Manitou Shoulder Bag

Perfect size, great pockets. Shoulder strap is very thin, and will need to be replaced. Wish there had been a canvas strap option. Weirdly noisy zipper pulls- will need to figure out how to quiet them. But the bag seems worth the drawbacks.

This is obviously a quality bag, lots of room for organizing, stylish yet understated looks. I do have issues with the shoulder strap though. The width is quite narrow, and it does not have swivels at the attachment points. Since the bag also does not have handles, you have to pick it up by the strap every time - and without the swivels the narrow strap tends to twist easily, especially at the buckle. The bag would be greatly improved by adding a handle, widening the strap, and adding swivels at the strap attachment points. I may end up making my own strap, though hopefully Frost River can help me. It's all as advertised, I just didn't realize how this setup would affect my use and enjoyment of the bag.

Amazing! I am in love with this product and seek out excuses just to use it. I bought this to hold my binoculars and birding guide. So many of the pouches for this function require you to cram them in to fit, which harms the book. This is just big enough to hold both, a small flask of water, and a few essentials. My previous career was as a pack designer and I am blown away by the simplicity and quality of materials. My only request would be to add swivel snaps at the end of the strap to keep them from trapping the binocular straps. Do yourself a favor and splurge on this wonderful American made product.

I purchased this bag over a year ago for the craftsmanship and handmade quality. I have used it as a side bag almost daily for work hiking etc. the water proof canvas is a game changer its easy to clean and extremely durable! I have to say the one thing I was very disappointed in was the leather used in the strap, after a couple months of use it started to ripple and reveal it was more of a patent leather and not the solid strong piece of durable leather I imagine "bridle leather" would be. It has definitely held up and I continue to use it, I have zero regrets with the purchase but I feel if the quality of the leather in the straps was upgraded it would take the product from upper mid range quality to perfection!

I've read the reviews and there doesn't seem to be much said about the Little Manitou. I have been carrying this small bag every day for just over a year. It serves me very well; carries everything I need when I'm away from home. It is small (about 9 X 11 X 4) but still fits all my stuff quite comfortably. The actual design and construction of this bag is better than it appears on the surface. There are doubled panels throughout and it's all 18 ounce canvas.
No one has mentioned something I discovered when I first bought it: The zipper on the back opens up two compartments, one on the back and a compartment in the flap that will hold a small notebook or other items. I keep a portable leather strop there to hone my pocket knife. And itt also adds weight to the flap and keeps it steady. A great bag that looks great but is not so noticeable. I really like great gear that doesn't call attention to itself, and that is this bag.

Great bag, right size and looks good. A it heavier than I expected, but very solid.

I love it!

This bag is everything the website said it would be. The bag's material and stitching appears to be very durable but the bag is still light. Incredibly well made. I did have an issue with shipping, the first bag I ordered was lost. Frost River expedited a replacement bag and had it to me withing a few days. Great customer service.

I first ordered the large field satchel for a trip, and I was disappointed when it arrived and was much smaller than I anticipated (still gorgeous, love the bag). I called your store and immediately placed it back in the mail for a return, and placed the order for the larger Medium Manitou bag with overnight shipping. It just arrived this morning and I am absolutely in love. It's the perfect size, weight, and has such great storage and is exactly what I was hoping for! This bag is the perfect size, weight, and is such high quality I know it will last for years. I leave for my trip on Sunday and I couldn't be happier with my bags. Taking the Summit Bag and Manitou Bag to Italy, and everywhere else. Thank you. I will be a lifetime customer.