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Do Filson zippers get better with age?

fuzzyearlobes

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I never had a problem, but I do believe they changed their zipper brand at some point in the last 10 years. That said, its not a fashion bag so I never expected delicate features.
 

caseyfud

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I was expecting this to be a Reevolving thread.
 

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Charlie Whitehurst, Seattle's very own Clipboard Jesus. Now back with San Diego.
 
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auntbz

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bringing this one back.

Does anyone know when filson changed from the ykk zippers to the "filson" branded zippers?
 

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