$450.00

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 knowledge accumulated over a lifetime.
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Description

Our Isle Royale Bushcraft Packs are built to carry big or small loads. All three sizes are designed narrow, for exploration, slipping between dog hair aspen and brush, these packs blend classic materials and construction with updated features for modern classic backwoods adventures. With lots of organization in the form of pockets, attachments and straps, there’s space to keep gear where it needs to be. Plus, there’s plenty of capacity in the tall, narrow pack body.

    Each of the bushcraft packs now come with a waist belt holder built in. A Medium Cotton Web Belt that fits 30in-44in is always included with No.730, the full sized Isle Royale. If you’d like another size or style, or want to add a belt to an Isle Royale Junior or Mini, check out our Waist Belt offerings, here. We build all our waxed canvas Frost River packs, bags, and accessories at our shop in Duluth, Minnesota. The Isle Royale's are no exception. Weather and abrasion resistant waxed canvas from Fairfield Textiles in New Jersey, premium leather from the S.B. Foot Tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota, along with robust, solid brass hardware, all come together with heavy thread and pack building know-how by our experienced sewing and production staff here in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. 

    Features & Specifications

    • Twin, vertical 2-in-1 pockets straddle an axe sleeve. Pair it with one of our Wood Craft Axes.
    • Each pocket is roughly the size of a 1L bottle and provides a space between the pocket and pack body to stow a folding saw or other long, thin object and keep it handy.
    • Premium Buckskin padded backstraps are distinctive and comfortable.
    • Ships with sturdy sternum strap installed.
    • All the straps are carefully selected and cut from a side of strong harness leather.
    • Lashing and compression at the sides with bridle leather straps, tough diamond-braid nylon cord and solid brass rings and buckles.
    • A slip pocket at the bottom of each side panel, two D-rings on the lid and lash squares at the bottom (four squares on the full size and Jr., two squares on the Mini) allow gear to be stored on the outside of the pack.
    • The lid features a slim pocket for maps or other essentials.
    • Outer pockets feature solid brass grommet weep holes to purge duff and water.

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    SIZE/VOLUME:
    730-I.R.: 23in H x 15in W x 8in D, actual 45L, Expanded volume, 81L (approx.)
    732-I.R. Jr.: 18in H x 15in W x 6in D, actual 26.5L, Expanded volume, 47.7 (approx.)
    733-I.R. Mini: 15in H x 15in W x 5in D, actual 18.5L, Expanded volume, 33L (approx.)
    I.R. pockets: 11in H x 5in W x 3in D, Jr. pockets 10.5in H x 5in W x 3in D, Mini pockets 8in H x 5in W x 3in D.

    WEIGHT:
    I.R. approx. 7 lbs
    I.R. Jr. approx. 5.5 lbs
    Mini approx. 4.4 lbs.

    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

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    Man wearing an Isle Royale pack on a hill overlooking downtown Duluth with the lift bridge in the background.

    We've got your back

    • Made In USA

      Duluth, Minnesota

    • Lifetime Guarantee

      Build to Last

    • Handcrafted

      Heritage Goods

    • Premium Materials

      Raw Reliability

    We know how to build a pack the right way, guarantee it to last, and will be here with service and repair should it need to be refurbished after years of service. There is a symbiosis created when carrying a pack handcrafted of natural materials into the field. The canvas and leather blend with nature in a way that modern synthetics can’t. The swish going through brush is softer. The scrape over rock is subdued, the natural colors and organic textures just fit. The smell of warm leather in the sun, the beaded water droplets, fresh off a canoe paddle stroke, glisten just a bit brighter on waxed canvas than they do on with man-made materials. There’s unique character in a handcrafted, waxed canvas pack. It’s meant to be used in the woods, as it has been for generations. It remains relevant, and reminds a person to make plans to get back out again soon. Those of us who care about what we carry, and can see an object for more than the sum of its parts, will notice an inherent value and a sense of camaraderie between an outdoor traveler, a trusted pack, and the road, the stream, the journey… Add a Windigo Signal Bag and some straps to add a zippered pocket that lets you blend in or stand out, depending on your needs and changing environment. Personalize your pack with a Canvas My State leather patch, details below.
    • Twin, vertical 2-in-1 pockets straddle an axe sleeve. Pair it with one of our Wood Craft Axes.
    • Each pocket is roughly the size of a 1L bottle and provides a space between the pocket and pack body to stow a folding saw or other long, thin object and keep it handy.
    • Premium Buckskin padded backstraps are distinctive and comfortable.
    • Ships with sturdy sternum strap installed.
    • All the straps are carefully selected and cut from a side of strong harness leather.
    • Lashing and compression at the sides with bridle leather straps, tough diamond-braid nylon cord and solid brass rings and buckles.
    • A slip pocket at the bottom of each side panel, two D-rings on the lid and lash squares at the bottom (four squares on the full size and Jr., two squares on the Mini) allow gear to be stored on the outside of the pack.
    • The lid features a slim pocket for maps or other essentials.
    • Outer pockets feature solid brass grommet weep holes to purge duff and water.

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    SIZE/VOLUME:
    730-I.R.: 23in H x 15in W x 8in D, actual 45L, Expanded volume, 81L (approx.)
    732-I.R. Jr.: 18in H x 15in W x 6in D, actual 26.5L, Expanded volume, 47.7 (approx.)
    733-I.R. Mini: 15in H x 15in W x 5in D, actual 18.5L, Expanded volume, 33L (approx.)
    I.R. pockets: 11in H x 5in W x 3in D, Jr. pockets 10.5in H x 5in W x 3in D, Mini pockets 8in H x 5in W x 3in D.

    WEIGHT:
    I.R. approx. 7 lbs
    I.R. Jr. approx. 5.5 lbs
    Mini approx. 4.4 lbs.
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    CUSTOMER Reviews


    Customer Reviews

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    Hayden W Cobley
    Beautiful and Tough

    Absolutely love this pack for 1-2 day trips. Extremely well made and worth every penny. This pack will be in my family for generations.

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    jake Neely
    Interior wet cell compartment

    Haversack is constructed very well and material is certainly water resistant - far better than most. An interior (interior opposite side of straps) having a wet space large pocket would be only thing I would suggest

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    Simone
    Great Bushcraft Backpack

    I received the Isle Royale Jr. one month ago and had the chance to test it 3 times:

    - First Time: I used it as a normal tracking backpack for a long walk (9 hours and 3300 ft. of elevation gain). That was to test the waist belt and sternum strap with the backpack full loaded. I found it very comfortable and didn't miss my "modern" backpack (even if lighter). I also put trekking poles on one side using the integrated compression cord. The important is to put soft things, inside the backpack, against your back. It will be much better while walking.

    - Second/Third time: normal bushcraft activity. Full of gear and no more then 2 hours walking to get into the woods to the camp (with wool blanket at the bottom)

    I'm very happy with this :-) Looking forward for my next adventure!!

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    Olen Walstead
    Pack review

    Quality is great. For a person that is 6’ tall, it doesn’t allow for the waist belt option to be used really. It would go around my stomach area. Other then that I’m happy with it. Going to do a bit of custom work to suet my needs, but great. My packing partner is also going to make a purchase as well after seeing mine. Thank you.

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    Adam Ray
    High quality

    Get what you pay for, high quality, simplistic bag with sturdy materials. Buy it once, this bag will last a lifetime, and I’ll pass on to my son.