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Find us, and our friends.                            Empire Wool and Canvas Company, LLC 4337 Tioga Street  
Whether we work together on products, refer customers, or share a beer in sympathy, it's nice to have friends who understand the effort it takes to build something.   218-464-1239  M-F 9-5 Central Time Duluth, MN 55804  USA  
  Info@empirecanvasworks.com Lat 46°50'15.46"N  
    Lon 92° 2'6.38"W  
              H. Wellge's Bird's Eye Perspective of Duluth, MN 1893. Library of Congress.              
  Snowtrekker Winter Camping Tents   Lester River Bushcraft. Tools and Skills for Wilderness Travel and Living.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 

Snowtrekker TentsSimple, lightweight, and durable backcountry shelters and stoves. Traditional 'hot tent' camping with lightweight materials and cutting edge designs.

   
     
     
     
    Lester River BushcraftHand crafted equipment and instruction by Duluth artisan Jason Gustafson. Tool and skills for backcountry work and living.   
     
  Black River Sleds    
     
       

Frost River. Relaible Softgoods. Built by hand in Duluth, MN.

 
 

C5 Advventure Photography

 

.Ed's Wilderness Systems.

 
     
     
     
     
 

Black River SledsDogsleds, snowshoe toboggans, and packing systems. Chris Evavold's designs have crossed continents and won races under the worst winter conditions.

   
     
    Ed's Wilderness Systems: Ski pulk sleds, harnesses, and hardware. Used around the world for expeditions, recreation, and work  
  C5 Adventure PhotographySee the world through the lens of athlete, adventurer, and photographer Chris Gibbs.    
    Frost River  
    Reliable Softgoods.   Duluth, MN.  
              Traditional canvas bags, packs, and travel gear. Outfit your adventures and your life in rugged style. Visit their new retail/factory outlet, and watch your pack come to life before your eyes. Nice folks.  
               
                           
                           
                                                 
                                                 
      Beth, Alex, and Kevin Kinney. Owners of EWCC at the Beargrease. About us.

We're Beth and Kevin Kinney, industry veterans, outdoor instructors, and advocates for dirty fingernails. Our yard is littered with boats, and our shed stuffed with bikes and skis. We understand the performance edge that synthetics offer for high octane pursuits- especially when you rely on your clothing for more than comfort. But we grew up in the woods, bow in hand before dawn, drawing heat from the coals of the evening fire. Our childhood pursuits were measured in seasons, not kilometers. In those days before long chain polymers took center stage, our coats, hats, and mittens were lucky to find themselves in a closet, let alone the washing machine. Natural fibers went the distance for us.

Now we begin each day with strong coffee and a deep appreciation of the raw materials around us. The moist and oily smell of wool, the lumps in woven cotton, and the scars we find on our hides may seem like flaws in comparison to the monolithic character of pack cloth or fleece. These materials share our common histories, just as they shaped our cultures. 

We're craftsmen, not bean counters. Ours is a small, deliberate company. We don't care to corner the market, so you won't see an EWCC label in many stores. If we're busy, it may even take a bit longer before you see one in the mirror. But when you run your fingers over it, you'll know why it was worth the wait.

Our philosophy is simple. We take full advantage of what mother nature has provided, and add a bit of modernity to ensure a good fit and easy care. Then we pass it on to you, so your children can steal it. Our job is to make things that really last. You're charged with keeping a watchful eye on your closet.

Cheers,

Beth and Kevin Kinney