Frost River Isle Royale Bushcraft Rucksack

[@e.macdonaldoutdoors7825]

I appreciate your evolution from more modern "backpacking" to a more rustic and fundamental approach to being in nature. Love the pack.

[@gewamser]

I am 61 years old, I live in a wilderness area that goes Arctic half the year. I have backpacked all my life, and I was a bush-crafter but didn't know it! Because of my age, even though I am in good shape, I have to go as light as possible. Sometimes I head out for a week at a time, two days away from the car. So when a pack setup impresses me, it has some gravitas. I do the BWCA, the UP and n WI. Have fun! G

[@mikeboone4425]

74 years old and DITTO'S young man.

[@kbbjedi]

Awesome looking pack and great loadout! Nice mix of the old and the new.

[@URBANSHTF]

Thanks man; much appreciated.

[@stanelywilliams1392]

That is a very nice load. However, I would never underestimate the importance of a light source, a fire is not good enough, that headlamp whether you use it or not is well worth the extra weight.

[@AEWildwoodsman]

Great review! I really enjoy using my Isle Royal. Thanks for sharing.

[@X_explorer]

Fantastic video! I love looking earth, explore and decompress...

[@gewamser]

Never seen a better bushcraft setup!

[@URBANSHTF]

+George Wamser Thanks brother; much appreciated. It's still evolving lol

[@lorenzobotti2244]

Finalmente una recensione in italiano 😍

[@msmissy831]

Nice! Can tell it's a sturdy well made pack just looking at it. Nice pack dump at the end too :D

[@URBANSHTF]

Thanks...I have to do something about the lighting lol:)

[@amrasurvivalchannel2708]

Good video a lot of nice gear thanks for sharing always learning

[@moorshound3243]

Great kit wonderful pack, I love how you only have the essentials. Take care..

[@URBANSHTF]

Moors Hound Thanks man. Yeah I'm trying to carry only what I need. Still have some work to do.

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Solid setup. Great job

[@mattmiller1179]

Love the look, and no doubt the quality is there. But at the price point and for seven pounds, I doubt this will ever be part of a system I use.

[@yvonnecraven8557]

enjoyed the video. one thing I'd like to say is there is a lot of name brand and high end equipment here and for the novice "brushcrafter" I would like to remind them not to get caught up with name brands and high end equipment. get what you can afford and make it work yes the higher end items will last longer but I often find people especially beginners get caught up in brands... otherwise great set up.

[@URBANSHTF]

Good call. And I agree.

[@kennethworde862]

It meets TSA requirements of 45 for carryon! It will also fit under the seat!

[@Dust2653]

I use the FrogToggs also and I have no complaints. I got a bk2 when I first started bushcraft(I was twelve and unexperienced) and I used the back of an old hatchet to baton with, it broke the carbon blade. I was a stupid kid.

[@URBANSHTF]

Elecguitar1026 Lolo. Thanks. I was a stupid kid too.

[@just-dl]

love the looks of the pack. I've always favored the "traditional" or "bushcraft" look and feel. Did you have a rifle/shotgun tied to the bag in the opening segment? Curious if there's an opening in the side pocket, to use it like a sleeve. thanks!

[@gewamser]

Oh yea! And the learning curve never ends!

[@LKS-1976]

Cool pack. 250 years? Since the inception of our republic?

[@yeti_lbz2516]

hey I just found this video it was awesome and is that an air rifle or a 22 on the left side of the pack and was that like a bow on the right side of the pack were the cordage was on both sides I love your videos you should do some camping videos?

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Very cool thumbs up!

[@MattMolnar10]

Nice pack! I would be concerned that the sternum clip would dig into your chest. Any problems with that?

[@URBANSHTF]

So far so good. It hasn't. Thanks man

[@Kristoffceyssens]

that zebra billy can looks new, do you cook in it? with the plastic tags and no blackening at all

[@Kristoffceyssens]

kristoff ceyssens and how on earth do you walk with the pack! i have the same one from frost river, but have to find a sollution for some kind of frame and a decent hip belt, because when i tried it, my back and shoulders where destroyed 3 days after :(

[@stevejames7335]

You just cost me MORE $$$$ , Thanks............ Great review.

[@URBANSHTF]

+Steve James LOL My Bad. Trust me its worth the money for a life time.

