The North Shore’s very own, Granite Gear, is our current Featured Supplier. Granite Gear began with two buddies paddling through Quetico Provincial Park back in 1986. During that trip those two buddies, Jeff Knight and Dan Cruikshank, realized there was a need for better outdoor gear. They went back to Two Harbors, Minnesota and began Granite Gear.

Fast-forward to 2014 and Granite Gear is now an internationally respected brand that matches purpose with weight, comfort and durability. While their packs are used all over the world, from Mount Everest to the North and South Poles, Jeff and Dan haven’t forgotten their roots: they still quality tests their gear in our backyard, the BWCAW.

Of course we had to have some fun with Granite Gear, so we are giving away a Buffalo Pack. This is definitely not your father’s backpack. It is 32 liters of well-designed, geek-happy, sick organization. The folks at Granite Gear designed multiple compartments in this baby, including a laptop sleeve and a multi-pocket organizer. If you’re toting a heavy load, you can use the hip-belt or you can hide it away for lighter loads. And you are going to love the raised back panel with lumbar support and breathable shoulder straps.

Want to sign up for the giveaway? Just stop in and fill out a card and tell us where you are going to use the pack. Not in Grand Marais? Bummer for you because this is a great time to visit! But no worries–you can simply go to our Facebook page and use the comment section of this post to tell us where you are going to use the pack. We are drawing for the winner on Monday, November 3rd.