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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    And finally, I picked up one of the nylon backpacks, mostly because it was only $35. Had I known it also had the small wool pouch, I may have gotten a second color. The blue bag has a grey plaid pouch, same one as the black Ranger.
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Also picked up a lined cruiser vest and a wool cap to match. Looks like my new winter theme will be tan and red plaid. BTW, I wasn't sure of size (even though I have many Filson vests) due to the lining of this vest. I am typically a 48L, or an XL in Filson. So I got both the XL and the XXL. The...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    My shipment has arrived! As promised, here are some shots of the haul. I got all 3 colors in the Ranger backpack, and I can't decide which one(s) to keep, so I might have to keep them all :) I like the size. I have the Rucksack in Otter Green and I find it too small to wear as a backpack (I'm...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Bart, Thanks for the post, the Ranger looks great in black. The wool pouch looks like a great accessory and the drawstring top is a great solution, with the tin cloth flap to keep everything waterproof. I look forward to getting mine. I'll post some pictures when they arrive. I also picked up a...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    I've been off this forum for quite a while, but receiving a Filson gift card for Christmas has gotten me re-engaged. While searching online, I noticed that Zappos.com is discounting the Filson Ranger backpacks significantly, down to $140. I thought I should share in case anyone was interested...
  7. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Anyone notice that Filson is selling the 257's again online? Black and blue only and part of their winter sale, so only $270. This is my favorite briefcase, I had to locate one on eBay earlier this year. It's the right size and design for my daily work needs, plenty of pockets and proper width...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Thanks speedy611 for the welcome, much appreciated. Yes, it's the small Pullman. I also added 2 x Medium Field Bags during the sale (I hit up both Filson outlet stores over the Labor Day weekend as they have different inventory at any given day), one green and one tan. They are smaller than I...
  9. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Thanks for the welcome mgrennier! I purchased a Filson rain coat a few years ago so I knew of the brand, but never had the desire to make a major luggage purchase. Last September on a business trip to Seattle, I took a factory tour and shopped the HQ store. I was told about the outlet store...
  10. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Thought I'd share what I scored at the sale...I've got to start using these items to get some wear on them now. Pullman, Suit Cover, Rucksack, Heritage Sportsman, 256, 258, Medium Duffle. My wife took the 24-Hour Briefcase, 48-Hour Duffle in about 1 day.
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Filson in the wild...I'm new to this forum (a few weeks ago) and recently grabbed a bunch of Filson items (maybe too many) from the outlets during their Labor Day sale. I recently used two of them on a trip to Wyoming along with various Filson coats and wool vests. I found them to be thoroughly...
  12. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    As I look at those detailed photos posted by OMG, you can see the quality that is built into Filson's bags. Over the past 2 years, I have learned what it takes to make a leather product, especially noting what makes a good one and what details to look for in a bad one. Those pictures are...
  13. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    I just looked further at the strap images you posted and re-read the text. I might be tempted to apply some Bick 4 to the underside of that strap to better balance out the absorption of said moisture into the leather. It is very possible, that by applying to just the top of the strap, the...
  14. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Also, as an amateur leatherworker, I would say that the wrinkled straps we are seeing on these straps is due to the use of leather 'bellies' as they are somewhat cheaper compared to other parts of the hide. Also, they stretch a bit more than the other hide areas. Belts & straps can be made from...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    I also saw your post, but my Filson leather experience is very limited. However, I would suggest that the Bick's has added moisture to an otherwise somewhat-dry leather strap. And this added moisture has possibly lifted (slightly) the top layer(s) of the leather causing the wrinkling you saw...
  16. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Just a heads up to the group, Filson is running a Labor Day sale at their 2 outlet stores. Buy 1 item get 10% off, 2 items, 20% off, 3 or more items, get 30% off everything. They will ship for free. The luggage items are all factory seconds, so no warranty, but maybe you'll catch a deal. Their...
  17. M

    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    I appreciate the quick reply and candid response. So I guess that means the factory seconds are truly a good buy at the right price, even without the Filson warranty. I'll pull that trigger and see what happens. Looking forward to adding to my collection. Factory Outlet prices are pretty good...
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    Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

    Newbie here. I'm curious if anyone has weighed the cost savings of getting factory seconds for deep discounts vs. the ability to get warranty repairs. I've read through half of the pages on this thread and given the various owners and management groups over the years, maybe the warranty would...
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