OVERVIEW

The Adapt-Alpine Series includes two technical backpacks for backcountry and ski mountaineering launched in spring 2024:

• Adapt-Alpine 25 for day tours in the backcountry

• Adapt-Alpine 35 for longer, more technical missions requiring extra volume and specialized features.

Both packs were designed to meet the real demands of ski touring: low weight, intuitive use, and carry comfort — without forgetting durability or mountain-specific function.

DESIGN APPROACH

While I had designed backpacks before, the Adapt-Alpine series started from scratch in 2022. Early prototypes were made from paper, scrap fabric, and repurposed IKEA bags.

Me and few other skiers tested every version on the snow throughout 2023 — skiing with packs, adjusting details, and learning what worked and what didn’t.

I designed Adapt-Alpine 25 and Adapt-Alpine 35 as a cohesive product family with shared construction logic. Though not modular in a user-customizable sense, their pattern structure is modular — many parts and design solutions are shared between models to streamline development and production.

Launch & Feedback

Both models launched in Spring 2024 in limited batches. Feedback from the core user group — freeriders and ski mountaineers — was very positive, especially build quality, usability, and design aesthetics.

Some valuable improvement ideas also emerged from real-world use, like adjustments to safety tool compartment structure.

What’s Next

For the 2025 season, I’ve updated both models with a simplified pattern and refined features for even better usability and production efficiency.

Looking ahead to the 2025–2026 season, I’m taking the Adapt-Alpine concept further:

• A second round of design improvements for both models

• A new Adapt-Alpine 40 Guide, designed in collaboration with a Chamonix-based mountain guide, will expand the series into professional use.