Trapper Nelson Wood Frame Backpack

Tom and nik work on the internal frame for the synapse.

Trapper nelson wood frame backpack. Nelson s design became the first external frame pack that wedded the pack sack to the frame in a way that had never been done before. Background in the early 20th century long before carbon fiber and nylon vince trapper nelson designed and patented a pack board backpack system inspired by native american examples. Check out our trapper nelson selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our backpacks shops. Canvas trager indian pack board hiking camping gear great rustic wall hanging decor.

Also of note was a canvas packbag that was attached to the frame with long steel. Corduroy back panel of a frameless jensen pack. The trapper nelson design was to create a stabilizing wooden pack frame or pack board upon which would be attached a canvas backband meant to cushion the wearer s back. The design was adopted by the us forest service department of the interior the boy scouts and co.

It was not only the first but it is perhaps the longest continuously manufactured pack of its kind. Original trapper nelson wood pack frame circa 1950s. Nelson in 1924 represented a significant advancement in pack design appearing on the market near the end of the classic camping era. The trapper nelson indian pack board was born.

The pack was first conceived after nelson used an indian packboard on a tramp in alaska in 1920. A look at a classic pack from the pass trapper nelson. Early internal frame this one on an alp sport climbing rucksack. The trapper nelson indian packboard patented by lloyd f.

A look at a classic pack from the pass trapper nelson. Vintage trapper nelson wooden frame backpack.