Duluth Pack is the oldest continuously operating canvas and leather bag manufacturer in the United States. Every bag, pack, and tote is cut, sewn, and riveted by hand at the company's original production facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Each finished piece carries a hand-signed tag from the craftsperson who built it.
Construction centers on heavyweight 15-ounce canvas in waxed and unwaxed finishes, reinforced with hand-cut premium American leather at stress points like shoulder straps, closure straps, and handle attachments. All leather components are riveted rather than stitched alone, and hardware is sourced from domestic suppliers. The raw-edge, unlined interior keeps weight down while adding durability—these bags are built to soften and develop character over decades of use, not fall apart.
The lineup covers canoe packs with the original patented tumpline design, day packs and overnight backpacks, market totes in canvas and full-grain leather, duffels, and weekender bags. Whether you're portaging through the Boundary Waters or looking for a daily carry bag that will outlast everything else you own, the construction standard is the same across every product.
All Duluth Pack products carry a lifetime guarantee covering craftsmanship and hardware, with repairs performed at no charge.