Alp Design

       


At Up and Under, we proudly offer a comprehensive selection of Alp Design caving equipment, including harnesses, oversuits, undersuits, and haul bags. Designed for durability and functionality, Alp Design products are trusted by cavers worldwide for their quality and performance.

Founded in 1978 by passionate caver Stefano Masserini, Alp Design has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing specialized equipment tailored to the unique demands of speleology. As one of the few remaining Italian companies producing purpose-built caving gear, Alp Design combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.

Our range includes:
Harnesses: Ergonomically designed for comfort and safety during extended underground explorations.
Oversuits: Durable and abrasion-resistant, providing protection in challenging cave environments.
Undersuits: Insulating layers that offer warmth without compromising mobility.
Haul Bags: Robust and spacious, ideal for transporting gear through tight passages and rugged terrain.

Explore our collection online or visit our Cardiff store to find the perfect Alp Design equipment for your next caving adventure.

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Bunny Chest Harness

The Alp Design Bunny Chest Harness is a figure of 8 chest-strap harness that's been designed for use during speleological activities. It is fully adjustable and features a handy side gear loop, a Velcro tab on the shoulder for fixing excess webbing and nylon webbing with a cam buckle, for connecting shoulder straps and a ventral rope clamp.

£29.99 inc. VAT £27.14 inc. VAT

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Classic Bag

The Alp Design Classic Bag is a water and tear resistant tubular PVC bag that's been designed specifically for caving use. It features padded and adjustable shoulder straps, various handles for different carry options and a drawstring closure with cord. The handles are on the top, rear and base of the bag and have been attached with internal anti-tear reinforcement for added durability. This is a high quality bag that's perfect for cave exploration.

£68.99 inc. VAT £62.53 inc. VAT

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X-Pile Lady

The Alp Design X-Pile is a microfibre pile bi-elastic under-suit. Warm and comfortable, its "stretch" fabric can provide for excellent freedom of movement.

From £139.10 inc. VAT

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X-Pile

The Alp Design X-Pile is a microfibre pile bi-elastic under-suit. Warm and comfortable, its "stretch" fabric can provide for excellent freedom of movement.

From £139.10 inc. VAT

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Bitex Lady

The Alp Design Bitex Lady, a great caving suit for the female form. These ladies caving overalls feature a tough and durable construction, it then features additional Cordura reinforcement to give the best levels of durability. The Bitex Caving suit is easy to get on and off due to the front opening. This is then secured by a Velcro closure. There is a small hood that will easily pack away into the collar, while the front pocket offers some basic levels of storage.

From £163.81 inc. VAT

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Bitex

The Alp Design Bitex is a tough and durable caving oversuit. These caving overalls feature a tough Polyamide construction. The key wear areas are then reinforced with Cordura. The Bitex Caving suit is easy to get on and off due to the front opening, this is then secured by a Velcro closure. A small hood offers basic protection and this will roll into the collar when not in use. A small pocket is located on the lower left hand sided of the chest. The ankles of the suit have a straight finish but the wrists feature Velcro securing straps.

From £155.58 inc. VAT

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Avalon

The Alp Design Avalon is a harness with padded large bands which make it extremely comfortable. It is also very light and has a low point of connection.

From £91.10 inc. VAT