Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[mgrennier]

are you wanting/needing a 257....?

trying to decide if I should look at picking one up for a comparison standpoint - I do find that the 256 requires me to be very finite with what I carry and, since I travel so much, I basically have to take my "desktop" with me everywhere I go.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Next time you find one of these sweet 257s just text me - I may want a bit more room than the 256 gives me...

You got it. Too bad it sold already, that deal was as good if not better than my #257. I think you'll appreciate the extra room that the #257 offers, without the cost of too much bulk (like the #258)

 

[GzStudio]

trying to decide if I should look at picking one up for a comparison standpoint - I do find that the 256 requires me to be very finite with what I carry and, since I travel so much, I basically have to take my "desktop" with me everywhere I go.

@mgrennier Shoot me a mailing address and I can send you one if you want to try it out....(might be a filson branded 257)

 

[woodsjw]

@mgrennier Shoot me a mailing address and I can send you one if you want to try it out....(might be a filson branded 257)

Now that’s service!

 

[mgrennier]

@mgrennier Shoot me a mailing address and I can send you one if you want to try it out....(might be a filson branded 257)

Texted.

 

[mgrennier]

Now that’s service!

Agreed. This is a nice little community.

I think you know that OtterMeanGreen and I even had a scotch and cigar last week in New Jersey. That guy is as passionate about his stogies as he is about his Filsons and Ferraris.

I learned a lot about cigars. And enjoyed a Rocky Patel 1990 which paired nicely with a Lagavulin 16 scotch.

 

[GzStudio]

Got it. I'll get it out tomorrow.

I am currently enjoying a 2017 folgers (medium roast) with a 2017 (hopefully) peanut butter cliffs bar....

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

How sexy does this look. I can't believe I'm choosing NAVY over Otter Green, but pictures don't lie, it's the better color. It reminds me of one of those vintage USPS Mail Bags for some reason.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Agreed. This is a nice little community.

I think you know that OtterMeanGreen and I even had a scotch and cigar last week in New Jersey. That guy is as passionate about his stogies as he is about his Filsons and Ferraris.

I learned a lot about cigars. And enjoyed a Rocky Patel 1990 which paired nicely with a Lagavulin 16 scotch.

I appreciate the shout. Glad it was a memorable experience for you, it was so worth the drive. How was the cigar the 2nd time around? Did they have Blanton's this time lol?

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Are we to believe that Bedrock Filson got their facts straight on this one, or this another famous typo (like duffel/duffle or there admission of using 18oz rugged twill in a catalog). I was under the impression that Stanley Kohl's introduced the Filson Rugged Twill Luggage line in 1992 and that the Original Briefcase was among the first to be released.........................which I always thought is why it's referred to as the "ORIGINAL".

 

[woodsjw]

How sexy does this look. I can't believe I'm choosing NAVY over Otter Green, but pictures don't lie, it's the better color. It reminds me of one of those vintage USPS Mail Bags for some reason.

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I don’t blame you! OG is definitely my favorite as well, but I am strongly considering selling my Brown #258 and replacing it with the same model in Navy.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I don’t blame you! OG is definitely my favorite as well, but I am strongly considering selling my Brown #258 and replacing it with the same model in Navy.

I'm still a bit hesitant on NAVY and how it patinas. There isn't much evidence out there on the topic and I'm curious to see what happens under heavy abuse. Tan darkens, Otter Green fades to an almost Tan shade, but what of Navy? Is it like Black and Brown where little happens?

 

[woodsjw]

I'm still a bit hesitant on NAVY and how it patinas. There isn't much evidence out there on the topic and I'm curious to see what happens under heavy abuse. Tan darkens, Otter Green fades to an almost Tan shade, but what of Navy? Is it like Black and Brown where little happens?

I only use my #258 for travel, so I’m not too worried about patina... I’d actually prefer it stay semi-newish looking.

 

[mgrennier]

I'm still a bit hesitant on NAVY and how it patinas. There isn't much evidence out there on the topic and I'm curious to see what happens under heavy abuse. Tan darkens, Otter Green fades to an almost Tan shade, but what of Navy? Is it like Black and Brown where little happens?

I'm using my Navy duffle nearly every week on the road - throwing it on airplanes, throwing it in the back of an uber and throwing it on cement floors.

Doesn't get a ton of exposure to sunshine but I'm beating it up pretty good in nearly all other aspects!

 

[chev4x4]

Today, my colleague came in with a Saddleback briefcase. He was pretty proud of it and was touting the advantages of its full grain leather etc. I picked it up with his laptop inside it, it felt more like the weight of my 266 packed for a 4-day trip.

I thought it looked higher quality than I imagined. But I greatly preferred the Pacific Northwest rustic of the Filson 256/257/258 to the Cowboy rustic of this bag. But a lot of guys like it, so who am I to judge?

You're not alone in noticing the sheer weight of a Saddleback Briefcase. While I was researching my first briefcase purchase I was quite intrigued by the saddleback. Then I heard about the weight issue. One guy said it felt like a 30 pound weight on his shoulder and that was when the bag was empty. No thank you sir, I'll stick with my Filson.

Not quite heavy. I like my 257 and Saddleback briefcase, but I've been using my rickshaw lately as it handles snow better.