Filson

[zepp21]

Looking at getting a tin cloth cruiser jacket and a small duffel bag from Filson. Many here have stated that the quality has declined and they would no longer buy the products. Any opinions on these items? Should I go Barbour route instead? Any other brands to look at? I like the style of both the jacket and duffel bag, made in US, etc but if the quality is no longer there, I'll pass.

Thanks guys!!


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[ericf4]

have you considered Members Only? Cmon bring the 80's back.

[JP Chestnut]

I have something approximating a small duffle from Filson. Unused. Let me know if you want more details. It's the new, lower quality, version but the leather quality is pretty decent (about the best you can hope for these days).

[JP Chestnut]

have you considered Members Only? Cmon bring the 80's back.

Get one in black. Perfect look for your next iron maiden concert.

[ericf4]

have you considered Members Only? Cmon bring the 80's back.

Get one in black. Perfect look for your next iron maiden concert.

Ordered....

[dshap]

Looking at getting a tin cloth cruiser jacket and a small duffel bag from Filson. Many here have stated that the quality has declined and they would no longer buy the products. Any opinions on these items? Should I go Barbour route instead? Any other brands to look at? I like the style of both the jacket and duffel bag, made in US, etc but if the quality is no longer there, I'll pass.

Thanks guys!!


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Filson quality may have declined, but it's probably still decent. Barbour is just a garbage fashion brand now.

[JP Chestnut]

Looking at getting a tin cloth cruiser jacket and a small duffel bag from Filson. Many here have stated that the quality has declined and they would no longer buy the products. Any opinions on these items? Should I go Barbour route instead? Any other brands to look at? I like the style of both the jacket and duffel bag, made in US, etc but if the quality is no longer there, I'll pass.

Thanks guys!!


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Filson quality may have declined, but it's probably still decent. Barbour is just a garbage fashion brand now.

I agree. Old Filson > new Filson> anything else I know.

Just buy cheap and you're ok.

[zepp21]

Thanks guys! Are the sizes fairly normal and consistent? Unfortunately there isn't a store around here to try anything on prior to buying.


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[hoppyjr]

have you considered Members Only? Cmon bring the 80's back.

I always wanted one, but they never fit my 37" sleeve length.

Now I'm gonna picture Eric with that Flock-of-Seagulls hairdo.

[JP Chestnut]

Thanks guys! Are the sizes fairly normal and consistent? Unfortunately there isn't a store around here to try anything on prior to buying.


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The sizes used to be crazy. I sized down 4 inches from my regular jacket size and the jacket was huge. They're designed for fat burly lumberjacks with a bunch of layers underneath. Not sure about now.

[marchone]

Filson quality may have declined, but it's probably still decent. Barbour is just a garbage fashion brand now.

I just bought a replacement Barbour Beaufort jacket. The quailty is the same as it has been for decades. My 20-year old Filson Double Tin pants are still going strong. With my Le Chameau wellies I'm good to go in most any weather.

[Nomadz]

Likewise I recently bought another Barbour right at the factory . They are still made in Tyneside in England. The quality is completely the same as it's always been.

[streetracer101]

I just got a bunch of cheap Barbour tees on Sierra Trading post and the quality is far better then most of the other shirts I've owned.
Occasionally they have Barbour jackets for 50-80% off.

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[Panerai7]

Likewise I recently bought another Barbour right at the factory . They are still made in Tyneside in England. The quality is completely the same as it's always been.

Not all Barbour
Some made in Eastern Europe and the ones I saw in Nordstrom were made in Tanzania

[Captdave]

Filson luggage is still made in Seattle and is still good quality if you get the original styles like duffles. Can't speak to the coats quality. There are a couple outlets that filson has that sometimes have decent deals. I always try to buy from their retail location at the factory or the outlet so I know exactly what I'm getting.

[dukerules]

Have a tin cloth cruiser, and it is great. The newer bags are hit-or-miss with regard to the quality of the leather, but if you get a good one, the quality is still there.

[zepp21]

Have a tin cloth cruiser, and it is great. The newer bags are hit-or-miss with regard to the quality of the leather, but if you get a good one, the quality is still there.

How's the sizing on the cruiser?


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[dukerules]

I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 175. I wear a medium in Seattle fit. Like all Filson, they wear large.

[toxicavenger]

I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 175. I wear a medium in Seattle fit. Like all Filson, they wear large.

Yeah but you like your nipples poking through the fabric

[JP Chestnut]

I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 175. I wear a medium in Seattle fit. Like all Filson, they wear large.

Yeah but you like your nipples poking through the fabric

Hence the need for tough cloth.

[YOHOHO]

how do you tell the new filson bags from the older and better ones? I've got a padded computer bag...just curious..sorry if a hijack

[dukerules]

how do you tell the new filson bags from the older and better ones? I've got a padded computer bag...just curious..sorry if a hijack

Easiest way is the old stuff had a three-digit product number (such as 256) while the newer adds 70 (70256). My 70256 has nice leather, but I think I just got lucky.

[marchone]

Likewise I recently bought another Barbour right at the factory . They are still made in Tyneside in England. The quality is completely the same as it's always been.

Not all Barbour
Some made in Eastern Europe and the ones I saw in Nordstrom were made in Tanzania

Agreed.

[YOHOHO]

how do you tell the new filson bags from the older and better ones? I've got a padded computer bag...just curious..sorry if a hijack

Easiest way is the old stuff had a three-digit product number (such as 256) while the newer adds 70 (70256). My 70256 has nice leather, but I think I just got lucky.

Awesome. Thanks so much!

[bshappy]

Likewise I recently bought another Barbour right at the factory . They are still made in Tyneside in England. The quality is completely the same as it's always been.

Not all Barbour
Some made in Eastern Europe and the ones I saw in Nordstrom were made in Tanzania

Agreed.

I have a Barbour made in Bulgaria. What a POS. I've already had it in for repairs once and not 2 months after I got it back did another seam open up. It's been sitting in the back of my closet for 2 years now.

If I ever buy another Barbour again it'll only be one still made in England.