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Southern Style for Him
October-November 2012
Bag: Made of selvage denim and natural-colored leather, Filson’s new casual duffel stands up to the abuses of air travel and the open road and looks better with age ($298; Filson.com) Read More »
Cool Carryalls
October 2012
Strap the world on your back and go with this gigantic carryall that has bold stripes for a unique style statement Read More »
How to Dress for Any Situation
Fall 2012
How to Dress for Any Situation - At the Game and Gloves for Any Occasion Read More »
Fodor’s Approved: Best Carry-On Bags
September 24, 2012
Expert travelers may disagree when it comes to the most breathtaking beach, the most thrilling destination, or the best digs on the planet to rest our wandering bones. But there's no debating one thing: We avoid checking a bag at all costs. Read More »
New Products from Filson
September 24, 2012
Filson has announced three new clothing products following the design success of their Guide Wading Jacket: Guide Waders, Midweight Polartec® Pullover Shirt, and Midweight Polartec Pullover Pants. They’re all set for release in Spring of 2013. Read More »
Filson upgrades fly fishing product offering in spring 2013
September 21, 2012
In Spring 2013, Filson will introduce a fly fishing assortment that will offer updated design technologies to better suit the angler. Read More »
Best of the Vests
September-October 2012
Most of us have a favorite upland vest, one that’s well worn enough to be as comfortable as an old friend, even if it’s not in the best shape. But what do we do when it’s time to retire “Old Reliable”? Sometimes you have to go through a few models to find the same perfect fit and the… Read More »
Look Good, Hunt Better
September 2012
Great hunting apparel needs to be functional and performance driven, but nobody says it shouldn’t look good too. While few people will ever view hunters in the same light as football players or Olympic runners, there is no doubt that hunting is a performance sport. We spend long hours… Read More »
Beat-Up, Broken-In & Beautiful
May 2012
Filson Padded Computer Bag First introduced 2000 This one bought 2002 This isn’t a bag; It’s a challenge; A fresh Filson brief ($315) is like a new passport: The real fun is using (and abusing) it as much as possible. Read More »
Quick Shots: Sporting Emporium
April 2012
Quick Shots: Sporting Emporium -Filson Field Shirt Read More »
The Essential Casual Wardrobe: Gallery
March 2012
What follows are expertly constructed, smartly designed clothes in a range of prices, with options that will remind you why as much thinking goes into a sweater, a jean jacket, or a pair of boxers as into a suit. Read More »
Reasons to Love Seattle in the Winter
December 2011
Reasons to Love Seattle in the Winter 13. Our Homegrown Winter Duds Are Stylish E. Scarlet Mackinaw Cruiser Filson’s replica of a 1922 wool work shirt has a special pocket for your vintage compass— you never leave home without it, right? $350, Filson.com Read More »
Pioneering Spirit
December 2011
A company with ties to the Gold Rush creates a bag tailored to the 21st century. Clinton C. Filson was well into middle age by the time he established his outfitter company near the end of the 19th century. Prior to settling in Seattle in the 1890s, Filson had homesteaded in Nebraska and… Read More »
Great Carry-Ons
December 2011- January 2012
Whatever your style, these wheelies will help you pack smart— whether you want a soft duffle or a hard case Read More »
THE WOODSMAN Leather Gloves
December 2011
Love for the Glove Picking the right protection for your mitts isn’t as easy as it seems. Select the closest approximation to your profession and we’ll select the right gloves for you this winter. THE WOODSMAN Leather Gloves Find yourself working outdoors more often than not? Do you hang… Read More »
My Grandmother, The Style Icon
December 2011
On a cross-country trip, one woman channels the look of Hollywood in the golden era. Read More »
Buffalo Stance: The Best Plaid Accessories of the Season
December 2011
That bold check pattern you're seeing everywhere? It's not going away anytime soon. Get on board now Filson $150 Available at filson.com Read More »
