Colors available: Black, Terracotta/Slate Grey, Cobalt/Light Grey

A hydration compatible day hiker with basic features in a small capacity pack.

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