Frost River High Falls Short-Day Pack
The High Falls Short Day Pack is a compact, ready-for-any-quick- outing pack built from weather-shedding waxed canvas. It measures 18 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide by 4 inches deep, with a 10-liter capacity and a modest 1.6-pound weight. The main compartment opens the full length via a double zipper, and a back slip pocket accommodates a water bladder while a lower-front zip pocket keeps smaller items within reach. Lashing loops along the exterior and padded canvas shoulder straps add versatile carry options, while a top grab handle makes it easy to lift. Inside, a dedicated sleeve holds a water bladder, with the hose exiting neatly at the top through twin pulls, and the pack’s slim profile sits close to the back for comfortable day hikes. Crafted in Duluth, Minnesota, this pack embodies Frost River’s American-made heritage. It’s built from heavyweight waxed canvas with premium leather trim and solid brass hardware, combining rugged durability with refined detail. The design emphasizes quiet, abrasion-resistant performance without excess weight, reinforced by a lifetime guarantee and a robust repair program that underscore its long-term value. Frost River also highlights sustainability through energy-efficient production and a solar-powered manufacturing facility, reinforcing that Made in USA gear can be both responsible and enduring.
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Frost River is an American outdoors brand built on a deep, multi-generational craft heritage. Their About Us page frames the company as a maker of rugged, reliable softgoods for explorers, blending traditional knowledge handed down through generations with modern methods. The brand emphasizes genuine craftsmanship, durable materials, and a commitment to doing meaningful work in America—even highlighting a solar-powered headquarters as part of its sustainable approach. Made in America is central to Frost River’s identity. The company states that they make something in the U.S. every day, choosing domestic materials like Martexin Original Wax from Fairfield Textiles and leather from SB Foot Tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota, with solid brass hardware. Their builds feature riveted and sewn reinforcement, premium buckskin for leather components, and sturdy construction designed to withstand hard use in packs, luggage, shoulder bags, and lifestyle gear. This emphasis on domestic production reflects a broader commitment to American wages and craftsmanship, nature-aligned production, and lasting quality.
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