Innovation

From the first internal-frame backpack Greg Lowe invented in his garage in 1967 to the recently developed SlipLock System, Lowepro products and features have helped to revolutionize the industry - and to keep your cameras as protected and accessible as humanly possible.

1967

Lowepro founder, Greg Lowe, creates the world's first internal-frame backpack in his garage.

1972

Lowepro introduces the first soft-sided, foam-padded camera bag developed by Greg Lowe.

1977

Greg pioneers the use of plastic buckles on backpacks and camera bags.

1985

Lowepro introduces another of Greg's inventions, the ergonomically contoured shoulder strap. Lowepro pioneers the CollarCut harness, a giant step forward in carrying comfort.

1992

Lowepro originates the revolutionary All Weather Cover (patented), a built-in raincoat for torrential downpours, snow, sand, dust and hot sun.

1993

Lowepro develops the first OverLap Zipper, an innovation now standard for camera bags.

1993

Lowepro wins the IDSA prestigious silver Industrial Design Excellence Award for the design of the Orion AW Backpack.

1994

Lowepro's Off Road is the first camera bag with the SlipLock System, a modular system that changed the way many photographers carry equipment.

1994

Lowepro wins the IFAI International Achievement Award, one of many awards the company has earned.

1996

Lowepro spearheads a 5-year international campaign to save the Spirit Bear.

1998

Lowepro develops the most comprehensive modular carrying system ever, the revolutionary Street & Field System.

1998

Lowepro pioneers innovative rolling cases with a prop-up stand to make gear access easier.

1998

Lowepro creates the Film Drop AW (patented), with an aperture-like opening that stows exposed film safely - instantly - even on the run.

1999

Lowepro produces the first camera/notebook backpack for photojournalists.

1999

Lowepro produces the first of many new camera bags designed specifically for digital cameras.

2001

Lowepro reinvents the rolling camera backpack, placing the backpack harness on one side and the handle and wheels on the other - a more comfortable and efficient patented system.

2002

Lowepro makes a splash with the DryZone 200, the first camera backpack to take camera gear into the water - safely.

2005

Lowepro introduces the first two compartment camera bag that combines waterproof camera protection with personal storage and a hydration system

2007
Lowepro develops the industry's first photo backpack constructed of 51% recycled Cyclpet® material, a 100% post consumer recycled fabric, establishing the industry standard for eco-friendly carrying solutions.