$245.00

“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 Pack. This could be a "do-it-all" pack for use on or off the beaten path.
SojournSojourn Padded SleeveSojourn Skinny Padded Sleeve
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Description

Two styles available: The Sojourn is a box style pack where there are gussets sewn into each side, and offers a full length slip pocket inside at the back. Your choice to have it padded or not. All have a hanging zippered pocket. They're crafted from waxed canvas, solid brass, and premium leather at Frost River in Duluth Minnesota, USA.

Features & Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS:

STYLE:
824-80 Sojourn Padded Sleeve
824 – Sojourn
824-80-N Sojourn Padded Sleeve in Heritage Black
834-80 Sojourn Skinny Padded Sleeve

SIZE / VOLUME: Box Style: 16in H x 15in W x 5in D. 19.66 L (Approx.), Skinny is Envelope Style 18in H x 14in W

WEIGHT (DETAILS): Box Style: Regular sleeve: 2.70 lbs, Padded sleeve: 3.00 lbs

POCKETS: Internal hanging zipper pocket, full-height slip pocket (inside back). Outside slip pockets. No Outside Slip Pockets on the Skinny

CLOSURE: Large flap over main compartment (snap closure on padded sleeve model.)

SHOULDER STRAPS: 2.25in Pistol belt cotton web

GRAB HANDLE: 1in Cotton web

BASE: Double 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

We've got your back

  • Made In USA

    Duluth, Minnesota

  • Lifetime Guarantee

    Build to Last

  • Handcrafted

    Heritage Goods

  • Premium Materials

    Raw Reliability

Available in Heritage Black as well as Field Tan, the Sojourn Padded Pack lets you choose which environment to blend in with, and which you'd like to carry with you. In Heritage Black, it's professional, sleek and understated. Heritage Black features all the same high quality materials as Field Tan, leather from Red Wing, MN, waxed canvas and solid brass hardware. It's built right from the start in Duluth, MN. The Sojourn is crafted in solid black with a contrast of field tan for the internal padded sleeve. Throughout it features our solid brass. Here's a pack you'll enjoy for decades to come.

SPECIFICATIONS:

STYLE:
824-80 Sojourn Padded Sleeve
824 – Sojourn
824-80-N Sojourn Padded Sleeve in Heritage Black
834-80 Sojourn Skinny Padded Sleeve

SIZE / VOLUME: Box Style: 16in H x 15in W x 5in D. 19.66 L (Approx.), Skinny is Envelope Style 18in H x 14in W

WEIGHT (DETAILS): Box Style: Regular sleeve: 2.70 lbs, Padded sleeve: 3.00 lbs

POCKETS: Internal hanging zipper pocket, full-height slip pocket (inside back). Outside slip pockets. No Outside Slip Pockets on the Skinny

CLOSURE: Large flap over main compartment (snap closure on padded sleeve model.)

SHOULDER STRAPS: 2.25in Pistol belt cotton web

GRAB HANDLE: 1in Cotton web

BASE: Double Canvas

MATERIALS: 18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware

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CUSTOMER Reviews


Customer Reviews

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Ben
Sojourn Pack

The Sojourn Pack is well-constructed with durable materials and offers plenty of storage space. It's color and design perfectly complement a Northwoods aesthetic. The overall design is robust, making it suitable for carrying bulkier items with minimal, if any, wear and tear. The material is well waterproofed, making it an excellent choice for kayaking, canoeing, or hiking in rainy weather. The durable canvas material is well-suited for carrying hatchets, saws, or other abrasive items. The design also makes the pack easy to empty and clean. The inside pocket zipper is impressively durable. However, the design lacks more interior pockets and the existing pocket could be extended more to prevent sagging when not fully packed. The design also lacks attachment points for carabiners or ropes, which limits functionality. The leather straps, while stylish, raise concerns about long-term wear and tear, and they don't seem easy to replace if needed. On the plus side, the design allows for convenient storage when not in use and is perfect as a carry-on. The interior of the pack has a strong canvas odor, which can be a bit overwhelming. However, I found that placing a balsam fir pillow inside effectively neutralizes the scent, adding a refreshing north woods aroma instead. The leather fastener straps are a bit long and can be awkward when the backpack isn't fully packed. I found securing them with twine or twist ties helps keep them in place and maintains the aesthetic appearance. After searching for the perfect backpack for weeks, I was attracted to this backpack for the north woods aesthetic, durability, and functionality. I wanted a backpack that would last a lifetime and that could handle carrying a laptop, papers, and folders, as well as be suitable for hiking, canoeing, and camping. I'm very pleased with this backpack and I haven't been disappointed.

