Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

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I received my 256 yesterday and noticed the brass key clasp was stitched in the INTERIOR pocket in the main zipper compartment...is this the new standard placement for this feature? I thought I had been mailed a defective product, but based off the red 256 pictures above, perhaps this is indeed the correct placement?
Seems illogical to me to have it inside the zipper compartment instead of inside the exterior front pocket.

Any help here? Thanks

My 256, which I bought new in March, has the key clasp stitched in the exterior pocket just like my 257 from 2009. Must be a very recent change.

 

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On my navy 256, it's in the exterior front pocket. Same with my red 257.

 

[quuz]

Just noticed that Will in the tv series of Hannibal is using a 256 or 257

 

[allenmay8]

I just received my 256 in the black/tweed combo last week, and have used it everyday since then. Love the bag! My only complaint also has to do with the brass key clasp. Mine is on the exterior pocket, however I find it to be too short. I kind of wish it was long enough to pull my keys out of the bag while still attached. Anyone know of a good way to extend it?

Also, how do you guys carry the bag? I have yet to use the shoulder strap. Every time I try, is just slides right off my shoulder.

 

[hkey777]

I'm interested in purchasing the original briefcase (256) in navy. I would love to see some pictures of one in the wild. Can anyone help a brotha out?

Also, I've read that the navy bags feel flimsier than the original colors. Can anyone shed light on this?

 

[ksv123]

Don't know about the navy bags, but I have a tan, 22oz, 256 arriving Monday. I hope it is big enough or it goes up for sale to fund the 257!

 

[omgitswes]

Anyone see a tan 257 on sale anywhere?

 

[Adamsapple]



Anyone see a tan 257 on sale anywhere?

It's not much, but: http://www.solomonoutfitters.com/Filson/Filson_257.html

 

[ksv123]

Oh well I must say the 256 is a beautiful, heavy duty bag for sure, leather is top notch and strap latches are heavy duty. The issue is having to put my 15" MBP in the center compartment because it does not fit in the side compartments. I am highly doubting the MBP would fit in the side compartment of the 257 either since they are the same width. Anybody using the 257 with a 15" MBP in side compartment?

 

[RAYZ-ACE]

I recently picked up a 256 in navy and was wondering if filson boot oil would be okay to condition the leather with?

Thanks!

 

[stevent]

Any recs for keeping the red canvas clean? Waxing? Waterproofer spray? Girlfriend is taking the bag but wants to keep it red

 

[laundry day]

Any recs for keeping the red canvas clean? Waxing? Waterproofer spray? Girlfriend is taking the bag but wants to keep it red

Use tan Filson's bag.

 

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Oh well I must say the 256 is a beautiful, heavy duty bag for sure, leather is top notch and strap latches are heavy duty. The issue is having to put my 15" MBP in the center compartment because it does not fit in the side compartments. I am highly doubting the MBP would fit in the side compartment of the 257 either since they are the same width. Anybody using the 257 with a 15" MBP in side compartment?

I have a 256 and 257 and I use a 13" MBP in a thick sleeve. The 13" MBP fits the same (very snug) in the side compartments in either bag (same width). However, it does fit more loosely in the center "pocket" in my 257. I think a 15" MBP would fit in the center pocket of the 257 by itself or in a thin sleeve.

 

[poena]

my 15" mbp fits in the inside side sleeves of my 257. no case on it

 

[ksv123]



my 15" mbp fits in the inside side sleeves of my 257. no case on it

Dies it slide in, or do you have to work it? The 15" MVP fits fine on center of my 256.