Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[speedy611]

What do you typically use the small field bag for? I'm about to buy a brand new vintage era piece just for the strap and am contemplating on selling it off to recoup some costs or just keeping it. Not really my style but I guess I could grow into liking it. Just not sure what I could possibly use it for considering the size.

Yes, in some ways it’s an odd bag. Pretty small, but can carry a lot as long as each item isn’t too large. I use it as a day bag - flask, snacks etc. Its good in a scenario like the pic above where it can carry essentials for the travel portion and not be too big.
The 232 medium field bag is a more flexible choice but it is a larger footprint.

 

[singjai]

Yes, in some ways it’s an odd bag. Pretty small, but can carry a lot as long as each item isn’t too large. I use it as a day bag - flask, snacks etc. Its good in a scenario like the pic above where it can carry essentials for the travel portion and not be too big.
The 232 medium field bag is a more flexible choice but it is a larger footprint.

Ah gotcha, that's helpful. Guess I should just wait till it arrives and see. The only other thing I could see it being used for in my case is leaving it in one of my vehicles with some tools like jumper cables and what not. Seems like a big waste though. Thanks for the input!

 

[speedy611]

Ah gotcha, that's helpful. Guess I should just wait till it arrives and see. The only other thing I could see it being used for in my case is leaving it in one of my vehicles with some tools like jumper cables and what not. Seems like a big waste though. Thanks for the input!

Does seem a bit of a waste. Also I think jump cables might be a struggle to get in and out because the top opening is ovalised.
I think you might find a use for it once you’ve got it in hand.
Also - if you need just straps in future @TinMan3 and @GzStudio are good sources!

 

[danfilsondill]

Using my newest pickup too. It needs to be restitched in one place and I wish there was some navy twill, but worse things have happened!

 

[woodsjw]

Hey y’all. Long time... curious if anyone has picked up the lightweight anorak? If so, thoughts?

Lightweight Anorak

Dry-waxed cotton pullover—sheds wind and rain without fail.

www.filson.com

Hope everyone is well! ✌?

 

[TinMan3]

Hey y’all. Long time... curious if anyone has picked up the lightweight anorak? If so, thoughts?

Lightweight Anorak

Dry-waxed cotton pullover—sheds wind and rain without fail.

www.filson.com

Hope everyone is well! ✌?

Woodsy! Good to hear from you, I was really close to buying the one in the picture in store today. Looked very good. Was super lightweight. Not exactly the same but I think it may be a good purchase for someone in a very warm environment that also tends to rain. That’s a gap in my jacket lineup right now and I notice it more and more in this stormy Chicago summer weather.

 

[woodsjw]

Yeah. It looks perfect for San Antonio summer storms... did you try it on? Did you take your normal size?

 

[A JEDI IM]

Woodsy! Good to hear from you, I was really close to buying the one in the picture in store today. Looked very good. Was super lightweight. Not exactly the same but I think it may be a good purchase for someone in a very warm environment that also tends to rain. That’s a gap in my jacket lineup right now and I notice it more and more in this stormy Chicago summer weather.

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Yeah. It looks perfect for San Antonio summer storms... did you try it on? Did you take your normal size?

Also, did you compare it to the Aberdeen Work Jacket? What kept you from buying? $200 for a windbreaker?!! Was it the windbreaker to end all windbreakers?

Sorry for so many questions. I just value your input and love it when we can get feedback on Filson items from this community. I think we are a somewhat discerning group even though we’ve all drunk the Kool-Aid.

 

[TinMan3]

Also, did you compare it to the Aberdeen Work Jacket? What kept you from buying? $200 for a windbreaker?!! Was it the windbreaker to end all windbreakers?

Sorry for so many questions. I just value your input and love it when we can get feedback on Filson items from this community. I think we are a somewhat discerning group even though we’ve all drunk the Kool-Aid.

@woodsjw yes, tried on and I am a medium in mile marker, also medium in this jacket. Had a little room but was a comfortable fit. It was the price that kept me away. It is very very lightweight. I guess it just felt less substantial than I’m used to, but it’s still on my mind. Aberdeen is waxed, this is dry wax treated. I’m pretty sure the dry wax would make for a lighter weight jacket as well.

 

[audog]

What do you typically use the small field bag for? I'm about to buy a brand new vintage era piece just for the strap and am contemplating on selling it off to recoup some costs or just keeping it. Not really my style but I guess I could grow into liking it. Just not sure what I could possibly use it for considering the size.

I have two of them, use one as the dog walking bag, to carry water for me and dog/ bags to pick up poop from neighbors yards, some dog treats and clicker, stuff like that. The other is my "fishing" bag, small plastic containers with some lures/leaders/hooks, it has room for a couple of tools, like pliers and knife. The smaller size and oval opening limit the size of things that can be carried, but they suit my purpose(s)

 

[audog]

Ah gotcha, that's helpful. Guess I should just wait till it arrives and see. The only other thing I could see it being used for in my case is leaving it in one of my vehicles with some tools like jumper cables and what not. Seems like a big waste though. Thanks for the input!

Medium field bag works better for vehicle bag (jumper cables, etc) small is just too small (I have tried)

 

[seven20]

Medium field bag works better for vehicle bag (jumper cables, etc) small is just too small (I have tried)

This is good to know, thank you for this. I just bought a truck and am thinking of which bag will best suit my needs of cables, straps, etc etc.

anyone using anything other than a med field bag? I was thinking of just using a small duffle but wouldn’t mind something that would fit under the rear seat, although that’s a richer fit (2020 GMC Canyon)

 

[audog]

This is good to know, thank you for this. I just bought a truck and am thinking of which bag will best suit my needs of cables, straps, etc etc.

anyone using anything other than a med field bag? I was thinking of just using a small duffle but wouldn’t mind something that would fit under the rear seat, although that’s a richer fit (2020 GMC Canyon)

Small duffel would be nice, maybe a 24hr bag (can put LOTS in it)

 

[seven20]

Small duffel would be nice, maybe a 24hr bag (can put LOTS in it)

Ah! A 24hr could work, and I have a tan one that isn’t in use I was considering selling. This would be a great since its thinner than the small duffle. It may even fit under the seat. Can you really fit a lot in one?

I have a brown small duffle also that I need a use for but it’s probably just going to be a family ‘use where needed’ bag.

 

[Stratkat]

This is good to know, thank you for this. I just bought a truck and am thinking of which bag will best suit my needs of cables, straps, etc etc.

anyone using anything other than a med field bag? I was thinking of just using a small duffle but wouldn’t mind something that would fit under the rear seat, although that’s a richer fit (2020 GMC Canyon)

sportsman works well