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Matt Barnes

Fantastic laptop bag. Nearly bomb-proof. Love the classic look & durability and it only gets better with age. Buddy of mine really liked it, so I gave it to her for Christmas. She loves it & uses every day; couldn't recommend it enough.

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Taylor C.
Travel Light with the Sojourn Pack!

I wanted a modest pack, something neither flashy nor unwieldly, yet made from the same premium materials Frost River uses on their most elaborate builds. With this and a specific size in mind, I looked for three other features—a computer sleeve, a double canvas bottom, and some clean lines sans fabric-piping. The Sojourn day pack in Heritage Black fit the bill. The padded-sleeve upgrade—a full-length, finely cushioned slip-pocket with a snap-closure—took it a step further. I wish more packs came with the option. Visually, the field-tan sleeve compliments the black canvas. Even more appealing however, the padding adds structure to the build, which helps the pack to stay upright when set down, and provides a softness against the back when carried. For the vigilant wayfarer, the padded-sleeve does a proper job of protecting a computer. But as other reviewers suggest for more perilous activities (or risky business?), shield the device in additional protection for peace of mind. An odd extra: for the traveling DJs out there, the Sojourn’s size fits a cache of 12” records like a glove.
On to the other selling points! The double canvas bottom—another desirable feature not offered on all packs—provides added resilience against abrasion, as well as greater structural integrity. This built-in quality alongside the full-grain leather and solid brass hardware of the straps guarantees a secure haul. The adjustable cotton-webbing shoulder straps wear comfortably, while the rivets and stitching that lock all the components together leave nothing to worry about. The Sojourn’s side-pockets easily fit half-liter bottles or other compact objects for quick access. A caveat however, bulkier items in these pockets cut into the pack’s available interior space (or vice versa) making them less readily accessible when carrying a full load. The internal zippered-pouch makes a nice spot to hold the small, important things. The few compartments the Sojourn has I supplement with Frost River’s accessory bags for additional organization (and because they come in waxed-canvas as well, they supply another layer of protection from the elements).
Minimalist by design, I admire the Sojourn pack for its unpretentious, clean looks. Its straightforward utility makes it a great everyday carry—a workhorse to load and to unload—for whatever the outing may bear. Whether marveling at the natural beauty of Japan’s Northern Alps on foot, meandering through the bustle of an unfamiliar city by bike, or simply, picking up groceries from the market, the Sojourn pack keeps the hands free and the swag safe—in quiet yet discerning style. Particularly in black.

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Ronald Ross
Thought it would be bigger, but great quality

This is my first Frost product. I tried the company base on. Social media “top ten list” on pack reviews. The quality is fantastic, but I didn’t realize that the pack was not really thick at all. By that I mean it’s kind of an envelope style. Fairly tall and wide enough for a laptop, but no depth. Like a laptop and no more than two college textbooks would fit into this bag. I will keep it, but I’ll have to get another bag for what I was going to use it for.

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Clark Strand
The Usual Impeccable Craftsmanship

I purchased the Sojourn Skinny to replace a Duluth Scout Pack I have used for many years. The latter has never worn out, mind you, but I felt that its design was limited. The "Skinny" fits the body in a more streamlined way, even though it is slightly bigger, and the pack straps are long enough to accommodate a larger top load if necessary.

I had mixed feelings about the padded sleeve at first and still think that Frost River was wrong to discontinue the straight envelope version. But I've gotten used to it. I am a work-at-home writer who doesn't commute with a computer, and so the sleeve isn't necessary, but it offers a nice option as a carry on computer bag when I travel by rail or air. And...call me spoiled...I'm getting older and the added bit of cushion against my back is--well, let's just say I'm getting used to it.

I bought my first Frost River pack around fifteen years ago when I was traveling overseas to conduct book research. My overall impression is that their products have gotten better and better since then.