Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[nevadabob]

I agree as well. What really irritates me, though, is Filson has really pushed up the price of the tin cloth bags in the last couple of years. There used to be quite a delta between a tin version and twill version of the same bag. Now, not so much.

 

[TinMan3]

I’m not sure it moves the conversation forward, but here’s a thought on the twill 48. If the pockets are the challenge, make a single long pocket across the front. Suddenly you have an oversized 258 don’t you? Remove the padding of the 258 and lengthen the handles for shoulder carry and you have a credible 48hr in twill. Tweak the details like internal organization, storm flap and hard base and away you go.

Yes, and then go sportsman on the inside with a couple of snap dividers built in. Ooh I’m liking this already! I’ve always thought it was a shame that Filson never used us as a free focus group. Lol

 

[originalhype]

Here is my collection so far.
from top to bottom

Filson pullman
Medium travel bag in navy (this is the time when navy and brown where not rigid and no structured)
Small duffle in brown (brown is now rigid and structured)
rucksack in green and tan
tote
4 travel tray (at the time it was on sale for $10 each, so bought all 4 colors)

 

[mgrennier]

Yes, and then go sportsman on the inside with a couple of snap dividers built in. Ooh I’m liking this already! I’ve always thought it was a shame that Filson never used us as a free focus group. Lol

To continue this "focus group-type" conversation. I always thought the perfect EDC would be the 24 hour bag in twill. I've made that comment a few times. Thus, it's so far fallen on deaf ears, so let me jump in to the 48 hour bag discussion:

I think of the similarities and differences between the 48 hour bag and a regular (new) medium duffle. Both are designed for long weekends (although the medium duffle can probably hold more). Both open with a zipper at the top, both can be either hand-carried or via shoulder strap, and both are called duffles.

However, it's the refinements that make the 48 hour bag more attractive to many. I think the shape, more upright than round, is more appealing. The pockets on the outside certainly make it more functional for airplane travel (an ipad fits nicely in the slot pockets on the front) and the structured bottom give it more of a 'suitcase' feel than a duffle-bag feel.

It feels more like a grown-up version of a duffle bag than a traditional duffle, which is one reason why it would seem to appeal to the affluent business traveler marketplace.

Would the twill make it heavier?

 

[mgrennier]

Here is my collection so far.
from top to bottom

Filson pullman
Medium travel bag in navy (this is the time when navy and brown where not rigid and no structured)
Small duffle in brown (brown is now rigid and structured)
rucksack in green and tan
tote
4 travel tray (at the time it was on sale for $10 each, so bought all 4 colors)
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Nice collection - I've always wanted one of those travel trays - but never pulled the trigger. Would be a nice little thing to have during my frequent hotel stays.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I also looked at one of those Travel Trays, at $10 I would definitely have pulled the trigger. I instead decided that if I were to buy a Travel Tray it would instead be a Red Oxx

Bigger, Squarer, but not twill

Travel Tray

Travel Tray Valet - Organize and Store Pocket Essentials. Folds Flat. Never Forget Your Stuff. Get yours today!

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Love the finger board, interesting EDC item

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Yes, and then go sportsman on the inside with a couple of snap dividers built in. Ooh I’m liking this already! I’ve always thought it was a shame that Filson never used us as a free focus group. Lol

If Stanley Kohl's still had a majority stake in Filson I have no doubt we would've been considered

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Would the twill make it heavier?

With the elimination of that ridiculous sewed in board on the bottom of the 48HR, it would certainly save on weight space needed for the Rugged Twill

Speaking of #258, this has gotta be one of the best patinated Talon Era Filsons I have seen, reminds me of @GzStudio avatar.

Filson Padded Computer Bag 258, Talon Zippers, Made In USA, Sportsman Hunting | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Padded Computer Bag 258, Talon Zippers, Made In USA, Sportsman Hunting at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[FilsonDude]

I’m just missing the strap

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

@Rymanocerous doesn't get much better then this with a Tan Talon Pullman, albeit a small mark on the front

Filson Pullman Bag | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Filson Pullman Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p> <p dir="ltr">Abrasion-resistant bag also meets standard airline carry-on size requirements. It features a roomy interior that opens fully and lies flat for easy packing. Adjustable interior cotton elastic...

www.ebay.com

 

[DNSamurai]

Anyone have any info on this fella?

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Anyone have any info on this fella?

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That’s a Wool Small Duffle in i believe Gray & Black (GB color code). Its Build Date was December 2011. Is it yours or one you aspire to buy?

 

[DNSamurai]

That’s a Wool Small Duffle in i believe Gray & Black (GB color code). Its Build Date was December 2011. Is it yours or one you aspire to buy?

It's mine. Bought it on a whim. Were these a limited edition? I hadn't seen one before. Very nice bag; it seems practically brand new. Not sure I'll keep it though.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

It's mine. Bought it on a whim. Were these a limited edition? I hadn't seen one before. Very nice bag; it seems practically brand new. Not sure I'll keep it though.

The all wool duffles are indeed pretty rare. Definitely rarer then the Harris Tweed Collabs and the other more common Wool Duffles that incorporate other materials on the sides.

Yours was built just before the Bedrock acquisition in 1st quarter 2012 so it’s technically still a “pre-Bedrock Era”, even though it bears the "70" before the quintessential pre-Bedrock 3 digit identifier

 

[TinMan3]

The all wool duffles are indeed pretty rare. Definitely rarer then the Harris Tweed Collabs and the other more common Wool Duffles that incorporate other materials on the sides.

Yours was built just before the Bedrock acquisition in 1st quarter 2012 so it’s technically still a “pre-Bedrock Era”, even though it bears the "70" before the quintessential pre-Bedrock 3 digit identifier

Another fun fact is the wool duffles had a notably higher retail price than the twill. Not sure if wool is just a more expensive material or just the limited edition aspect driving the price but always thought that was interesting.