Duluth Pack is America's oldest continuously operating canvas and leather bag manufacturer, handcrafting gear in Duluth, Minnesota since founder Camille Poirier patented his original pack design on December 12, 1882. Skilled craftspeople cut, sew, and rivet each piece at the original production facility. Every finished product bears a hand-signed tag from the artisan who made it. The company sources canvas from Midwest dye houses and hardware from domestic suppliers, maintaining American manufacturing throughout the supply chain. Products carry a lifetime guarantee covering all craftsmanship and hardware, with repairs performed at no charge for seam, rivet, and buckle failures.
15-Ounce Canvas Construction and Premium Leather
Duluth Pack constructs bags and packs from heavyweight 15-ounce canvas in waxed and unwaxed finishes, available in olive drab and khaki. This rugged material develops character through use while maintaining structural integrity for decades. Hand-cut premium American leather reinforces stress points like shoulder straps, closure straps, and handle attachments. All leather components are riveted for added strength. The raw edge interior construction reflects traditional craftsmanship, with unlined canvas providing durability without extra weight or bulk.
Tumpline System and Canoe Pack Heritage
The #2 and #3 Original Packs continue Camille Poirier's patented tumpline design, transferring load weight from shoulders to the top of the head for balanced carrying during portages. These canoe packs feature contoured profiles designed to fit within canoe confines, riding low on the back to allow overhead canoe carry. Leather shoulder straps receive rivet reinforcement for hiking applications, while the wide single-compartment opening with built-in map pocket provides accessible storage. Each Original Pack includes a heavy-duty 6-millimeter poly liner and tumpline strap, maintaining the traditional voyageur carrying method used across Boundary Waters Canoe Area portages.
Wanderer and Rambler Backpack Series
The Wanderer pack offers 24-liter capacity in a day pack format with drawcord top closure, leather strap and roller buckle security, and front pocket access for quick-grab items. Side pockets accommodate water bottles up to 40 ounces, while cotton web shoulder straps provide all-day comfort. The Rambler expands capacity to 32 liters for overnight trips, adding weatherproof YKK zippers to the front pocket alongside two side pockets with buckling flaps. Both models use riveted leather reinforcements and feature the company's signature better-with-age aesthetic as canvas softens and develops patina through regular use.
Market Tote and Duffel Bag Construction
Market totes combine canvas or full-grain leather construction with open-top access and reinforced handles for daily carry. Available in standard, deluxe, and all-leather versions, these bags transition from grocery runs to office use while maintaining the rugged construction standards of backcountry gear. Sportsman's duffels and weekender bags use the same canvas and leather materials with roller buckle closures and leather carry handles, sized for extended travel or equipment transport. All bags include removable and adjustable straps with hardware designed for multi-generational service life.
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