Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures - Page 103

Did you mean color or bits of the leather? I've never actually noticed either happening, but doesn't mean it's not happening.

Thesilentist posted this on his tumblr:

 

Colour from the leather. I suppose if you're wearing a rather dark flannel underneath, it's not noticeable. But a lightweight button-up or light coloured t-shirt will see transfer from the armpits up to the top of the shoulder.

lol, I think the guy that said the white scuffs are "white out" is making fun of me.  But I think it really is paint transfer from a poorly painted drywall wall.

Hey guys,

 

I'm looking for a used medium or duffle in either tan or brown.

 

I know I know... I was just criticizing the duffle a couple of weeks ago, but this is a gift for my brother-in-law and he is dead set on the medium duffle.

 

If you have one you'd be willing to let go of for a reasonable price or are looking to trade for something, PM me.

 

I'm having a tough time finding a used medium duffle on Craigslist and Ebay.

 

Thanks alot!

Which size duffel is best for short trips (weekend...up to a week). Medium or large? I don't really have anywhere to go to compare sizes.

 

 

Worth a PM...

I PMed him. He said he'd get back to me after the weekend. Haven't heard back yet. My Bro-in-law's birthday isn't until the first of September, so I'm not on a time crunch.

 

I've got a green Large Wheeled Duffle I was going to give him, but he hasn't stopped talking about how much he wants a medium duffle for the last couple of weeks, so I figured I'd try to find one of those instead.

I had gotten a PM back from huskeyzealot, he wanted $200 for the tan medium duffle plus shipping.  You can get a new one for $250 shipped, so probably not worth it to buy used. 

Some people think they are worth more used. At least one ebay seller I saw this past week. I am not one of these people.

+1

raney,

Looks like you're in the Seattle area... have you thought about a trip up to the beautiful Skagit Valley (Burlington) to peruse the Filson Outlet?  Last time I was in there, they had tons of various luggage items.... can't be sure you'd find the medium duffle though.  Might be worth a call ... (360)503-1897

Thanks to everyone that gave feedback on the rucksak. I tried it on today and found I didn't like how it rode on my back. Disappointing. I thought I might be able to get by with a medium field bag, but I opted out. Bummed I don't have something a bit more portable for my next trip, but I will manage with my sportsmen and new wheeled duffle.

@raneym305- I have used the medium duffle in the past, but depending on the type of travel your brother-in-law does the wheels may be doing him a big favor. If you have to tote the duffel for any distance, and assuming you aren't in the field, the wheels win.

-H

 

Yeah, I checked it out last week. They didn't have any 2nd medium duffles. Everything was vintage. I'll just keep looking around.

 

Speaking of the Burlington Store: If there's anyone planning on making up trip up here to the Great Northwest, I highly recommend you go to both the Burlington store and The Flagship store!

Ahhhh, yeah.  I hadn't thought of the fact that virtually everything they (the Outlet) have for luggage is "vintage" vs. seconds.  I didn't see much of anything in the luggage area that looked at all new - as far as I can recall.