Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[natiekell]

here's a post a saw of the 257 in tan: thanks to sf member milosh for the original pics from the post.

Originally Posted by milosh

My 257 arrived yesterday and it's great. It looks great and is definitely the right size. I snapped a few pictures today:

Oh I LOVE this one!

 

[tomatic]



Unionmade has the totes. Along with this info:
Filson Red Label Tote Bag in Navy
Made in the U.S.A. by Filson in collaboration with the Japanese brand, Nanamica.
So, can anyone use that to help us track one down?

there you go:
http://14oz-store-berlin.myshopify.com

 

[tv2177]



there you go:
http://14oz-store-berlin.myshopify.com

limited to 30 pieces worldwide??

389 euro is kinda steep...

 

[Rambo]



there you go:
http://14oz-store-berlin.myshopify.com

Christ, it also comes in red!

http://14oz-store-berlin.myshopify.com/products/filson-large-briefcase-red

390E is ******* nuts though.

 

[Mr.K]



Found this post of your K:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/272186/fyi-filson-red-label-bags-in-the-us/0_40#post_4914548

I have been e-mailing Filson over the last few days and got some good info from them. It looks like the over priced proxy service for the bags is not needed for much longer for those that want them. According to Filson the Red Label bags will be sold in the US through Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom and Paragon. They did not give a specific date, but said to keep an eye on their websites in the near future.

Nordstrom does not have the red label items online, but they DO have the 256 and 257 in both tan and brown at the moment. For those that are looking. Just one of the many public services that I provide.

After that I got n more word from Filson and none of those places carry the briefcase. They do carry the totes and the zippered totes.

 

[praguewatermelon]



Unionmade has the totes. Along with this info:
Filson Red Label Tote Bag in Navy
Made in the U.S.A. by Filson in collaboration with the Japanese brand, Nanamica.
So, can anyone use that to help us track one down?

Steven Alan has the red label unzippered and zipper tote bags

http://www.stevenalan.com/

 

[praguewatermelon]

And their prices are actually the same as the original filson tote bags.

 

[tomatic]

also see my previous post regarding the red label:

"I got the navy version and sold it a week later - it's softer but you'll see every bit of dust on it and it's very hard to clean. never happens with the otter green version. also, the leather feels a lot cheaper - almost like fake leather."

 

[converge]



also see my previous post regarding the red label:
"I got the navy version and sold it a week later - it's softer but you'll see every bit of dust on it and it's very hard to clean. never happens with the otter green version. also, the leather feels a lot cheaper - almost like fake leather."

Is the tan leather not bridle leather?

 

[praguewatermelon]

It is bridle leather according to Filson. I actually went to a Steven Alan store to check the bags out. I personally think the leather on the red label bags is roughly comparable to that on the original filson bags. But the canvas is definitely thinner. I think the red label uses 18 oz canvas versus the 22 oz canvas on the original filson bags.

 

[ap10046]



Christ, it also comes in red!
http://14oz-store-berlin.myshopify.com/products/filson-large-briefcase-red
390E is ******* nuts though.

LOL...I paid 434 Euro for my Rutland Medium duffle..and that wasn't even including shipping from Europe!!!
Damn rip-off! Damn stupid to buy it..LOL!

 

[converge]



No. It's a simple job that any leather guy can do. We have some of the grips at the store since it can be difficult to get a 256 with the grip installed.

Do you guys install the grips or are these just for customers who want to install the grip themselves?

 

[IQHU]

I got my blue 257 red label for around 270€ off ebay.
Don't know why so cheap but it is definately a real one!

 

[mike134]

Unionmade webstore is pretty crappy but what do you expect when stuff goes on super sale and it's a online / B&M set up? And those boots were definitely on sale in store as well. If you want service get a personal shopper to pick stuff up for you or something like that.
As for other places to get Filson, I've gotten a good amount of stuff at Cable Car Clothiers in SF, just give them a call.

A personal shopper seems a bit extreme. There are plenty of stores with excellent customer service, I shop at many of them. This was a pretty simple case, however, Unionmade entered in to a contract that they did not fulfill and then jerked me around for weeks. So I will always recommend avoiding them.

 

[mustardontoast]

I'm a rookie in regards to Filson. But which bag would you recommend for traveling for a week or so, the medium or the large duffel?