Winter Wanderlust Essentials For Him
December 2011
Cozy gear for the traveling guy. Regardless of where your holiday destination might be, updating your wardrobe for winter is a must. These simple pieces will keep you warm throughout your entire trip. Winter Wanderlust Accessories Filson’s new “Bison Accessories” line is aptly named, since… Read More »
Quality Never Goes Out of Style
December 2011
Neither do the classic looks from these American companies. We dig through their archives and pick our favorite pieces for the modern wardrobe. “Might as well have the best” is the Filson motto, and they’re not kidding. The Seattle-based company has been crafting a version of these nearly… Read More »
Layering Is Cake
November 2011
When the winter wind blows, sandwich a warming wool vest between a heavy sweater and a topcoat. Read More »
It's Classy to be Classic
Autumn-Winter 2012
It’s Classy to be Classic Putting Style Ahead of Fashion, Discerning Independent-Minded Wearers of Classic Tailoring, Authentic Preppy and Workwear by Redefining Modern Menswear Modern menswear is undergoing a fundamental cultural change. There is a new breed of informed style advocate… Read More »
The Jacket: Filson's Historical Remake
October 2011
Fresh Picks: Fashion News THE JACKET Filson’s Historic Remake Seattle’s heritage famously includes grunge rock; coffee; ever-present rain— and the red Filson Cruiser. The Cruiser, which is a jacket, not a boat, was first issued in 1922 by the Seattle-based outdoor outfitter. On Nov. 1, as… Read More »
Filson x Sebago
October 11, 2011
Filson x Sebago Capsule Collection “Tis the Season to Share…” And so Filson will be sharing its signature weather resistant fabric and timeless silhouettes with another American classic, Sebago. To come in various footwear, apparel, and luggage, each to have the distinctive Sebago… Read More »
Sebago x Filson Collection
October 2011
Filson has teamed up with premium footwear brand Sebago to release a collection of co-branded footwear, apparel and luggage for Fall/Winter 2011. Combining both brands’ legacies of quality craftsmanship, the collaboration, marries Filson’s signature fabrics and silhouettes with Sebago’s… Read More »
The Lucky Fall Bag Guide: Weekenders
October 2011
Something about this bag emanates “world traveler,” in an unpretentious way. LEATHER-TRIM OILED-FINISH TWILL, $295,FILSON.COM Read More »
Uplander Gear and Dog Tags
October 2011
The Complete Uplander From head to toe, we’ve got you covered with the best new upland gear for both you and your bird dog. Dog Tags Filson’s Reversible Dog Coat is water repellent and has a soft moleskin collar. ($50; Filson.com) Read More »
Mountain Man Mode
September 2011
Westward, bro! Fall’s handsomest designs are inspired by the burly, moody Pacific Northwest Oscar Wilde once quipped that Rocky Mountain miners were the best-dressed men in America. Many years later, the fashion world would seem to agree with him. Menswear manufacturers—from break-out… Read More »
Guide to Style
September 2011
Outfit features Tommy Hilfiger Blazer, Hamilton Shirt, Gap Jeans, Thomas Pink Handkerchief, Filson Duffle, Cole Haan Shoes Read More »
Red Plaid
August 2011
Spin His Style - Cheap Monday Neo Shirt, H & M Chess Scarf, Filson Small Wool Field Bag Read More »
Bags - Canvas
Fall 2011
Canvas Bags - Boss Orange Cirtin, Filson Medium Field Bag, Ben Minkoff Michael Weekender, Acne Everest, Levi's Made & Crafted Dark Navy Delivery, Fold substation, will Leather Goods La Manta Messenger, Propoerty Of..Tommy Backpack, Billy Reid Log Carrier and Timo Weiland Read More »
BMOC- Bad Man On Campus
September 2011
The world keeps getting preppier every day― and designers are taking the style to its brashest and boldest heights ever. Here, our favorite polymath (actor, comedian, writer, wrapper), Donald Glover, wears this NEW CLASS OF COLORFUL VARSITY GEAR while shredding across the UCLA campus Read More »
Filson x Sebago 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
August 2011
