Pathfinder Scout Pack
Designed by Dave Canterbury and built for serious outdoor use, the Pathfinder Scout Pack combines rugged durability, smart organization, and field-tested functionality. Whether you’re heading into the woods for a day trip, an extended adventure, or building a dependable bushcraft kit, this pack is designed to perform in demanding environments.
Constructed from heavy-duty 1000 Denier Nylon — the same durable material commonly used in military-style packs — the Scout Pack provides the strength and reliability needed for the trail. With a spacious 30–35L capacity, military-grade buckles and straps, MOLLE attachment points, multiple compression options, and a supportive internal frame system, this pack is built to carry your essential gear comfortably and securely.
The thoughtfully designed layout includes oversized side pockets large enough for items such as a canteen kit, shovel, or tools, while additional compression straps allow you to secure an axe handle, bedroll, or other camp equipment. A large main bucket-style compartment provides open storage space, making packing and organizing your gear simple and efficient.
Comfort was a priority in the Scout Pack design, featuring padded shoulder straps, an adjustable chest harness, a comfortable lumbar pad, and raised back padding to help improve airflow and reduce heat buildup during extended use.
A built-in waterproof orange pack cover helps protect your gear from the elements and can also serve as a high-visibility signaling aid when needed.
Features
- Designed by Dave Canterbury
- Heavy-duty 1000 Denier Nylon construction
- 30–35L carrying capacity
- Military-grade buckles and straps
- MOLLE attachment points for expansion
- Comfortable padded shoulder straps with chest harness
- Permanently attached waist belt for added support
- Raised back padding designed to improve airflow
- Comfortable lumbar support pad
- Interior lining helps provide additional weather resistance
- Adjustable top lid to accommodate larger pack loads
- Large easy-access zipper pocket on lid for quick-access items
- Spacious bucket-style main compartment
- Large Velcro panel pouch for organization/customization
- Two large side pockets with drain holes and compression straps
- Additional straps for securing tools such as axes or shovels
- MOLLE attachments on bottom for attaching bedrolls and additional gear
- Includes bedroll straps
- Built-in waterproof orange pack cover for weather protection and visibility
Internal Frame System
The removable internal frame provides added comfort and support while carrying gear. Once removed, it can also be used as:
- Kneeling pad
- Sitting pad
- Camp work surface
The internal frame pocket may also be used to hold a hydration bladder.
Specifications
- Color: Earth Brown
- Material: 1000 Denier Nylon
- Capacity: 30–35 Liters
- Dimensions: 28” H × 11” W × 8” D
- Weight (Empty): Approx. 3.6 lbs
Includes
- (1) Pathfinder Scout Pack
- (1) Set of Bedroll Straps
- (1) Built-In Waterproof Orange Pack Cover
Imported
Shipping Charges are calculated at checkout.
Within United States:
Packages are shipped via:
- UPS
- FedEx
- USPS for PO Boxes
Outside the United States:
Shipping charges DO NOT INCLUDE any duties, taxes, and/or import fees imposed by your country's custom and/or clearance offices.
We offer the following services to most areas:
- DHL Express
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours of operation? Customer Service is open 9am to 3pm EST Monday thru Friday (we are closed all major holidays)
Do you have a retail store? No, we are online only.
What time zone is your sales and promotions based on?
Eastern Standard Time.
Do you offer Rain Checks or Extend Promotional Prices?
No, sale prices are only available during the promotional period.
How do I cancel an order?
To cancel an order please call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Once an order has been processed for shipment (meaning a label has been created), it cannot be canceled. Sending an email will not guarantee it will be canceled prior to shipping.
Can I add to an order?
If your order has not started to be processed through our shipping department, you can modify the order. However, you must call Customer Service at 317.791.8777 to make modifications. Once an order has started processing through the warehouse, it cannot be modified, only canceled.
What cards do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Apple Pay.
Do you accept check or money orders?
Yes, we do. Make checks out to The Pathfinder School, and mail to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203.
If we do not receive your payment within 14 business days, your order will be canceled.
Are orders shipped insured?
Yes, all orders where product total equals $25 or more are shipped insured. For more information about the insurance and claim process, please click here.
How long does it take for an order to ship from the warehouse?
Orders typically take 2 to 5 business days to process through our shipping department. During the holidays or during high-volume order influxes, it may take up to 7 business days. UPS 2-DAY orders will be processed the next business day.
