Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[OtterMeanGreen]

I found a brand new one that I hopefully will be able to order today! Didn't they also make a small duffle that matches this bag?

As an aspiring minimalist I really only need one briefcase, so the #257 is the perfect sweet spot. Big enough to really load down, but compact enough to be used as an EDC. The #258 is a whole different story, and one I have some experience with as my very first Filson. That bag is more like a piece of luggage, rather then a briefcase. I've never really been able to imagine it's sweet spot, as it's also too small to be used as a one bag carry option in most cases.

As far as I know Filson and Harris Tweed only produced two mainstay luggage items and the rest were more towards the accessory line. Other then the Original #256, they also collaborated with this:

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[seven20]

As an aspiring minimalist I really only need one briefcase, so the #257 is the perfect sweet spot. Big enough to really load down, but compact enough to be used as an EDC. The #258 is a whole different story, and one I have some experience with as my very first Filson. That bag is more like a piece of luggage, rather then a briefcase. I've never really been able to imagine it's sweet spot, as it's also too small to be used as a one bag carry option in most cases.

As far as I know Filson and Harris Tweed only produced two mainstay luggage items and the rest were more towards the accessory line. Other then the Original #256, they also collaborated with this:

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FILSON x HARRIS TWEED IPAD BAG Scotland Made Harris Tweed | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FILSON x HARRIS TWEED IPAD BAG Scotland Made Harris Tweed at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Ah, yeah that seems like a failed product all around.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Nothing to do with Filson but still an incredible restoration project with amazing camera angles, sound effects and excellent skilled craftsmanship. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Anybody a Zippo fan? I own three. My best friend bought me my first while he was stationed in Afghanistan back in 2008, I still have it. I also own a solid brass pipe lighter zippo. They are timeless American built tools.

 

[mgrennier]

Nothing to do with Filson but still an incredible restoration project with amazing camera angles, sound effects and excellent skilled craftsmanship. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Anybody a Zippo fan? I own three. My best friend bought me my first while he was stationed in Afghanistan back in 2008, I still have it. I also own a solid brass pipe lighter zippo. They are timeless American built tools.

Whenever I think of Zippo lighters, I think of the joke my nephew has said for years:

Q: "What is the difference between a Hippo and a Zippo?"

A: "The Hippo is really heavy and the Zippo is a little lighter"

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

@speedy611 thought about you and your Land Rover when I watched this. You must feel similarly to this.

 

[Stratkat]

@speedy611 thought about you and your Land Rover when I watched this. You must feel similarly to this.

I admire his wide eyed love for old vehicles. But in reality appreciate new stuff. I recall the 46 revolutions of the steering wheel to negotiate corners, the bias ply tires, drum brakes, numb wallowing suspension, body roll, coolant, fuel, oil leaks, rotted rubber, ratting windows, spung seats, lack of safety features... I could go on. We still stop and walk car shows. I truly admire the timeless designs, appreciate the restoration work, then get into my modern vehicle and drive off in comfort.

 

[Rymanocerous]

I admire his wide eyed love for old vehicles. But in reality appreciate new stuff. I recall the 46 revolutions of the steering wheel to negotiate corners, the bias ply tires, drum brakes, numb wallowing suspension, body roll, coolant, fuel, oil leaks, rotted rubber, ratting windows, spung seats, lack of safety features... I could go on. We still stop and walk car shows. I truly admire the timeless designs, appreciate the restoration work, then get into my modern vehicle and drive off in comfort.

Agreed. Which is why I am a huge fan of resto mods. Keep the classic look, some upgraded hardware underneath. Good compromise.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Agreed. Which is why I am a huge fan of resto mods. Keep the classic look, some upgraded hardware underneath. Good compromise.

I’m not so sure the point of the video (or why I shared it) was to advocate using these machines as daily drivers. I know first hand what living with one is like, with the 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. It’s no picnic not having a power steering rack, ABS, a good working A/C system, and safety features like airbags. However there’s a time and a place for it, and there is no better feeling then total driver engagement. Something like having the distraction of comfort and modern amenities only stands to impede the experience. At least that’s the way I feel.

