Nessmuk pack

[innocent bystander]

Just had delivered one of these :

http://www.frostriver.com/canoe_packs/nessmukpack.html

And one of these :
http://www.kuenzi.com/mf_e.htm

I'm particularly looking forward to playing with the stove - and it's unbelievably small when folded.

As for the pack, now that is something. Certainly looks the business, and feels like it'll last a lifetime or two.

And it certainly makes you think about what to pack....

 

[Snufkin]

I've popped onto the frost river site numerous times, looking forward to seeing pics of the pack and a test report .

 

[Hoodoo]

Super! I have a bunch of Frost River gear. Top quality and then some. I've often looked at the Nessmuk pack but never bought one. Someday probably.

The folks who built Frost River worked for Duluth Pack for many years and were let go when Duluth Pack was bought out.

 

[daveymonkey]

im thinking about grabbing a duluth or frost river pack when i visit toronto this summer, any of our canadian couisins know where i could get one and save on postage and the dreaded tax!

 

[innocent bystander]

Super! I have a bunch of Frost River gear. Top quality and then some. I've often looked at the Nessmuk pack but never bought one. Someday probably.

The folks who built Frost River worked for Duluth Pack for many years and were let go when Duluth Pack was bought out.

You haven't got a nessmuk sack ?

Hoodoo, I thought you had everything

 

[falling rain]

I Doooooo like that coffee pot rather a lot. May have to get myself one of those sometime soon

 

[bothyman]

So how much was the tax and the postage ??

Its one thing that puts me off getting one.

MT

 

[innocent bystander]

So how much was the tax and the postage ??

Its one thing that puts me off getting one.

MT

£26 duty, and £12 parcel farce charges. £38 total

 

[bothyman]

Thats not as bad as I thought it would be.

Many Thanks

MickT

 

[mojofilter]

65 Euros for a hobo stove.......

 

[Rhodri]

I find myself with finger hovering over mouse quite often with that site, but can't quite decide on pack sizes...

And it certainly makes you think about what to pack....

Yes, looks like it'll concentrate the mind a bit. Am I right in thinking it's about 20/21 litres?

Their 'Northwoods Tarp' looks the business too, but at 8lbs it is heavyish.

Cheers,
Rod

 

[Klenchblaize]

I like the look/design of this pack and will brobably use it as the basis for making one entirely from leather. Any further pictures of one in the flesh so to speak, and from different angles, much appreciated.

Thanks.

Cheers

 

[mark a.]

Duluth and Frost River... mmmmm. Those packs certainly look lovely, and presumably they are built to last.

I'm not convinced they'd be at all comfortable to carry (they look heavy, don't have waist straps, don't have "airflow" backs etc) - but I'd be happy to be proven otherwise. Let us know how you get on.

Is there a British equivalent?

 

[MattV]

Excellent ib. We expect a full report. You'll love the pack and stove I am sure.

 

[innocent bystander]

65 Euros for a hobo stove.......

Yes, but it's a most excellent one.

 

[innocent bystander]

Yes, looks like it'll concentrate the mind a bit. Am I right in thinking it's about 20/21 litres?
Cheers,
Rod

In theory, I think it is, but hard to judge because of the shape. It doesn't seem to be much different looking at it, than my KIMM sac, and thats 30 odd litres. Just a different shape. We will see !!

 

[innocent bystander]

I like the look/design of this pack and will brobably use it as the basis for making one entirely from leather. Any further pictures of one in the flesh so to speak, and from different angles, much appreciated.

Thanks.

Cheers

I'll get the camera out later...

 

[Chopper]

I'll get the camera out later...

Have you managed to get it out yet ??????????

 

[primitiveliver]

There is a review of Deluth, Nessmuk, and other traditional packs over at http://www.dirttime.com/packs.html if you all are interested.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

I've popped onto the frost river site numerous times, looking forward to seeing pics of the pack and a test report .

I'm with Snufkin pics, kit list etc.