$465.00
Made for bushcraft enthusiasts who demand reliability in the field. Designed with ample space for tools and gear, it's built to handle the rigors of wilderness survival and long-term use in rugged environments. A tough, dependable pack for those who thrive in the backcountry.

Dimensions:
Senior: 23in H x 15in W x 8in D
Junior: 18in H x 15in W x 6in D
Mini: 15in H x 15in W x 5in D
Capacity:
Senior: 80L
Junior: 45L
Mini: 33L
Weight:
Senior: 7lbs
Junior: 5.5lbs
Mini: 4.4lbs
Isle Royale Sr.Isle Royale Jr.Isle Royale Mini
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Description

Our Isle Royale Bushcraft Packs are built to carry big or small loads. All three sizes are designed narrow, for exploration, slipping between dog hair aspen and brush, these packs blend classic materials and construction with updated features for modern classic backwoods adventures. With lots of organization in the form of pockets, attachments and straps, there’s space to keep gear where it needs to be. Plus, there’s plenty of capacity in the tall, narrow pack body.

    We build all our waxed canvas Frost River packs, bags, and accessories at our shop in Duluth, Minnesota. The Isle Royale's are no exception. Weather and abrasion resistant waxed canvas from Fairfield Textiles in New Jersey, premium leather from the S.B. Foot Tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota, along with robust, solid brass hardware, all come together with heavy thread and pack building know-how by our experienced sewing and production staff here in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. 

    (WAISTBELT NOT INCLUDED)

    Features & Specifications

    Dimensions:
    Senior: 23in H x 15in W x 8in D
    Junior: 18in H x 15in W x 6in D
    Mini: 15in H x 15in W x 5in D
    Capacity:
    Senior: 80L
    Junior: 45L
    Mini: 33L
    Weight:
    Senior: 7lbs
    Junior: 5.5lbs
    Mini: 4.4lbs

    FEATURES
  • Pockets: Twin, vertical 2-in-1 pockets straddle an axe sleeve. Pair it with one of our Wood Craft Axes. Each pocket is roughly the size of a 1L bottle and provides a space between the pocket and pack body to stow a folding saw or other long, thin object and keep it handy.
  • A slip pocket at the bottom of each side panel, the lid features a slim pocket for maps or other essentials
  • Closure: Flap over main compartment. Lashing and compression at the sides with bridle leather straps, tough diamond-braid nylon cord and solid brass rings and buckles.
  • Shoulder Straps: Premium Buckskin padded backstraps are distinctive and comfortable with sturdy sternum strap installed
  • Grab Handle: 1in cotton web
  • Lash Points: two D-rings on the lid and lash squares at the bottom (four squares on the Senior and Junior, two squares on the Mini)
  • Base: Double layer canvas
    • MATERIALS
  • 18oz 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

    • Secured payment

    • Quality Assurance

    Man walking through brush wearing an Isle Royale pack with a woodcraft axe in the axe sleeve.
    Man wearing an Isle Royale pack on a hill overlooking downtown Duluth with the lift bridge in the background.

    We've got your back

    • Made In USA

      Duluth, Minnesota

    • Lifetime Guarantee

      Build to Last

    • Handcrafted

      Heritage Goods

    • Premium Materials

      Raw Reliability

    We know how to build a pack the right way, guarantee it to last, and will be here with service and repair should it need to be refurbished after years of service. There is a symbiosis created when carrying a pack handcrafted of natural materials into the field. The canvas and leather blend with nature in a way that modern synthetics can’t. The swish going through brush is softer. The scrape over rock is subdued, the natural colors and organic textures just fit. The smell of warm leather in the sun, the beaded water droplets, fresh off a canoe paddle stroke, glisten just a bit brighter on waxed canvas than they do on with man-made materials. There’s unique character in a handcrafted, waxed canvas pack. It’s meant to be used in the woods, as it has been for generations. It remains relevant, and reminds a person to make plans to get back out again soon. Those of us who care about what we carry, and can see an object for more than the sum of its parts, will notice an inherent value and a sense of camaraderie between an outdoor traveler, a trusted pack, and the road, the stream, the journey… Add a Windigo Signal Bag and some straps to add a zippered pocket that lets you blend in or stand out, depending on your needs and changing environment. Personalize your pack with a Canvas My State leather patch. Dimensions: Senior: 23in H x 15in W x 8in D, Junior: 18in H x 15in W x 6in D, Mini: 15in H x 15in W x 5in D
    Capacity: Senior: 80L, Junior: 45L, Mini: 33L
    Weight: Senior: 7lbs, Junior: 5.5lbs, Mini: 4.4lbs.

