Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[markmel74]

Interesting to see the difference in colors on the waxed canvas vs a 2 year old #256. Love both of them!

 

[Rymanocerous]

Yes - I've never liked it. One of the reasons why I like the 256 better.

For a while, I thought about cutting it off and offering to someone on here...

Seconded. Least favorite piece of this bag, I hate it. Always have.

 

[Centralia]

Filson Outlet.

 

[bart]

I, for one, like my snap handle that I had added to my 256. Only slightly inconvenient to unsnap for access but keeps the handles together and on top for an easy grab and go and looks more put together.

 

[M635Guy]

I like the snap handle. I can jeep things from flopping around and much nicer to my hands than dual straps. Less of an issue when the bag is light, but when I'm traveling...

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I like the snap handle. I can jeep things from flopping around and much nicer to my hands than dual straps. Less of an issue when the bag is light, but when I'm traveling...

Plus if you have a jacket you can thread it through the snapped handles and not worry about it flapping around while you shoulder carry the bag.

 

[M635Guy]

Plus if you have a jacket you can thread it through the snapped handles and not worry about it flapping around while you shoulder carry the bag.

True - have used it that way before

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

So what do you guys think about the quality of the dopp, if you can call it that, as it looks more like a compartment case. It's crafted by a one man team from Texas, using very fine build materials consistent with Filson. The price isn't bad either for what you get. Plus I see some nice beefy YKK's similar to Filson and the use of rivets and a pretty decent liner. However the size is just to large for a dopp kit I think. But anyways just wanted to share.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/W-Durable-...item2150735f6a:g:~CUAAOSwQ5pcM~IA:rk:166:pf:0

 

[bart]

Plus if you have a jacket you can thread it through the snapped handles and not worry about it flapping around while you shoulder carry the bag.

I usually carry a light jacket when flying and always carry it under the snapped handles.

 

[mdr5401]

Speaking of bags, eBay is now littered with these damn things.

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I actually picked up one of those Daybags from the Filson Outlet in Marysville, WA before my last trip to Europe in November... I couldn't resist, given the outlet-store markdown + the 35% Off Sale they had. Regardless of whether most would consider it to be a "true filson"; you really can't beat $28 for a U.S. made backpack with a lifetime warranty.

It folds down flat when empty and fits perfectly inside my Pullman between packing cubes. It's great for throwing in a couple jackets, camera, souvenirs, etc. while exploring a new city.
Attempting to repack 13 days of clothes, souvenirs, and wine after driving over 2,000 miles, through 6 countries.


SUCCESS! (@ Malpensa Airport)

 

[Centralia]

Well, I didn't manage to retain ownership of the suede pouch I bought yesterday evening for long. My daughter was visiting, and she decided that she needed it more than I did. Almost lost the little tin cloth one too!

The outlet in Marysville did have a few more of those large suede pouches available, they are quite superb with amazing leather. If you've been considering one, I'd give them a call. They also have some in smooth leather, but I didn't think they were nearly as nice.

 

[speedy611]

So what do you guys think about the quality of the dopp, if you can call it that, as it looks more like a compartment case. It's crafted by a one man team from Texas, using very fine build materials consistent with Filson. The price isn't bad either for what you get. Plus I see some nice beefy YKK's similar to Filson and the use of rivets and a pretty decent liner. However the size is just to large for a dopp kit I think. But anyways just wanted to share.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/W-Durable-...item2150735f6a:g:~CUAAOSwQ5pcM~IA:rk:166:pf:0

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Please hold while I get my makeup, moisturizer and toner...

 

[woodsjw]

Hey, I understand why your disappointed in general, but I think you're being a little hard on the CS side. I would consider what you described as a very good interaction. Yes they oversold and didn't correct their website; that's really more of a business operations fault. CS on the other hand still tried to fulfill your order by sourcing the jacket from elsewhere. Ultimately, if they get one in, they are going to reach out and offer it at the same price AND they gave you an additional 20%. That's awesome. Not the situation you ultimately wanted, but to me, that's 3 things that CS did well in an attempt to mitigate the business failure.

My issue wasn't with the stock error, this happens to even the best online retailers... or with how they attempted to remedy the situation... it was with the lack of communication without being prompted by me asking what was going on with my purchase.

I wasn't contacted to be notified that the jacket was out of stock until I had waited over a week for a shipping notification and I finally reached out to see what was going on.

I also wasn't told that I would be notified if one came back in stock, until I expressed my disappointment that my order had been cancelled... it was also about a week before I heard back from them on my initial reply.

It's definitely a busy time for many companies, especially with end of the year sales, but I was disappointed, overall, with how the interaction went because I was left in the dark for most of the interaction and when I was told something, it didn't match what was still being communicated on their website.

I'm not mad... the jacket wasn't even something I "needed" LOL... but, IMHO, the CS followup/communication was lacking and left me untrusting that if I order something else from them in the future that it would be a positive experience.

O'well. Back to your regularly scheduled Filson conversation...

 

[woodsjw]

Well, I didn't manage to retain ownership of the suede pouch I bought yesterday evening for long. My daughter was visiting, and she decided that she needed it more than I did. Almost lost the little tin cloth one too!

The outlet in Marysville did have a few more of those large suede pouches available, they are quite superb with amazing leather. If you've been considering one, I'd give them a call. They also have some in smooth leather, but I didn't think they were nearly as nice.

I'm curious if they had any of the weatherproof leather items at the outlet? I'm slowly building my collection

 

[woodsjw]

I like the snap handle. I can jeep things from flopping around and much nicer to my hands than dual straps. Less of an issue when the bag is light, but when I'm traveling...

I love the snap handle on the #257 as well. I don't have it on my Filson Leather Briefcase and the handles are very floppy compared to my #257 which have kept their shape due to being snapped together most of the time. I'm not sure I'd go through the trouble of adding one to a #256 if I didn't have it, but I like it fine on my #257 and wouldn't dream of removing it.