 

[speedy611]

I’m not so sure the point of the video (or why I shared it) was to advocate using these machines as daily drivers. I know first hand what living with one is like, with the 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. It’s no picnic not having a power steering rack, ABS, a good working A/C system, and safety features like airbags. However there’s a time and a place for it, and there is no better feeling then total driver engagement. Something like having the distraction of comfort and modern amenities only stands to impede the experience. At least that’s the way I feel.

Thanks for the link Otter. I certainly identify with the enjoyment of older, slower, more involving. I smiled as his truck started on the first go, had ever-so-shiny paint and an interior that wasn’t so rusted out that it was a carbon monoxide death zone!
Time and place is right. Modern cars are damn capable appliances and when you are doing a million other things, the old trucks can be a pain as they require you to actually really pay attention. But, top off summer evenings on a quiet lane? Definitely!

 

[Mrfuzon]

A few questions: How does current filson stand up against vp?

I want to buy a filson bag to compare but it seems like the models that receive praise are the older YKK models, do i just need to be vigilant on Ebay? what is expected pricing?

The tin cloth models are more sough after over twill? Can one expect 22oz or 34oz in future limited editions?

 

[Rymanocerous]

I’m not so sure the point of the video (or why I shared it) was to advocate using these machines as daily drivers. I know first hand what living with one is like, with the 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. It’s no picnic not having a power steering rack, ABS, a good working A/C system, and safety features like airbags. However there’s a time and a place for it, and there is no better feeling then total driver engagement. Something like having the distraction of comfort and modern amenities only stands to impede the experience. At least that’s the way I feel.

Where did I mention daily driving? I like power steering and disc brakes and not having a leaf spring suspension whether I am crusin' to the car show, taking a day drive, or using a daily. It's better, safer, more enjoyable tech at the end of the day that can live under the skin of a vintage beauty. I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but its a nice way to have the best of both worlds.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Where did I mention daily driving? I like power steering and disc brakes and not having a leaf spring suspension whether I am crusin' to the car show, taking a day drive, or using a daily. It's better, safer, more enjoyable tech at the end of the day that can live under the skin of a vintage beauty. I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but its a nice way to have the best of both worlds.

You didn’t mention it but I was just putting it out there as a disclaimer as I could tell that’s where it was heading towards. I’m sure the guy also owns a modern, more reliable vehicle in addition, maybe a modern F150. Even though like most modern day American cars, quality is NOWHERE near what it use to be, especially in the golden age of American cars. You can thank planned obsolescence and greedy corporations for that. We still have many vehicles made outside of our borders, which is just sad considering our lineage of innovation and industriousness.

 

[Stratkat]

You didn’t mention it but I was just putting it out there as a disclaimer as I could tell that’s where it was heading towards. I’m sure the guy also owns a modern, more reliable vehicle in addition, maybe a modern F150. Even though like most modern day American cars, quality is NOWHERE near what it use to be, especially in the golden age of American cars. You can thank planned obsolescence and greedy corporations for that. We still have many vehicles made outside of our borders, which is just sad considering our lineage of innovation and industriousness.

Yeah but that quality came at a cost. That heavy gauge metal, wouldn’t crush, it would transmit the energy to the occupants, the steering columns had a nasty tendency to drive right into the drivers chest (lost a good friend that way), engines would come right through the firewall.
Today’s engines will go 10k miles on an oil change, 300k is not abnormal for an engine with little Maintenence. But the older cars were beautiful I’ll give you that.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Yeah but that quality came at a cost. That heavy gauge metal, wouldn’t crush, it would transmit the energy to the occupants, the steering columns had a nasty tendency to drive right into the drivers chest (lost a good friend that way), engines would come right through the firewall.
Today’s engines will go 10k miles on an oil change, 300k is not abnormal for an engine with little Maintenence. But the older cars were beautiful I’ll give you that.

Sorry to hear about your friend, lost a close friend as well to bad car design.

I usually use the bumper debate when comparing old VS new. The American cars/trucks of old once used solid steel front and rear bumpers, so if one encountered a mild fender bender, there would be little damage to either party.

1979 Chevy Monte Carlo (as depicted in the film “Training Day”). Note the sturdy bumpers.

2006 Chevy Monte Carlo with the most common form of bumpers seen today. Molded plastic encasing styrofoam. Parts today cost much more money, need replacing more often, and look (IMO) terrible. They don’t rust, so there’s always that.

 

[Mrfuzon]

So i ask a filson question but this turns into a car thread all of a sudden?