Sebago, predominately known for their boaters, teams up with Filson for a distinct line of workwear inspired beige and brown shoes, jackets, and bags. The rough look is absolutely vintage as the pieces are of high quality and capable designs. The collection is the perfect mix between urban… Read More »
Filson x Sebago 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
August 2011
New from Sebago, a distinctly American dockside brand established in Michigan in 1946, comes a full collaborative collection with Filson. Decked out almost entirely in Filson’s rough and distinct Tin Cloth beige canvas, the line includes several pairs of shoes as well as three sets of bags… Read More »
Sebago x Filson Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection
August 2011
After several previews, we can give you a more detailed look at the new collaborative collection by Sebago and Filson. The collection features the sophisticated Filson Tin Cloth material mixed with Sebago’s high quality leather to create durable outerwear, accessories and footwear.… Read More »
Making It in America
August 2011
Filson’s Cruiser jackets and twill rucksacks blended seamlessly with Seattle’s grunge aesthetic in the 1990s, but the local outfitter dates further back― to the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. The company still manufactures in its Seattle factory, where workers manually cut leather snap… Read More »
Made in America: Hearth & Heritage
August 2011
We teamed with the experts at Archival Clothing, an Oregon-based retailer and staunch proponent of domestic production, to curate a list of rugged products that are made on American soil FILSON WOOL MACKINAW VEST Filson makes this classic vest in Seattle, Washington. Highly functional,… Read More »
Filson Offers Its Gear in Black
August 2011
It took 114 years, but rugged outfitter Filson is now making a variety of its products in black leather and other fabrics. Known for their durable bags and outdoor gear built to last, much of their leather goods are made from super-tough bridle leather. We think the wool bags are… Read More »
Groomsmen Gifts: What Gives?
July 2011
JFK gave his guys monogrammed Brooks Brothers umbrellas: modest but memorable. As wedding season heats up, a look at some new-classic keepsakes Oil Finish Tote Bag $85, Filson.com Read More »
Classing Up Camp-Heirloom Luggage
July 2011
Not only do heavy canvas and rich leather look fantastic, they wear like iron. No matter if your travels are deer camp or into the farthest depths of the Okawanga, Filson luggage will arrive in style and still be there to regift to your grandchildren. Guaranteed for life and available in… Read More »
TOTE
June/July 2011
Still hauling your sand essentials in a plastic grocery bag? Graduate to a manly beach tote. This one from Filson was originally made for hunting and fishing, with a water-resistant oil finish so it can take a few beatings while looking good enough for offshore excursions. Oil Finish Tote… Read More »
The Rucksack
July 2011
The all-purpose carry all for your summer excursions. Regardless of the season, a man’s need to carry around the basic necessities remains. In the summer, however, with sports equipment, camping gear, picnic stuff and the occasional six-pack to transport, a canvas or leather rucksack… Read More »
Gear Bags for Men
June 2011
He [K. Cooper Ray] also recommends Filson, which has outfitted sportsmen with apparel and luggage since the Gold Rush days. Filson’s “Padded Computer Bag” ($215) is sectioned and pocketed and the “Pullman” ($370) is a travel-savvy weekender. Both are made of rugged waterproof twill with… Read More »
Father’s Day Gift Guide
June 2011
As if shopping for Mother’s Day wasn’t hard enough, this weekend brings the one day a year we can celebrate dear old Dad. We polled our editors (who, as it turns out, have all different sorts of fathers and father figures) to find out what they were gifting them this year. After all, their… Read More »
Carry-Onz
June 2011
Whether it’s an overnighter or weeklong getaway, toting one of these seven fresh canvas bags will make your arrival on point. Filson $99 Read More »
Filson Open at Seattle Skeet and Trap
June 2011
