Lowe Alpine: Sting & Stingray
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Cliff did you ever make any comparisons between the DPM dutch Issue Sting and the OG version sold by Cotswolds??
Johnboy the DPM and the OG seem to be the same the only difference I can see is the little velcro strap retainers on the front arnt there on the DPM modal .
Cracking bit of kit , nice size to .
Twodogs
Cracking bit of kit , nice size to .
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I have the actual sting in the endicotts pics. I got it early as i said id have the photo shoot bag. Great bit of kit, very solid.
I've been lugging large amounts of surveying kit up and down the Pewsey Downs in my Stingray for the past couple of weeks.
I'm very impressed with the stability and comfort of this pack and its ability to swallow considerable amounts of kit. The PLCE pockets are really roomy and mean that my lunch box, flasks, gloves, hats etc are all very easily to hand.
The back system is a modernised version of the old Lowe Alpine Parallax system they used in the 70s and 80s when Lowe were gradually going bust turning out items of exceptional quality from their factory in Eire (I've got a Cerro Torre 65 of that vintage - my main travel pack and unbeatable, in my opinion, for comfort). You can even remove the aluminium stays from their sleeves for packing the rucksack away.
The only criticism I have is that the elastic on the lid is a bit fierce and you have to get assertive with it at times in order for it to covering the main opening correctly.
All together, though, I'm extremely happy with this pack.
I'm very impressed with the stability and comfort of this pack and its ability to swallow considerable amounts of kit. The PLCE pockets are really roomy and mean that my lunch box, flasks, gloves, hats etc are all very easily to hand.
The back system is a modernised version of the old Lowe Alpine Parallax system they used in the 70s and 80s when Lowe were gradually going bust turning out items of exceptional quality from their factory in Eire (I've got a Cerro Torre 65 of that vintage - my main travel pack and unbeatable, in my opinion, for comfort). You can even remove the aluminium stays from their sleeves for packing the rucksack away.
The only criticism I have is that the elastic on the lid is a bit fierce and you have to get assertive with it at times in order for it to covering the main opening correctly.
All together, though, I'm extremely happy with this pack.
Might I ask what you paid? I am going to order a load of stuff from them and currently have a Highlander 55 in mind but may go for the Sting as I am told it will be 'about the same sort of price' (H55 = £45) though this is not yet shown on the website (last time I looked). I may yet stick with the Highlander anyway as I'm not sure I want a camo one.
Also, was it new or used/graded?
Thanks.
My wife and I both have a Lowe Alpine Sting. It is by far the most comfortable pack we have ever tried. She is 5'6" and I am 6'1". The Sting is adjustable for different length torsos. I would highly recommend it for anyone in the market for a new pack. I paid $99.95 (U.S) each from sierra trading post. They have since sold out of them.
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Ebay,it's dpm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lowe-Alpine-S...ackpacksRucksacks_Bags_EH&hash=item2305149d79
Ships to Holland.
No connection etc...
Thanks Barn O.
There are allot of DPM versions in Holland too. The problem is that im looking for a OD.
But there comes a time that i find it and I have the funds.
There are allot of DPM versions in Holland too. The problem is that im looking for a OD.
But there comes a time that i find it and I have the funds.
Since I posted this thread in 2009 numerous of other threads popped up. Incl. one with a review, almost all name suppliers, just run lowe alpine sting through the search engine (top right). IIRC Endicotts and/or Cadetdirect do them (DPM).
I think Endicott's sell them or there are a couple for sale on eBay and I found some for sale below:
http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=921
Lowe Alpine stopped making them in Olive Drab last year so you'll be hard pushed to find one in that colour. Great rucksacks.
http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=921
Lowe Alpine stopped making them in Olive Drab last year so you'll be hard pushed to find one in that colour. Great rucksacks.
Thats where I got mine, give them a phone and ask about the OD ones as they are still kicking about. I got mine at the tail end of 2010.
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