Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[Stratkat]

Maybe I'm spoiled by having had most of my experience in handmade stuff come in the form of steel bicycle frames with pristine welds, but the sloppy soldering looks out of place on something sold for a premium price (I'm not saying that I could do better, just that a pro should be able to).

I get that this is a handmade piece, and the metal will patina nicely and all that. I'm just not wowed on initial inspection.

Send it back, it sounds like it’s not the flask for you.

 

[FilsonDude]

Take it for $20 ?

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Is it supposed to have a function or purely decorative? Either way, that's some good ash.

No more then any other cigar out there, but offers a unique experience and certainly requires a skilled roller.

 

[A JEDI IM]

I’m not so sure about that pants, a little too Clark W Griswold

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Those pants are like wearing a wool blanket. They are classic. They have their place. I had a pair (outgrew - they are still around here somewhere) just like those pictured and now have a similar pair that has wider legs so they can go over boots. I use these pants to spend the day outside from before dawn until sundown in any weather below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit when I'm going to be sitting still all day. Or, days when I'm in the same weather and moving intermittently. I've worn them comfortably in weather from below zero through forty degrees, frequently trudging through snow that varies from ankle to knee deep. The colder it is, the thicker the long johns (now called a base layer) I wear with them. But, wear a base layer you must because these are rough wool. They breathe, are all but waterproof by shedding rain and snow, are nearly indestructable and they are darn warm. I've also worn them to watch football games on cold aluminum bleacher seats, with temperatures often in the teens. I can think of no other pants that can do what they do.

Clark W. Griswold would never wear these because they were never sold at Marshall Field's. Elmer Fudd did.

 

[Stratkat]

I received my Flask and its just beautiful, I love it. the only problem I could find, and its a small one, is that IT LEAKS, lol!!
it leaks where the threaded piece is soldered to the top.
I contacted them and they were very apologetic, they are sending me a new one right away. ill report back!

 

[A JEDI IM]

I received my Flask and its just beautiful, I love it. the only problem I could find, and its a small one, is that IT LEAKS, lol!!
it leaks where the threaded piece is soldered to the top.
I contacted them and they were very apologetic, they are sending me a new one right away. ill report back!

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Oh, no!! I'm sure that can happen on these though. That's why they've got a lifetime warranty, like Filson. Mine will arrive today. I'm looking forward to evaluating it. I'll check back in once I've got it in hand.

Please do let us know how it all goes, StratKat. I always like to hear about customer service experiences. They are a big deciding factor in what I purchase next.

 

[Stratkat]

Oh, no!! I'm sure that can happen on these though. That's why they've got a lifetime warranty, like Filson. Mine will arrive today. I'm looking forward to evaluating it. I'll check back in once I've got it in hand.

Please do let us know how it all goes, StratKat. I always like to hear about customer service experiences. They are a big deciding factor in what I purchase next.

they replied to my email within 20 minutes.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Those pants are like wearing a wool blanket. They are classic. They have their place. I had a pair (outgrew - they are still around here somewhere) just like those pictured and now have a similar pair that has wider legs so they can go over boots. I use these pants to spend the day outside from before dawn until sundown in any weather below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit when I'm going to be sitting still all day. Or, days when I'm in the same weather and moving intermittently. I've worn them comfortably in weather from below zero through forty degrees, frequently trudging through snow that varies from ankle to knee deep. The colder it is, the thicker the long johns (now called a base layer) I wear with them. But, wear a base layer you must because these are rough wool. They breathe, are all but waterproof by shedding rain and snow, are nearly indestructable and they are darn warm. I've also worn them to watch football games on cold aluminum bleacher seats, with temperatures often in the teens. I can think of no other pants that can do what they do.

Clark W. Griswold would never wear these because they were never sold at Marshall Field's. Elmer Fudd did.

I’m not doubting their warmth or function in the wardrobe, only the form (or style) they feature. I guess maybe it’s a generational thing or just a matter of acquired taste, but it’s just not for me. I much prefer the timeless but also widely applied looks of the Navy/Charcoal/Forest Green Mackinaw Wool garments.

