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ISSUES with backpack components
Hi! I am a young product designer currently doing a project for Lowe Alpine. I would love to hear some issues you face and what adaptations to the components on your backpack could be made. This could include changes to clips or buckles and even a separate product that can be part of your bag. Thanks in advance!
AlexDesignssHi! I am a young product designer currently doing a project for Lowe Alpine. I would love to hear some issues you face and what adaptations to the components on your backpack could be made. This could include changes to clips or buckles and even a separate product that can be part of your bag. Thanks in advance!
I have a couple Lowe bags, an ancient daypack and a camera bag. Good stuff.
One issue I have with backpacks with a lot of features is a lot of straps hanging off, potentially interfering with chairlifts and other interfaces. It would be nice if some of the straps could be retained, concealed, or otherwise made safer while still providing a lot of utility in compact designs.
Lots of wear and tear from carrying skis on my pack, especially diagonal carry. More burly straps and material on the bag would help this a lot. Even dakine doesn't have this figured out.
**This post was edited on Feb 27th 2019 at 7:26:30pm
**This post was edited on Feb 27th 2019 at 7:26:30pm
mystery3I have a couple Lowe bags, an ancient daypack and a camera bag. Good stuff.
One issue I have with backpacks with a lot of features is a lot of straps hanging off, potentially interfering with chairlifts and other interfaces. It would be nice if some of the straps could be retained, concealed, or otherwise made safer while still providing a lot of utility in compact designs.
Just tape those straps up with med tape, so you look operator asf.
QuaffLots of wear and tear from carrying skis on my pack, especially diagonal carry. More burly straps and material on the bag would help this a lot. Even dakine doesn't have this figured out.
**This post was edited on Feb 27th 2019 at 7:26:30pm
This is what I have noticed. I have checked out the heli pro, the ski retaining system does not look burly at all, especially considering the fact that you're carrying skis with metal edges.
I think for me, backpacks are typically not durable enough. Especially ski related ones. Military style ones are typically super durable.
I would like to see more durable, simplistic backpacks with a good ski carry system. Around 15-20L for avy gear warm kit and food.
ACID_Just tape those straps up with med tape, so you look operator asf.
This is a good idea, but it would still be cool if the had a little pocket or clip to clean up the straps.
mystery3This is a good idea, but it would still be cool if the had a little pocket or clip to clean up the straps.
My Camelback has Velcro tabs at the end of straps. So you loop it up and then close it off with hook and loop.
Sometimes the materials on backpack straps would rub against my neck leaving rubbed/red mark from walking movement while strapped on my back, its noticeable during warmer t-shirt wearing weather. I have couple of Dakine backpacks. It's a small hassle Im dealing with for few years.
AstroKushSometimes the materials on backpack straps would rub against my neck leaving rubbed/red mark from walking movement while strapped on my back, its noticeable during warmer t-shirt wearing weather. I have couple of Dakine backpacks. It's a small hassle Im dealing with for few years.
This sounds like a fit issue? Does it happen with all packs?
Thankyou all for the great feedback!
Almost all packs that have tough feel materials does it to me. Sometimes Id get burn rub after walking around it all day, like at a festival. Ive resorted to covering them up with hanky during warm weather.
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