Best Traditional Pack of 2024

[@RAF_Ai]

Pathfinder x Duluth ! What a great collaboration 😍

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

There are still Duluth packs in use in the woods that were crafted half a century ago. I moved to a traditional canvas rucksack myself this year during the hunting season. I was floored at how much more I liked it over my modern nylon & Cordura rigs. I'm probably stuck canvas from now on. I was checking Duluth's canvas hunting pack a couple of months. I have one of their satchels that I absolutely love and have used to travel with up into the Adirondacks. I also have a Backwoods Bungalow.

[@tommozingo4761]

In a conversation about backpacks recently, I said pockets that easily fit Nalgene bottles should be standard on every new bag. This goes above and beyond. Nice bag!

[@davehumpleby3440]

Looks extremely well made, robust and practical.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Thats very awesome! I have one similiar I bought on ebay for $24. Its an old BSA trapper nelson style with aluminum frame. I've been wanting to retrofit it as well. Theyre almost identical but that has nicer material. I have found a lot of new packs are trending back to bucket style with two outside pockets, very similiar to the old ARVN canvas packs of Vietnam. Very nice bag for sure.

[@caseysimpson1806]

Honest pack from an honest company. I have one Duluth pack, the Paul Bunyan that goes in my canoe. I was in Duluth this summer. I wish I would have visited this region earlier in my life.

[@paulbarbacano1109]

Just placed my 3rd order..... This Gear is the real deal folks. I can't believe what I have from this company 😮

[@NedenaBeerFarm]

I bought the original Duluth Pathfinder pack about 12 years ago and have put it through a lot of off-trail bushwhacking in the Pacific Northwest, the Great Smokeys, and the jungles of Guatemala. The pack is a real trooper, but I finally wore it out. Sent it back to Duluth for repairs where they're working on it now. I wondered at first if the basic webbing straps with no belt strap would dig into my shoulders, but I learned that if you're fit enough to be on the trail in the first place, you can handle a beltless pack, even with a stuffed, tool-heavy load. My pack also has the dual axe loops and bottom panel D-rings for attaching a sleeping pad. Those features are important to me. It is pricey, but if the pack suits your needs you can expect good long-term value when you find yourself still hitting the trail 15 years from now with this stylish American-made pack.

[@Charles-qx4on]

I had been looking at this very pack for myself, now with these upgrades I will definitely be ordering one! Thanks for sharing Dave, looks like I can give it a shot.

[@fenriswolf039]

Thanks Dave for helping to bring this obviously superior product to market.

[@stephensgate1]

I’d like to see the lid just a tad larger for a better cover/closure.

[@joesikorski4080]

Awesome pack. Great video. And for a pack that will likely last over 100 years of taken care of, 400 is a great price. Ive seen packs like these in flawless condition from over 60 years ago that were well used. Amazing

[@SavageVoyageur]

I have 5 of the Duluth Packs for canoeing in the BWCA wilderness. I have more than 50 trips with my packs. If it was made by Duluth Pack, it will be a quality pack that will definitely outlast you. Mine were bought in the 1980s and they still are in good shape. How many of your packs can say that? Probably none of them. If you are on the fence with this pack, don’t be, just go and buy it. You won’t be disappointed. Good job on this design Dave.

[@johnnygeorge8385]

I had to order it for years I watched all the common man videos and at the time that was the gear I could afford, and it worked great finally in a spot where I can splurge a little so I had to. Cheers on all your efforts for providing a full range of options for pretty much every income level whether through spending or ingenuity, probably learn a few extra thing when you e got to be inventive to get outdoors.

[@graybeardedsheepdog9037]

Heck yeah!! Duluth packs are AWESOME!! I used my Dad's Duluth pack as a kid in Boy Scouts!! Which reminds me, I gotta send the ol girl on for repair, yes they service packs from the 1950's!!

[@thesuesinator6087]

Very nice, from a Duluthian. The Duluth Packs are high quality, and I have been inside their facility that makes them.

[@offthecouch1999]

Awesome Dave I love seeing you build the outdoors future by providing whay is needed for tomorrow today

[@Flukeallday]

A piece of lightweight aluminum/titanium plate incorporated into the lid, that would overlap the trappers basket would make for a fantastic seat to sit on while on the trail.

[@jo-qf3rv]

Love it just too much, love the channel and all your content!!!!

[@dhession64]

I predict your preorders will exceed 10 in 15 seconds or less. This looks like a very nice setup, and a "buy once, cry once" scenario. Enlarged side pockets for cooksets/waterbottles is never a bad idea. The only thing missing is food, and that can be toted in a haversack if need be. Simple, rugged, and reliable. Take something and make it better......that's the American way 👍

[@afternoobtea914]

I have eight duluth packs for different situations. I love them.

