Packs

Bushcraft-- wilderness self reliance skills— the ability to not only survive, but thrive for extended periods in the woods. For some, it can take a lot of gear to thrive, for others, all they need is a trusty knife, a hatchet, and the wealth of...

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...

Add some versatility to your Frost River pack with one of our durable waist belts. Available in sturdy 2.25" cotton pistol belt or comfy canvas padded varieties, here's a way to help haul or stabilize a load in one of our big packs. Compatible with any...

Do nothing in haste, wrote Edward Whymper after his first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1868, look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end. We took Mr. Whymper’s words to heart as we designed this Knapsack: simple and well...

“There is nothing like the big open water of North Bay with a little steam rising off it on a clear, calm morning to begin a long Quetico adventure.” -Adam Macht, a canoe country guide at Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely, MN. Our North Bay...

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW   READ MORE   // All of the features of the standard Arrowhead Trail Rolltop Daypack Collection with added 2-in-1 side pockets. If you are only carrying a little...

Gotta carry a laptop but don't want a padded briefcase? No sweat, we've got you covered! Our Padded Sleeve will work in most any bag you choose to carry. The field tan waxed canvas shrugs off water, grit, and abrasion. Foam padding shields from bumps,...

Lost a strap for your bike bag? Want some more straps for another application? We've got 'em! 1/2" or 3/4" wide standard weight HH leather straps with a solid brass buckle, they're made right here in Duluth, from our best raw materials. Our Bedroll...

A handcrafted backpack that's sized small, with a safe and secure rolltop closure that's handy whether you're biking the Skyline Parkway along Duluth’s hillside or hunting agates along the Lake Superior shoreline. This pack keeps a low profile, and...

PATCH PLACEMENT ON PACKS: Each pack has a designated spot for the State Patch addition, we cannot accept placement requests. If you would like to know where the patch will be installed, please reach out to frinfo@frostriver.com. You’re proud of...

“so·journ noun : a period of time when you stay in a place as a traveler or guest” - Merriam-Webster Dictionary seems to indicate that if a temporary stay has you carrying stuff along, you could consider stowing it in a Sojourn...

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! Perfect for a day's load...

Built like a canoe pack but shrunk way down, The Book Packs offer heritage, utility, and function reduced to a miniature size. Just don't call them cute. They are tough, reliable, and secure-- but small. Popular in town as much as on the paths less...

The largest canoe pack in the land, the Tregurtha is a beast of a pack. At 29″ square and 6″ deep, you can definitely afford to take the kitchen sink. If you need the biggest canoe pack out there, here it is. At 1,013 feet, six inches in...

PRODUCT OVERVIEW   READ MORE // Unique Pack Accessory The Bedroll Straps can effectively attach a sleeping bag or blanket to the bottom of a Frost River pack. The Bedroll Straps weave through...

PRODUCT OVERVIEW   READ MORE   // See what's going on inside your pack with a full-zip opening and plenty of pockets. You get the choice of having padding in the sleeve at the...

Display your Frost River pride with some stickers! We've got seven different die cut Pack types. Get a couple and help us spread the word of Frost River's Reliable Softgoods. Orders inside the lower 48 states, we'll ship stickers for free. Alaska and...

Give your butt a break and invest in some comfort for your next paddle trip. Nothing too complicated, our canoe seat pad offers some padding and a bag that hangs below the seat to store stuff up off the bottom of the boat. There are twin zipper slides...

While the waxed canvas we use for our packs and bags is made to be outdoors picking up the dirt, debris, soot, and char (all the good stuff we fondly refer to as patina) that comes along with life off the beaten path, not everyone agrees with that rugged...