Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[FilsonDude]

Full page shot of “the bag” in the newest catalog.

 

[nevadabob]

Aight, so, I've been interested in watching natural leather age over time and I've been looking for an excuse to buy some. My personal dimensions have changed recently and it was time for a new belt. Searching The Internets led me to a company called Thirteen50 down in California. Thirteen stripes and 50 stars in the US flag, hence the company name. I ended up purchasing a belt, a mousepad, a bracelet and a new front pocket wallet.

 

[nevadabob]

The belt has wonderfully thick leather and four Chicago screws keeping the buckle in place. Here's a shot of my 2012ish Filson double leather belt, the Thirteen50 natural belt and a leather strap from a Filson bag made in December 2015.

 

[nevadabob]

The wallet will replace my Filson front pocket wallet. Dims are very similar.

 

[nevadabob]

I am very pleased with my purchase and was pleasantly surprised that when I opened up the package, I'd been gifted some freebies: three additional bracelets in three additional colors. I was able to give one each to my wife and two daughters. From time to time, I'll post a picture or two as these puppies build character.

 

[pnwprice]

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Full page shot of “the bag” in the newest catalog.

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The only bummer from this whole thing is that I realized they gave me a brand new strap instead of the lovely aged one in this photo. Small complaint given how gorgeous the bag is.

 

[Coolwater]

Modern era 70256 an 70246. Fully loaded the MTB is good looking but not the best friend to your back ?

 

[mgrennier]

Modern era 70256 an 70246. Fully loaded the MTB is good looking but not the best friend to your back ? View attachment 1186376

That's exactly why I sold my MTB - great bag and really good for car travel, but a fully loaded one walking through airports? No thanks... As I described it a couple year ago, it's like a cardboard box with a strap (when loaded)

 

[Coolwater]

That's exactly why I sold my MTB - great bag and really good for car travel, but a fully loaded one walking through airports? No thanks... As I described it a couple year ago, it's like a cardboard box with a strap (when loaded)

Totally agree. I did a mistake during my previous trip. I took a 238 large outfitter that fortunately passed the carry on limit but boy that was a pain to carry this bag.
On my way back i prefered to check in it and swore to take it on car trips only.

 

[pnwprice]

These bags are travel champs. Friday through Monday trip packed no problem. 258 and old school no-flap small duffle.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

These bags are travel champs. Friday through Monday trip packed no problem. 258 and old school no-flap small duffle.

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I don’t know if it’s the angle but the 258 looks like it dwarfs the Small First Edition Duffel. Did your 258 come with a padded shoulder strap? If so that’s interesting.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Totally agree. I did a mistake during my previous trip. I took a 238 large outfitter that fortunately passed the carry on limit but boy that was a pain to carry this bag.
On my way back i prefered to check in it and swore to take it on car trips only.

If this were a year ago I would totally concur with that, however today I gotta disgagree with you guys on this. I’ve religiously each week used a 246 MTB for over a year now. When fully packed it feels lighter and more comfortable on my shoulder then my fully packed 257 Briefcase...no exaggeration. I also don’t crossbody carry it, but treat it more like a ice hockey bag; using one shoulder but carrying it flat against my back. This method feels right at home for me.

Also @mgrennier im finding that while it does carry like a box, it also packs like one too, and nothing packs better then a box The only fly in the ointment I would say is choosing a comfortable bag to go along with it. A 257 isn’t it I must admit. Maybe a Journeyman would be better

This was me for 13 years, except i was a goalie, so the bag was larger, my pads were sling over the opposite shoulder and I had a stick bag in one hand. I’d say this no smaller than a XL Talon Duffel and with wet hockey equipment, even heavier. So I’m plenty happy with my MTB and look forward to using it each week

 

[pnwprice]

I don’t know if it’s the angle but the 258 looks like it dwarfs the Small First Edition Duffel. Did your 258 come with a padded shoulder strap? If so that’s interesting.

Those first talon duffles were tiny compared to today’s small duffle.

I also own the leather briefcase, and I move the padded strap to whatever heavy bag I’m carrying.

 

[pnwprice]

BTW that duffle is a thrift find. It’s such a weird little bag. Perfect gym bag/overnight size.

 

[Soletrane]

Totally agree. I did a mistake during my previous trip. I took a 238 large outfitter that fortunately passed the carry on limit but boy that was a pain to carry this bag.
On my way back i prefered to check in it and swore to take it on car trips only.

I have the large travel bag. EZ to pack; great capacity; less than comfortable to haul on my shoulders. I am getting less conservative about checking larger carry-on bags than in the past especially on the trip home.