LS.. This a great pack.. I love mine! I had to modify the shoulder straps to make it fit right though. The trash can insert really makes this pack shine and for under 5$, it's a cheap upgrade. It gives you an extra container too. Thanks for the video.. Shad
I have the largest size and I ordered a frost river pack basket and it fits perfect inside. Gives it structure and an extra pack to gather wood etc at campsite.
+Charles Larson Alas , 30 -40 years ago we use to get it and it is considered average product but now a days with everything made in china this is a trophy to get, where are those days where everything was made to last . Same thing I can go downtown Toronto and pick up a surplus Canadian army issue for a fraction of the cost
ckingclosur Yes....it's well made....I'm 65 years old and I remember how it used to be. But not all is lost. Still good gear out there without breaking the bank. ;-)
That side pocket is perfect for mono manfrootto pod. Does the smaller version have a side pocket? Would you stop using your 5.11 packs for this? Get an Auttine AXE . IF i do get this sack . It will only be for a day hike. AWESOME REVIEW
I've had this pack for about a year and have used it once - I really like it but find it hard on the shoulders without the waist strap. Hoping next time I use to spend time on better packing.
I am stuck between the buying the larger Royale or the Junior I like my kit inside my pack not hanging off the outside I love the look of both packs and how they are made but a little concerned about how they would carry a four day load
Hi I really like the look of this bag,I am 6foot 2 tall and broad shouldered do you think it would be suitable ? As I have nowhere that I can try before I buy Thanks Colin
So where is the other lashing point for the D-rings, it only has one pair towards the back where are the ones across from them closer the front of the flap?
good review very nice bushcraft style pack I'm cheap so I'll have to stick with the med Alice pack but i do have a wetterlings axe i would never trade lol thanks for sharing
This looks like a copy of an old surplus pack that used to be widely available in better army surplus stores. Can't remember the military, swiss maybe? Anyway, they were nearly indestructible and quite popular. If anyone remembers, please comment. Oh, Ben, for a decent bush axe check out the Roselli.
Put a pack basket inside. Way more expensive and heavy than a simple trash can but we'd be kidding ourselves if we didn't buy things like this because they're just cool
Awesome review man, love my Frost River! Have been looking at getting another one like this that's smaller than the big one I have. Let me know what you decide to go with for a frame/liner, I'm enjoying the trash can
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.
Love the old school look and the quality and craftsmanship is so rare these days. What a nice gift she gave you!
+Doug Lloyd agreed, I was stoked.
LS.. This a great pack.. I love mine! I had to modify the shoulder straps to make it fit right though. The trash can insert really makes this pack shine and for under 5$, it's a cheap upgrade. It gives you an extra container too.
Thanks for the video..
Shad
Great looking pack. Like the traditional styling with modern touches.
I have the largest size and I ordered a frost river pack basket and it fits perfect inside. Gives it structure and an extra pack to gather wood etc at campsite.
nice.
what size basket did you get?
18" and it fits perfect. I am going on a camping trip this weekend with my son and will do a video of the pack and the basket.
Great review of a great product. I hated spending the money, but my kids and grandkids are lining up to have it when I don't use it any longer.
a hand me down for sure.
Awesome pack and review!
Enjoy it for many,many years!Fantastic quality!
Well made and durable I could see you handing one down the generations.
+PREPFORIT yep
Happy Holidays to Ben and Kristen! Wishing you and your family all the best through the new year ~Dawn
+SouthPaw Bushcraft To you as well Dawn. thanks.
Super cool gift. Dig the pocket set up and it looks rugged. Always fun to see what gear your packin too.
+MI Timberwookie i was blown away when she set it down on my lap.
great pack, ive been running one for 4 years now. i had frost river put deep pouches on the side of mine instead of the small pocket and cordage
+aikido10 very nice, that would be great.
That pack is gorgeous. You've been using it for a year and it still looks brand new. Looks like it's worth the asking price for sure.
+AZ Patriot super durable.
What an awesome gift! Looks like a very well made pack.
+Country Prepper
Yeah and we're talking over 300$
+ckingclosur I call that "too expensive to use" with my income. Not knocking the product though - I love the quality materials and simple build.
+ckingclosur
Agreed, Sir. High quality old school cool...BUT, I can get a U.S. military Alice for well under 80 bucks.
+Charles Larson
Alas , 30 -40 years ago we use to get it and it is considered average product but now a days with everything made in china this is a trophy to get, where are those days where everything was made to last .
Same thing I can go downtown Toronto and pick up a surplus Canadian army issue for a fraction of the cost
ckingclosur Yes....it's well made....I'm 65 years old and I remember how it used to be. But not all is lost. Still good gear out there without breaking the bank. ;-)
Hello Ben, interesting pack, excellent quality and a keeper. Great review,thumbs up. Thanks for sharing.Atb Darren. Small Flashlight !
+Darren Roberts thanks Darren
That side pocket is perfect for mono manfrootto pod. Does the smaller version have a side pocket? Would you stop using your 5.11 packs for this? Get an Auttine AXE . IF i do get this sack . It will only be for a day hike.
AWESOME REVIEW
it has flaps on the side you can stick things in yes.
I don't own any 5.11 packs.
I've had this pack for about a year and have used it once - I really like it but find it hard on the shoulders without the waist strap. Hoping next time I use to spend time on better packing.