How long will it take for my package to arrive?
Once it leaves our warehouse, it will depend on the shipping option you choose.
What shipping options do you offer domestically?
Flat Rate
UPS Ground
UPS 2-Day
What international shipping options do you have?
DHL
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Can I send it back for an exchange?
No, but you can send it back for a store gift to use towards your next purchase. Include a copy of your receipt or email confirmation and indicate what you wish to get as a store gift card. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
How will my refund be processed?
Domestic customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
International customers: Refunds (including canceled orders) will be processed by the original payment method or issued a store gift card if requested.
Refunds on returned merchandise will be processed within 7 business days upon receipt of the returned merchandise.
Can I return an unwanted item?
You may return any unused item (in its original packaging) within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Drop ship items are not returnable. Return shipping is at your expense.
Send to:
Self Reliance Outfitters
6050 Churchman Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Attn: New Return
What is the warranty on your products?
Most products (except PKS Knives & DIY Blanks) carry a 1-year warranty. View the Pathfinder Promise for our Pathfinder Stainless Steel gear - click here.
Does your PKS DIY Blanks have a lifetime warranty?
No, since they are a DIY item and an unfinished knife, blanks come with a 6-month warranty.
What is the warranty on PKS Knives?
All PKS knives (except DIY blanks) come with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Haven't had the opportunity to use it yet but I already know I'm going to like it. Fits good. Plenty of room with two side pockets. I like the fact that it is not so wide that you have worry about it catching on stuff. It was on sale and woodland camo (I'm old school) so couldn't resist.
Lots of room inside, durable, and lightweight.
Pack is awesome!! Well thought out and designed and the new camo rocks!
A lot of the reviews for survival/camping gear are from people who use the gear very seldom if ever. To a more specific point I myself am very specific about what I like in a pack. I have thousands of miles under my belt from cub scouts through eagle and up through today. I have been through many packs (20+) and much prefer Kelty external frames. I am very hesitant and critical of internal frame packs and up until this pack have hated every single one. Which brings us the pleasant surprise that is this pack.
I just brought this pack through a 3 night trip in the woods on unmanaged trails in dense southern Illinois forest where I bushwacked my camp setup in the woods. I was not easy on it during this time.
I did not cater to the pack when moving through bush, brushing up against trees and brambles. Its material durability is comparable to the MOLLE II so absolutely bombproof. I had no issues with tears, rips or stitches pulling.
It maintains low weight and great maneuverability through dense vegetation. If your shoulders can pass through so can this pack (not so for many external frames).
It packs extremely well. The main reason I wanted this pack was for its simple bucket style. Very easy to pack a TON of gear if you know what you're doing. 30-35 liters is considered pretty small for overnighters. For me that is a huge amount of space. If you can't survive comfortably with what you can fit in this pack, you're just plain not gonna hack it with any pack whatsoever. I added three Helikon E&E pouches to carry comfort items, but they were not necessary. I could have fit four and plan to do so in the future. So those with size concerns here is what I fit for a luxurious 3 day after adding those three pouches.
At 40lb packed weight with some room to spare:
A 5lb 100% wool blanket, sleeping pad, USGI issue poncho liner and poncho, 9x9 tarp, pathfinder hammock and pathfinder tarp (great product aswell) 2 extra pants, shirts, socks and underwear, hoodie, leather gloves, 4 bandanas, toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, deodorant, safety razor, habilis bush tool, crkt woods chogan tomahawk, sharpening puck, leatherman sidekick, compass with signaling mirror, magnifiying glass, 3/8 ferro rod, bic lighter, collapsable straw, 100 feet of bankline, 30 feet of paracord, emergency blanket, flashlight and headlamp, Nalgene, Pathfinder canteen set, 4 days of food for 2 people, first aid kit.
I am not a large guy (5'9 160) and this pack carried that 40lbs all day without issue. No pain, no blistering, no issues. I'd say the 40lb range is close to the max for my size and this pack. Again, if you can't comfortably survive with 40lbs of gear you are doing something wrong.
So, all in all, for durability, maneuverability, packability, comfort and overall performance 10/10.
In full admittance I have yet to put this pack through years of abuse and neglect so I will have to update durability once I have but I have zero concerns it will cease to be great.
I'm very pleased with my purchase, haven't got a chance to put it to the test. Will do so here in the near future, better than what I expected to get. Look forward in the future to get other things from the site. Keep up the good work, and like the videos as well.
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