Featured Softgoods Take a look at some of our favorite, trusty packs and bags.
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$350.00
Bushcraft-- wilderness self reliance skills— the ability to not only survive, but thrive for extended periods in the woods. For some, it can take a lot of gear to thrive, for others, all they need is...
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$80.00
Waxed canvas, plenty of pockets, a long web handle, crafted in America; The Urban Field Bag is a well equipped companion for your travels. Interior and exterior zip pockets provide security while...
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$150.00
“There is nothing like the big open water of North Bay with a little steam rising off it on a clear, calm morning to begin a long Quetico adventure.” -Adam Macht, a canoe country guide at Piragis...
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$170.00
“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost. The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by frost.” - J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) If your ranging...
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$30.00
Hats off to American Craftsmanship! These Made in the USA Wedge Patch hats are offered in three different colors, Green, Tan & Light Grey. They are one size fits most and have an...
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$30.00
“Brown Bag” your lunch Frost River style with one of our reusable, waxed canvas Lunch Bags. Durable and water resistant (also fruit juice, salad dressing, applesauce, and hummus resistant), either of...
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$15.00
Make a move toward streamlining your everyday carry and adding an option of front pocket security with our Micro Wallet. Sized around standard issue credit and business cards, there's reliable Frost...
Premium Materials
Solid Brass Hardware
Hard-wearing Hardware
All of the buckles, snaps, slides, and D-rings on Frost River packs and bags are solid brass. It matters because Frost River stuff will outlast brass plating. Instead of turning steel grey the hardware will develop a old world brass patina. It’s the way it’s meant to be- and has a great sound.
Waxed Canvas
Traditional Technology
Martexin Original Wax is an authentic American product that has stood the test of time and has outfitted American workers, farmers, explorers, fighters and outdoorsmen for many generations. The Martin family has been involved in the dyeing and finishing of textiles in the United States since 1838. It is the best canvas available, and we stand behind it.
LEATHER FROM SB FOOT TANNERY
Just Gets Better with Age
The leather in our straps and reinforcements comes from the SB Foot Tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota. In 1872, Silas Buck Foot began tanning leather to provide high grade footwear for fellow Minnesotans to stay warm in the winter. In 1905 the Foot family partnered with what will become Red Wing shoes. The partnership remains to this day.
DEERHIDE BUCKSKIN
Supple, Durable, and natural
We use premium deerhide buckskin on our choppers, mitts and leather padded shoulder strap. It’s a supple, durable, and natural material that is sourced from wild deerhides taken during hunting seasons in the US. Most of our hides come from the Midwest. There will be some natural scars, scratches and imperfections in the leather. This is normal, and not a defect, adding character to our Reliable Softgoods.
Lifetime Guaranteed
Reliable Craftsmanship, Reliable Hardware
Built Right
Riveted & Sewn, Reinforced, Built the Hard Way: The Right Way
Handmade in the USA
Made by hand in Duluth, MN
Overbuilt for Life
Crafted for the Wild, Performs Everywhere
Latest Blogs Stories and Updates from the Frost River Crew
Jul 28th 2021
Cross City Trail Renovation
Ahhh… Minnesota Summers
You really cannot beat a beautiful June day along Lake Superior’s North Shore. The temps are mild, the...
Jul 21st 2021
The Cutting Edge
The Frost River Cutting Table is designed with efficiency in mind
Before the riveters can rivet and the sewers can sew, the waxed canv...
Jul 14th 2021
These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Sewing Machines
Or are they?
Our team of sewers meticulously bring the Frost River packs to life using a multitude of different machines. Some of th...
Jul 1st 2021
Our most riveting blog post, yet!
Have you ever noticed the brass rivets on your beloved Frost River pack?
You’ve probably noticed the warmth of the brass hardware glittering in the...
Jun 15th 2021
The Mystery of the Devil's Kettle
Located 128 miles North of Duluth, Minnesota flows the Brule River. It is known to be a favorite of many, and holds one...
Apr 21st 2021
Doing the most with the least: The modern-American way to manufacture goods
Doing the Most with the Least: The Modern-American Way to Manufacture Goods
Frost River is now recharged by nature—introducing our new sol...