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Alpine Backpack – Tips and Advice on High Altitude and Expedition Backpacks

Alpine Backpack – The Alpine Lowe | Hiking Alpine Packs





Backpacking and hiking in the high alpines can be an absolutely incredible adventure. Just imagine trekking above treeline with the most amazing views in the world. Miles and miles of mountainous territory sprawl out beneath your feet.

This kind of hiking is a little bit more challenging than most and requires a specific set of gear such as the perfect backpack.

Go straight to Alpine Packs to browse a great selection.

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Tips for Choosing the Best Alpine Backpack

  • Gear Holders - These packs should have lots of loops and straps to hold climbing and mountaineering equipment like ice axes, helmets, snowshoes, trekking poles, etc. Most straps are located on the very back of the backpack, but really neat ones have loops and hooks on the waist belts and shoulder straps.

  • Lightweight - Having a lightweight pack is absolutely essential. You’ll be carrying extra gear that you might not need at lower altitudes. For those who like to fast-pack, a smaller lighter backpack can increase speed and distance traveled. Some are made not too much bigger than a day bag and expertise in lightweight backpacking is imperative when fastpacking.

  • Comfort - Not to be overlooked, choose a bag with ventilation backing, air padded shoulder straps, and one that fits properly. When traveling by foot way up in the mountains you’ll be miles away from the next gear store so be sure you have a properly fitting backpack before you hit the trail. An alpine lowe is a good choice.

Backpacks for alpine conditions are also versatile enough to use in any other backpacking or hiking situations, such as desert, wetland, prairie, etc.

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