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post #1966 of 2539
12/4/12 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by pk977 View Post

Anyone buy this new design filson with Harris Tweed. 

http://www.filson.com/products/twill-and-tweed-original-briefcase.70066.html

Some of us don't like the exposed Harris Tweed under the straps. I've seen it in person though and it is nice, but I don't like the Harris Tweed under the straps. The Filson rep also showed me the Harris Tweed totes they did for Unionmade as well as an Indigo 256 or 257 with saddle tan bridle straps. I would rather get one of those.

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/UNIONMADE_Indigo_Filson_Large_Briefcase_In_Indigo_6727.html

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/UNIONMADE_Harris_Tweed_Filson_Tote_in_Dark_Olive_7625.html

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/UNIONMADE_Harris_Tweed_Filson_Tote_in_Olive_7626.html
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post #1967 of 2539
12/4/12 at 5:33pm
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Originally Posted by SaddleSC View Post

I have the duffle, the medium travel bag and the sportsman's bag. In my opinion, the Medium Travel Bag is one of the best all-around bags that Filson makes. It has two full-length interior pockets and four pockets on the outside of the case. When the bag is not completely full, it compresses neatly to take up less room, yet even when fully stuffed, it is still carry-on compliant.

The medium travel bag holds much more than the sportsman's bag even though they share similar exterior dimensions. I find the sportsman's bag to be nice for shorter trips, but I also find it to be divided up a bit too much for my liking. My biggest problems with the duffle bag are that the interior only has two small end pockets and there are no pockets on the outside of the bag. In addition, when not full, it gets really slouchy looking and doesn't carry well.

If I were to rank them, it would be as follows:
Medium Travel Bag > Sportsman's Bag > Medium Duffle

The Medium Travel Bag is such a hit around our household that my wife recently commandeered it and I was forced to order a second one in Otter Green that will arrive today. It is the perfect size, very easy to pack and has just the right amount of organization.

Damn you, SaddleSC. After reading this, I went and ordered the medium travel bag as well lol. The more I look at pics, the more I think I'll end up agreeing with you on the medium travel bag. I guess I'll have to wait for both to arrive and I see them in person.
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post #1968 of 2539
12/4/12 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by deem View Post

Damn you, SaddleSC. After reading this, I went and ordered the medium travel bag as well lol.

That was you? I saw it reappear and then quickly disappear on the site.

I made the mistake of placing my order through the store sales associate. He apparently waited a long time to place the order, because he called me more than five hours later to tell me the bag is no longer available.
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post #1969 of 2539
12/4/12 at 8:33pm

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?

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post #1970 of 2539
12/4/12 at 8:50pm
just ordered large wheeled duffel in tan, gonna complete trifecta of wheeled duffel....
anyone know the item# for extra large wheeled duffel? I'll try to ask the SA if he can get those instead of the large one..
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post #1971 of 2539
12/4/12 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by rinard View Post

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?
Not possible in my opinion. You'd be lucky to fit a few pens in it.
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post #1972 of 2539
12/4/12 at 9:49pm
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Originally Posted by deem View Post

Damn you, SaddleSC. After reading this, I went and ordered the medium travel bag as well lol. The more I look at pics, the more I think I'll end up agreeing with you on the medium travel bag. I guess I'll have to wait for both to arrive and I see them in person.

Haha...you will not be disappointed:) It is a fantastic bag...congrats!
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post #1973 of 2539
12/4/12 at 9:50pm
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Originally Posted by rinard View Post

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?

Definitely not possible...they are extraordinarily narrow on the 256.
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post #1974 of 2539
12/4/12 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by rinard View Post

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?

You mean the outside end? You can definitely put water bottles in there...
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post #1975 of 2539
12/4/12 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by rinard View Post

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?

You mean the outside end? You can definitely put water bottles in there...
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post #1976 of 2539
12/4/12 at 10:17pm
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Originally Posted by Liquidus View Post

You mean the outside end? You can definitely put water bottles in there...

I think we're talking about the ends where the d-rings are for the shoulder strap.
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post #1977 of 2539
12/4/12 at 10:56pm
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Originally Posted by rinard View Post

Strongly considering a 256, but I'm curious about one thing -- just how narrow are the end pockets?  Would they fit a standard plastic water bottle, for instance?
Like the others have said you're not going to get much in there. You can probably get a few more things in a 257 but definitely not a water bottle or can of pop. All I've got in mind is a reflective leg strap for when I ride my bike and a hacky sack.
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post #1978 of 2539
12/4/12 at 11:19pm
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Originally Posted by Mujib View Post

That was you? I saw it reappear and then quickly disappear on the site.
I made the mistake of placing my order through the store sales associate. He apparently waited a long time to place the order, because he called me more than five hours later to tell me the bag is no longer available.

Hey Mujib, sorry if that was me. I thought there was one still available after I checked out, but I could have been wrong. When I decide on a bag, I'll pm you before returning it to see if you are still interested.
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post #1979 of 2539
12/4/12 at 11:30pm
No problem. I was just kidding.
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post #1980 of 2539
12/5/12 at 12:33am
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Originally Posted by Mujib View Post

No problem. I was just kidding.

I figured lol, but I'll pm you after I decide because it will make it less likely that I just keep both haha
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