Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures - Page 81

 

I can buy 3 Filson padded laptop cases for the price of a leather bag. And the Filson says despite wearing a suit and looking better than most of those around me I'm still a woodchuck at heart. Can't really see throwing a leather bag in the rig and driving through moose shit down two tracks a couple of months a year either. If you don't know what SSS means when a wolf shows interest in your dog while bird hunting you likely will never understand.

 

 

 

Good job. Like I said the only way to get the wax out is dry cleaning. 20-30 years ago before they came out with dry cloth everyone I know myself included dry cleaned our Filson hunting britches so we didn't sweat to death in them. And at teens and twenty's below zero they get stiff as hell with that wax treatment. And cold to boot. Make sure you treat that leather with conditioner now.

 

 

I've carried my medium duffle pretty filled up on Ryan Air as well as Wizz Air and Easy Jet. If it works for these airlines, it's gonna work for every domestic flight.

Yeah I don't have an issue although the zippers are kinda sharp. Sometimes I might have an issue putting in a box or something but nothing major

I just bought a tan zippered tote. maybe I should`ve gone for the brown.

Anyone in long sleeves and tie have tan bags?

Carry-on or "personal item?"

I wanted the Medium bag but that risked having to pay a carry on fee.
The Small I ended up with fit enough under the seat to be free. haha.

+1 the zippers are sharp! I like the little pockets on the sides, though I wish it had snaps or something.

Mostly as my carry-on. I usually have my backpack with my laptop and camera and the duffle. I'd say your main risk is the bag not fitting in the overhead compartment. But given it's a duffle it's not hard to make it fit.

Sometimes if it's slightly longer trip or I have to bring stuff for others I might also have a tote.
Edited by stevent - 4/19/12 at 11:16pm

Anyone know whether the Filson Field Bag Medium fits a 14" laptop? I haven't seen it in person and I know there's a rounded opening that cuts off an inch or so.

My laptop is 13.5" wide. I carry it rarely but I would like to be able to slip in my laptop when its needed.

Appreciate the help.

Though break, indeed. I saw this about to happen, jumped out of my seat, but was unable to stop it. Thanks for the suggestion. I might just leave it as is, particularly because, as you point out, whatever treatment I use will likely rub off on my shoulder. 

 

 

 

 

 

I wear a suit and tie every day and work in sales, so I bring my tan briefcase with me everywhere; whether I'm cold calling or making a sales pitch. I get compliments from about 80% of the people I talk to... Then again, I live and work in Seattle where (I would assume) Filson is more well known and well received than anywhere else.

Does anybody know where I can pick up a shoulder strap?

You can get a shoulder strap from Filson.

Use Filson boot oil on the roughed up spot on that strap and it'll pretty much disappear. While you're at it treat all the leather straps on the bag. It's bridle leather so it's a full aniline vegetable tanned leather. Don't waste your time with colored wax.

Unlike a few others I'm not going to give any kudos to someone who purposely disregards the care instructions provided by Filson and does a DIY mod to boot. Just for snicks what if the zipper just decides to self destruct? Do you really think you would be entitled to a new bag? I would guess they would probably do it but all that would do is move them one step closer to a restrictive limited warranty.

Again some of the latest advice on this thread is just plain and simply stupid.

This just doesn't sit well with me at all. First off cotton is cold period. At least when it's waxed it provides some measure of protection from wind and moisture. As far as being stiff is concerned it sounds more like a break in problem. Yeah it's stiff when new and cold but loosens up with use. It took 2 years for my packer to loosen up and I wore that coat on job sites and afield nearly everyday in the Winters. Sweating while afield is a temperature control problem that's typically caused by poor base and middle layer choices than anything else. You add and remove layers as needed to control sweating. Plain and simply you took an outer garment that was specifically designed to protect you from thorns and more importantly the elements. Then you decide to remove the component of the garment that could keep you alive for what reason again? Oh I could go on but but I'll stop. One question though. If all you wanted was basically duck briar pants why didn't you buy that from another outfitter instead of screwing up a Filson product?

still looks like a cheapo bag, 99$ well wasted. it is worth it to pay 10x the price for a decent bag. you might be proud that you spent $99 for a cheap bag, however people with good taste wouldn't even carry that bag if it was given to them for free.

I bet you just noticed that his shoes aren't black.

I dont understand why you jump on this thread just to criticize Filson. If you think they're cheap and you have better taste, then there are threads here that you would be better suited on. These bags are not meant to be fashion statements, they're meant to work.

What makes you think a Filson bag is cheap? Define decent while you're at it. If you really want to see what a Filson bag is all about I got a great idea. You get your "decent" leather bag and I'll grab a Filson bag and let's do a torture test out in the field. That means outside no matter what the weather. Just for snicks let's make the location Thailand during the monsoons or maybe Alaska for the flyfishing season. I'll be willing to wager that your "decent' leather bag won't survive the ordeal. People who buy Filson stuff understand the fact that these bags were designed to survive harsh nasty environments while keeping what's inside dry and protected. That's why they buy them. It's called smart money.

Oh and another thing. There are all kinds of people right here on this board and out in the wild with far better tastes than you'll ever attain who use Filson briefcases on a daily basis.