High Peak introduced its new Alpinizmo collection of backpacks. The Alpinizmo Rapid 40 is Ideally created for snow sports, year round trekking and paddling. This lightweight backpack features lots of compartment to carry skis, poles etc, and features an accessible bottom and top section. Two pass through compression straps on the sides of the backpack hold trekking poles or ice axe straps near the front pocket. The Rapid 40 is designed with a strong, yet lightweight aluminum “Y” stay system designed to carry loads without putting extra weight on the user’s back. All buckles used in the Alpinizmo series are hollow and high-grade, zippers are YKK and all systems are hydration ready. The Alpinizmo Rapid 40 weights 4 lbs. 2 oz. and has an MSRP around $150.00. There’s also a Rapid 35 available thats slimmer in design, weighs 3 lbs. 2 oz. and has an MSRP around $140. For more information, visit www.highpeakusa.com