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Filson Mile Marker Jacket.

I need some quick advice! I found a Mile Marker Jacket at a local store at a heavy discount. They only have one in stock. I tried it on and the body fits great but the sleeves feel a tad too short... anyone else own this jacket? What are your thoughts? Probably would be fine with a long sleeve shirt under it.... not sure if the sleeves can be taken out at all.
 

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Filson Mile Marker Jacket.

I need some quick advice! I found a Mile Marker Jacket at a local store at a heavy discount. They only have one in stock. I tried it on and the body fits great but the sleeves feel a tad too short... anyone else own this jacket? What are your thoughts? Probably would be fine with a long sleeve shirt under it.... not sure if the sleeves can be taken out at all.
Generally, sleeves taken out will be very expensive, so don't bother with that.

Try the jacket on with a sweater> do the sleeves rest at the beginning of your hand? Then it's fine. Otherwise they are too short.
 

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Filson Mile Marker Jacket.

I need some quick advice! I found a Mile Marker Jacket at a local store at a heavy discount. They only have one in stock. I tried it on and the body fits great but the sleeves feel a tad too short... anyone else own this jacket? What are your thoughts? Probably would be fine with a long sleeve shirt under it.... not sure if the sleeves can be taken out at all.
You could also send us a picture: it's much easier. ?
 

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Generally, sleeves taken out will be very expensive, so don't bother with that.

Try the jacket on with a sweater> do the sleeves rest at the beginning of your hand? Then it's fine. Otherwise they are too short.
I’d agree - modifying sleeves is possible but often difficult due to the lining etc etc.

I have long arms and always struggle with sleeve length. Basically I live with it. If the sleeve comes to my wrist bone with arms by my side I consider it “good enough”.

So if the jacket is discounted enough and you like it otherwise then it’s probably worth it.

Pics!
 

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Ok, my 48 hr duffle is for sale in UK / EU. First edition variant with inside stow pockets and leather pull tabs. Excellent condition. PM me for more pics etc if interested!

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Ok, my 48 hr duffle is for sale in UK / EU. First edition variant with inside stow pockets and leather pull tabs. Excellent condition. PM me for more pics etc if interested!

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It's crazy the ebbs and flows of how we feel about our Filson gear. That's a nice one - and probably my favorite Filson travel bag. That said, you now have me thinking of a 242 just to go full retro.

Maybe I'll sell my Medium Duffle (which I also love) and get one. I might be shot if I bring home another Filson bag.
 

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It's crazy the ebbs and flows of how we feel about our Filson gear. That's a nice one - and probably my favorite Filson travel bag. That said, you now have me thinking of a 242 just to go full retro.

Maybe I'll sell my Medium Duffle (which I also love) and get one. I might be shot if I bring home another Filson bag.

Yes. In a perfect world I’d probably keep it. But I don’t like having too much stuff, especially if it’s not going to get used often. Circumstances change too - the 48 was an attempt as a “one bag” solution for 1-2 night biz trips. I don’t do those at the moment, but I do have 3-5 day trips so need more space. I fear too that I’m sliding toward classic Filson more and more. All my bags are now part of the early / original line up, and all twill, excepting the tin cloth large tote.

And just to shift the blame - this is @TinMan3 and @soltrane fault! :)
 

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I have the VP Weekender too and I love it, but I’d never check it. It’s strictly a carry on for me!
The only thing I'd sorta worry about is the handle straps getting hung up on something, but the hardware, leather and materials on my VP briefcase as extremely beefy. No worries about the materials if I was checking a bag of the same build.
 

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Yeah, I'm not worried about the materials failing... its just not really big enough to check IMHO and I like it too much to risk it getting damaged. Just a personal preference.
 

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I’d agree - modifying sleeves is possible but often difficult due to the lining etc etc.

I have long arms and always struggle with sleeve length. Basically I live with it. If the sleeve comes to my wrist bone with arms by my side I consider it “good enough”.

So if the jacket is discounted enough and you like it otherwise then it’s probably worth it.

Pics!

I ended up buying it. Just couldn't pass up the deal. It looks good with a long sleeve shirt... it rarely gets could enough here to bother layering it with a sweater. It does, however, accept my moleskin liner. I'll try to take a few fit pics when I have a moment.
 

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Filson Mile Marker Jacket.

I need some quick advice! I found a Mile Marker Jacket at a local store at a heavy discount. They only have one in stock. I tried it on and the body fits great but the sleeves feel a tad too short... anyone else own this jacket? What are your thoughts? Probably would be fine with a long sleeve shirt under it.... not sure if the sleeves can be taken out at all.

I have a black medium Mile Marker (with the moleskin liner). I like it more than even my Barbour International waxed jacket which I have had for years. There are a couple of reasons - it is longer (coat vs jacket); it doesn’t have built in insulation (more temp range with the MM with and without liner), and the pocket placement is superior.

It is a great cost for travel in any type of cooler temperatures (40-60F). I bought on sale so only had the black option. But I have grown to like the more neutral/urban color given that I am more likely to wear it in town and city. If I remove the liner, it folds up into a square that fits neatly into my duffle.

I tend to find sleeves more often long than too short so I guess my arms are relatively short relative to my height. The MM sleeve length fits well.
 

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Yeah, I'm not worried about the materials failing... its just not really big enough to check IMHO and I like it too much to risk it getting damaged. Just a personal preference.
Me too - I never check bags unless I have to. I travel a lot, and the wait and the risk of loss aren't worth it.
 

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I have a black medium Mile Marker (with the moleskin liner). I like it more than even my Barbour International waxed jacket which I have had for years. There are a couple of reasons - it is longer (coat vs jacket); it doesn’t have built in insulation (more temp range with the MM with and without liner), and the pocket placement is superior.

It is a great cost for travel in any type of cooler temperatures (40-60F). I bought on sale so only had the black option. But I have grown to like the more neutral/urban color given that I am more likely to wear it in town and city. If I remove the liner, it folds up into a square that fits neatly into my duffle.

I tend to find sleeves more often long than too short so I guess my arms are relatively short relative to my height. The MM sleeve length fits well.

I'm on the other side of things... my wingspan is a little longer than average, just by an inch and a half or so, but it makes finding jackets a little tough... I'm generally in between Long and Regular size, but I'm not tall enough to buy Longs as the body of the coat/jacket is also longer.
 

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Perhaps a little Hemingway from “Death in the Afternoon”:

“There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring. They are the very simplest things and because it takes a man's life to know them the little that each man gets from life is very costly and the only heritage he has to leave.”

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