Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[OtterMeanGreen]

I get it about the Journeyman and I can perhaps see myself with one some day. I’ve never been a backpack kind of guy though but that may change one day. We will see.

I do like the classic look of he journeyman - especially in navy. Or perhaps green. Not a fan of the tan backpack for some reason. Prob because if I were to go with it, I’d want to be bit more low-key for business travel.

Yeah I am not a fan of the TAN Journeyman either. Otter Green is just about right & ive seen it patina pretty nicely too. I'm just a little worried about how the leather wears. How's your leather looking now @Soletrane ?

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

You guys are a bad influence. I should join Anonymous Filsonholics.

Considering buying a 256 here on BF sale. Why? I'm just making up lame excuses. Such as tired of taking out my school-stuff when using my bag outside school. And it will make my 257 feel less lonely.

Ottergreen or tan? Argh... can't decide.

HAHA I say go with Otter Green but that may seem fairly obvious why lol

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Definitely. I think the Small Pullman has more capacity and the twill. I see it as a second or third bag for the Filsonista. It's a more specialized bag like a 258 or a compartment bag.

The 48 is more the classic shoulder bag/carry-on that every guy can appreciate. You could give it to your brother for a milestone birthday and know he will use it on his next trip as it's practical, good-looking and well designed.

I think I saw the 48 in the accompanying photo in an article in MensHealth on travel gear.

LOL it's surprising how the 48hour has become so universally loved on here, it reminds me of the zippered tote in that regard.

My only gripe (besides the $475 price) with it is the name; 48 Hour. Why do they call it that when you can clearly fit more than a couple of days worth (especially with the aid of Eagle Creek)?

 

[Friday]

Does anyone have "aged" photos of any Filson bags in dark brown? I picked up a small duffle in dark brown and am debating on whether or not to keep it since I'm not sure how it'll look with use. Any thoughts or pics would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Soletrane]

Thanks. I agree. I find myself leaning more and more towards the Journeyman, but I'm not willing to settle yet for a 3rd edition (or w/e edition they're on at the moment). A nice backpack will compliment either of my current Filson's. Instead of carrying a #257 & a #256 at once...now that is just weird lol

It's interesting how quickly Filson decontented the Journeyman. It was only out a little while before they switched much of the twill to tin and reduced the amount of leather.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Does anyone have "aged" photos of any Filson bags in dark brown? I picked up a small duffle in dark brown and am debating on whether or not to keep it since I'm not sure how it'll look with use. Any thoughts or pics would be greatly appreciated.

Since Brown is a relatively new color for Filson, introduced within the last decade, there's not much I could find in terms of Patina. This is because most people who opted for brown wanted to avoid the patina/worn look. Basically it fades and shows a little denim transfer in the right light. I'd go with Otter Green personally. Besides my name it's a great color for hiding stains but will still age wonderfully and fade to an almost dirty tan like patina. It also gives you that quintessential Filson look without screaming it (like TAN does), if that's what you're going for.

The pictures below feature pilled leather, denim transfer & faded rugged twill.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

It's interesting how quickly Filson decontented the Journeyman. It was only out a little while before they switched much of the twill to tin and reduced the amount of leather.

Haha true but we've come to expect that from good ol' Bedrock. Tell me something did the price decrease or increase since they switched up the materials?

 

[Soletrane]

Yeah I am not a fan of the TAN Journeyman either. Otter Green is just about right & ive seen it patina pretty nicely too. I'm just a little worried about how the leather wears. How's your leather looking now @Soletrane ?

I think it looks pretty good (2nd photo) except for that one section where the underside shows wear from one-strapping (1st photo). Maybe from my nail abrading when I put on or remove the strap on my shoulder.

It doesn't bother me that much anymore as this is very much a bag I enjoy from a purely practical perspective. I put it up there with the 48 that as one of the best designed newer Filson bags.

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[Soletrane]

Haha true but we've come to expect that from good ol' Bedrock. Tell me something did the price decrease or increase since they switched up the materials?

I think it went up $50 [smh]

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I think it looks pretty good (2nd photo) except for that one section where the underside shows wear from one-strapping (1st photo). Maybe from my nail abrading when I put on or remove the strap on my shoulder.

It doesn't bother me that much anymore as this is very much a bag I enjoy from a purely practical perspective. I put it up there with the 48 that as one of the best designed newer Filson bags.

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HAHA well that isn't surprising. Why would they lower the price when they use cheaper material and less of the good stuff (leather and Twill).

That is not as bad as i remember it looking, the topside of the leather looks pretty good. I wonder what they would do for you if you sent it in for repair, since the leather is sewn on to the straps. I would hope they would repair rather than replace.

Also another worry I would have for the 48 Hour is those handy-dandy front zipper pockets. I remember @mgrennier saying that his first 24 Hour bag had an issue with those zippers tearing away from the fabric, not long after buying. I only say this because both the 24 Hour and 48 Hour share material and design in the front pockets

 

[Friday]

Since Brown is a relatively new color for Filson, introduced within the last decade, there's not much I could find in terms of Patina. This is because most people who opted for brown wanted to avoid the patina/worn look. Basically it fades and shows a little denim transfer in the right light. I'd go with Otter Green personally. Besides my name it's a great color for hiding stains but will still age wonderfully and fade to an almost dirty tan like patina. It also gives you that quintessential Filson look without screaming it (like TAN does), if that's what you're going for.

The pictures below feature pilled leather, denim transfer & faded rugged twill.

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Thanks for the insight, this is really helpful. I'm definitely a bigger fan of O Green, but I got a great deal on brown so I went for it. If I decided to keep it I'll post pictures over time.

 

[mgrennier]

HAHA well that isn't surprising. Why would they lower the price when they use cheaper material and less of the good stuff (leather and Twill).

That is not as bad as i remember it looking, the topside of the leather looks pretty good. I wonder what they would do for you if you sent it in for repair, since the leather is sewn on to the straps. I would hope they would repair rather than replace.

Also another worry I would have for the 48 Hour is those handy-dandy front zipper pockets. I remember @mgrennier saying that his first 24 Hour bag had an issue with those zippers tearing away from the fabric, not long after buying. I only say this because both the 24 Hour and 48 Hour share material and design in the front pockets

True about the front zippers. Big difference is that the 24/72 hour saw daily use (and zipper pulling) While the 48 hour zippers won’t get nearly the same amount of use.

 

[GzStudio]

Anyone familiar here??? Might be I think...

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Anyone familiar here??? Might be I think...

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HAHA Is that some kind of Flannel reunion? Jeez look at all those TAN bags, you're right at home there.

 

[speedy611]

@GzStudio - what is the build date on your 48hr duffle? Does it have leather pull tabs and inside end pockets? I suspect there was a revision where the leather and possibly inside pockets were deleted. Mines 01/15 and has both.

Love your pic!