[@bushcrafthawaii3133]

Hi. Thanks for the video. I just picked up this pack and was wondering if you are using a sleeping pad or something else to provide structure to the pack?

[@URBANSHTF]

I use a sleeping pad however its the pad and the other contents and the way I pack them that give the pack its structure and makes it comfortable to wear. Thanks

[@nolanlang3697]

Hey Brother I Am Glad You Know What You Doing You Got A Good Life You Got The Taste Also Keep It Up America Take Care See You Brother

[@URBANSHTF]

Thank brother much appreciated. Be well!

[@pointvantage8896]

Stupid question...what is the small leather bag to the right of the frame? That one looks the most interesting!

[@URBANSHTF]

Its actually a leather AK47 Magazine pouch I use at my possibles pouch or on person carry sometimes. I have a full vid review if interested.

[@Maedelrosen]

I like that saying, 'bomb proof' You know damn well what you're doing when you made this pack man, I've seen a lot of videos with people filling packs with a bunch of expendables... that won't get you very far.

[@URBANSHTF]

Thanks brother; much appreciated. Keep it simple right.

[@campcrafter4613]

Nice setup!

[@URBANSHTF]

Thanks; much appreciated.

[@davebward]

nice video, nice pack. I've had my eyes on this for awhile, but the one thing I do like about today's contemporary packs (besides lightweigt), is the ability to do multipoint adjustments while walking. I re-adjust often and that is one of the downfalls with traditional bushcraft packs. but it is a beauty! btw, think you got a big enough roll of duct tape there? :) thanks for the review!

[@jameshargroder7090]

Military ALICE packs really are awesome and practical, the large has to be used with the load bearing frame, but still comfortable even with 30-40 lb readout, the medium alice pack is also a good choice, a little smaller than the large and can be used with/without the same frame as is used with the large. Depending on how much weight you plan on packing in the medium, both being military issue surplus, very tough and water resistant nylon material, available in od green and some medium are available in woodland camo pattern.

[@timcline161]

Looks cool but I'm not giving up my Serratus Condor 90LV + Backpack for ' Bushcraft Rucksack '

[@jayp.2313]

Nice Pack .What type of break down rifle​ and bow was that?

[@URBANSHTF]

Samik Sage Take down re curve bow 60 pound and a old American arms single shot gun. Thanks!!!!

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

Good qualitystuff is often a guarantee getting out of shit!

[@ironhide1657]

i really like how you keep it simple. What do you do for a medical kit ?

[@URBANSHTF]

Thanks; much appreciated. I typically carry a very small IFAK that fits in my shirt pocket but i primarily use my bandanna or duct tape in the past. Multipurpose items.

[@ironhide1657]

So, you don't use any elaborate trauma kit with you bag? Have you had the opportunity to use the "Sven Saw" if not what else would you recommend for wood processing tools in bush craft?

[@URBANSHTF]

No trauma kit; but I can do a lot with what I have in terms of first aid. I use a Bacho saw; love it. As for tools, a good axe and knowledge of how to safely use it. a good scandi grind knife, and saw

[@ironhide1657]

I really enjoy you videos. What are some good Bug Out Bags that are available on the markets?

[@danluckins4071]

This was like looking into Dave Canterbury 's pack

[@URBANSHTF]

That's quite an honor sir:) Thanks man!

[@AdirondackBadger]

nice video. you said the pack itself weighs about 7lbs. how much with everything you have there in it?

[@URBANSHTF]

I got it down to 25 pounds after some revamps of my gear. Not including water

[@AdirondackBadger]

Thanks for replying. Is the load out in this video 25 lbs or were those revamps after you published this?

[@URBANSHTF]

After this video. I stopped carrying the axe (which I love but I'm not felling trees) and large tarp and a few other items that I rarely use on longer trips. The saw and knife seem to do the job in regards to wood processing and I replaced the large nylon tarp with plastic painters sheet. It's still a work in progress but well worth it.

[@just-dl]

what's the weight of your pack, before food is loaded?

[@mikebox]

I have the same ruck. I love the layout and the look. But hate those shoulder straps that when wet stick to my shoulders and the lack of any back support.

