Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[OtterMeanGreen]

I think you get a visitation from the ghost of CC Filson himself....

We are glad to have you around sir! I think you and @soltrane were the first replies to my very first post here.

That's correct. In fact all 3 of you guys joined within a 4 month period and now all have reached the Distinguished Level and are all still around contributing to the forum. I may not have started posting until 2 years after, but I am honored to be apart of such a great group of Filsonado's. Many have came and went over the years, but I'm glad the three of you stuck around. To all the new members, welcome and thank you for furthering the conversation, in your own unique way

 

[mgrennier]

That's correct. In fact all 3 of you guys joined within a 4 month period and now all have reached the Distinguished Level and are all still around contributing to the forum. I may not have started posting until 2 years after, but I am honored to be apart of such a great group of Filsonado's. Many have came and went over the years, but I'm glad the three of you stuck around. To all the new members, welcome and thank you for furthering the conversation, in your own unique way

I just wish I could friggin' travel and USE these Filson bags. I went to the car dealership the other day - partly to get some service done and (mostly) so I could carry one of my bags for a minute...

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I just wish I could friggin' travel and USE these Filson bags. I went to the car dealership the other day - partly to get some service done and (mostly) so I could carry one of my bags for a minute...

Which one was it? Don't tell me...Journeyman? Speaking of which, anyone interested in joining the Riveted Journeyman club? Hope you like Orange

RARE Filson Tin Cloth Backpack in Orange | eBay

This is a bag from around 2015. But Filson bags are made for life so there's still plenty more in it.

www.ebay.com

 

[CCF1897]

Which one was it? Don't tell me...Journeyman? Speaking of which, anyone interested in joining the Riveted Journeyman club? Hope you like Orange

RARE Filson Tin Cloth Backpack in Orange | eBay

This is a bag from around 2015. But Filson bags are made for life so there's still plenty more in it.

www.ebay.com

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That would not be a bad gear bag for upland hunting. On another note, my Journeyman has been getting use (finally) as a passenger seat bag carrying Lysol wipes, masks, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer etc. Hopefully I can transition it to something else in the near future.

 

[Soletrane]

I just wish I could friggin' travel and USE these Filson bags. I went to the car dealership the other day - partly to get some service done and (mostly) so I could carry one of my bags for a minute...

I feel likewise. Speedy’s pics of an empty London had me nostalgic for when I passed through there several times a year for work (in my old job). Seemingly always with a new Filson piece in tow. But I was still fine with the domestic business trips and a couple of overseas trips in my new job as still opportunities to use my Filson gear. Now with the quarantine and the warm weather means almost zero opportunity to use any bags or coats except my short lined cruiser in the evening (a very light jacket). Even the faithful EDC Filson satchel sits forlorn in the study next to the paper shredder and waste paper basket.

 

[Dad Shoes]

I went into London today to see how things were in lockdown. I wanted to see what the cycling was like with empty roads.

London is like New York in that there is always a hum of noise and a sense that something is going on. Not today. Silent, empty streets. The big shopping avenues like ghost towns. Very little traffic. Pretty eerie.
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of course I swung past the Filson store. And discovered it has (per rumor), gone. Now a sad empty shop front, all the branding removed, no trace of having been there:
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They are still running fine online here, so I guess the rent or location just wasn’t working out. It’s a pity because it’s nice to swing by now and then and look at stuff in person before purchasing.

Wow, sad to see the Filson store gone. I remember seeing it on a prior trip to London. I really wonder what made them close this one down. Obviously profit has to figure in but were Londoners just not interested in the shop or is Filson pulling back from Europe in general? That is such a great street on which to have a shop (or it was when I last visited at least).

 

[linablair]

Which one was it? Don't tell me...Journeyman? Speaking of which, anyone interested in joining the Riveted Journeyman club? Hope you like Orange

RARE Filson Tin Cloth Backpack in Orange | eBay

This is a bag from around 2015. But Filson bags are made for life so there's still plenty more in it.

www.ebay.com

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That journeyman would pair well with this orange iPad case I bought six or seven years ago. The old school department store in the small town I lived in carried Filson, which is how I found out about the brand. I often use it for work, going from meeting to meeting. I've also used it to put a fly tying vise and some materials/tools to tie flies with friends. It's the same size as the small grip case meant to carry a pistol. There are certainly less details on the iPad case. If I remember right, the grip case (which I had my eye on) was discontinued shortly before this iPad case came out.

 

[audog]

Well, I found small plastic storage boxes to fit my small field bag. The plastic boxes are for fishing stuff ( hooks, leaders, sinkers, etc) and the small field bag can be easily slung over my shoulder for the 1/2 block walk to the lake. Leaving hands free to carry the two rods and the dog leash....I think my summer fishing is going to be fun

 

[mgrennier]

I feel likewise. Speedy’s pics of an empty London had me nostalgic for when I passed through there several times a year for work (in my old job). Seemingly always with a new Filson piece in tow. But I was still fine with the domestic business trips and a couple of overseas trips in my new job as still opportunities to use my Filson gear. Now with the quarantine and the warm weather means almost zero opportunity to use any bags or coats except my short lined cruiser in the evening (a very light jacket). Even the faithful EDC Filson satchel sits forlorn in the study next to the paper shredder and waste paper basket.

