AW13 Sneak Preview #1: Lowe Alpine Strike & Helix Daypacks

It's been a while since we last posted, but that's mainly been down to the fact we've been busy little bee's having made an early start on our Autumn/Winter 2013 range updates. It seems a tad odd talking about the winter ranges as the temperature outside slowly starts to increase, but the outdoor industry never stands still, we're always excitedly looking ahead!

Quite a large range increase for us coming this Winter comes in the form of Lowe Alpine. We're majorly psyched to be getting quite an eclectic selection of their clothing back in, but it's their new daypacks we're going to be concentrating on today.

Starting with the NEW Helix Daypack range. It's a stylish, bold and practical bag, combining modern aesthetics with easy day to day features. The unique design and durable, lightweight fabrics ensures it'll be just as good on the high street as it is for hitting the trails.

The Helix range comes in 16, 22 and 27 litres, so depending on your preferences, need or usage you can pick the right volume accordingly. All sizes come with the same abundant user friendly specs. Starting at the back, the Flowzone channelled back system provides good airflow throughout, keeping you cool, so you can venture off without having to worry about your back getting all hot and sweaty. At the top there's a discreet easy access top zip pocket with an internal key clip. For the walkers and hikers out there, there's also a handy walking pole attachment fastening.

One little detail that can make quite a big difference when on the move are the packs stretch side mesh pockets, allowing you to stick a water bottle in, one handed, without having to stop, take the pack off and fiddle around in your pockets. Quick and easy hydration! Another modern spec see's the inclusion of an internal padded laptop sleeve, that can also fit your tablet's etc. There's also a hydration exit if you fancy packing a bladder too.

Other smaller specifications include; branded zip pulls, large front zippered pocket, durable ripstop fabrics and also an LED light loop, which is ideal for the cyclists out there.

Helix

Another sleek new addition to the Lowe Alpine collection is the Strike Daypack range. Possibly the more sportier choice of the two, the Strike range is the ultimate in lightweight, cutting edge outdoor day packs. The Strike uses an Air-Contour foam back to reduce contact area, keeping you cool. It also includes soft, pre formed foam and lightweight AdaptiveFit harness for second to none carrying comfort. Working our way down there's compression straps so you can minimalise your load and a unique adjustable, bungee chest strap. Like the Helix range the Strike has large mesh side pockets, perfect for popping in a water bottle.

The Strike's come with 2 lash points for securing poles, helmets, rope etc and include a unique tip grabber to help secure said poles safely. A front zippered pocket with zip housing provides easy access to maps and other important documents. Again like the Helix, there's three variations; 12 litres, 18 litres and 24 litres.

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We're really loving the overall aesthetics of these packs, they fit in perfectly with the newly designed Airzone range too, sleek and almost minimalist but bold enough to make sure it's not 'just another pack'. Keep your eyes peeled for more Sneak Previews as the weeks and months go on, giving you some of the first glimpses of the shiny new gear we've got coming in!

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