Frost River Isle Royale and Pouches

[Prawnster]

I thought I'd share a few pics of my new Frost River gear. My motives are partly to help out people who like this kind of thing (there is a scarcity of FR pics) and partly because I want to show it off!

Isle Royale Jnr Bushcraft Pack



Padded leather and buckskin straps.



Sternum strap but no waist strap on this model.



Sturdy solid brass D-ring lash points on the lid.



Leather lashing squares underneath.



Map pocket in the lid which could probably do with a zip!



The pockets have got a sleeve behind them for longer items.



You could, if you wanted to, put a knife in the wand pocket on the side as is popular Stateside. I will not be carrying my knife like this but you get the idea



I also ordered a medium pouch and a Lunchbag for internal organisation. I just loved the look of the Lunchbag, so old school. I need to mod the closure strap though, its not very secure!



The Lunchbag is for the brew kit, it gives you an idea what it will hold.



And the medium pouch is for the bits and bobs, the 'Bush Toolkit.'



Although the pack was quite expensive the pouches were real good value. The pack itself is very versatile, I could load it up for two or three nights easy but it cinches down well for just a day hike.

I'm building a good collection of canvas gear now. Its not a problem, I could quit whenever I want

[Man of Tanith]

i love that last photo it's a reassurance my canvas habit hasn't got out of hand yet
thanks for the review/pics
how secure does the axe feel when its carried like that?

[Prawnster]

i love that last photo it's a reassurance my canvas habit hasn't got out of hand yet
thanks for the review/pics
how secure does the axe feel when its carried like that?

The husqy has quite a curved handle so its really snug in that sleeve. A more straight handled axe or a hawk might be a bit baggier but if the pack isn't too full you can fasten the lid down over the axe head.

[Dreadhead]

nice! i love these packs theyre great. just sold my timber cruiser though as was fair too large for my runty frame

[vizsla]

Stunning mate cracking pictures i use a duluth pathfinder. Theres a great feeling using them and very practical too

[dwardo]

Looks like it will outlast you and yours. Lovely kit.

[sandbender]

Take a note of this thread url, in ten years you can update us with the 'worn in' pictures.

Thanks for posting.

[Man of Tanith]

Thanks for that prawnster i really like the idea but never been certain how effective it is
one day i'll own a duluth but til then i'm happy with my rugged river pack
canvas has this feel to it that modern materials dont seem to or is it just me?

[Prawnster]

Take a note of this thread url, in ten years you can update us with the 'worn in' pictures.

Thanks for posting.

I'm tempted to kick it around in the dirt to give it some 'artificial mileage'.


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[luckylee]

the sheath looks like it is holding up bud

[Prawnster]

Thanks for that prawnster i really like the idea but never been certain how effective it is
one day i'll own a duluth but til then i'm happy with my rugged river pack
canvas has this feel to it that modern materials dont seem to or is it just me?

I used to have a Rugged River pack, I think it was called a Roamer. Lovely bit of kit, just as well put together as this Frost River gear. I regret passing it on but I'm sure someone's getting good use out of it.

The canvas has a great feel to it, it's not just you. I've gone back to synthetic gear once but it doesn't give me the same enjoyment in the hobby so I'm back on canvas stuff. The quality of materials, from the brass to the leather just gives you a sense of old school proven reliability. It smells wonderful too


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[Prawnster]

the sheath looks like it is holding up bud

The sheath is awesome Lee, I love it. All your work is stunningly good though.


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[Miyagi]

I'm building a good collection of canvas gear now. Its not a problem, I could quit whenever I want

Yeah, yeah, quit whenever you want LOL.

I love canvas and old school knapsacks/bergans and that pack is outstandingly classy.

I don't need another pack, but I want one like that.

Thanks for posting, great pictures, although I wished I hadn't looked now...


Liam

[TROOPER]

Absolutely wicked, i have one meself and it's stunning. Like the idea of the pouch i might have to get me one of them.

Isle Royale Jnr Bushcraft Pack



Padded leather and buckskin straps.



Sternum strap but no waist strap on this model.



Sturdy solid brass D-ring lash points on the lid.



