BiFrost
BiFrost Ski-Patrol Pack System
Duration: 6 Weeks
Project: Load-Bearing Backpacks
Project type: Group
Research
This is Dave
Dave is a 72-year-old ski patroller at Mt. Spokane with 25+ years of experience. He became our eyes and ears into the ski patrol community.
Mainly occupying areas in bounds of the resort but has plenty of experience going to the back-country for rescue.
“There are many different emergency situations and there is almost always a different pack for each.”
Looking through the packs that Dave usually would find himself using in case of larger emergencies, it included a trauma and oxygen pack.
Usually for Dave’s day to day carry, he finds his fanny waist pack does the job for him. Allowing him to throw on the larger packs if called for.
Dave is looking for a pack system that can reduce the time spent retrieving the pack and increase his efficiency in daily/emergencies.
Design Principles
Market Audit
Final blue foam Study/Mock-up
Final Sketch/Render
Pack System:
Daily Waist Strap
Modular Container Pack
Modular Two-Pack System
For quick release and attachment between different modular containers on the daily waist strap.
Interchangeable containers for multiple uses (Trauma, Trail Clearing, etc).
Modular System
Frame Quick Attachment
