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Original Alaska Outfitter Since 1897 | The Filson Story
Since 1897 we've had the same mission: To create best-in-class products that outsmart the elements, outperform expectations, and outlast you. Our Founder, Clinton C. Filson put it best, "Your satisfaction...
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Signature Materials: Dry Bags
Our 124-year legacy was born outfitting those bound for the inhospitable weather and terrain of the Alaskan Gold Rush. Filson dry bags exemplify our commitment to equip men and women...
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Signature Materials: What is Filson Bridle Leather?
Bridle Leather holds a valued position in Filson manufacturing, and we’re constantly seeking new ways to put it to work, from smaller items like keychains and wallets to the handles...
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Filson x Springbar Outfitter Tent — Handcrafted in Salt Lake City
The “Outfitter” model was inspired after a history of horse packers over the past century in America, with the same utility of the Springbar framework but with a pole design...
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Signature Materials: Lightweight Active Rain Shells
Since 1897, Filson has manufactured clothing that’s kept men and women warm and dry in the Pacific Northwest and across the globe–in rain-soaked forests, snowy rangelands and everywhere in between....
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Moto Overlanding Apparel Essentials
We spoke with Aaron Piazza, group leader on our journey along the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, about some of the essential pieces of kit that he recommends for backcountry riding....
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Filson Expert Picks: Geoff Samples
Expert Filson gear advice from our own, and the extended Filson community—breaking down each product plain and simple.
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Tin Cloth Cruiser History
While the design of the Tin Cloth Cruiser has changed little over the decades, it has undergone some minor variations to meet demands beyond the forests. Over the years, the...
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Recommended Care for Mackinaw Wool
Mackinaw Wool has been our most-trusted cold-weather protection for over a century, and these easy-maintenance tips will ensure yours provides reliable service for years to come.
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Filson x Allagash Cruiser Axe: Hand Forged in Maine, USA
Brant & Cochran’s goal was to create an heirloom-quality axe that could also be put to unrelenting work. That starts with the steel—U.S.-made 1050 carbon steel. The “1050” refers to...
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Signature Materials: Responsibly Sourced Down
Down, the soft under-plumage that lies beneath the tougher exterior feathers of birds, provides outstanding insulation that protects them from icy weather. Goose down, in particular, has long been regarded...
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Filson Denim
Filson Denim is the latest chapter in a legacy that spans over a century of outfitting customers for the most demanding conditions.
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History of Buck Knives: Made in America
Buck Knives is a historic American brand with a legacy that spans four generations. For 118 years, they’ve been dedicated to crafting quality, handmade knives, and tools designed for a...
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A Brief Look at the Origin of Denim in North America
The history of denim in America dates back to the 1840s, when the durability of the warp-faced, twill textile was a proven choice for workwear clothing, with pants and overalls...
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Signature Materials: Rugged Twill
Filson’s 120-plus year legacy is outfitting miners, loggers, ranchers, and sportsmen with durable apparel and goods that provide unfailing protection. For more than two decades, we’ve applied more than a...
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Wickett & Craig x Filson - American Made Leather
Mankind has used leather for clothing, footwear, armor, and tools for centuries, and since 1867, Pennsylvania’s Wickett & Craig has specialized in tanning the most durable and beautiful leathers available....
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Signature Materials: Waxed Cotton
What worked then still works today. While science and chemistry have produced some amazing options for raingear in recent years, sometimes the best option for wet-weather protection has existed for...
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Signature Materials: Ripstop Nylon
Our newly-introduced collection of ripstop nylon luggage and bags captures that same rugged reliability, in a lighter and more flexible form. Ripstop nylon, with its crosshatch pattern of reinforcing threads,...
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Legacy Seattle Manufacturers Team Up to Address PPE Shortage
When our neighbors at Outdoor Research came to us with a chance to join their efforts in manufacturing personal protective equipment, we got right to work. This relief project marks...
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Signature Materials: Technical Rainwear Pt. 1
When you’re outdoors and can’t escape wet weather, staying dry is a very real need. Quality rain gear not only keeps you more comfortable—in cold temperatures, it can prevent life-threatening...
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Signature Materials: Technical Rainwear Pt. 2
When looking at pictures of rain jackets on a web page, they all kind of look the same. How does one choose? Simple: honestly prioritize your needs as a user...
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Signature Materials: Which Filson Wool?
For as long as history has been recorded, wool has protected people from exposure to the elements, and today it works just as well as it always has. No other...
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Signature Materials: Why Filson Wool?
Filson has been a wool expert for over 122 years. In fact, our original name in 1897 was Seattle Woolen Manufacturing Company, Pioneer Alaska Clothing and Blanket Manufacturers. We got...
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Keeping Handmade Traditions Alive in the Northeast: Filson & Quoddy
Jack and Anne Spiegel originally started Quoddy in Maine in 1947. Their unique footwear was all made with moccasin construction to be flexible, durable, and repairable. At one point, Quoddy...
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Filson x Danner Grouse Bottomland Boot
When two Pacific Northwest brands team up to create a hunting boot, the result is a rugged piece of craftsmanship. Constructed from full-grain leather and oil-finish Tin Cloth, the Grouse...
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Upland Essentials
What gear does an upland hunter need? That question covers an enormous variety of habitat, weather, birds, and preferences. While gear requirements vary for hunting quail in Texas, grouse in...
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