Leather lashing squares underneath.



Map pocket in the lid which could probably do with a zip!



The pockets have got a sleeve behind them for longer items.



You could, if you wanted to, put a knife in the wand pocket on the side as is popular Stateside. I will not be carrying my knife like this but you get the idea



I also ordered a medium pouch and a Lunchbag for internal organisation. I just loved the look of the Lunchbag, so old school. I need to mod the closure strap though, its not very secure!



The Lunchbag is for the brew kit, it gives you an idea what it will hold.



And the medium pouch is for the bits and bobs, the 'Bush Toolkit.'



Although the pack was quite expensive the pouches were real good value. The pack itself is very versatile, I could load it up for two or three nights easy but it cinches down well for just a day hike.

I'm building a good collection of canvas gear now. Its not a problem, I could quit whenever I want


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[adriatikfan]

Please excuse me for asking - did you manage to source the pack in the UK or did you import it?

If the latter, did you get hit for import charges as well.

Many thanks.

Best Wishes
David

[TROOPER]

Hi adriatikfan

I actually had to import mine from the U.S. and yes i got hit for import duties and VAT , HMRC have all the details on their website, but you can now get the isle royal bushcraft jnr pack here in the UK via these guys

http://www.originalequipmentshop.com/

costs around £295:00 but they do other Frost River Goodies too, hope that helps you buddy

Please excuse me for asking - did you manage to source the pack in the UK or did you import it?

If the latter, did you get hit for import charges as well.

Many thanks.

Best Wishes
David

[adriatikfan]

Hi adriatikfan

I actually had to import mine from the U.S. and yes i got hit for import duties and VAT , HMRC have all the details on their website, but you can now get the isle royal bushcraft jnr pack here in the UK via these guys

http://www.originalequipmentshop.com/

costs around £295:00 but they do other Frost River Goodies too, hope that helps you buddy

Thanks Trooper - much appreciated.

Best Wishes
David

[Prawnster]

Please excuse me for asking - did you manage to source the pack in the UK or did you import it?

If the latter, did you get hit for import charges as well.

Many thanks.

Best Wishes
David

Ordered it straight from the very helpful folks at Frost River. It wasn't cheap but it's good value when you consider that it will last longer than your lifetime.

I got a bill from FedEx for the customs duty about a month after it arrived. That really stung as I thought I'd gotten away with it!


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[Man of Tanith]

i still want a Duluth
but i now have two rugged river packs so i shall be happy with my lot

[EarthToSimon]

I got a bill from FedEx for the customs duty about a month after it arrived. That really stung as I thought I'd gotten away with it!

Been thinking about getting the bigger version of this pack but I was put off when I ran a customs cost check, over £100 for it and a tool roll. Not sure how accurate that was though, mind if I ask how much you were charged?

Thanks for posting the pictures not been able to find many
Simon

[Totumpole]

They are beautiful packs, had my eye on one for a while. A bit more affordable than their Duluth counterparts too!
How big are the front pockets? They don't look like you could squeeze a 58pattern/osprey water bottle in them.

[abominable_scouse_monster]

I have been tempted by the Frost River Bushcrafter pack, but was put off hitting the buy button by the lack of images on the site, I knew they where a reputable company (read reviews etc) but it was off putting, but thanks to these pic's I am now going to be just that little bit poorer at the end of the month.

[Prawnster]

They are beautiful packs, had my eye on one for a while. A bit more affordable than their Duluth counterparts too!
How big are the front pockets? They don't look like you could squeeze a 58pattern/osprey water bottle in them.

The front pockets will fit a 58 pattern bottle in easily on its own and will also fit the bottle in a metal mug at a squeeze. They'll take a nalgene bottle too. Bigger than they look


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[Prawnster]

I have been tempted by the Frost River Bushcrafter pack, but was put off hitting the buy button by the lack of images on the site, I knew they where a reputable company (read reviews etc) but it was off putting, but thanks to these pic's I am now going to be just that little bit poorer at the end of the month.

Frost River's Facebook page has lots of good pictures of their products. Just 'like' their page and then you can browse their photo albums.


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