    FEATURES
  • Pockets: Twin, vertical 2-in-1 pockets straddle an axe sleeve. Pair it with one of our Wood Craft Axes. Each pocket is roughly the size of a 1L bottle and provides a space between the pocket and pack body to stow a folding saw or other long, thin object and keep it handy.
  • A slip pocket at the bottom of each side panel, the lid features a slim pocket for maps or other essentials
  • Closure: Flap over main compartment. Lashing and compression at the sides with bridle leather straps, tough diamond-braid nylon cord and solid brass rings and buckles.
  • Shoulder Straps: Premium Buckskin padded backstraps are distinctive and comfortable with sturdy sternum strap installed
  • Grab Handle: 1in cotton web
  • Lash Points: two D-rings on the lid and lash squares at the bottom (four squares on the Senior and Junior, two squares on the Mini)
  • Base: Double layer canvas
    • MATERIALS
  • 18oz waxed canvas
  • Premium leather
  • Solid brass hardware
    • Man wearing an Isle Royale pack pulling a tobagan through the snowy woods.
    Man wearing an Isle Royale pack standing in the woods.

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    CUSTOMER Reviews

    Customer Reviews

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    JEFFREY BLOMQUIST
    Absolutely Perfect!

    This packs exceeds my expectations!
    Great size for a 3 - 5 day pack in..
    Will last the rest of my life

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    Christopher Hart
    UPDATE: Keeping This Heirloom Pack!

    Following up on my original review—Frost River ultimately made this right. The waist belt arrived as promised, and it’s exactly what I expected. After additional clarification, I also have a better understanding of its intended role for stability rather than true load-bearing, and it will work well for how this pack is designed to be used.

    I also want to specifically acknowledge Richard and the team at Frost River. He went above and beyond in resolving this—taking the feedback seriously, implementing clear changes to the product page to prevent future confusion, and following through in a way that reflects real accountability. The handwritten note, book, and gift card were thoughtful touches that weren’t necessary, but definitely appreciated.

    In the end, they stepped up and stood behind both their product and their customer. I’m glad to be keeping what is, without question, an outstanding pack.

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    Michael McGuire
    Great pack!

    This pack allows me to carry everything I need for my trips afield. Couldn't be happier, a great piece of gear.

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    Galen Boucher

    The pack is everything I hoped for. I haven’t put it to use yet. I can’t wait until I can fill it and go. Thanks.

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    GREG DeGOOD
    IT’S EXPENSIVE. BUY IT ANYWAY

    Sure, It’s expensive. But If I tallied up all the money I’ve wasted on backpacks and selling or donating them, it would be way more than the purchase price if this pack.
    I’m a tall guy and I need a pack that fits my torso length. This is the only pack I could find that fits me perfectly. The quality is unmatched. Absolutely superb. It has just enough pockets for the right amount of gear I need to take into the woods. The canvas is tough, the leather straps and brass buckles are rock solid. Everything built into this pack is over engineered and heavy duty. Just the way things in life should be made. There is no planned obsolescence designed into this pack. I bought the Senior version for the height of this pack. I’m 6’2” and weigh 250 and it fits me just right. I bought my wife the medium size and it’s roughly the size of a medium A.L.I.C.E pack. Perfect for an average woman going into the woods. The axe sleeve and hidden sleeves behind the front pockets are nice additions for a knife, saw or whatever. The map pocket in the could use some sort of snap or button. I appreciate the old world style and functionality of this pack. I plan to beat it into the ground and I expect it will out- live me despite the abuse it will see.
    Trust me you will not be disappointed. Close your eyes, hand over the money and walk away with the best backpack you will ever own. And maybe even pass it down to your kids, grandkids or who ever.
    I only wish I could afford to buy a slew of these and hand them out to the homeless. Talk about true hard-core survival!! Homeless people could benefit greatly from these packs.

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