Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID |
2012.019.001 |
Title |
Mountainsmith Frostfire I backpack |
Accession number |
2012.019 |
Object Name |
Backpack |
Artist |
Smith, Patrick |
Date |
c. 1988 |
Description |
Classic Mountainsmith Frostfire I backpack made in Golden, CO. Pack is black, teal, and yellow. Manufactured when Mountainsmith corporate headquarters were located at Heritage Square. Packs were home-sewn by individual contractors in the area. Pack utilizes Patrick Smith's patented delta suspension system with precision lift. This model was the best-selling full size backpack for close to ten years. They were sold through all the large sporting goods outlets including REI and Eastern Mountain Sports. A white label is sewn into the back of the lumber belt that says U.S. Patent No. 5,025,965. |
Provenance |
Previous owner took it across Europe and back, and the Grand Canyon twice. |
Condition |
Good |
People |
Smith, Patrick |
Search Terms |
Golden Businesses Heritage Square Mountainsmith |