Frost River Summit Expedition

[beachlover]

I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these, a Geologist or similar sized FR pack. Before I do, does anyone have one they'd like to sell?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Looked at them and keep looking at them. With the exception of it being canvas it's no different to my sabre 35. Still want one though.

 

[beachlover]

Looked at them and keep looking at them. With the exception of it being canvas it's no different to my sabre 35. Still want one though.

I had an Isle Royale but it was too big so I sold it on. I am sorted and loved up with my Sabre 60-100 for my big pack, but have been drooling over a classic canvas daysack and my resistance has finally crumbled. I also know from experience that the moment I press the pay button there is every likelihood one will pop up for sale, hence the ad.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Sods lore that is. I fancy one to go with my bedroll for over night traditional trips. A few bits of cooking kit warmer clothes and play things in the pack and bedroll over the shoulder.

 

[kawasemi]

I'd go with the Geologist BL. The issue with the Summit packs is the shoulder straps. The metal ring through the leather loop at the top is a weak point IMHO (I'd have jumped on one otherwise - just my style of pack). I have had a couple of Frost packs with this type of fixing and the leather loop wears/weakens quickly with prolonged use. The one I bought on here was reinforced with extra leather loops by the first owner because of this problem.

I think the Frost sacks are excellent but I will only use the ones where the shoulder straps are attached directly to the main body of the pack with stitching and rivets.

Just my opinion my friend, others may feel different.

K

p.s. I love the idea of their new Yoga Mat Tote. I'm very tempted as it will fit my wooden flutes perfectly...or a folding saw!

 

[beachlover]

Thanks for that Kawasemi. I did wonder how well that system would hold up and in truth I prefer the design of the Geologist anyway.

Kev

 

[Dave]

I'd disagree with Kawasemi. In my experience its one of the redeeming features of the pack.
Ive had mine in the arctic, and on a couple of canoe expeditions, and its been thrown about no end, and is fine.
Having said that, Im sure you'll be happy with geologists pack.

 

[beachlover]

And there I was thinking this would be easy!.....

Seriously though Dave and Kawasemi, thanks for the input.

 

[woof]

Inspired by this thread(I know....), I googled frost river packs & came up with a company called 1948 original equipment that have them in stock, as well as other goodies to my liking.

Rob

 

[beachlover]

Inspired by this thread(I know....), I googled frost river packs & came up with a company called 1948 original equipment that have them in stock, as well as other goodies to my liking.

Rob

Cheers Rob. I have already spoken with them about it and by email at least they have been very helpful. Unless one turns up here that's where I'll be getting it from next week.
They really do have some tempting kit don't they?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I saw them at Woodland Ways site. Out of stock at the moment though.
Also a couple of reviews on YouTube.

 

[woof]

Cheers Rob. I have already spoken with them about it and by email at least they have been very helpful. Unless one turns up here that's where I'll be getting it from next week.
They really do have some tempting kit don't they?

Tempting ? scarily so !

Rob

 

[beachlover]

And this arrived a couple of days ago, so thanks for all the advice and a big thumbs up to 1948 Original Equipment.

 

[woof]

Nice, so they were good to deal with then ?

Rob

 

[beachlover]

Nice, so they were good to deal with then ?

Rob

First class service from them. Ordered one day and arrived the next too.

 

[Dave]

Nice pack Beach lover

 

[beachlover]

Nice pack Beach lover

Thanks Dave. It's just the right size and suits my needs perfectly.

 

[woof]

First class service from them. Ordered one day and arrived the next too.

Thanks.

Rob