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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 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
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