Agreed. I find myself considering selling my 257 now as I feel bad that it's sitting there - doing nothing. 'Forlorn' is a word that is very appropo during these times.

Hope all is well, Soletrane- haven't heard from around these parts for a beat.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Must be a Tote kind of day. In my daily eBay search I found an abundant amount of a variety of Filson totes, all from one seller. This guy is like the @GzStudio or @TinMan3 of Japan it seems. These were only a few that caught my stare.

1. Never seen this one before, love the contrasting colors (Otter Green, Tan, Navy & even Orange). The Otter Green Pockets are my favorite part.

Filson Switching Tote Bag / Canvas Brw YF077 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Switching Tote Bag / Canvas Brw YF077 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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2. Not a unique Tote but equally as cool. For some reason both the Title and Description fail to mention just how rare this one is. Judging by the interior shot, this one appears to be the Brooks Brother's Journeyman with Tartan (No rivets though). Priced pretty fairly too.

Filson Backpack / Canvas Cml YF022 | eBay

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3. Back to Totes. I don't believe I have ever seen this pattern before. It does feature the Motto Tag and the price seems pretty reasonable too.

Filson Wool Tote Bag YF088 | eBay

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4. The final Tote is the #260 and the leather appears to be of the Talon Era. Again, the price seems rather low for it's condition and rarity. I like mine better though thank you very much.

Filson Tin Cross Tote Bag Waxed Cotton YF066 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Tin Cross Tote Bag Waxed Cotton YF066 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[TinMan3]

Must be a Tote kind of day. In my daily eBay search I found an abundant amount of a variety of Filson totes, all from one seller. This guy is like the @GzStudio or @TinMan3 of Japan it seems. These were only a few that caught my stare.

1. Never seen this one before, love the contrasting colors (Otter Green, Tan, Navy & even Orange). The Otter Green Pockets are my favorite part.

Filson Switching Tote Bag / Canvas Brw YF077 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Switching Tote Bag / Canvas Brw YF077 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

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2. Not a unique Tote but equally as cool. For some reason both the Title and Description fail to mention just how rare this one is. Judging by the interior shot, this one appears to be the Brooks Brother's Journeyman with Tartan (No rivets though). Priced pretty fairly too.

Filson Backpack / Canvas Cml YF022 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Backpack / Canvas Cml YF022 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

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3. Back to Totes. I don't believe I have ever seen this pattern before. It does feature the Motto Tag and the price seems pretty reasonable too.

Filson Wool Tote Bag YF088 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Wool Tote Bag YF088 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

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4. The final Tote is the #260 and the leather appears to be of the Talon Era. Again, the price seems rather low for it's condition and rarity. I like mine better though thank you very much.

Filson Tin Cross Tote Bag Waxed Cotton YF066 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Filson Tin Cross Tote Bag Waxed Cotton YF066 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

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This guy has some AWESOME stuff. Some stuff that I have never seen which I don’t say often. He’s asking a premium for them, and most of his stuff is pretty far off the mark, but overall, I agree that this is certainly an unusual seller with great stuff. Lot of vintage as well. I believe the first tote and the backpack were brooks brothers exclusives actually.

 

[danfilsondill]

Not as good as Nordstrom rack, but one of the places I regularly check out is Sierra Trading Post. They seem to cycle through some moderate deals on Filson:

Filson average savings of 59% at Sierra

Great Deals on 66 styles of Filson at Sierra. Celebrating 30 Years Of Exploring.

www.sierra.com

 

[nevadabob]

I hate to disagree with my man tinman3, but I think that first tote was generally Filson "mass-produced" rather than for a specific retailer and is a cousin to the Filson Large Zip Tote, which I have always liked, but have never been able to get my hands on.

Edit: the google machine has this review for you...complete with mention of Filson's awesome "Briddle" leather.

Second edit: "Briddle" leather reminded me of some ebay listings I see calling Filson leather "Bridal" leather which, I must admit, I wish I would have had some on my wedding night!

 

[nevadabob]

Fellas, and you linablair,

I must admit, my newest obsession is with a company called Oxford Pennant out of Buffalo, New York. I've got a handful of its banners/flags and a couple of patches. I believe Oxford sells a mug or a sticker or something that says "I wish I'd never heard of Oxford Pennant." I used to wonder what that meant, but now I'm about ready to buy one of whatever-that-was.

Here are a couple of patches I'm thinking of adding to some totes. What say you?

 

[linablair]

Fellas, and you linablair,

I must admit, my newest obsession is with a company called Oxford Pennant out of Buffalo, New York. I've got a handful of its banners/flags and a couple of patches. I believe Oxford sells a mug or a sticker or something that says "I wish I'd never heard of Oxford Pennant." I used to wonder what that meant, but now I'm about ready to buy one of whatever-that-was.
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Here are a couple of patches I'm thinking of adding to some totes. What say you?

Oxford Pennant makes some very cool stuff! A few years ago, I ran across a series of patches Best Made Co. put together - 10 or 12 different flies. I bought one of each and put a patch on most of my Filson bags - some in more visible locations than others. I feel like it gives them a bit more character, makes them cohesive when I carry more than one and makes them more easily identifiable. Or, I'm rationalizing and just like it... I visited my brother last weekend and took my red small duffle and tote, both of which were gifts in the past year. I say go for the patches!