[@URBANSHTF]

Yeah its a different kind of pack. I agree

[@mikebox]

I bought one, and tested it. I wish I liked it more. Was hard to not like it, but those shoulder straps are bad.. not really not made for hiking and carrying loads. I paid a lot fo money for a good looking bad pack.

[@strongarmdicksmash1933]

If you've already sunk a considerable amount of money into it, why not just rig the pack to your liking?

[@mikebox]

I tried, but it becomes too bulky. I put it on an ALICE Pack and that doesn't work fro me.

[@mikebox]

correction an ALICE Frame.

[@windfallridge8425]

Very nice outfit

[@robn7265]

Sorry, I must have missed it but is this the Jr or Sr pack? I'm getting one very soon and am not sure which one to go with. Any suggestions?

[@URBANSHTF]

Rob N I guess it depends on the season and how much gear you take. I'm a winter guy so I went with the Sr.

[@dizzy4303]

Whats that bowie you've got in your videos sometimes? Looks like a Western Bowie?

[@URBANSHTF]

That's exactly what it is brother....good eye

[@josephscardino4815]

11OCT18 I bought the Royale Junior pack about a year ago, after purchasing the Royale and the Royale Mini. Nearly $1200 all told for these three packs. As I was prepping the Junior for serious use the canvas flap tore under my fingers just opening the flap. When I called to arrange a return I got the run-around. At no time did this company say anything remotely resembling, "Oh, sorry to hear that. Send it in and we'll get you sorted." I had to ship the pack to them at my cost, and although I was assured I would be reimbursed for the shipping costs, I was not compensated for the return shipping. Not only did Frostriver decline to repair what was obviously rotten canvas, they also blamed me for the damage, saying that because I modified the pack by removing the Frostriver leather patch on the flap and removing the stitching from the map pocket inside on the flap, I caused the tear. As if removing some thread affected the quality of the canvas. Frostriver also thought it intelligent to close their letter of refusal with the following gem: "apologies that we will not see eye-to-eye on this, but we just may not be the right fit for you." This pearl was signed "sincerely" by Stephanie Anderson. At what price-point can you reliably trust you are purchasing a quality item backed by a good warranty? I have made many purchases from Frostriver other than packs. How can you trust a company that refuses to repair or replace poor materials and workmanship? I had yet to even take the Junior into the field, in fact never got it out of the house. Now I'm glad I never got the chance as I have no idea what might fail next. I will never make another purchase from this terrible company again. Poor customer service is one issue, but poorly crafted gear and a refusal to have any honor whatsoever is a whole different thing. Add to that Ms Anderson’s attempt to blame the consumer and excuse poor quality and the result is the loss of customers. Steer well clear of this company. Your hard-earned money is much better spent with a company that recognizes the value of repeat customers and the difficulty many have in financing Frostriver purchases. They appear to offer quality and good warranties, but the truth is they offer neither. I have no alternative vendor to recommend, but literally anyone else would be better. Go with a company that appreciates your custom, not one like Frostriver only interested in fleecing the very people keeping their lights on.

[@TinyIslandMaine]

Joseph Scardino sorry to hear this bad Cust service about F. R. If you want to sell any of the packs, please message me.

[@jamesaritchie2]

Not for me. I've been a bushcrafter for fifty years, and one thing I learned early on is that bushcraft has a lot of complete nonsense associated with it. Rucksacks versus backpacks is part of this nonsense. Nostalgia is no excuse for a bad back that may haunt you for life. Trust me, Daniel Boone would have tossed every last bit of his equipment in the trash had someone offered him modern equipment in trade. Especially had someone offered him an external frame backpack that transferred all the weight of his gear from his neck and back to his legs. Anyone who wants to carry outdated gear that's four times as heavy as it should be, and that just gives aches and pains for what should be a pleasurable experience, is free to do so, but I'll keep bushcrafting with modern gear, and stay comfortable.

[@RM-nj3dz]

James Ritchie how does modern bags transfer all the weight to the legs. Go purchase an anatomy text book and read it, study it. Your comment is a load of horse shit. Having any type of load on the upper body is always stabilized by our Erector spinae. This large muscular and tendinous mass runs the length of our spines and is the main spinal stabilizer. With that written I’ll state this again-any load placed, carried or picked up will activate the erector spinae. If your back hurts with this style of bag then you probably need to strengthen your erector spinae and rectus abdominis. Stretch your hip flexors and stop being an overweight-Fatass..