Hi Ben, one hatchet I recommend it the Gran Fors Brooks Wildlife hatchet.
would love to get this pack. good rundown
You won't be sorry.
I am stuck between the buying the larger Royale or the Junior I like my kit inside my pack not hanging off the outside I love the look of both packs and how they are made but a little concerned about how they would carry a four day load
Probably go with the bigger.
Yes! Love my Jr. ! :-)
David,
I enjoyed your review of this pack as well.
Slap your first aid kit into that map pouch and call it good.
+TurtleWolf Pack good idea.
I've got a Wetterlings Outdoors axe. Amazing axe, it comes with me on every backpacking adventure. I highly recommended it
+thatguuy21 nice.
Cool love all ur videos especially the latest for December
+Carlos Ramirez thanks carlos.
due to this vid i ordered the bigger version.. thanks for showing the size.
+SCOOP DE DOOP thanks for watching.
Hi I really like the look of this bag,I am 6foot 2 tall and broad shouldered do you think it would be suitable ? As I have nowhere that I can try before I buy
Thanks Colin
Really nice style on that pack. It looks functional as well. Thanks for the review :)
- Martin
+NorwegianWoods thanks Martin
I like this Martin, does cool vids. Needs more viewers!
i have a grans fors brooks small forest axe and it is my favorite piece of outdoor equipment. beautiful handle and awesome axe head. get it!!!
+Mason Miller id like to get one for sure.
looks like a nice pack! thanks for the review. merry Christmas!
So where is the other lashing point for the D-rings, it only has one pair towards the back where are the ones across from them closer the front of the flap?
those are great packs no doubt..........
Awesome review. I've had my eye on these for a while now.
+Rob Farrell thanks Rob. Great pack that will last forever.
Very handsome bag. If only I had the money...
+Joseph R thanks for watching.
7:05 toot toot, musta been excited for tomorrow's product
Ben I love this bag but for me it isn't price friendly is there any others like this around the $100-$200 price point
+Erik Sundberg not like this but yeah other packs.
I've always wanted either a Frost River or Duluth Pack. They're so expensive though. Great video Ben! Fixed blade knife for tomorrow?
Nice pack bro-bro! Like that look, like a well made Alice pack
Absolutely amazing pack! Really love that!
im guessing a knife maybe something like a schrade schf42
Nice Pack!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!!
Nice set up!
Is the pack oiled canvas or water sealed with bees wax? Just wondering how it handles heavy rains or wet snows.
+Erik22552 waxed canvas
Hey living survival I love your vids, and I think that the next present is a knife
+Knife Reviews thanks for watching.
have you been able to compare this to a full-size?
How about a Swedish axe from Hultafors? Half the price of the big boys. Just a thought.
+John Campbell i'll take a look.
good review very nice bushcraft style pack I'm cheap so I'll have to stick with the med Alice pack but i do have a wetterlings axe i would never trade lol thanks for sharing
+Amra Survival haha i didn't think too many people would ;)
Well made Old school!
+Rangersly for sure.
Hey living survival I think your videos are awesome. I think the next thing is going to be a knife
+Jack Horne-smith you got it.
How does this work with the Sandpiper packframe? Do you think with that set up you could do longer mileage trips with this pack?
+Snado if I was going to do longer mileage I would certainly like a frame of some sort with the frost river pack. i prefer a framesheet in it though.
Hey living survival any recommendations on one specific tiny bio stove thanks
+Bennett Derrico i have a stove playlist. i like them all.
what's that music right at the beginning? ?? heard it before at Christmas never found out what it is......
not sure. i made the clips long ago.
This looks like a copy of an old surplus pack that used to be widely available in better army surplus stores. Can't remember the military, swiss maybe? Anyway, they were nearly indestructible and quite popular. If anyone remembers, please comment.
Oh, Ben, for a decent bush axe check out the Roselli.
+N1ght3d maybe swedish military?
Yes, something like that. Very similar, canvas with the large hood at the top and the pockets and leather straps. Very distinctive.
great review, really nice pack too!
I have put this in the cart, then chickened out the payment screen, so many times. With shipping its $500 aussie dollars. One day...
+CedricAda Gear and Outdoors haha.
Thanks good video!
Great review. Love mine.
+tracker fiend thanks!
Another great review. Thanks ! This subscription is worth it :o)
+Dutch Prepper thanks!
Excellent review.
thanks Matt.
Put a pack basket inside. Way more expensive and heavy than a simple trash can but we'd be kidding ourselves if we didn't buy things like this because they're just cool
True that
Worksharp Guided Sharpener
Awesome review man, love my Frost River! Have been looking at getting another one like this that's smaller than the big one I have. Let me know what you decide to go with for a frame/liner, I'm enjoying the trash can
+The Bearded Burton yeah, that seemed to work well.
Do you still enjoy using this pack?
Still have it. use it often.
Sick bag
What leather tinder pouch is that inside the pack?
it's from wolfe customs.
Esee 5 tomorrow
night vision scope
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.
Thanks for the feedback. Doesn’t sound right to me either.
I'll guess a sharping stone
you got a good women
Woman
Tomorrows product will be a water filter
Fallkniven f1
where's your elite assault Santa hat your Santa hat is so lethal the government wants you to register it
+larry torres Torres good one.
Why so expensive......
I would get a cheap knockoff