Peak Design’s New Outdoor Backpack Wins Coveted International Outdoor Award
45L Outdoor Backpack recognized for design innovation in comfort, versatility, and sustainability
San Francisco, CA (December 9, 2024) – Peak Design, the global leader in carry solutions, is proud to
announce that its recently launched Outdoor Backpack 45L has received the most prestigious
international award in the outdoor industry – the ISPO Award.
The ISPO judging panel evaluates submissions by paying particular attention to innovation and trend
character; overall sustainability components; material selection; aesthetic design; price-performance ratio;
and weight and handling functionality. The panel awards products that make sports more enjoyable,
accessible, and safer, or products that motivate people to experience the diverse world of sports. The
ISPO award is considered a benchmark for quality and cutting-edge design.
“This is how a modern backpack for outdoor and everyday use should be designed,” ruled the ISPO jury.
“Thoughtful, modular, and stylish, with practical expansion options for both interior and exterior. Also a big
plus: easy access points. At first glance, it may look like an urban backpack, but it truly shines in outdoor
use.”
Whether used for a casual hike, full-day photography excursion or extended travel, the Peak Design
Outdoor Backpack 45L is customizable for any type of adventure. Designed with proprietary features, the
Outdoor Backpack addresses issues such as comfort and gear access. Peak Design’s Ultra Cinch™
system offers a quick-opening top hatch for fast and easy access and shoulder straps – inspired by
running vests – ensure even weight distribution. Peak Design’s Cord Hook™ system and a series of
stretchy Flex Pockets™ securely hold essentials such as water bottles, tripods, jackets, and more
In alignment with ISPO’s criteria for sustainable design, the Outdoor Backpack 45L stands out for being
PFAS-free and using 100% recycled weatherproof Terra Shell™ fabric. Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack
is BlueSign® Approved, Fair Trade Certified™, and backed by a lifetime guarantee. The Outdoor Line
embodies Peak Design’s mission to keep products in use and reduce waste.
“We’ve been designing bags for over a decade, and the Outdoor Backpack is a culmination of everything
we’ve learned in that time,” said Peak Design Founder/CEO Peter Dering. “It’s the most technically
advanced bag we’ve ever made. Furthermore, it’s the bag we’ve always wanted to make. We’re a
company rooted in outdoor adventure, and the outdoors continues to be our most profound source of
product design inspiration. We’re honored to receive this ISPO award, which validates the immense effort
and meticulous attention to detail we put into our Outdoor Line.”
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