A ski touring pack built for the mountains

Total price: €625

The Adapt-Alpine 28 is designed for ski mountaineering and technical backcountry touring. At 28 liters, it gives you the perfect balance of capacity and agility for day tours, hut approaches, and steep objectives.

For this batch, I’m using white ULTRA 400 X – a next-generation backpack fabric woven with UHMWPE fibers (15x stronger than steel by weight). UHMWPE fibers are currently considered the non plus ultra in terms of tear strength and abrasion resistance. This is a supreme choice for serious alpine use.

This version of the AA28 comes with a few important upgrades:

• 28-liter capacity – refined sizing for day and overnight tours
• Aluminum stay – added structure and carry comfort
• Front zip pocket – for fast-access essentials
• New “Friendship Pocket” – a stretchy mesh pocket inside the main compartment, designed to carry a chocolate bar or something small to share with a stranger on the mountain

Every backpack is hand sewn in Helsinki, and only a very limited number will be made in ULTRA 400 X. Preorder now to secure your spot.

How it works

1. Reserve your pack → Pay a €50 deposit today.
2. Follow the build → You’ll get updates as your pack comes to life.
3. Pay the balance (€575) → In week 48, once your pack is ready, I’ll send you a link for final payment.
4. Shipping included → Your pack will ship free of charge, worldwide.

Total price: €625

What makes it different

• White ULTRA 400 X fabric – Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers give extreme tear and abrasion resistance at minimal weight. A waterproof film backing keeps gear dry.
• Handmade in Helsinki – No mass production, no container ships. Each pack is built one by one, start to finish.
• New “Friendship Pocket” – A small inside pocket designed to carry something to share on the mountain — like a chocolate bar for a stranger.
• Touring essentials – Side-zip main compartment access, avalanche tool pocket, ski/snowboard carry system, helmet pouch, ice axe loops, roll-top closure. Full feature list below.

Fit
The backpack fits best for a person whose height is 175–195 cm, give or take a couple of centimeters. The pack has an S-shaped profile on the backside which provides a natural fit and a removable aluminum stay that provides extra support.

Features

• Big main compartment with a rolltop top access and a long side zipper.
• Separate zipper pocket for avi tools.
  
• A smaller zip pocket for small items in the front panel.
  
• A stretchy "Friendship Pocket" inside.
• Separate helmet pouch that attaches on the outside of the pack.
  
• A strap system that is designed for carrying skis in A-frame or diagonal position, or a snowboard.
• Double ice axe attachment.
• Removable aluminum stay in the back.
• Sternum strap.
  
• Hip belt.
  
• Aluminum and plastic buckles.
  
• Waterproof and highly abrasion resistant face fabric.
  
• Hand made in Vallila, Finland.