[@justinpolk2233]

I have the original pathfinder edition pack. It ripped at the leather patch the straps are connected to. I was told it ripped from over stuffing the pack. Which is probably true I had pretty much everything from self reliance outfitters stuffed in the pack when it happened. So a lot will go in the pack but there is a point where it can be too much

[@thathaslage]

If only this came out sooner! I just bought a canvas bag then had to modify it and wax it myself. I needed a bag big enough to suit my daily carry needs while on the commute during winter months. I carry a bag all summer, but in winter the cold weather gear is a whole kit all in itself.

[@John-vi4ys]

I love the Duluth packs, I own 4 of them for canoeing, and they will last generations with a little care. That’s exactly where my mind went when I saw this video, was to use it for canoe tripping with that pack basket. But the deal breaker for me is the lid/top flap, it is WAY, WAY too small, it barely covers the top with nothing in it. Add several inches on the sides and 8 or 10 inches on the front, so you can keep your stuff dry and protected. Then it would be a great pack. But that’s just my opinion of course

[@NickFrom1228]

Nice looking pack. Those large pockets are exactly why the torpedo pockets on Mystery Ranch packs are popular. Many pack makers think that the number of pockets is what matters. I disagree. I think it is the number of usable pockets and a bunch of small pockets, while potentially useful, are not the way to go. But a couple small pockets is good.

[@jaybird4610]

I have two packs from Duluth . They are awesome. Totally worth the investment.

[@donaldkimballjr1138]

Very nice pack. Would work great for winter camping.

[@SemiferalTyler]

Damn man I live less than a quarter mile from the Duluth pack shop too cool great packs I’ve put mine thru absolute hell still runnin ten years later

[@CustmBug]

Great looking pack. Will be adding it to my wishlist.

[@TCat-ve9qi]

I have a Duluth pack that needed repaired, they repaired and upgraded it and it’s my favorite day pack ever. They are pricey but they literally will last forever even if you camp every weekend

[@crazyrekrul]

Very nice looking pack!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great looking pack

[@wetcanoedogs]

i used the Rustrum model for many years canoe tripping.same pack new name.the side pouches held things i wanted to get quick like rain gear and dry socks.i had used the old style portage pack but i needed a day bag of some sort for the side pouch things.all soft canvas to keep the woodwork from damage when packs were tossed in at bad portages.

[@tombryant6061]

Nice. I have one of your older Duluth Pathfinder packs…a bit bigger than this one. Great canoe pack. Had it for some years…

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍 .. nicely thought out. I like decently-sized side pockets .. those little *allbag-sized mesh pockets found on many packs often don't cut it. Decent size side pocket .. one can also stash one's poncho or, even better (for me), a Thermos Flask inside an insulating sleeve for those really cold days. For the price .. hand made and the guarantee .. good value.

[@discopatrol.]

Thanks for going over the new pack. Would you have time to review the hatchet haversack on the site? I like the capabilities, maybe go over what can be carried and how it's used? I've been looking for a simple setup for a kindling gathering kit. Edit: just found it on the playlist!

[@joelwatkins4377]

Great content and nice bag!

[@barrybueler3356]

I’ve had their old version for over 5 yrs still kicking my only complaint is I’m a smaller guy and mine doesn’t tighten down to my size good enough making it uncomfortable to use definitely something a little guy doesn’t want to lug around all day in their back in the woods.

[@adrockey]

Definitely looks like a quality back pack!!!

[@richwallace4632]

I’m surprised you don’t have an axe sleeve?

[@weekendshermit]

Honestly, the backpack looks awesome and I love the side pockets. But I wonder how well does it manage heavy loads. Do you think that adding a chest strap and a hip belt to it would help to distribute the weight or rather beat the purpose of the bag pack and just add more weight or simply mess up with the "traditional style" of it? No matter the answer, if any, i still think it's an awesome product.

[@michaelkilpatrick3141]

Hey Dave, will the Grayl bottle system go in the side pocket? Thks

[@walterjriddle]

Idk, I see what you're going for but top flap seems short and narrow, would have been nice to be able to secure something under the flap/overstuff. An axe/saw sleeve would have been cool. Or even a small game carry cord attachement

[@tylerneal-ellis827]

This pack looks like it can hold quite a bit of weight. Is there a waist strap/lumbar option? I’d like one when carrying over 20lbs

[@renegadearms]

That’s a good looking bag.

[@jackwilliamson1929]

Its nice. What about the shoulder straps and a buckle for a waste strap would be great. Also some loops for carrying an axe or machete would be good.

[@thelilidragon]

Wish it had a waist belt.

[@BrosephRussell]

It is looking great definitely big enough for all your gear, i been thinking of getting a waxed canvas Rucksack

[@alexanderbielski9327]

Very cool backpack! Looks sturdy like it will last a lifetime or two!

[@breaking_bear]

Cool pack! I'm glad I waited to purchase a ruck from y'all until you upgraded it! ... and also cause I'm cash-poor.

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Dave

[@scottlomas5509]

I love the pack 😊

[@ivanwesley8182]

Really nice 👍

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is a handsome waxed canvas pack.

