Frost River Isle Royale

[roddenby51]

Noticed interest in Frost River packs of late, this is the full size Isle Royale, not the Jr.

Everything I need to comfortably camp is in the pack... with Wetterling Backcountry Axe, Sven 15" saw, cook kit, and one liter of water, 30 lbs.

I like my pack to appear full and hold its shape while hiking, and comfortably padded against my back.

This is how I make sure the full size Isle Royale is always the correct size for my kit. Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp R 72" x 20" x 2" regular, allowed to inflate after bag is packed. Plenty of padding for my back, pack is rigid and holds its shape, no unnecessary weight added.

 

[ReamviThantos]

Sweet pack.

 

[woof]

That is a fine looking pack. I had a rugged river pack(Sam, Man o" Tanith has it now)& i used to pack it the same, with the same thermarest mattress.

Rob

 

[Man of Tanith]

Now now Rob get it right mate....
You had two rugged river packs and I've got both of em. And lovely they are too and well used and loved.


I do like the looks of those pack too though.....

 

[Corso]

cool I've looked at the nessmuk once or twice myself

 

[crosslandkelly]

That's a great looking pack.

 

[woof]

Now now Rob get it right mate....
You had two rugged river packs and I've got both of em. And lovely they are too and well used and loved.


I do like the looks of those pack too though.....

Lol !,

Forgot about the smaller one.

Rob

 

[Man of Tanith]

Smaller one is great for day pack. Or with the mods a well disciplined over nighter....
The behemoth is useful for further afield or longer/winter trips

 

[bigjackbrass]

Resurrecting this thread rather than starting a new one for a single question:

Could someone with either the Isle Royale or Isle Royale Jr tell me if the front pockets are large enough to hold a Crusader cup and water bottle, please? I've checked the measurements and it seems just about OK, but I suspect that it will be too tight a fit if the pack is full.

 

[ozzy1977]

Very nice looking pack.

 

[MertzMan]

How does Canvas hold up over time? Particularly in regards to mould etc... I love the look but can't help but feeling they will mould up over hard use with time in the field.

 

[Chainsaw]

I use canvas all the time when canoeing and as long as you dry it (well, leave it somewhere to dry) mould will not be an issue. I'm not particularly careful with my kit but these canvas packs are sound. They can be bought waxed which helps with shedding water.

hth,

Alan

 

[kiltedpict]

There is something really warm and fuzzy about that picture... Canvas pack is now on my wish list!

 

[Clouston98]

I've for the isle royale senior, did a review on it on here not long ago. Absolutely top notch pack takes wet weather very well, just brilliant! I must say I do love the nessmuk pack and will have to not buy it, although it is my birthday in April!

 

[Man of Tanith]

I've for the isle royale senior, did a review on it on here not long ago. Absolutely top notch pack takes wet weather very well, just brilliant! I must say I do love the nessmuk pack and will have to not buy it, although it is my birthday in April!

Man I thought I pushed my luck on my birthday.......

A mate has the nessmuk.....I covet it immensely

 

[John Fenna]

How does Canvas hold up over time? Particularly in regards to mould etc... I love the look but can't help but feeling they will mould up over hard use with time in the field.

It tends to be poor storage that introduces mould to canvas - mine never have long enough in storage to suffer....

 

[Nohoval_Turrets]

Nice pack. What's that thing on the end of the Sven saw? Some sort of cap? Mine didn't come with one, and I'm always concerned it's going to chew up the material of my pack. It hasn't yet mind you.

 

[MertzMan]

Thank you for the replies. Time to put the pennys away in the piggy bank I think...

 

[keewee]

Great idea using the thermarest like that