Innovations

Over the past 20 years, EXPED has created numerous innovations and been honored with many industry awards. This is made possible through partnerships with specialty retailers, consumers and manufacturing partners. EXPED relies on its global partnerships to offer products of the highest quality.

2022

Ultra, Dura, Versa

 
  • climat neutral
  • made of recycled fabrics
  • new naming and color scheme for clear and easy overview
Exped Mats overview

2021

Verglas

 
  • lightweight alpine day touring pack
  • signature shape pack
three verglas backpacks in different colours

2020

Waterbloc Pro

 
  • water-repellent down sleeping bag
  • 30% lighter: welded instead of sewn
Sleepingbag Waterbloc Top view

Whiteout

 

2019

  • minimalistic gear hauler in Dyneema® Composite fabric
  • sophisticated construction techniques
Backpack Whiteout

2016

Transfer Wheelie Bag

 
  • converts packs and duffles to wheeled luggage
  • minimal packed size
Gear Bag Transfer Wheelie Gold Award

MegaMat

 

2014

  • development of double-wide MegaMat
Megamat

2009

Flat Valve Technology

 
  • invention of FlatValve design
  • durable, reliable, flexible
Flat Valve

2007

Mountain Pro

 
  • refined to the basics
  • first weatherproof alpine pack
Mountain Pro

2006

Synmat

 
  • development of first micro-fiber insulated mat
  • proprietary dual-welding technology
Synmat

2001

Downmat Technology

 
  • patented down-insulated sleeping mat
  • best possible insulation at minimal weight
Downmat

1998

Dreamwalker

 
  • the most versatile sleeping bag around
  • sleeping bag and parka in one
Dreamwalker

1997

Orion

 
  • ridge-tunnel design introduced
  • flat pole sleeve technology
Orion