$295.00
Historically one of our most popular backpacks. And it does have history. It is a reproduction of writer George Washington Sears' (a.k.a Nessmuk's) old Maine guide pack from the 1880's. Popular for a reason, it is a great size!
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Description

A long, single 2-in-1 pocket on one side, shorter twin 2-in-1 pockets vertically stacked on the other side (2-in-1 pockets allow storage of long, flat items to be stored between the pocket and and pack body). Inside, there is a smaller hanging pocket and a slip pocket at the front of the pack. The Nessmuk has a leather grab handle and is built at Frost River from 18oz. waxed cotton canvas.


Features & Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: 16in H x 12in W x 5.5in D plus pockets

VOLUME: 17.3 L (Actual) 31.14 L (Expanded approx.)

POCKETS: 3 external (Long pocket measures 12in x 5.5in x 2in, short pockets measure 6in x 5.5in x 2in), 1 slip on front body, 1 internal hanging zipper pocket

CLOSURE: Internal rain flaps, large flaps over main compartment

SHOULDER STRAPS: 2.25in pistol belt web with leather attachment

BASE: Waxed cotton canvas

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

  • Secured payment

  • Quality Assurance

man wearing a nessmuk pack putting a canoe over his head to portage it standing in shallow water
a nessmuck pack sitting next to a canoe lightly covered in snow next to a lake

We've got your back

  • Made In USA

    Duluth, Minnesota

  • Lifetime Guarantee

    Build to Last

  • Handcrafted

    Heritage Goods

  • Premium Materials

    Raw Reliability

Perfect for a day's load of gear and even more if you pack right and have compressible stuff. It also works great as a second pack on a canoe trip.
SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: 16in H x 12in W x 5.5in D plus pockets

VOLUME: 17.3 L (Actual) 31.14 L (Expanded approx.)

POCKETS: 3 external (Long pocket measures 12in x 5.5in x 2in, short pockets measure 6in x 5.5in x 2in), 1 slip on front body, 1 internal hanging zipper pocket

CLOSURE: Internal rain flaps, large flaps over main compartment

SHOULDER STRAPS: 2.25in pistol belt web with leather attachment

BASE: Waxed cotton canvas

MATERIALS: 18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware
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a man hammering part of a buckle on the wing of a pack

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a man sitting in the front of a canoe with waxed canvas canoe packs behind him while paddling on a lake

Tales from the trail

Fabric from the Fairfield Archives
Legacy in Every Yard Photo by Jonny Gios
Behind the Seams: The Machines That Make It Happen
Behind the Seams: The Machines  That Make It Happen Photo by Jonny Gios
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CUSTOMER Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Alex Kinsel
The Genuine Article

Incredibly happy with the construction and thought put into this bag. Perfect day to day bag that expands for weekender capability. Blows modern day Filson out of the water. And made in the USA? I’m a fan for life.

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Stefan Edwards
Great bag from the office to the mountains

I generally carry a lotta gear, from three or more laptops for work to overpacking for a hike with the kids. I’ve spent the last few years looking for something in waxed canvas that will hold up no matter what I do with it. Absolutely love the comfort and utility of this bag, and very happy with it. Just about into winter snowshoe season, so I’ll be switching from office stuff to winter stuff and back, but very happy thus far with all the hauling I can do, in an admittedly much nicer looking bag than I usually use.

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S.M.

The bag was going to be late and delivered after Christmas but the folks at Frost River went over and above. Their inventory was inaccurate when I purchased the bag, so they made a new one and had it over nighted to me just in time for Christmas. Thank you all so much! The bag is exquisite and your attention to customer service amazing!

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Ayden Cole

Exactly what I was hoping for

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Stephen Brock

Nessmuk Pack

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