Explorer Duffel Bag

Just got my bag home and what a work of art! Form following function, indeed.I can't wait to bring this bag on adventures, whether it's as a carry-on, around the globe or getting snowed on on the way to the gym. Excellent quality and you can see and feel the pride. Also great updates to the order and everything worked great.

I own several bags from Frost River, every one is of the finest craftsmanship. They really make quality merchandise that will last a lifetime. What else is there to say, I'm a customer for life...

I got this duffel a few weeks ago and have been working mostly on the road since that time and so have used it quite a bit. So far I have to give it an outstanding review because everything about it has exceeded my expectations. I can say that a lot of thought has gone into this duffel in terms of construction, materials, and design, and it shows. It's very well made and the size seems ideal for a week's worth of clothing and gear with a little extra room left over. I highly recommend it without reservations.

Just had the Large Explorer bag delivered to my front door, in record time. This is my 2nd Frost River piece, the first being the Summit pack I purchased back in 2012. That bag has served as hiking and hunting pack, school bag and weekend bag flawlessly. I have a longer trip coming up and decided it was time for a addition. FR wasn't lying when they said this bag was BIG, but for a extra 20.00 over the medium, I couldn't pass it up. It is almost a size of my old Army issue duffle bag. That's a good thing. The quality of construction is what I would expect from FR; top notch. I have lots of business and hunting trips in my future, and this bag will carry pretty much anything, and look good in any environment.

This is the second bag I have purchased from Frost River. Top notch! I’ll be back for more.

I had never heard of Frost River prior to performing a search for US made bags. I had intended to buy a waxed canvas/leather bag from a shoemaker in Wisconsin, but it was unavailable(turns out, that bag is imported anyway). Did I ever get lucky to find Frost River.
My medium size, Explorer duffel arrived after 2 days, in a 12x12x8 US Post priority mail box, folded and wrapped in packing paper. The canvas, cotton web straps/handles, zippers and brass connections for the shoulder strap are all substantial. I also purchased a leather shoulder pad which is a nice piece of leather. I have no doubt this bag will last the rest of my lifetime, and will just look better with age. I also wanted to mention how great the customer service is. Top notch. Couldn't be more happy with my purchase, and I would not hesitate to recommend Frost River

I received a gift card for Christmas and I put it do good use on one of these carry-on duffels. It has quickly become my go-to bag for weekends up north, trips out of the country, and everything between! It fits everything I could want (and then some), and scores plenty of compliments from strangers. Would recommend this bag to anyone looking to invest in the last bag they are ever going to need!

My wife and I have two of these Explorer Duffel Bags ( Carry On Size ) and used them regularly on our domestic and oversea trips. We loved how much STUFF the bags can handle. They are built using the most robust waxed canvas... we have pulled them, tossed them, yanked them, and they still look as if they just came out from the factory! We asked if Frost River could make us these bags right from the scratch ( and not send us the ones that were already made ), and they accommodated our request. It may take a little longer to get these bags, but they are worth the wait. The Carry On size can carry up to 4 days of clothes and personal accessories. The side zipper and external pockets are very useful just in case we need more storage. The pull/grab handles on the side of these duffels are very handy if we need to get these duffels out from the overhead cabin if they are placed sideways. High class brass hardwares and leather trimmings, durable waxed canvas, thick shoulder strap, excellent workmanship, and accommodating Customer Service are what compelled us to go with Frost River. Their 'next door' competitors, Du***P*** and Fil*** do not even come close to Frost River's quality. Keep up the good work guys.

I own the large size and use it 4-6 days a week for the gym. Very solid canvas construction with nice stitching. The solid brass hooks attached to the bag inspire confidence that your bag won't free fall from your shoulder unlike the squeaky plastic hooks of a nylon gym bag. You could hang from the shoulder strap it's so sturdy. My only qualm with it would be the attachment points to the bag are a cloth material, but mine haven't shown fraying yet. Rolled leather handles are made of a high quality leather and brilliant idea to have the webbing go all the way under to support the bag too. One of my favorite features of this bag is the zippers. Fat tabs to grab onto and they slide well on the top and side pocket. The front pocket is nice with the leather tab, but I'd prefer a zipper for speed and ease of access. This bag may be too classy for the gym, but it's a little bit of luxury you can use everyday.