TentPak Systems is making a major shift in the marketing of our all-in-one grab-and-go tent-backpack systems. We are moving away from high end retail to in house "factory direct" retail.

There are two main reasons for this change. We have found that people need to see how a TentPak works and why its built the way it is. That requires a face to face presentation or the next best thing - video. Second, we wanted TentPak to be more affordable for more people without sacrificing any of our quality. Our production costs are pretty fixed so we needed another approach to reducing prices.

In order to accomplish these two goals we decided to take a "factory direct" approach. Both our prices and our presentations will soon reflect that change.

TentPak Systems will continue to work with select retailers. However, the focus of our efforts will be through this website. Starting today, July 01, 2010, visitors to our website will notice the price changes. Over the next few weeks leading up to the August Outdoor Retailer show you will see a much greater emphasis on video instruction and information.

While most of our customers use their TentPaks for Scouting and other outdoor recreations, the primary function of a TentPak is to help a user stay alive in an outdoor emergency. That's why the shelter is built into the backpack. Shelter and then water are the two most important elements of survival. If we are to help one more lost hiker make it home or help one more family have temporary life support during another "Katrina", we have to get TentPaks to more users. That's why we made these changes.

July 10th! High Peak's Everest Backpacks Scheduled to Arrive.

High Peak's new Everest line brings a sleek European styling to the product mix. Featuring a new harness adjustment system, a head notch for greater head mobility while wearing the pack and 2 units with front load capabilities really enhances TentPak's ability to provide upscale design and usability in our TentPak integrations. The back loaders also give us more versatility in building Search and Rescue equipment. The pictures and specs are listed below.

The Everest 50+10 LD woman’s backpack joins High Peak’s backpacking product line featuring sleek European styling, mesh side pockets and comfort. The Everest 50+10 loads from the top and the bottom. It also features shoulder straps and hip belt cut for a woman’s body, a head notch for greater head movement, an external pocket on the front, and an internal back panel micro adjustment system which allows this pack to fit women from sizes small to extra large. The Everest 50+10 also has many High Peak standard features including: • High Performance coated nylon 210D Mini Ripstop and 450D body with 1000D bottom fabric construction • Detachable top lid that converts to a lumbar pack • 2 compression straps on each side • Chest strap with built in emergency whistle • Ice ax holder • Duraflex buckles • Lower side pockets • Hydration system ready • Built in rain cover • And much more. The Everest 50+10 LD will easily integrate with our 3 season extreme and 4 season tents to make an awesome TentPak for both recreation and emergency preparation use. TentPak weight, depending on which tent is integrated into this pack will be 10.61 to 12.61 pounds.
The Everest 60+10 features sleek European styling and – front panel access. The Everest 60+10 loads from the top, the front panel and the bottom. In addition to accessibility it also features a head notch for greater head movement, an external zippered pocket on the front access panel, and an internal back panel micro adjustment system which allows this pack to fit people from sizes small to extra large. The Everest 60+10 also has many High Peak standard features including: • High Performance coated nylon 210D Dobby and 600D body with 1000D bottom fabric construction • Detachable top lid that converts to a lumbar pack • Bellows pockets with 2 compression straps on each side • Chest strap with built in emergency whistle • Daisy Chain attachments • Ice ax holder • Duraflex buckles • Lower side pockets • Hydration system ready • Built in rain cover • Detachable hip belt • And much more. The Everest 60+10 will easily integrate with our 3 season extreme and 4 season tents to make an awesome TentPak for recreation, emergency preparation or Search and Rescue use. TentPak weight, depending on which tent is integrated into this pack will be 10.5 to 12.5 pounds.
The Everest 65+10 also feature sleek European styling, mesh side pockets and comfort. The Everest 65+10 loads from the top and the bottom. It also features a head notch for greater head movement, an external pocket on the front, and an internal back panel micro adjustment system which allows this pack to fit people from sizes small to extra large. The Everest 65+10 also has many High Peak standard features including: • High Performance coated nylon 210D Mini Ripstop and 450D body with 1000D bottom fabric construction • Detachable top lid that converts to a lumbar pack • 2 compression straps on each side • Chest strap with built in emergency whistle • Ice ax holder • Duraflex buckles • Lower side pockets • Hydration system ready • Built in rain cover • Detachable hip belt • And much more. The Everest 65+10 will easily integrate with our 3 season extreme and 4 season tents to make an awesome TentPak for both recreation and emergency preparation use. TentPak weight, depending on which tent is integrated into this pack will be 10.5 to 12.5 pounds.
The Everest 75+10 adds a new dimension to High Peak’s backpacking product lines. Front Panel Access. The Everest 75+10 loads from the top, the front panel and the bottom. In addition to accessibility it also features anti gravity zippers on the front panel, a head notch for greater head movement and an internal back panel micro adjustment system which allows this pack to fit people from sizes small to extra large. The Everest 75+10 also has many High Peak standard features including: • High Performance coated nylon 210D Diamond Ripstop, 420D Dobby and 600D body with 1000D bottom fabric construction • Detachable top lid that converts to a lumbar pack • Bellows pockets with 2 compression straps on each side • Chest strap with built in emergency whistle • Daisy Chain attachments • Ice ax holders • Duraflex buckles • Lower side pockets with compression straps • Hydration system ready • Built in rain cover • Detachable hip belt • And much more. The Everest 75+10 will easily integrate with our 3 season extreme and 4 season tents to make an awesome TentPak for recreation, emergency preparation or Search and Rescue use. TentPak weight, depending on which tent is integrated into this pack will be 10.94 to 12.94 pounds. We will also test to see if the 3 person South Col tent can integrate into this baby, as it does in the Kathmandu 75 and Alpine 75. If it does, that will be a big bonus to family camping and family emergency preparation with space for one additional person for only 3 pounds more weight.