The Bushcrafter backpack
My name is Mike Lummio (Bushcraft Northwest) , and I designed the Bushcrafter which is now being handmade in the USA by Duluth Pack. In this video, I hope to answer many of the questions I’ve received and help demonstrate some of the specialized features of this pack. Please visit our website for more details and ordering information.
July 19th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Really nice! I hav e to say, you don’t often come across a pack thats both practical and looks good! I also think the quality of all your videos is good and clear. Can I ask where to buy this fine item in the UK? Cheers.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
where did u get all of that equitment and about how much was it. that is the best kit i ever seen. I have been looking for that exact kit
July 19th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
hey there thats a great looking pack that seems very functional, i just had a question. what are the advantages/ disadvantages of the waxed or unwaxed versions? does the waxed version just help keep it a bit dryer?
July 19th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
your right on the money when it comes to packing a backpack all the heaviest stuff on top good point to tell people not very many people know thanks nice video!
July 19th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
@OregonBackpacker In my experience, Duluth Pack has stood by their products 100%. They know it is an expensive purchase and will do whatever necessary to fix the products they sell and make you happy. The waxed canvas sheds water better than the plain, but as you said it is certainly not “waterproof”. When I’m concerned about water, I use a large waterproof liner for the main compartment that everything goes into just as you would for a canoe pack. Thanks and best wishes, ML
July 19th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
@BCNW1 sorry about that. i have never owned a duluth pack i know what there guarantee is but how do they hold up on it is it no questions asked or? Also this pack obviously is not waterproof but how well does it shed rain? JL
July 19th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
@OregonBackpacker Please go to my website at bushcraftnorthwest(dot)com where you will find more information and all the measurements on the pack. Thanks for watching. ML
July 19th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
@C24B9 Hi and thanks for the kind words. The ax sleeve is open at the bottom. Take care. ML
July 19th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Beautiful pack. Love the styling.
Question for you: does the axe sleeve open at the bottom? If I have a longer axe, would it slide through the sleeve, or stick up on the top? (I’d prefer it slide through, personally.)
Thanks for a beautiful product, and a nice presentation.
Cheers!
July 19th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
man i love that pack. do you know how many square inches it holdes for a better understanding of the size. i can tell you put a lot of thought in designing it and am thinking of buying one myself.
July 19th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
@tobigforyou yes Its The most expensive in the world but its also the highest quality in the word also-and no I dont own one ,cant afford one either and never even seen one in person but I can tell it would last a life time without breaking and possibly hand down to your childrens children.
July 19th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
$370 dollars!!!!!!
I was so excited when I first saw this on your website, but after looking at the price, I came to the conclusion that this is the most OVERPRICED backpack in the world!!!!
I almost bought it. but quickly changed my mind after seeing it is $370 ridiculous.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:01 am
It’s a good design, and Deluth Pack makes a great product. American made and garaunteed for life… thumbs up.
Although … at what essentially is a $400 price tag, there’s no way. Thumbs down…
Deluth Pack makes a plethera of other bags, just as suitable, for half the price.
I get their catalog, and love what I’ve seen of their products.
One day I hope to be able to actually afford one of their bags…
Again, it’s a good design, but not worth the extra $200 in my opinion.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:23 am
No doubt Deluth Pack makes a durable and very well constructed, but you can get other Deluth Packs that would be just as effective for half the price. Which personally I think is still way too much.
We’re not all LL Bean wearin weekend warriors with more money than common sense. A canvas/leather bag ‘should’, by nature, be very durable.
Again, Deluth Pack makes a great product … but they’re overpriced to begin with. Then tack on the extra $200/per for this guys design ? I don’t see it.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Interested, but have a few questions:
1) Where do you carry water bottles? Or do you ONLY use a bladder? I’m used to using a pack that has a slot on each side for water bottles
2) Is the waxed canvas option just for making the canvas water-resistant? Is that necessary in heavy rain on a long trek or is the unwaxed canvas water-resistant already?
3) Is the wax used on the waxed canvas petroleum-based? If so, could I simple get unwax and then put on a beeswax-based product for canvas?
Thanks.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Great design! Part backpack, part bivi sack, part bail out bag.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:53 am
Nice pack, but I have to agree, $370!! sheesh!
July 20th, 2010 at 2:51 am
look alot like a alice pack
July 20th, 2010 at 3:30 am
Pack looks pretty nice, but yeah…$370? For that price it better cook me breakfast in the morning.
July 20th, 2010 at 4:03 am
nice video and backpack
July 20th, 2010 at 4:33 am
Thanks to everyone for the comments and feedback. We are sure glad to have been able to work with Mike, he did a great job of designing it! Sure, the pack is steep in price, but most of our customers end up finding that they don’t look at it the same way after they see how well it lasts decade after decade. Thanks again for your response!
July 20th, 2010 at 5:19 am
That is a fine looking pack, but I have two comments:
1) With the goal in mind of keeping heavier items close to your spine and higher in the overall load, why put the axe low and furthest away? Makes more sense to lash it across the top or carry it on your belt.
2) $375? Christ Almighty! Handmade in the USA is great and all, but that’s STEEP! (No offense
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July 20th, 2010 at 5:45 am
there like 200 bucks!!
July 20th, 2010 at 6:05 am
where did you get it?
July 20th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Awesome pack! Thanks for the review!
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