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A little care will extend the life of your Frost River Luggage. Dry thoroughly after use and before storing. Do not wash or dry clean, the bags will gain character over time. Surface dirt can be removed with water and a soft brush. Apply conditioner after cleaning or if the canvas becomes dry.

Frost River hand crafts canoe packs and luggage in Duluth, Minnesota. Their products are made without compromise, using the highest quality materials and benefiting from over 250 years of experience in the North Woods and Boundary Waters. The Martexin Original Wax fabric used is the best waxed cotton canvas available, durable and water resistant. The Martin family has been involved in the dyeing and finishing of textiles in the United States since 1838.

The leather used in the straps and reinforcements comes from SB Foot tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota. In business since 1872, this same tannery supplies the leather used today in Red Wing Boots. The solid brass hardware ensures the fittings won't fail.

Built by hand, built to last, Frost River guarantees their luggage for life. We are pleased to offer a selection of Frost River luggage, made in the USA

Frost River guarantee the hardware and workmanship on their waxed canvas luggage forever. If Frost River built it, they know the seams will stay strong, the zippers will work and the rivets and hardware will hold securely, and they take pride in building reliable softgoods at our shop in Duluth, Minnesota. They realize that stuff happens in life and rugged wilderness travel is tough on bags, and that if you use your gear hard, it will wear out eventually. That's why it's important to Frost River that everything they make is highly repairable, usually worth repairing, and that they'll be here to mend them with patches, straps, repairs, and fixes through a lifetime in the field -- after all, the blemishes, scars, patches and stains in your pack each tell their own story, don't they?

What's Covered
Frost River stand behind all their craftsmanship and hardware. They guarantee the seams on your Frost River bag will stay sewn together, the rivets will hold, the zippers will work, and the buckles will do their job for as long as you (or your grandkids) have your bag. The lustre on the hardware will fade and patina, and the seams will age, but they'll hold, and keep on working. If they don't, and your product fails due to flaws in craftsmanship or hardware, Frost River will repair or replace it at their discretion to get your gear back in service. Please send any warranty or repair products to Frost River in clean condition.

What's Not Covered
Frost River's warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the canvas, leather, or straps. They use great materials, -- the best they can find -- they're tough and will hold up to all sorts of use and abuse. However, Frost River cannot guarantee cotton and leather to last forever.

The Fine Print
All warranty and repair work requires postage to be paid to and from Frost River. They reserve the right to replace a Frost River item if they feel it cannot logically be repaired, and refuse service if your pack or bag comes to them in an unclean condition. If a replacement is issued, the original will not be returned. Damage due to excessive wear and tear, damage caused by an animal, abuse, misuse, neglect, an act of God or nature, and damage due to modifications are not covered by Frost River's warranty. Please contact Frost River directly if you have any guarantee questions.

Frost River Trading
1910 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Frost River
1-800-376-7884