Packs

Made by hand in New England, our pack baskets are built the way they should be: durable and reliable. The Large 20" version is a big basket great for hauling bulky items. Use it on its own, with the optional harness (made by hand by yours truly, with...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Hudson Bay Northwoods Hatchet is made 100%, from steel to wood, in the USA. Emblazoned with Henry the Frost River Caribou on the handle and fixed with the Frost River Bridle Axe Sheath, this is a capable belt hatchet that packs a...

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...

“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...

Made in Minnesota for use in the woods wherever you wander, Sven-Saws are rugged and effective tools. They offer sharp and fast-cutting blades and rugged anodized aluminum parts. Collapses slim and slides into our 2-in-1 pockets with ease and carries...

Here's a squared, zip top daypack that won’t mind being relegated to school or work duty even though it's natural habitat is in the outdoors. The main compartment opens wide. A hanging pocket inside offers organization. Outside, the exterior pocket...

These saws are about the best around! Quick, lightweight, strong, reliable, and made right here in Minnesota, the Bob Dustrude Quick Buck Saw is a tool that’s a pleasure to work with. The steel blade is as so to create a wide cut to saw through...

It’ll be a cinch to find ways to use this bag! You’ve seen, and likely used a bag like this before, but wouldn’t it be nice to have one that lasts? Premium materials and Frost River construction make a big difference in durability. This...

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...

Lost your Tumpline? Need an extra? We've got em. Double layer waxed canvas with harness leather riveted together. Main strap is 2.5" wide, 42.5" useable length, for use with 0.75" buckles. Use them on our Canoe Packs to take the weight off the shoulders...

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...

American-milled wool sewn into a big, beautiful blanket right at our workshop at 1910 W Superior St. At 60" x 72" of heavy duty, American-made wool, our blankets are a high quality wool-nylon blend that doesn't skimp on warmth or performance. There are...

TWEEeee-TWEEeeeT!! A handcrafted wooden whistle will announce your presence with a warm yet shrill tone. Keep the bears at bay, signal the end of a play, or just have fun making noise.... They're crafted in the USA!

Keep your bearings and stay on course with this compass, set in a Hickory round. 3/4" button compass has a leather lanyard to secure it to a pack, zipper pull, or hiking stick.

Car broke down on a North Dakota backroad? Lost in an Arrowhead black spruce swamp? Cut your finger and you're still six miles out? Or you opened your spice kit and realized you forgot to refill the salt or the pepper? This quirky kit may save the day...

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...