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Tales from the trail
North Shore Camping Tips
Close your eyes for a moment and picture this... It's a beautiful early-June day. Moderate temperatures greet you as you emerge from your lean-to shelter.
5 Perfect Packs for Every School Year
Whether you’ve got a little tike getting ready for the first day of class, a teen taking the next step into high school, a grad preparing for the move on to higher education, or a budding professional heading off to the start of a career, we’ve got perfect packs for every chapter of life.
Five MUST HIKE Trails in Duluth's City Limits
Along Lake Superior’s North Shore, you can find some of the best hiking areas in the region!
Our Commitment to Sustainability
The Levels of Frost River's Sustainability: With Earth Day right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on a topic that Frost River holds near and dear to
CUSTOMER Reviews
Customer Reviews
The backpack looks amazing, I am glad I went with the 12” width version as the side pockets where you can put a water bottle are quite big, 4”x4”, so it looks pretty wide with those 2 side pockets carrying something. I might end up getting a waterproof liner for some electronics so they do not get wet in the rain or some of the wax from the canvas. I am looking forward to many adventures with it.
The things we use regularly in life should be special. They should be well-made, of good materials, by people who care, and they should look and feel good. That's why, when I was able to afford it, I purchased this pack from Frost River. The one I had been using has served me well and is still in excellent condition, so I'll be passing it along. But for the rest of my adventures, this will be my pack. It's American-made, durable, versatile, and comfortable, with thoughtful pockets inside and out. And its long-wearing waxed canvas feels even better than it looks. I truly cannot recommend this pack strongly enough!
I upgraded to the buckskin straps which are very comfortable. Overall,
the pack is lightweight, durable and easy to put on. The shoulder straps are quick to slide on after a break during my hikes or bike rides. There is plenty of room for my gear and I love the smell of the canvas!
Exactly what I hoped for. More pockets than expected and more room. High quality production and great materials.
I wish that I had the option of 9.5 out of 10, as my review is closer to 5 stars than 4; but a few details warrant addressing.
I love your materials, and designs; they have no plastic materials, fasteners, velcro, or gawdy colors. Your gear is wonderfully reminiscent of the kit of a century ago, as I wish more everyday items were available to us as such.
That being said, some small points of manufacture should be noted. The buckle holes in the ECO Rolltop pack run askew of center. This is visibly noticed, though the buckle tuonges flex enough to accommodate the off centered holes. My Skyline rolltop pack was not completely punched through on the slits of the keyhole punches of the leather top center strap. I quickly remedied that with a small sharp blade and it is fine. However many people would not be as handy, and the stud would not fasten through the strap for them, as it should. I understand how moments add up during production, however this should have been addressed in QC. I have one of your nice dog collars, but matched the buckle holes and punched a few more in between the broad spans of your holes, for a bit more adjustment flexibility. Finally, I edge trimmed all of the packs and collar, for a smoother hand feel of items that I expect many years of personal use and enjoyment from. I hope that I don't sound too fussy with this feedback, and hope that it might be useful. Great stuff folks, and I will buy again and recommend to friends. Sincerely, Nathaniel
