Filson

[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.

[Max Power]

I'm looking for a new daily carry bag. Thinking of getting a Filson one and am torn between:

Medium Field bag

and the Original briefcase

Does anybody have particular experience with one These? The briefcase is my favorite, I prefer the look and it looks bigger.

[Anesthetist]

I own the small and medium field bags and they are really nice. They do have a long break in time, so they will be stiff for a while. They don't have a lot of organization so stuff does bounce around. It helps if you buy a drop in organizer for small things. I don't own the briefcase but have drooled over many times. Either way you go I think you will be happy with your purchase.

[Max Power]

Thanks a lot. I'm leaning towards the briefcase as it could fit my notebook and looks like it keeps the stuff in order, whereas the fieldbags might get chaotic soon. And it looks like the attachment of the briefcase is more comfortable, as the hooks are at the side.