Seattle Skeet and Trap Club hosted the Second Annual Filson Open registered sporting clays shoot on April 30 and May 1. With over 100 shooters, “The Filson” is on its way to becoming the place to be for sporting clays in early May. Saturday, the first day of the shoot, Mother Nature… Read More »
19 Ways to Celebrate Dad - Take a look at our Father’s Day gift picks
June 2011
Filson Cover Cloth Packer Hat. After years of unsuccessful attempts at kicking his touristy tendencies (24 photos of one street performer? Really?), we’re happy to settle on at least dressing him cuter for the part. Available at Filson.com, $49 Read More »
Style Watch
June 2011
Seattle-based Filson got its start in 1897 by outfitting miners as they headed north through Seattle to prospect for gold. Over 100 years later, the brand still delivers durable, handsome outdoor gear― like jackets, bags and outdoor accessories― to a dedicated following of outdoor… Read More »
Keep That Puppy on This Leash
June 2011
You should never dress your dog, and you should never, ever dress your dog to look like you. The rule-proving exception? Filson’s canine gear. The bridle leather lead and collar are as rugged as Filson’s bridle leather belt, which you should already own. Just untuck your shirt when you… Read More »
Tailgate Review
May 2011
For the traveling bird hunter who packs loads of gear, nothing beats a roomy duffle bag. And for style as well as function, nothing beats a Filson bag. Built of 22-ounce 100% cotton oil finished water repellent rugged twill with heavy-duty brass zippers, the duffles are tough enough to… Read More »
Warriors of the Weekend (Bag)
May 2011
Pity the man who carries a gym bag on weekend getaways. Not only because he looks like a kid packing for a sleepover, but also because it says something about him: he doesn’t get away much. But, even if the trip is rare, these canvas bags project the right mix of well-travelled… Read More »
Filson Preview at The Ace Hotel
May 2011
Last week we had the pleasure of visiting Filson’s pop-up showroom at Manhattan’s Ace Hotel. The Active Team’s long been fans of the classic upland hunting and fly fishing outfitters, and we were thrilled to see many old favorites well represented at this event, but what really caught our… Read More »
The Shoes of Summer 2011
May 2011
Twenty pairs that'll take you from the office to the beach and back, in style For the Music Festival-Bound Uplander chukkas by Filson, $235, filson.com Read More »
Technical Pup
May 2011
Winter isn’t the only time Fido needs an extra layer. Give him the same rain protection you sport during the Spring with the Filson Shelter Cloth Dog Coat ($70). The water-repellent shell can be reversed to expose their signature red/black plaid Mackinaw wool lining and features an extra… Read More »
Driven Edition
May 2011
Filson Zippered Tote Still on the waxed canvas kick, an indispensable zippered tote bag from classic American brand Filson. Stylish, tough as nails and made in the U.S.A., of course. Read More »SIA Snow Show Daily
Consumer confidence returning, but style, simplicity still dictate sales volume. Attribute it to good early snow conditions in parts of the country or the turning tides of the economy, but many retailers are walking around the Show with a spring in their step, a broad smile and good early… Read More »
2011 Local Outdoor Gear Preview
March 2011
Since 1897, Filson has been supplying hunters, fishermen, loggers and others with rugged, attractive outdoor gear and clothing—much of it crafted in the company’s SoDo factory. While Filson is more about time-tested designs that never go out of style, every so often the company does roll… Read More »
Hunting for Shooting Accessories
March 2011
Filson Dry-Finish Tin Cloth Shooting Jacket I’m no fan of Filson’s waxed Tin Cloth apparel, which I find too stiff and heavy, but I give the company’s dry-finish Tin Cloth clothing an enthusiastic two thumbs up. The new Dry Finish Tin Cloth Shooting Jacket in 100-percent cotton has the… Read More »
Bring With
Winter 2010
Bags For Sturdy Schlepping Roomy enough to haul almost any travel gear, Filson’s stylishly reimagined classic carryall comes in bright red and black wool. Read More »
