Awesome, glad I could give you some information to help your purchasing decision, it can be tough especially with the higher price tag than what one may be used to.

Bag is still working amazingly, but that little leather tab on the storm flap still annoys the shit out of me. But if you're not impatient like me, it shouldn't bother you at all. It really isn't that much of a nuisance, just one thing to keep in mind. I'm planning to get my hands on and review the Bradley Mountain Wilder backpack soon, may do a comparison as well.

Their forest or OD green color.

I'm very sorry to hear that. Customer service can definitely be hit or miss. I bought mine from a retailer and not from Filson directly so I can't speak on that entirely.

I have a Filson Jorneyman in tan, it is the most confortable backpack I have... well I liked it so much that I bought a second one in otter green! I do not live in the US and here, because of import taxes, it is even more expensive! I find hard to believe that you did no try it at the shop... your "dislike" would just pop out! I notice most women wear the backpack without knowing or caring how to adjust it... many wearing it sagging by the gluteus muscles! Perhaps a sheet of styrofoam in the back sleeve would improve... Good luck.

@@GAUROCH2 of course i tried it on in store. I even wore it out of the store! It long wear/travel that makes it terrible for me. There's no way to test that other than to wear it. Also I have the straps at the tightest setting.

​@@voiceovervixen9507 Well...I just do not know what to say... Are you very small? or thin? Are you wearing the backpack with something inside...?

Yes. We know. The entire internet knows about your saga. You have posted this on every Filson backpack review in existence. 😐

I disagree, what makes you say that?

@@thedapperdiary first is made from canvas military use it before nilon because is cheap and durable , manufacturing dose not cost that much , when you can get similar build for less than 20$ , and the hardware is nothing special , if you manifacture prosses is like one bag per week , when other can make 100 per day , don t pas that as primium build

@@darkphotographer Interesting take, here are my thoughts. Canvas is a much better material than nylon for those who are into heritage products as natural materials are preferred. Raw canvas isn't very expensive at all, however waxing canvas increases the price of it by 2-4 times as you need to add in the cost of the wax and the time it takes to saturate the canvas. Can't be for sure, but the waxed canvas and the lining, plus the bridle leather is probably 40-50 dollars of raw material. However, you must keep in mind that Filson products are not mass produced completely done by machine. People are involved in the manufacturing process, whether it's stitching or finishing. Then you have to consider shipping costs from overseas. Everything added together may be 75-100 dollars per bag. Of course, companies want to make a profit, so they obviously won't sell it for the raw value. Lastly, I have been unable to find waxed canvas bags for much cheaper. Most waxed canvas bags you can find are going to be in this similar price range. Though I do agree that some part of the money you are paying, is for the Filson name.

@@darkphotographer and of course, it's very possinble you just aren't interested in this niche market. Many people just buy whatever is cheapest and thats perfectly okay. In cases like that then yeah, 390 will not be worth it.

@@thedapperdiary ihave buy few nice and some crapy bags over ther years , i have lowerpro almost 20years pay 200for it, , and 2 leather messenger bags , just for 400 you can get wery nice leather ,bag, as for canvas 50 or 100 if is wery nice build ,over that is just marketing ripoff ,