Filson
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Personally, I didn't understand this jacket at all until living in the climate where it was invented. The lack of wind proofing is really a feature since it usually isn't too windy here and the biggest issue is humidity and breathability. It's also intended as work clothing which assumes you are moving and generating heat/sweat. Personally, wool like this is about the only thing I've found that works to keep me warm and not uncomfortably sweaty when I'm moving in the pnw. All the fancy tech fabrics that worked for me in CO are semi useless when I start working or exerting.
But yes, if being worn more casually, it usually only needs a base layer (thermal) and mid layer (uhf) to be warm enough.
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@pechelman You are right on with your command. I wear mine for taking down trees and clearing trails in the winter. When it is under -10 C the air is dry and it is rarely windy. Tech fibers don't work when exercising in the cold ( < -10C), simple physics.
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It’s a fine jacket and I appreciate it for what it is but yeah when the wind is howling you will def feel it. I wore mine to the farm once for Christmas and the wind coming off the fields rendered it about as good as a handkerchief.
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I find the mac cruiser fairly wind resistant. All the pockets mean it’s basically double layer thick wool. Certainly not n1, but plenty warm for me on all but coldest/stormiest days. If you did a light puffy, uhf, moleskin, or even some denim/duck under it I think you’d have pretty warm setup.
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Anyone owning the down cruiser vest?
https://roe.filson.eu/products/filson-man-down-cruiser-vest-fmgil0005w0117w0121-240?_pos=1&_sid=40186c9ad&_ss=rLooking for sizing advice and general info if you are happy with it.
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@Dmart I own that vest. I love it. I wear it mostly with a hoodie or flannel underneath. Sometimes just a T-shirt and if I just running out the door and it’s handy and not too cold. I have a small and it’s perfect. I am 5’7” 175, 43” chest, top heavy from the gym… I wear mostly Large in IH, but my westerns are now too snug since the gym metamorphosis. Hahaha. It’s a problem I’m happy to have.
I digress… the small is what I’d consider a normal Large to be. Maybe a medium plus.
Also please note, the insulation is soft and but “puffy”. It really is a formidable vest and not figure-hugging. -
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@Autorotate Thanks a lot. That looks excellent. I plan to wear it in the same way and mostly for the chilly morning and evening walks with the dogs in the green.
I am 5'11" but rather slim and narrow 155lbs, 39.5 chest. I was initially thinking of a size M but maybe S could fit me as well.
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@Dmart I think a Small is a good call. It has some length in the back and probably will fit you even better than mine fits me.
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@Autorotate Just ordered one in otter green in small. lets see but thanks for the assistance!
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@Autorotate shitty pics but I love it. Size S is spot on, thanks mate!
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@Dmart glorious brother! Great fit! She’s a beast, eh?
Since we’ve chatted on this thread I’ve taken a bit of a deep dive on Filson. I’m a proud new owner of an EBay BNWT red/black Mackinaw Cruiser. Next level jacket and wish I’d had one years ago. It’s just so simple and fantastic.
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@Autorotate I love my Mack Cruiser. It’s a big large in the chest, but find it perfect for layering over my type 3 when necessary. Dig that it kinda has a bit of a pea coat vibe (mine is charcoal).
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@gr8-selvedge nice looking piece for sure!! Congrats man!
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@Mizmazzle
Thanks, I do appreciate it! -
Filson is one of those companies that makes some really good stuff, but you'll pay for it. They also make some really bad stuff....and you'll pay for it. lol I don't have an issue with iconic American companies using imported goods provided they are up to par with the companies standards and that they are priced accordingly. Unfortunately for Filson the vast majority of their imported good fail on both counts. Their Macinaw stuff is excellent, I own a Cruiser and it's fantastic. Not a fan of a lot of their other stuff, it's a shadow of what the vintage line was.
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This is what I'm talking about...explain to me why this is 1k usd? I paid a little over $400 for my Cruiser when I snagged it on sale down from $550usd. This is literally just an additional few inches of wool added to the bottom to make it a longer length coat instead of a Cruiser. My Cruiser is a great jacket and worth every penny I paid for it...but I'm not seeing $1000 usd for this.
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@edgarallanpoe it does have a lining in it too…which the normal Mack cruiser doesn’t have. Collar details.
But I agree. Seems really over priced. I paid $350
When I got my Mack cruiser about 4 years ago. They’ve gone up in price considerably. I do love it though.
