Bear Tracks - Tan

Bear Tracks are a common, yet always awe-inspiring sight on the Copper River Delta and beaches of Prince William Sound. There is a magnificence and symmetry to their footprints in the sand that rings deep for all cultures, for all times. For the Tlingit, Eyak, and Sugpiaq (Alutiiq) of Alaska’s “Lost Coast”, the bear has figured prominently into the spiritual, oral, and artistic traditions. As hunters and outdoorsmen, these tribes are aware of the close similarities in the anatomy and behavior of the bear and human. The union of human and bear is a common thread throughout indigenous Alaska, as signified on the trim by the hand inside of the paw. The shaman sought the bear’s help and women ran away to marry the bear in oral stories. You will see a woman’s face, distinguished by a labret, in one of the bear paws and a profile of a human in another paw. In another paw, the crescent eye represents the “sleeping eye” or hibernation cycle of the bear.  Renowned Alaskan artist Michael Webber designed this trim design exclusively for Copper River Fleece.

Shoulder Bag Details:

• Ideal for carrying your wallet, keys, phone, sunglasses, etc.!
• 10" width x 11.5" height
• Adjustable Shoulder Strap (adjusts from 29" to 55" in length)
• Zippered main compartment
• Exterior front slip pocket has trim sewn along top
• Water-resistant softshell fabric 

Fabric Details:

• Abrasion-resistant woven polyester outer-face
• Soft microfleece interior
• DWR (water-repellant surface treatment) applied to outer-face sheds rain, snow, and spills
• Machine wash, Hang to dry