Frost River Isle Royale

[Phil_R]

This is the full size Isle Royale, not the Jr.

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9885&d=1377108471

Everything I need to comfortably camp is in the pack... with Wetterling Backcountry Axe, Sven 15" saw, cook kit, and one liter of water, 30 lbs.

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9886&d=1377108480

I like my pack to appear full and hold its shape while hiking, and comfortably padded against my back.

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9887&d=1377108488

This is how I make sure the full size Isle Royale is always the correct size for my kit. Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp R 72" x 20" x 2" regular, allowed to inflate after bag is packed. Plenty of padding for my back, pack is rigid and holds its shape, no unnecessary weight added.

[BJ]

T^

[OakAshandThorn]

T^ Beautiful pack, Phil...I've heard lots of great thing about the Isle Royale :D.
Nice trick there with the Thermarest ;).

[markal17]

Its a good pack iv just got one not taken it out yet

[OakAshandThorn]

Its a good pack iv just got one not taken it out yet
Lucky man! :D

[Whistle]

Ha ha ha ... Saw what you did there BJ ... Strength of the Wolf is in the Pack ... nice one !!!

Nice Pack too Phil ... Like the traditional look !!! I have always done the same with my sleep pads !!!

Makes a for a nice even load , keeps the lumpy bits off your back

and stops your pack from falling over when you take it off ...

Cheers Whistle

[Midge_Fodder]

I love those packs. Have you ever thought about putting it on an alice frame?

[Phil_R]

I love those packs. Have you ever thought about putting it on an alice frame?
Thought about using a pack frame, but never actually used one with the Isle Royale. Using the self-inflating air mattress to eliminate empty space in the pack makes a very stable load, and when it is too hot/humid to have the pack against my back... I try to do something that involves air-conditioning.

[Midge_Fodder]

I've been thinking about getting one of those packs for a while now. I really do like the less is more style of it, looks like it will stand up to being put through the wringer.

[Valantine]

like the thermarest trick - must try that one.
Nice pack too
T^