Filson

[hassinator]

@tmg:

Anybody know of any shops in the UK that stock (or can order in) Filson?

I keep looking at the Portage Bay jacket, but would want to try one on for size first.

see posts above.  present in london carry filson black label.

not sure if anyone carries the US stuff.

meaty import duty and VAT add about 35% to cost on import.

still its sale time so a good time to order.

i got an eddie bauer skyliner for £40 today.

can't be bad.

[tmg]

Thanks for that, had a look but I may just need to see if I can ship to one of my US colleagues and pick up on my next trip over.

Forgot that it was sales time, may need to do some serious browsing

[unharmed]

Get it from the States. I was looking for one of their wool vests and found that there is a UK distributor but their website is half finished and they don't respond to emails or phone calls.

[tmg]

@unharmed:

Get it from the States. I was looking for one of their wool vests and found that there is a UK distributor but their website is half finished and they don't respond to emails or phone calls.

Yeah, I found that too, but more frustrating is that because there is an 'apparent' UK distributor, you can't buy online from the Filson store and have stuff shipped to the UK! Really annoying as I've found the jacket I'm after is in the sale!

On a seperate note, can anyone advise on Filson sizing, specifically for jackets? My chest is approximately 43" and I take XL in IH shirts which gives a 'fitted' look, however, going by the Filson sizing guide I'm right in between a Medium (40-42) and a Large (44) - I've read various comments on different forums that Filson jackets are 'generously sized, so can anyone help point me in the right direction? If you have a M or L Filson jacket and could post actual pit-to-pit measurements that would be great

[unharmed]

@tmg:

@unharmed:

Get it from the States. I was looking for one of their wool vests and found that there is a UK distributor but their website is half finished and they don't respond to emails or phone calls.

Yeah, I found that too, but more frustrating is that because there is an 'apparent' UK distributor, you can't buy online from the Filson store and have stuff shipped to the UK! Really annoying as I've found the jacket I'm after is in the sale!

Yeah exactly. Really frustrating.

[tmg]

If anyone could provide some info on Filson jacket sizing, that'd be much appreciated

[MikeC]

Their sizing is huge. I wear a L or XL in IH jackets and a M in Filson.

[Graeme]

I think that it depends on the model. I was in Present at the weekend, and tried on the orange parka in a 46, and it was a bit too small. I'm a 46 or possibly 48 depending on the coat.

It's a lovely jacket. Someone will get a bargain with it.

[seawolf]

Does anyone have experience with Filson briefcases? The website says they use bridal leather, but it was seriously crap. So bad that I returned it. It was a sorry excuse for leather and almost looked like corrected grain. I wanted to love it so badly, but I couldn't get past the shitty quality of the leather.

[joesaintjohn]

Man, that's sad. I got their Levi's collab bag, and the leather was the best part. I'm sorry to hear your case wasn't good. You should let them know.

[seawolf]

Oh, I totally did. They refunded my money, and I bought an IHSH-07

[seawolf]

I just looked at the collab bag. That's some nice leather! What a great bag!

[joesaintjohn]

Man, I love it. I want to take it everywhere all the time.

[seawolf]

How much stuff can you cram into it? I need a good overnight bag, maybe for a weekend.

[joesaintjohn]

I just posted a picture of it in the WAYDT thread. It's perfect for a few days as a weekender or if you're not a giant with three parkas.

[seawolf]

Thanks. Such a nice bag. I worry though, that it would be weird to carry that around in a denim tuxedo. Only one way to find out!

[MikeC]

Seawolf, have Scott Willis make you an epic briefcase. Prob for the same amount as Filson or less.

[seawolf]

If I didn't already have a leather briefcase, I totally would. His stuff looks amazing. I'm definitely interested in a belt from him at some point.

[urbanwoodsman]

Filson just opened a store in London.

http://www.porhomme.com/2013/04/now-open-filson-london/#more-37874

[toddjcoley]

Will be checking that out this week.