Gift Guides

There’s a new way to personalize your new bag… …With brand new monograms! Made a lot like how we make our logos right here at Frost River, heat and pressure make a permanent and good lookin’ impression on our premium leather...

Scenario 1: You start your frosty morning bike commute wearing your fleece, wind shell, gloves and hat (Arrowhead Trail Rolltop cinched down to 18-inch height). But the day warms up, and on the way home you need to stow all that stuff plus more work from...

A "pocket" to wear around your neck and help identify yourself. It was originally designed for us to use at Canoecopia, the annual springtime kayak, canoe and outdoor expo in Madison, WI. They work great for us there, so we thought others may like to use...

Marrakesh, Morocco - Jmaa el Fina bazaar: sunlight streams over the Atlas Mountains, spilling into the market square of the medina, or old town. Old men drink strong coffee in a an outdoor cafe as a mangy cat waits for scraps. A few drums have already...

The largest of the shoulder bags and least handle clad of the briefcases, the Big Manitou is distinctive. It is strictly a shoulder bag, having no traditional handle. The twin exterior pockets have a strap and post setup to offer security of contents. An...

Brewasana Yoga - def. "The yoga pose of drinking beer." - Jessie Erickson, certified yoga instructor, Duluth Yoga Project. Here's a simple bag, perfect to tote your yoga mat! One of our favorite yoga studios is across the street from our shop... the tap...

https://vimeo.com/77247856 This box style canoe pack is designed with help from outdoor writer, wilderness traveler, and Eagle Scout, Cliff Jacobson and laid out with helpful features designed to haul your gear through the lakes of canoe country or the...

Backwoods utility meets uptown styling in a Frost River sort of way. The Crescent Lake Shoulder Bag offers pockets inside and out, a long strap to carry the bag however you please, snaps to keep it all together, and the confidence of our guarantee that...

Make trips to and from the garden a breeze. Main compartment is spacious to haul vegetables and fruits. The outside pockets provide a spot for tools and equipment to keep them from bruising your bounty. Web handles help to haul, waxed canvas will last...

The Curtis Flight Bag makes flying with a carry on bag easier and handier than ever now that there’s a spot to stash your paperwork. The twin pockets at the back readily stow a folded newspaper or magazine. The zippered pocket in front provides...

Backstraps on a duffel? Whaaaa?! They’re vital on a pack, why not on a duffel as well? Our Explorer Duffel ESB has stowable shoulder straps-- they allow you wear your luggage when you want, then tuck the straps away when you don’t. It makes...

A shoulder bag that’s ready to head out whenever you are. It doesn’t matter if “out” means birding in the rainforest or downtown to the coffee shop— this trusty satchel will get your stuff there and back again in durable...

Keep your fishing flies handy in our fly wallet. Convenient Bi- or Tri-Fold design allows an ample arsenal with easy access. SIZE 630 – Bifold, 631 – Trifold SIZE (DETAILS)   Bi-Fold: 4.25″h x 8.75″w,...

Add some organization to your pack or bag. Accessory Bags are available in three sizes and hold a surprising amount due to their triangular shape-- a wide bottom and zippered top. The XP versions have added snaps that allow several to be attached...

The Frost River Wood Craft Axes are made to be used by our friends at Council Tool. Commonly called their Wood-Craft Pack Axes, when these get Henry the Frost River Caribou on the handle and are fixed with the Frost River Bridle Axe Sheath, they become...

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...

Styled after bags carried by letter carriers of the past, our Grand Marais Mail Bag has a unique vintage-utility feel. Lighter weight 10.10 oz. canvas sheds weight but stays reliable. The 1-1/2" cotton web shoulder strap is adjustable with a brass slider...

Serious mitts for serious weather. We make 'em warm, tall, and tough to give you a fighting chance against winter. Waxed canvas sheds slush and arctic polar fleece lining keeps you warm. The gauntlet length protects wrists and seals your sleeves. Burly...

All of our gun cases are handmade in our shop in Duluth. They are all built from 18oz waxed canvas. The material is water resistant; it helps keep adverse weather outside while the synthetic Sherpa pile lining supports and protects your gun while...

It’s a short hike up to the High Falls of the Baptism River in Tettegouche State Park. The scenery is amazing, some of the best Minnesota has to offer! Good thing you brought a snack and some water so you can stay awhile. The High Falls -Short Day...