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JanSport is an American brand of backpacks and collegiate apparel, now owned by VF Corporation, one of the world's largest apparel companies. [1] JanSport is the world's largest backpack maker. Nearly half of all small backpacks sold in the United States are produced by JanSport and its sister brand The North Face, also owned by VF Corporation. [2]
In 1967 Greg created a back pack, named the Expedition Pack, with internal phenolic resin laminate stays, later revised to 6061 aluminium flat bar, being a frame which facilitated the carrying of heavy loads and a unique chest strap designed to attach to a haul rope while still wearing the pack. This sturdy special chest strap was changed to a ...
Lowe invented the internal frame backpack. [2] He established Lowe Alpine in his workshed in Colorado in 1967. [3] In addition to backpacking gear Lowe is a pioneer in rock climbing hardware, developing some of the first cam-lever protection devices. [4]
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A backpack of appropriate size. Backpacks can include frameless, external frame, internal frame, and bodypack styles. Clothing and footwear appropriate for the conditions. Food and a means to prepare it (stove, utensils, pot, etc.). Sleep system such as a sleeping bag and a pad. Survival gear. A shelter such as a tent, tarp or bivouac sack.