[@paulbarbacano1109]

So how do I order this pack?.... Cause I want one

[@josephcole8875]

Aesthetics are indeed important, and I like the way this one looks. A lot of the allure of the outdoors is the natural beauty and peaceful views. We spend a lot of time looking at our kit. Carrying some terrible eyesore that looks like it came from chucky cheese does mitigate some of the beauty of being in nature, and around natural materials.

[@Colicab83]

$400 bucks for a pack that once the basket is in it, you can barely cover it with the lid? I think if that lid had an extra Inch on the 3 sides, it would be better.

[@LQarmy]

I like backpacks with large capacity, they really work.

[@reelestatejeremy]

Love it! 👍😎

[@jeremymoses7401]

When is that batwing canteen cup coming available?

[@MBwelding]

Hand made in the USA isn’t cheap but it’s worth the cost just have to save up and if you trim the little extras you spend in the day you find it adds up quick really heck just bringing a lunch from home of left overs from last night instead of going out and eating at the drive through will pay for that pack in one pay half I bet

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Cool classic pack, I love it. A little rich for my blood but I totally understand why. Quality and functionality isn’t cheap. But hey, I when my ship comes in. I’m getting it and loading it up with Pathfinder gear 😊

[@scottykinder1255]

That’s a nice pack! Very well thought out with the new mods.

[@dannyleonidas4328]

I'm interested in that jacket your wearing

[@asmith7876]

It's nice to know Americans still make something worthwhile, here's another beautiful piece of gear.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Very nice pack. Unfortunately the going rate for quality places it way out of my budget. I use one of similar size that I built myself, to fit my gear, out of a pair of carpenter pants. I understand the labour/material costs and see how they justify the price. If my budget changes I will definitely get one. I've been looking for one of this size for a long time but also having something, straps or d-rings or loops, on the bottom for my 'Cowboy Bedroll' on my 'Trekker' kit.

[@thomas-i5o7h]

Very nice pack !! I'm not familiar with Duluth products, and I wonder how long are the leather straps expected to last. Are they weather proofed ?

[@stefanocappella9612]

Is the pack basket included? 🇨🇦 I love that pack but it would be almost 500 canadian. 😢 will keep it in mind . Great video.

[@DavidCanterbury]

It is not buddy

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

Duluth+Pathfinder= USA what a Nation #Joekeepyohandsawayfromit

[@stevefisher2121]

American made with pride!!! Buy once cry once - a pack that will last a lifetime,

[@mikefritz3322]

That’s a lot of dough. IMO, nothing compares to the Swedish LK35.

[@7switty]

When will the canteen cup with batwing handles be available. Thanks Dave.

[@DavidCanterbury]

Mid 2024

[@kenbennett9681]

How does it carry? Looks to me like it would be really uncomfortable.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Will a five gallon bucket fit in this dave?

[@kismitscorner]

Awesome pack. Quick question, when or where can one get the bat wing cup for the canteen? I have been looking and can't find it on the site.

[@mvincent5621]

Looks like a great pack, Ill certainly go look at one, but it will be tough to beat the med alice pack aive been carrying the last two decades

[@craighiddleston2288]

Who makes your jacket?

[@michaelrosnerjr1288]

I'd like one where I can put a Shively and. Camp axe on the site like the alice pack

[@AxbeardXIII]

Where can I get that pack basket?

[@slickydicky]

I have a couple of duluth packs and they are among my favorite pieces of gear. But 400 bucks for a pack is where I draw the line man.....but then again, maybe tax season will be kind this year 😏

[@marclucier2533]

Beautiful pack. Unfortunately out of my budget but awesome just the same

[@benterwellen]

Nice setup

[@uspcompact4599]

Can you provide a link for the pack basket?

[@markfletcher5457]

Very cool pack.

[@twocrowsblades3544]

Basket separate or ?

[@B-leafer]

Nice pack. Seems pricey for a pack though. No?

[@MichiganSilverBack]

I did not see the bucket he used to slip in the bag, on the self reliance website. Anybody know where to get them?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Loring Outdoors

[@craigshugg2332]

Off topic but just watch some videos from Mount Kephart Outdoors. Might be a good thing that person his in video has left the pathfinder school.

[@fscaramuzza]

What's the weight?

[@LordThree]

Looks lovely but it’s outta my price range 😢

[@rancidcrawfish]

Nice explanation

[@nicholascox6411]

I want one.

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Very nice.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Awesome but no common man as u always say

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventures through the woods and GOD-BLESS

[@crispinmacfarlane1478]

I love Duluth products but gosh they're expensive

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Nice pack

[@richstone2627]

Nice

[@gwpattrick]

Bummer, I can't afford anything now. I had to buy tires for my car, or I'd get one. I like that, though. I always thought them side pockets should be bigger on that pack. would it be cheaper and better to have the wax done right away, or could you buy the pack and say wax it yourself a year later. And second, that batwing canteen cup is that going to be a Pathfinder Cup, or is it just a military surplus one. Thank you, and have a happy new year from Wisconsin

[@dougcfrary]

Nice!