Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre 75+20, 65+2 & ND55+15

Review Date
July 21, 2006

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Regina de Haan(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $159.00 at Bever Utrecht

Summary:
This backpack is the worst buy I did in years. During a trip in New Zealand the "ergonomic" hipbelt was pushing so hard on the top of the bones in my hip that I had big bruises and a permanent skindamage. I even had to take painkillers. I cannot use the backpack anymore and am trying to sell it

Similar Products Used:
Vaude

Review Date
April 9, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.33 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: Gil ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $170.00 at Lowe Alpine Shop, Du

Summary:
I've been a long-time fan of Lowe's kit and have learned to trust their brand. I've travelled around the world twice with my old Alpa-Mayo and when it came time to replace it, the Cerro Torre 75 + 20 was a natural choice. It's APS system and excellent padding combined with its ease of expansion and attention to detail make it a great choice for the travelling adventure junkie....The build quality is top quality and their lifetime warranty is worth the price-tag alone

Customer Service:
I've had my bag repaired twice due to damage incurred when travelling. Both times Lowe turned the back around quickly (1 week return from the UK) with good as new replacement panels and new seams for a very reasonable charge and the guarantee was not revoked despite some fairly obvious rough treatment.

Similar Products Used:
(Old) Alpa Mayo, Vaude Ascent

Review Date
July 28, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.67 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: chris_moore42(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Norwich, England

Price Paid:  $150.00

Summary:
An excellent backpack!!! Comfortable on your hips even after a long day of walking. The adjustable back system makes the pack fit well and to almost anybody. The ease with which the lid can be extended to give the extra 20 litres is brill. Generaly one of the best packs ive used. Just a bit pricy (but you get what you pay for i suppose).

Similar Products Used:
Lowe alpine skyline ND55 - (hip fins where not paded enough for long days

Review Date
December 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Jake (Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Pennsylvania

Price Paid:  $150.00

Summary:
I purchased this pack when I was in Ireland this summer because of the good things that I had heard about Lowe and because of the great price. I have been out hiking with the pack several times and it has proven to be a great pack. The material is incredibly durable and all the straps make it adjustable. I found that the pack became more comfortable the more I used it.

Similar Products Used:
Peak 1

Review Date
January 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: Caspar Gebbink(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Summary:
Is there a brand with the quality of Lowe Alpine, for these prices? I have not found a product of Lowe that I find of little quality. Very good for people who don't know the differences between the several brands; If it fits you,...years of pleasure!
The Cerro Torre is a well formed (if your back is long enough) easy-carrying backpack, with lots of space for a long walk in the mountains. If you don not fill it completely, it is easily made smaller by enough straps, so it doesn't start wiggling.

Caspar Gebbink