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30. August 2010

Come see us at the Minnesota State Fair!

fair We will be at the Great Minnesota Get Together again this year! This is our favorite time of year! We get to get out on the road and meet our friends and fans, hear their stories, and of course make new friends. People are excited to see that our products are STILL made in Duluth, MN and have been for 128 years! Each bag is hand sewn, hand riveted and hand signed. We offer a lifetime guarantee on our craftsmanship!

After you ride the rides, and eat your fill of items on a stick, stop in and say hi! We are in the Empire Commons Building/Dairy Building. Home of the famous butterheads and milkshakes. Last year was a great year when we won the “Outstanding Consession” Award. So come and see why!

PS - A little tip, the “rueben-on-a-stick is amazing”. What is your favorite item on a stick?

30. August 2010

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Never gets old…another Duluth Pack story

From the time I could walk, my life had been spent in the outdoors with my father and I remember one of the first things he gave me was his old Duluth Pack. After that I was hooked. Every pack I had from then on was a Duluth Pack. The quality that is put into [...]

23. July 2010

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Kekekabic Trail – A test of endurance

Recently our Duluth Pack canvas cutter, Jeff, embarked on a journey with a friend to hike the length of the Kekekabic Trail. The Kekekabic Trail is a challenging one, to say the least. It is a 40 miles trail the travels up and down through the Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
The maps for the trail are [...]

16. July 2010

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Superior Hiking Trail and the new Bushcrafter Pack

The Superior Hiking Trail is a trail modeled after the Appalachian Trail and follows the ridge-line along Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian Border. For this hike, we chose a popular and scenic section, called the Twin Lakes Trail outside of Silver Bay, MN.

This section is a rugged up and down but the vista’s [...]

16. July 2010

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Canoeing the Length of the Mississippi River

Check out this great blog, these two guys are paddling the length of the Mississippi River to raise awareness for breast cancer. We donated a pink #4 DuluthPack, see if you can spot it in their photos! We wish them well and can’t wait to hear their stories when they return!
http://www.canoe4cure.blogspot.com/

7. July 2010

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A Heart-warming Tale…45 Years and Full of Memories

I recently went on another trip to the Boundary Waters and was able to use my Dad’s old #4 Duluth pack. He dug the pack out of the garage from a special area separated from the usual camping gear and handed it to me. A solid look in his face told me to take care [...]

4. June 2010

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Congratulations to our Photo Contest Winners!

We received a lot of great photos! Thank you to everyone that submitted a photo. It was very hard to choose! Even those that didn’t win may find their photos in an upcoming catalog or online!
Here are our winners!
1st Place – Winner of the $100.00 Duluth Pack Gift Card – JEFF EVANS

2nd Place -Winner of the [...]

27. May 2010

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Photo Contest extended to June 3rd

We sincerely apologize for an error that many people faced when sending us pictures. Our e-mail address was not working properly and wasn’t excepting e-mails. Because of our error, we are extending the photo contest to June 3rd. Again, we apologize for our mistake.
Here are the details:
1. Email your photos to marketing@duluthpack.com
2. Photos must be [...]

13. May 2010

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Solo Canoe Trip Across the BWCA – All the essentials

Boundary Waters Crossing
Before moving to Duluth, I spent minimal time in a canoe, preferring to be hiking in the mountains. My wife and I quickly embraced trips on the water and were hooked after our first canoe trip to Voyagers NP. As Duluth Pack’s Marketing Director, every trip with friends ended up including a photo [...]

5. April 2010

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Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Winner x 2!

Well, after over a thousand votes cast through all the challenges we have a winner, the DULUTH PACK WANDERER! It wasn’t even close, 3 to 1 over the Rambler. Thanks to everyone who voted, tweeted and commented on Facebook.
The winner of the $100.00 Duluth Pack gift card is Mitch! We drew out of all the [...]

2. April 2010

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The Final Round, Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge!

The winner of Round #6 WANDERER vs. HUDSON BAY PACK is….the WANDERER! The size and usefulness of the Hudson Bay Pack just couldn’t compete with the popularity and versatility of the Wanderer Pack. So, for the final round (Round #7) we have up for the challenge:
The RAMBLER vs The WANDERER!
These two packs are [...]

31. March 2010

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Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Round #6!

All right folks! Round #5 went to the Rambler Pack…thanks for all your votes, comments, and stories! It looks like the Rambler was on top of its game and just annihilated the poor defenseless Mini Haversack. The Rambler better rest up and get ready for the final challenge coming up at the [...]