[@HandsomestCrusader]

Robert MacIntyre see i thought something was off with his comment the first time I saw this video and read that a month or so ago. Supposedly with modern framed backpacks, specifically with the waist belt, most of the weight is transferred from your shoulders and on to your waist/legs. A number of people try to simulate a frame by stuffing one of those small plastic trash cans into the pack. But what I don’t understand is how this backpack doesn’t distribute the weight since it has both a sternum strap and waist belt like modern packs do and older packs don’t. I’m not a scientist or doctor, so I definitely need to look more into this kind of stuff. But if these kinds of packs really do ruin your back I wouldn’t think they would be in business too long or this design would be sought after

[@Mikee12771]

What do you think of the Duluth Bushcrafter pack?

[@URBANSHTF]

I love it as well. It was a hard decision

[@G36Jeff]

That's a very nice pack. All I see is dollar signs tho. About to google it. I'm guessing 200 to 350

[@URBANSHTF]

+G36Jeff Yeah it was $$ but will last a life time I'm sure.

[@trioultimo]

+G36Jeff You just mentioned the cost of a knife...

[@leemichel8199]

if you tape some foam on the straps it would improve its comfort for heavy weight

[@URBANSHTF]

Good call I will try that! Thanks

[@hugoakerlund5114]

is this the junior pack or the full size pack?

[@URBANSHTF]

It's the full size one.

[@hugoakerlund5114]

URBANSHTF ok thanks for the reply

[@buschkrieger-tv3483]

nice, cool.perfect

[@rgiovanni02]

Hi, what is your bowie knife we see on the left?

[@URBANSHTF]

rgiovanni02 It's a beautiful Western W49 Carbon Steel Bowie. Had it for 25 years.

[@rgiovanni02]

I have a very similar knife but stainless steel and very cheap (about 20 euros) I like the weight and the shape of the blade but I would like to find one in carbon steel.Could you make a short video about your knife please?

[@marklewis8016]

Is this the full size version?

[@URBANSHTF]

+Mark Lewis Yes sir it is. Needed a larger one for winter camping

[@Imightberiding]

I think you mean cm3 not inches. If your numbers were in inches, that pack would be huge. It looks like about a 30 litre pack.

[@URBANSHTF]

Lol you are correct sir

[@PaulMorini]

I have the smaller of these and it is still pretty big... nice though...

[@URBANSHTF]

Paul Morini I agree. It's a great pack.

[@bagelboy-yt877]

What is that big knife ?

[@URBANSHTF]

Its a Western 49 Bowie...old blade

[@richardburns9772]

What's a wuck sack?

[@colinwolff4930]

KrownSkull oh I bet you’re feeling real damn smart now that you’re about to be quarantined. Bite your tongue dumbass.

[@randalflagg9086]

canoe pack!

[@Soulman-lb3gg]

250 years? I don't think it's even 25 years.

[@nicklansing22]

+Soulman1282 250 years caught me off guard, too. I live in Duluth and work near the Frost River store. It was founded in 2001, went bankrupt in 2008, then revitalized with new owners. The company cites a 250 year legacy of northern Minnesota woodcraft going back to the Voyaguers. All Frost River gear is superb and this pack is on my wish list.

[@Soulman-lb3gg]

Oh, I've got the pack. And yes, it's superb. Nothing beats handmade American craftsmanship. Yea, I knew the company wasn't that old.

[@bochal100]

чел собрался на войну)) He is prepare 2 fight)))

[@АлексейБронников-э1е]

Итересное видео ,жаль что не на Русском!!!

[@canaanrobinsong3330]

Isle royale jr????

[@URBANSHTF]

+Canaan Robinsong no the big guy

[@canaanrobinsong3330]

Thanks for clarifying, I continue to find mixed reviews between the two, do you know if you can get the isle royale jr with a waist strap?

[@URBANSHTF]

I actually dont know about the jr much. I would check on their site.

[@zacharytakach8487]

Way to heavy, n that Billy can looks like it's never been used.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

You must be real fun at parties

[@rRobertSmith]

I keep thinking of the monster pack in Wild and how they go thru it and get rid of half the stuff your tooting around. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fafqiind95j9E Everyone is different everyone is the the same.