$275.00
The Summit series of packs are based on the traditional knapsack. It's a classic and enduring design that works. Our Summit Expedition goes a step further with upgraded pockets, external lash points, premium materials, and USA construction.
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Description

Summit Packs are simple, classic, and yet refined knapsacks. It's been said "It's all you need!" Just toss stuff inside, throw your shoulders through the straps and go. No need to meticulously pack contents (though it's better to pack carefully) the Summit's won't mind. The Summit Expedition takes the same simple charm of our original Summit Pack and adds 2-in-1 side pockets. They'll carry a water bottle or thermos with ease and offer additional storage between the pack body and pocket. There's also a gusseted front zip pocket to stow small items. Lash squares are solidly stitched on the top lid to secure items to the exterior of the pack.

Features & Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: Main pack body: 20in H x 11in W x 9in D, approx. 32L. Side pockets measure 10in H x 5.5in W x 2in D. Front pocket measures 6in H x 9in W x 2in D.

WEIGHT: 3.30 lbs.

POCKETS: 1 zip on bottom of flap, 3 external (2 side with flap and buckle (2-in-1), 1 gusseted w/zip on front.)

CLOSURE: Para cord cinch, flap over main compartment.

SHOULDER STRAPS: Waxed canvas, 1.5in cotton web, foam pad, harness leather attachment, attached to yoke ring.

GRAB HANDLE: 1in cotton web.

LASH POINTS: 4 lash squares on flap.

BASE: Double layer 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

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We've got your back

  • Made In USA

    Duluth, Minnesota

  • Lifetime Guarantee

    Build to Last

  • Handcrafted

    Heritage Goods

  • Premium Materials

    Raw Reliability

The whole pack is made from our 18oz waxed canvas, the leather straps are hearty and reliable, all the hardware is solid brass. It's all you need and a little extra. Made at Frost River in Duluth, Minnesota. Upgrade your straps! Enhance your pack with our premium buckskin padded shoulder straps. Cut from the same burly bridle leather and built with the same care, attention to detail and cushy closed-cell foam as in our canoe and bushcraft packs, this is an upgrade in both style and function. Please note that upgrading to the buckskin straps may require us to spend extra time building your pack. All of our buckskin comes from real, wild deer hides, so each one is a little different and may show scars & evidence of life lived in the wilds of North America. They'll most definitely be worth the wait! Frost River Canvas My State Buckskin Patch Info Below.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE: Main pack body: 20in H x 11in W x 9in D, approx. 32L. Side pockets measure 10in H x 5.5in W x 2in D. Front pocket measures 6in H x 9in W x 2in D.

WEIGHT: 3.30 lbs.

POCKETS: 1 zip on bottom of flap, 3 external (2 side with flap and buckle (2-in-1), 1 gusseted w/zip on front.)

CLOSURE: Para cord cinch, flap over main compartment.

SHOULDER STRAPS: Waxed canvas, 1.5in cotton web, foam pad, harness leather attachment, attached to yoke ring.

GRAB HANDLE: 1in cotton web.

LASH POINTS: 4 lash squares on flap.

BASE: Double layer canvas.

MATERIALS: 18 oz. waxed canvas, premium leather, solid brass hardware.
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Lash Squares - Unveiling Their Purpose

These seemingly small yet ubiquitous features on some of our packs can play a crucial role in the functionality and versatility of your outdoor gear. From the rugged trails of the backcountry to the bustling streets of the urban jungle, lash squares offer a myriad of possibilities for organizing and carrying your essentials.

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CUSTOMER Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Josh H.
Great Pack

Pack seems great, need more time before I could give any true criticism. Offers more space than you’d expect, top tier craftsmanship.

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Desmond
10 years and still trucking

I found this bag over 10 years ago at a little shop in Chicago. My mom bought it so I could take it to college and its been will me ever since. I've taken it all over the country, to europe, to mexico - I've beaten on this thing harder than anything I've ever owned.
It's still going.
It's got a tear here or there and its a little worse for wear but anything else I could have bought would have straight up disintegrated by now.

Fantastic buy. 10/10 - would buy again.

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Don Harris
Will know more after my trip to Italy

I purchased this to travel to Italy. I needed room for laptop, documents, snacks and other necessary items. Bag packs nice. I upgraded to the buckskin with a sternum strap. I would recommend this upgrade. Well worth the money. I would like to see a couple of rings or lashing points inside the bag for organization.
Leaving tomorrow will see how it works in the field.

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Matthew Harrington

Summit Expedition Pack

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C.A. McCarter
Thoroughly Impressed

My partner asked for a canvas backpack for Christmas and left it up to me to find one I thought she would like. After doing some research, I decided on the Summit Expedition, as it seemed like it would make a good all-around mid-sized pack. I was already impressed by the specs, images, and customer reviews on the website, but I was blown away when I actually saw the pack in person. It's immediately evident how much care and expertise went into crafting the Summit Expedition.

Sometimes, you can just look at an item or hold it in your hands and tell that the people who made it knew what they were doing. This was one of those times. The materials are of superb quality, the stitching is strong and precise, and the general design showcases a remarkable attention to detail and purpose. While my partner hasn't put it to any rough-and-tumble use yet, I can't imagine it will disappoint considering how it's performed so far. Honestly, I'm a little envious — I might have to get one for myself.

I knew I was taking a chance on this pack given the price, but it's true that you get what you pay for. In this case, it was worth every cent and more. Will definitely buy again in the future and recommend to others. Thanks, Frost River!

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