Break free from barrel harness dread
“Blindfolded, you would be hard-pressed to guess you’re wearing a barrel, even with that information you would probably guess 10 pounds light.” Trent D.
Don’t let food barrel harness dread keep you from portaging into solitude. Shoulder and back strain? Excruciating lower back pressure? Being knocked off balance on the trail?
This canoe barrel harness is the solution! It is the only one that
✅is custom-fit so it hugs your body
✅has an extra thick, contoured foam back that flattens all the curves of the barrel
✅has a soft, cushy layer against your back.
This harness feels like a pack! No pressure on your spine or lower back. Our one-of-a-kind Upper Adjustment Buckle for the shoulder straps allows you to pull the top of the barrel closer to your centre of gravity so the barrel doesn’t throw you off balance.
To order, you'll need to take your chest and hip measurements. It's super easy. Here are the instructions.
Our "Custom-Fit Promise" means we'll work with you to make sure you have the right sizing. Our shoulder straps and hip belt are interchangeable and easy to switch. (We have video instructions!)
Fits 60L and 30L barrels.
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UPPER ADJUSTMENT -Gamechanger! The extra 3” pulls the top of the barrel closer to your back. So it doesn’t pull backwards. Use the Lower Adjustment if you have a short back.
LUXURIOUS CONTOURED BACK –Our extra thick, ergonomically contoured foam eliminates pressure on your spine and is sooo comfy with a heavy load.
CUSTOM-FIT - So your load is held securely, close to your body. More comfortable, stable and safer on the portages.
GRAB AND HAUL – 3 padded handles on the front and back for easy lifting. We guarantee them not to fail.
TUMPLINE (optional) - Choose from the TRAD Tump, or the wider, curvier RAD tump.
VOLUME - Easily fits 60L and 30L canoe barrels.
WEIGHT - 1.63 kg / 3 lb 6 oz of comfort and toughness (harness only)
COLOUR - Purple
VOLUME - Easily fits 60L and 30L canoe barrels.
WEIGHT - 1.63 kg / 3 lb 6 oz of comfort and toughness (harness only)
Ultra-Thick CONTOURED Back Pad
Curvy S-Shaped Shoulder Straps
Cushy Padded Hip Belt
High Quality Materials
Durable Construction
Interchangeable shoulder strap and hip belt sizes for a canoe barrel harness that fits like a glove.
Here's how you measure for the Voyageur Barrel Harness in 3 easy steps.
It’s quick and easy, and your back will love you for it!
If you’re between sizes - simply select the larger size.
Awesome comfort and fit for all genders. Any body shape and size.
Free domestic shipping on orders over $100.
Buy once ... have it for a lifetime.
This year your purchase helps us donate packs to Project Canoe and Trails Youth Initiative. Nonprofits that get kids out on trip.
Unique to Ostrom Outdoors
Think about the last time you carried a barrel.
If you’re like most people you spent the entire portage hunched forward. Trying to ignore the fact that the barrel was pulling you backwards.
That’s why the “Upper Adjustment” is such a gamechanger.
That shoulder stabilizer strap now attaches 3” higher to the top of the barrel.
So when you cinch it…it actually pulls the barrel closer to your back.
And the load closer to your centre of gravity.
If you have a short back, simply attach to the Lower Adjustment.
Reach out! We send you instructions on how to check the fit.
Our custom-fit promise means that we’ll work with you to make sure you have the right sizing.
Our shoulder straps and hip belt are interchangeable and easy to switch out. (We even have video instructions!)
We cover all shipping costs.
Here's something to think about. Portages will get harder as you get older. (Trust us!) Your pack will feel heavier and the smallest twist of an ankle or knee on the portage could wreck your summer.
A pack or harness that fits means you will be more surefooted and comfortable on the trail. So you can be confident in getting out summer after summer, perhaps on more challenging trips. (Quetico or the BWCA anyone?)
Thinking about the next 30 years…How does that return on investment sound?
“We loaded the pack up to about 55-60lbs and my husband helped me get it on my back and tighten everything up. It was a dream!!!
No more pain on my neck and shoulders from ill-fitting straps, and a waist belt that actually came to my waist and tightened up, and stayed in place. The portaging was SO MUCH EASIER for me!” C
Our Forever Warranty means that our products are warrantied to any owner for the lifetime of the product against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use.
If your Ostrom Outdoors product fails due to a material or manufacturing defect, we will repair or replace it at our option.
Free shipping on orders over $100.
Any unused product can be returned for refund or exchange
within 30 days of when you receive it.
You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Contact us to initiate a return.
We use Canada Post/United States Postal Service for U.S.
destinations. Estimated shipping speed is around 7 days. BUT we suggest you
allow 2-3 weeks.
Shipping charges will be calculated and displayed at
checkout, and should include the current tariffs, duties and taxes.
However, there is no guarantee, and your order may be
subject to additional tariffs, brokerage charges, import duties and taxes
(including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination.
OSTROM OUTDOORS is not responsible for these charges, if
applied, and are your responsibility as the customer.
Contact us to ask for a shipping quote. Keep in mind that your order may be subject to import duties, taxes and/or brokerage fees. These costs will be your responsibility, and we suggest you check with local import authorities before completing your purchase.
Custom-Fit
Interchangeable shoulder straps and hip belt, and the adjustable torso all require extra buckles, fabric, webbing and reinforcement.
Obviously, we feel the pros outweigh the cons of a little extra weight.
Imagine feeling more comfortable, surefooted and confident on the portages. And wanting to go further into the backcountry.
Durability
Yeah, we took a hard look at ways to reduce weight…but it meant compromising on durability.
Check out the extra fabric and webbing to reinforce the suspension system and high-stress areas.
Making sure you have a pack you can rely on in the backcountry is the backbone of our Forever Warranty.
Send Bill a quick message. We're happy to help.
We’ve been tripping with our families since we were kids. And got so fed up with uncomfortable canoe packs and nasty barrel harnesses that Bill just had to design a solution.
He first looked to backpack designs for inspiration. The result was:
“It was a blast being the lead designer for the Canadian Armed Forces Rucksack and Small Pack
System. We used scientific research and field testing to fully understand how pack design impacts load carriage, load control and weight transfer. It dramatically changed my approach to design. Custom-sizing does matter.” Bill Ostrom