29. March 2010

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Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Round #5

Thanks so much for all your votes, your tweets, and your comments! What great enthusiasm..let’s keep it going!!!
We have a winner for Round #4, Mini Haversack VS. Wool Book Bag……..MINI HAVERSACK WINS! The new Wool Book Bag tried hard, but it couldn’t keep up with the ever popular Mini Haversack. We now have our top [...]

26. March 2010

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Duluth Pack Product Challenge Round #4!

The overwhelming winner from Round #3 (Rambler VS. Lumberjack Pack) is….RAMBLER!! Most of you voters seemed to appreciate the traditional style and look of the Rambler….especially the buckles! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, for voting, and for adding your opinions! We sure appreciate the feedback!
Next Challenge:
Round #4 is between our new Wool Book Bag [...]

24. March 2010

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Duluth Pack Bracket Challenge ROUND #3

After tallying up all the tweets, Facebook comments, and blog comments…..
Duluth Pack Product Match-up #2 Hudson Bay Pack VS #4 Duluth Pack AND THE WINNER IS……. the HUDSON BAY PACK – A MONUMENTAL UPSET!!
Thanks for your all your votes!
(Although, a couple of us have busted brackets now! We thought the #4 would win, but our customers [...]

23. March 2010

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Duluth Pack Bracket Challenge ROUND #2

The Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge has started off with a bang! Thanks to all of you who have participated so far. After many votes, tweets, and facebook comments the First Round winner was the WANDERER!
For our ROUND #2 match up we have the #4 Duluth Pack vs. the Hudson Bay Pack. It should be [...]

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New Range Bag!
2009-07-30 15:45:34
Made of rugged canvas, padded bottom, cotton web handles and shoulder strap with leather pad for comfort while walking with your shooting supplies. Double top zipper for wide mouth top opening to allow easy access to your ammunition, range equipment and cleaning supplies. Also has large gusseted front pocket, 11”x 7”x 2” and large slash style back pocket to carry your shooting glasses, shooting gloves, ear protection and bug spray. Available in olive drab, burgundy, black, spruce, khaki, navy and our NEW waxed canvas.
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New Press Release!
2009-07-16 13:03:35
NEW PRESS RELEASE! Read all about it! Earthy is the New Sexy as Rugged Becomes the Trend! That's us! Click this link!
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WE HAVE A WINNER!
2009-05-07 08:59:04
Congratulations to Doug O. who guessed the closest with 40,000ci and wins the Road Less Traveled T-shirt! The pack dimensions are 56.5W x 11D x 52H a total of 39,776ci! Thanks to all who guessed! We had fun! (portaging this pack is not advisable)
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Duluth Pack and Blog?
2009-04-21 11:51:36
I just realized what an oxymoron these two terms are. Duluth Pack and Blog. After 127 years we are steeped in a rich tradition, making packs the same way for years, our tried and true method. In 1882, what would our founder Camille Poirier, have to say about the concept of a blog? Unimaginable! Yet, here we are launching our blog, acknowledging the fact that outside these factory walls life moves forward. Don't get us wrong, we aren't coming into the 21st century kicking and screaming. Moreover we are excited about a whole new world to share our history and our ...
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DP launches new Wildland Firefighter pack
2009-04-09 11:41:07
We joined forces with a group of wildland firefighters out west, so that we could create the ultimate backpack. Our new Wildland Firefighter Pack is virtually indestructible, and of course, comes with our lifetime guarantee. Based loosely on our Wanderer pack, the Wildland Firefighter pack features traditional side pockets with cinching straps, a grab handle, lash tabs with d-rings on top, and a padded waist belt. With web extensions on the shoulder straps, the pack will ride extra low for comfort. The lower compartment is intended for an emergency shelter tarp, it opens quickly with a quick release velcro ...
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Come see us at the Minnesota State Fair!

Never gets old…another Duluth Pack story

Kekekabic Trail – A test of endurance

Superior Hiking Trail and the new Bushcrafter Pack

Canoeing the Length of the Mississippi River

A Heart-warming Tale…45 Years and Full of Memories

Congratulations to our Photo Contest Winners!

Photo Contest extended to June 3rd

Solo Canoe Trip Across the BWCA – All the essentials

Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Winner x 2!

The Final Round, Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge!

Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Round #6!

Duluth Pack Product Bracket Challenge Round #5

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