Velox UL30 Pack

Engineered for simplicity.

Designed for speed.

The Velox UL 30 ultralight backcountry touring pack embodies its name – "velox," derived from the Latin for swift or rapid – by prioritizing uncompromising readiness with immediate medical access as a core tenet. In critical moments, seconds count. Its rapidly deployable med kit compartment ensures essential supplies are accessible instantly and without hesitation, allowing for decisive action when it matters most.

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Features + Tech Specs

  • Back panel access

  • Integrated medical kit

  • Modular stap system

  • Quick stash zip

  • Glove-friendly clasps and buckles

  • External helmet carry

  • A-Frame, Diagonal, and Flat Carry options

  • Rope/Compression Cinch

Features

  • 981 g base weight

  • 2.1 oz Dyneema Composite Fabric

  • 5.0 oz Dyneema Composite Fabric

  • Hyper D 300

Tech Specs

Walk-Through

A need for speed…

Whether it’s uphill travel or a rescue scenario, speed and efficiency are at the core of backcountry touring. Where most packs stop, the Velox UL30 goes one step further, integrating a dedicated med kit directly into the avalanche gear sleeve, so there is no friction between rescuing and providing care.

Testing revealed an average of 39s saved in the rescue process when compared to other packs on the market.

Interviews

"I carry a more extensive med kit than most of the folks I know. There are so many unprepared people in the backcountry that don't even realize it."

- Sofi Toms, Ski Patrol

"A feature that seems to be missing on a lot of packs out there is the ablility to store wet gear away from dry layers. It's always just a big pocket or you have to strap it outside"

- Zach Masi, Pro Skier

Market Research

Insights

Cultural

The avalanche culture put emphasis on preventing + recovery in slides, as it should. However, there is a lack of preparedness for the emergency care necessary after the recovery of an avalanche victim.

Pack Coherence

Packs on the market have conflicting features. For example, a ski carry that blocks the side zip.

Versatility

External storage and warm weather touring is overlooked.

Development

Prototyping

Final Construciton

For: DES 4510: Senior Capstone

Date: Spring 2025

Skills: Sketching, Pattern Making, Sewing, Prototyping

Tools: Juki 5410, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Procreate

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