That was a great post above. ^^^^
Hello sir, I'm just a few hours south of you and get to enjoy some very similar weather as the Twin Cities. Nice collection of Filson wear, I really should make a pilgramage to the Filson shop in Minneapolis this fall. I also agree that thier prices refect thier quality, craftsmanship and long-tern durability. Seems a lot of folks in my neck of the woods can't see beyond a Carhartt (and some of the products are still ok) but there are more durable, longer lasting products out there.
Worf, it is obvious you have too much if you forgot your Filsons!
I have a charcoal Mackinaw wool vest I use for layering in the Winter and a waxed tin cloth vest I wear over a wool shirt when the temps are in the 40s or above. It is wind proof, waterproof and is warm enough for mild temps. It is just easier and more comfortable to wear the tin cloth vest instead of a jacket with mild temps.
Good stuff - a Filson Wool Cape Coat arrived yesterday! Just perfect. Our recent cool mornings found me doing chores and enjoying the wool jacket. It should be a fav to wear in my neck of the woods.
For those "inquiring minds," the Cape Coat is a 24 oz. herringbone gray wool. It has a double yoke and snap buttons. The Filson longer, hip length, style provides warm and weather protection that are features that I enjoy. Open pockets and snap chest pockets are well made and positioned. It is a traditional piece of "kit" for city/country use. I intend to use it for a chore jacket/coat. Trad Filson Mackinaws have the same weight wool, a harder felted surface and many more pockets (tool pocket is iconic). This jacket, to my eye, has a clean classic clean look. The jacket gives me the impression that it up to the task and should give me decades of service.
Best, Eric -
Pairs perfectly with the Gannon in Silvermist!
The Badlands are stunning, so stark and surreal. I used to get over there early mornings just to watch how the light changes the views. I've heard about rattlesnakes being all over the place, they are supposed to be thick right where I live now, yet I've never seen one. Maybe they are all scared that I'll make them into boots and belts?Nice write up there David. Just passed through your area back in June, what suprised me most about South Dakota are the Badlands areas and the presence of (many) rattlesnakes. Never would have guessed.