The Geologist pack is a beautiful rucksack with two spacious front pockets added for additional storage.

This medium sized backpack is made with premium leather shoulder straps and a grab handle for easy on and off wear.

The front pockets have a fast open and close function with the leather straps and brass post attachments.

This made in the USA pack has a large main internal compartment with an internal zippered hanging pocket.

Handcrafted backpack made by Frost River Trading Co.

Geologist Pack

$250.00

A classic Knapsack handcrafted from traditional materials. The Geologist adds even more heritage into our heritage goods.

StyleGeologist Pack

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Description

Features & Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: 14in H x 15in W x 4.5in D

WEIGHT: 2.40 lbs

VOLUME: Expands to approx. 9in D (approx. 31.46 L)

POCKETS: Interior hanging zipper, 2 external gusseted pockets with flap: 6.5in H x 6.5in W x 1in D

CLOSURE: Nylon diamond-braid cord cinch, flap over main compartment

SHOULDER STRAPS: 1.5in harness leather

GRAB HANDLE: 1in cotton web

MATERIALS: 18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware

Sustainability

When you invest in a Frost River made-in-the USA item, you’re not just getting gear that’s handcrafted and locally-made, you’re getting a piece made with intent.

Lifetime Guarantee and robust repair program to keep your Frost River gear going for years to come.
Premium Materials sourced from businesses that have sustainability in mind.
Solar-Powered Manufacturing facility allowing us to craft Frost River goods with clean, renewable energy.
Investments in Technology that ensure the highest yield of our materials is consumed.

Made in USA

30 - Day return

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Quality Assurance

geologist pack sitting on the ground at the base of a tree with a river behind it

man wearing a geologist pack walking up steps on a rocky hill

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Made In USA
Duluth, Minnesota

Lifetime Guarantee
Build to Last

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Heritage Goods

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Raw Reliability

Roaming the North Country in search of Iron Ore can lead an intrepid young geologist into all sorts of adventure. James Byron Hustad was known as J.B.H. had explored Minnesota’s Iron Range in search of underground deposits for U.S. Steel in the middle of the last century. Equipped with his trusty “rucksack” he would often travel by canoe or float plane into secluded roadless areas. Our Geologist Daypack is modeled after the pack that J.B.H. carried on many of his explorations in the U.S. and Canada, Brazil and Africa. He often basecamped for weeks during the summer, and was sometimes dropped off to explore uncharted claims. He lived a life of exploration, self reliance, and survival that any adventurer could envy.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: 14in H x 15in W x 4.5in D

WEIGHT: 2.40 lbs

VOLUME: Expands to approx. 9in D (approx. 31.46 L)

POCKETS: Interior hanging zipper, 2 external gusseted pockets with flap: 6.5in H x 6.5in W x 1in D

CLOSURE: Nylon diamond-braid cord cinch, flap over main compartment

SHOULDER STRAPS: 1.5in harness leather

GRAB HANDLE: 1in cotton web

MATERIALS: 18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware

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geologist pack sitting on the roots of a tree next to a river

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CUSTOMER Reviews

Poor design

The front pockets are definitely quick release and a pain to get strapped back, called Frost River and asked if I could get buckles on instead of the brass tabs. They said they wasn't licensed to alter the bag. So you make the bag in Duluth but you can't put a buckle instead of a tab?

Geologist backpack/rucksack

Excellent. Lots of character. Very comfortable with the optional shoulder straps

My go to bag

I ordered my Geologist Pack from Frost River. Wanted a nice looking but practical bag. I scanned a few sites but on visiting Frost River, I didn't go any further, they had all the bags I wanted. Its a comfortable fit, as long as its not too full and heavy, I plan to get some extra shoulder straps to fix that. Its big enough for everything I need and it never feels bulky and it squashes down nice when I've only a few things to put in it. Its my go to bag, work, travel, dog walking. and the odd supper market run. Its a great looking bag, versatile and strong, It probably wont get the action and adventure it was made for, but it will always be ready. Thanks Frost River for my great bag.