Filson coats - anyone?

[Ernest P Shackleton]

Looking great. This is great wool weather. My walks are going to require it real soon.

 

[belfastboy]

Trying to add commentary to my picture above. 30 minutes wasted.
Went to the Marysville, WA Filson Outlet store today.
Added this to my Filson collection, $199.00.
On a side note they're doing a lot of shipping for call in orders on the discounted outlet pricing
For you out of area addicts.

I drive down the I5 regularly and specifically avoid going into the Filson Outlet......I don't want to know, I can't afford to know.

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks Michael. I probably would have had the vest out yesterday if I had thought of it. It was definitely wool weather. The 10 day forecast says we are going to warm up except for Sun and Mon. But at this time of year the mornings and evenings are always jacket or vest weather. Looking forward to seeing your vests in action.

Michael

We are having a wonderfully warm autumn up here but my Filson's are chomping at the bit to get out of the closet.

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

We are having a wonderfully warm autumn up here but my Filson's are chomping at the bit to get out of the closet.

This is not to correct you. This is for the sake of trivia. I didn't know it until a few years ago, and I find things like this interesting.

http://grammarist.com/usage/champing-chomping-at-the-bit/

 

[Short Balding Guy]

First sighting of the season of Filson at my house today
, on Flickr
I wore the mackinaw vest while I was working in the yard re-waxing my brush pants. Felt good. I think it will be a regular companion for the next few months.Michael

Sharp Michael. Agreed - wool time of year. Wool season is already here in Minnesota. Cutting wood this morning. Wood heating time of years is here.

Best, Eric -

 

[Michael A]

Sharp Michael. Agreed - wool time of year. Wool season is already here in Minnesota. Cutting wood this morning. Wood heating time of years is here.

Best, Eric -

Thanks Eric. You are looking good in the vest and coat today. It's been significantly warmer here in Iowa than at my sister's in Ottertail county, but wool season definitely hit it's stride today with a high around 52 and strong northwest winds. My kind of weather. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Michael A]

Another Filson first of the season here today as the Mackinaw bibs come into play.
DSCN5919 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
If I decide to work outside today or get on my bicycle a cruiser coat might be called into action as it's in the low 40s with a 25 mph wind out of the NW.

Michael

 

[Stringmaster]

Filson Mackinaws all around!

 

[Kennyz]

Stringmaster, the three of you look great!

Ken

Filson Mackinaws all around!

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

Filson Mackinaws all around!

With a username like @Stringmaster, I have to ask: Fender or Gibson?

 

[Stringmaster]

With a username like @Stringmaster, I have to ask: Fender or Gibson?

HaHa--well "all of the above"--I adopted the handle as play a Fender Stringmaster steel guitar (although regular guitar is my main instrument)--not that I'm a master of all things with strings (kites included).

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

HaHa--well "all of the above"--I adopted the handle as play a Fender Stringmaster steel guitar (although regular guitar is my main instrument)--not that I'm a master of all things with strings (kites included).

@Stringmaster With that answer, you just won the internet (cue the balloon drop).

 

[So33]

Window shopping with the wifey, in a Filson Quilted Mile Marker Jacket.
Let's see some Filson.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Sending a Filson escapades pic from this morning.

Cheers folks. BTW: Filson has a Winter Sale going on, https://www.filson.com/ .

Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

View attachment 201553 Window shopping with the wifey, in a Filson Quilted Mile Marker Jacket.
Let's see some Filson.

Love the Mile Marker jacket. I have one in the ubiquitous black hue. It sees regular wearing.

I forget the name of this Filson jacket. It sees frequent wear during the Fall and Spring.

Best, Eric -

 

[Michael R.]

No pics of me , but I have several Filson jackets Tin Cloth Jacket , Quilted Pack Jacket , several wool vests , and a Mackinaw Wool Cruiser , and I'll tell ya the Quilted Pack Jacket is probably the most versatile for me .
QUILTED PACK JACKET
https://www.filson.com/quilted-pack-jacket.html#sku=20019781-fco-001154841

Eric got me started and now I can't stop , Best Clothing I've ever bought and worn . Made to last , and "Might As Well Have The Best" .

 

[bobm]

I also have several Filson jackets, vests, jacket liners, shirts, hats, gloves, socks even a leather lined flask (still unused). Do like their products - obviously, but I think they are making the big push into the hipster market and hope they don't forget their older customers. One example is that they always had the wool packer coat available year round. Now, they only offer it in a "limited edition" - which is already sold out unless it's odd sized and jacked the price to $795.00.
Nothing against expanding their base - they have to do it to stay competitive and I enjoy going to both their NYC stores, but am wondering how many times Filson has changed corporate hands in the last so many years?

 

[El Marro]

One example is that they always had the wool packer coat available year round. Now, they only offer it in a "limited edition" - which is already sold out unless it's odd sized and jacked the price to $795.00.

I have noticed this the last couple years as well and it is a damn shame. I just picked up a double Mackinaw in the red and black buffalo plaid a couple weeks ago off eBay for under $300. The seller estimates that it was purchased in the mid 90s but it has spent its entire life in a closet and it is pristine, practically brand new. If Filson keeps on raising prices the way they are I will stick with eBay.

 

[Kennyz]

Love that gray hat!

Ken

Love the Mile Marker jacket. I have one in the ubiquitous black hue. It sees regular wearing.

I forget the name of this Filson jacket. It sees frequent wear during the Fall and Spring.

Best, Eric -

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

Brands like Filson and Viberg boots are in a weird position. They'd probably like to stick with their original direction and customer base, but not only do they have to keep the doors open, but they also have OPPORTUNITY staring them in the face. Potential profit on a larger scale. Both their notorious quality and old school traditions are exactly what gives a brand that glow to the hipsters. I don't really like that term: hipsters. I use it. I get it. But there's more going on there. Barbour has done it too. I'm sure countless others as well. Slimmer, tailored fits with fashion in mind rather than utilitarian garments of high quality. I can't really blame a young person for wanting good quality stuff, even if they never put it through the paces. Quality stuff is cool. In a world of poor quality and planned obsolescence, it's even cooler.