To each their own though...of course. If you can pull it off, then why not. Like wearing a Buffalo Plaid Mackinaw Cruiser with a 3 piece suit. I’m sure @speedy611 could all teach us something about that.

 

[Stratkat]

I’m not doubting their warmth or function in the wardrobe, only the form (or style) they feature. I guess maybe it’s a generational thing or just a matter of acquired taste, but it’s just not for me. I much prefer the timeless but also widely applied looks of the Navy/Charcoal/Forest Green Mackinaw Wool garments.

To each their own though...of course. If you can pull it off, then why not. Like wearing a Buffalo Plaid Mackinaw Cruiser with a 3 piece suit. I’m sure @speedy611 could all teach us something about that.

 

[A JEDI IM]

I’m not doubting their warmth or function in the wardrobe, only the form (or style) they feature. I guess maybe it’s a generational thing or just a matter of acquired taste, but it’s just not for me. I much prefer the timeless but also widely applied looks of the Navy/Charcoal/Forest Green Mackinaw Wool garments.

To each their own though...of course. If you can pull it off, then why not. Like wearing a Buffalo Plaid Mackinaw Cruiser with a 3 piece suit. I’m sure @speedy611 could all teach us something about that.

Could easily be an acquired taste. I've heard the red/black buffalo plaid called a Pennsylvania Tuxedo or Minnesota Tuxedo. It applies to many other states as well, I'm sure.

For me it harks back to when these colors were worn for deer hunting, before blaze orange existed or was mandated, before I hunted. I saw many wearing this pattern when I was a child. Thus, I've a soft spot for it in my heart.

StratKat... (shaking my head in a good way) Dude, you are just ownin' ****, aren't you?! Well done. Very well done. A tip of my hat to you, sir.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

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Not exactly what I was referring to above, but more power to you.

Anyone from Minnesota here (what a coincidence @A JEDI IM )

How Minnesotan is buffalo check? - MinnPost

The red and black square pattern is having a moment nationally, but in Minnesota it never really went away.

www.minnpost.com

 

[A JEDI IM]

For the benefit of others, the coincidence is that OMG and I made our posts within seconds of each other. Both posts touch on the exact same points.

I agree, OMG. Indeed, a coincidence.

 

[speedy611]

Maybe I'm spoiled by having had most of my experience in handmade stuff come in the form of steel bicycle frames with pristine welds, but the sloppy soldering looks out of place on something sold for a premium price (I'm not saying that I could do better, just that a pro should be able to).

I get that this is a handmade piece, and the metal will patina nicely and all that. I'm just not wowed on initial inspection.

I’m a bike guy too. I think Stratkat had his finger on it though - copper soldering is a different technique to welding or brazing. And with a steelie bike you often have lugs or at least mitred joints for the brazing to flow into. Copper soldering an edge seam has less definition so the solder will spread out and perhaps not be uniform. That said, copper is soft and easy to file or grind smooth so it may be deliberately left that way for the hand made feel.
In any case it’s a lovely looking thing.

 

[A JEDI IM]

I got my flask today and I really like it. Mine doesn't leak but looks pretty much identical to what you posted, Fueco. I sure wish I could find a cover/case for it like TinMan3 has. That's really cool, TinMan.

Thank you Fueco for suggesting this to the group. I'm glad to have it and hope it sees many Filson pockets, both bag and coat.

 

[TinMan3]

I got my flask today and I really like it. Mine doesn't leak but looks pretty much identical to what you posted, Fueco. I sure wish I could find a cover/case for it like TinMan3 has. That's really cool, TinMan.

Thank you Fueco for suggesting this to the group. I'm glad to have it and hope it sees many Filson pockets, both bag and coat.

That silly little sleeve adds a whole lot of cost without adding any function. To be honest, I often remove the sleeve when in use because it slides easier into the side pocket of my 261 without it. I agree though, it looks awesome and I’m certainly not looking to part with it, but for $80, you got a definite steal.