RawLow Mountain Works is a mountain gear brand established by two designers who are both hikers and cyclists, with the concept of "For all hikers who love the mountains and nature." Their range of products, imbued with the spirit of "only creating what we want to create," reflects the messages they wish to convey.
At last month's RIDEALIVE in Yamanashi -Yabure-Yamabure-, we had one of the designers, Ryotaraw-san, join us as an ambassador. Starting from the streets of Kofu, the event wove together riding, camping, and hiking to help everyone thoroughly enjoy the joys and challenges of the mountains. He is a true mountain enthusiast who spends as much time as possible in the wild, and also a cyclist with a long and deep connection to bicycles.
What they have newly created is this lightweight 75g Funny Pack.
For us cyclists, the "Funny Pack" (fanny pack) is a familiar item. It is not only useful as a waist bag but also easy to wear cross-body, and even before the recent proliferation of hiking sacoches, it was used as a secondary bag during hikes.
Its compact, body-hugging fit—much like a crossbody bag—and its versatility make it a gear with excellent balance when actually used in the mountains. Of course, it also functions perfectly as a waist bag during more active pursuits like riding or climbing.
The material used is the classic Invista CORDURA silnylon 30D.
It is also packable, folding down into an ultra-compact 115mm x 95mm size.
With a capacity of approximately 3.5L, it holds plenty for your needs; it can even accommodate bottles and hiking maps horizontally. It features exterior bungee cords for stowing items like shell jackets, and the main zipper includes an emergency whistle—the kind of thorough attention to detail that is classic RawLow Mountain Works.
Whether for valuables like wallets and phones, or for snacks and canned drinks, it is an item that can be used in various scenarios depending on how you choose to utilize it.
Price : ¥6,000 (excl. tax)
We develop our products by valuing the initial urge of design—"things we want to use ourselves"—while the designers themselves, who are also hikers and cyclists, repeatedly test them in the field. Each item is carefully handmade in our own factory in Tokyo.
This Nuts Pack was born from that initial urge of a hiker.
Price : ¥6,500 (excl. tax)
Additionally, the Tabitibi Tote, a tote bag that can also be used as a hiker's sacoche, has been restocked, now available in a new black color.
As the name suggests, the Tabitibi gets its name from its ability to transform into a sacoche that can be used on your travels. The standard 2cm gusset expands to 14cm by opening the Velcro. Consequently, it changes from a tote shape and increases its capacity from 1L to 3–4L, allowing you to accommodate a sudden increase in luggage and use it in various situations depending on your needs.
There is no doubt that every product, while simple in construction, is packed with gimmicks and features a high level of perfection with attention to the smallest details. Please take this opportunity to see them for yourself!
