$175.00
Meet our new pack, the Tettegouche Messenger Bag Minnesota's Tettegouche State Park consists of endless trails featuring six inland lakes,...
Featured Softgoods Take a look at some of our favorite, trusty packs and bags.
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$145.00
Meet our new crossbody bag, the Jay Cooke Sling Pack Named after one of Minnesota's top ten State Parks, this bag is built...
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Isle Royale Jr. Bushcraft Pack - Old Glory Red
$380.00Old Glory Red Collection - Limited Build Our hardworking Frost River goods all started out as kits of Field Tan waxed canvas and brown leather. Over time, we’ve picked...
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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
Oct 11th 2021
Experience the adventure of geocaching wherever you live
You can find adventure anywhere if you look for it—the key to seeking your ‘someday’ is being ready and willing to find adventure anywhere you are. The treasure-hunting activity of geo...
Oct 5th 2021
Bikes, backpacks, and bears?! (Oh my…)
"The pursuit of adventure can take on many forms. However, few adventures combine the beauty and solace of nature and wildlife with the thrill of biking and the self-reliance of backpacking."
Meet th...
Sep 28th 2021
Your Smooth Planning Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park
Journey with us as we explore a surreal, mountainous wonderland full of wildlife and adventure.
What You Need to Know About Rocky Mountain National Park
Whether you're lo...
Sep 21st 2021
Urban Everyday Carry: Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Everyday Carry isn’t just about surviving, it’s about thriving in both the city and the woods.
What is ECD or Everyday Carry?
Whether you know how to Everyday Carry (EDC) or not, ch...
Sep 13th 2021
Anything But Basic: The Top 5 Experiences in Voyageurs National Park
One of Minnesota's best-kept secrets is waiting for you to explore it.
A wonderland of water and evergreen trees where canoeists, kayakers, boaters, campers, and fishermen go to recharge and watch th...
Sep 7th 2021
Is your bucket list holding you back?
The Beginner’s Guide to start seeking your someday today.
It's time to stop putting off the experiences you want to have in your life and start seeking your someday today....