Filson Outerwear

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Filson Outerwear

Рет қаралды 67,800

Well Made Things

7 жыл бұрын

Tin Cruiser, Mackinaw Wool

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@sbreslin41 6 жыл бұрын

I hear you, Jacob, but they had to change a bit to remain viable. They still make really nice products and have expanded their range considerably, but admittedly some of their releases have crazy price points, and the purists can’t help but miss the old school Filson. I still love them, though. Thanks for sharing your insights.

@dantediss1 4 жыл бұрын

I have had a pair of filson boots for over a decade now.... And before i owned them they belonged to my uncle.. Who had them for god knows how long. And they still look new. Zero issues. So yes while Filson may cost an arm and a leg. You only pay that once. So in reality for well used and always used gear.... It is ACTUALLY extremely cheap

@buddywilson104 6 жыл бұрын

I have had several Filson products over the years, including the waxed cotton rain jacket, double Mackinaw Cruiser, and wool vest. I will say they are all excellent quality products; however, I live in the NW, and I cannot complain about their wool products at all. The cotton waxed jackets, although excellent quality, do not repel the rain after a while. They have to be replenished (re-waxed) and only work really well in the cold and wet with their wool liners. With that combination of wool and waxed cotton, they are great. The double Mackinaw Cruiser is un-believeable both in warmth and durability. Expensive, but made to last a lifetime.

@sbreslin41 6 жыл бұрын

Bill- I can’t argue with anything you’ve said. I just love the patina on the wax cotton products! Thanks for your conments

@sbreslin41 6 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent question. While I haven't noticed any staining, out of the box the finish is a bit greasy, and will leave a residue on your hands. This tends to dissipate rapidly with use, but you'll notice the finish will attract some dirt.

@justinmcmullen1436 6 жыл бұрын

Love the couch

@ivanhamlyn 6 жыл бұрын

Got my Filson double tin pants about a week ago, very well made. As of now I have a tin cloth hat , mackinaw cruiser mackinaw wool vest and the tin pants very happy with all of it

@sbreslin41 6 жыл бұрын

ivanhamlyn Very solid setup, Ivan. I have to pick up the vest in charcoal, once I figure out the newer sizing!

@ivanhamlyn4746 6 жыл бұрын

Love the coat , I'm getting a filson wool vest & Mackinac jacket for Christmas 😁

@sbreslin41 6 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome Christmas. Both are outstanding pieces!

@genegarren833 7 жыл бұрын

Filson is a Seattle based company and for over 100 years. They have a zip in wool vest for many of their waxed cotton duke jackets. Also I have a Mackinaw Cruiser wool jacket and it's fantastic. Their items that are US made which is most of their items are well worth the investment. I have seen the move away from natural fibers to fleese and other oil based items, but they do not stack up at all to good old fashioned wool and waxed cotton in the long haul.

@davidgiroux5228 3 жыл бұрын

The game pocket is great for carrying six packs

@nvrdwn3140 5 жыл бұрын

I have the western vest, mackinaw cruiser, double tin pants, and tin hat. Love each one.

@sbreslin41 5 жыл бұрын

Nvr Dwn same here, except the mackinaw vest for the western. Nice collection!

@nvrdwn3140 5 жыл бұрын

@@sbreslin41 Mine is the mackinaw as well. Love it with my plaid shirts.

@steveshanklin44 4 жыл бұрын

YOU BETTER CHECK THE TAGS AGAIN AS TO WHERE FILSON IS NOW BEING MADE... I started buying Gilson in 2005. I fell in love with the garments and customer service. In my opinion... they have Sent from a 10 to a 5 at best....

@sbreslin41 4 жыл бұрын

Rich- Thanks for your kind words. Great collection of the classics! I’m still breaking in my double tin pants and the tin jacket. Their newer stuff looks great also, so I’m planning a trip to the NYC store soon to check it out.

@arthurlocke3130 4 жыл бұрын

Forget the naysayers that want to focus on the original owners and quality. People retire and, oh yeah-actually die.Long history companies go through changes. Duh! Trying new ideas is called growth. Sometimes you get a hit, sometimes not. Move on-try again. Keep trying I find the quality outstanding!

@gehrig398 3 жыл бұрын

Can you wear this jacket with a short sleeve shirt underneath?

@sbreslin41 3 жыл бұрын

Ken C Rich- You can, but it can feel a bit sticky or clammy depending on the temperature and how recently it was waxed. Not ideal

@gehrig398 3 жыл бұрын

@@sbreslin41 oh ok

@gehrig398 3 жыл бұрын

@@sbreslin41 so is this a jacket I can wear out to a bar and keep on or does it get too hot to wear inside? Also does it get more comfy as you break it in to your body?

@Cemmos 5 жыл бұрын

I have a few Filson items and they're the best pieces of clothing that I own (along with WWII and 1961 US Navy peacoats made of kersey wool). Never paid full price for any of them, which makes them even more worth the cost for entry. I do see some negativity about Filson having been bought out by an investment company, probably more than once, but since I don't have their older stuff to compare, I can't say whether some of these people are being paranoid or not. All I know is that the stuff I have from them is quality and better than the gear I was issued in the military (I would trust my Filson stuff over my military stuff).

@sbreslin41 5 жыл бұрын

Cemmos I agree. They occasionally implement some wonky marketing ideas, like this new premium workwear line, but they do make a genuine effort to stick to their ‘knitting’. The old standbys like the mackinaw wool pieces are still made very well, and they’ve added some great new stuff as well.

@MTgrower 6 жыл бұрын

The Tin Cruiser now made is not the same material as the older ones, the imported materials are lower quality. I have an old one that alive been wearing for around 20 years, and it is very different from the new Tin Cloth they are using. They have jacked the price to $350 too. The Wool Packer has been replaced with a cotton lined version.. a downgrade with regards to workwear. Filson still makes some great products, but they just aren’t the American company, synonymous with quality, they once were.

@istvantoth7431 3 жыл бұрын

@faultroy what are the true American made quality clothing brands? Like Carhartt ??

@pagodad2036 3 жыл бұрын

faultroy I will add that you can indeed get a carharrt jacket made in the USA but most of them are now manufactured in Mexico. Huckberry has a brand called flint and tinder that makes a waxed sailcloth trucker jac. Sort of a filson copy but lighter weight that is also made in USA. Definitely hard to find something that’s not sold out to another country these days.

@the.magnus 3 жыл бұрын

Wish u would make more videos sir

@keynotebushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

You put your folding saw and water bottle in the back pocket. Looks great.

@larry811 7 жыл бұрын

A Timber Cruiser is an occupation that requires the carrying of timber land maps or plats. That's what the back pocket is to be used to store. Loggers don't use Filson woolens because the get ate up too quick.

@sbreslin41 7 жыл бұрын

Larry- Very interesting. I appreciate the knowledge and perspective. I'm so into quality and durability, but never get to use the products as they were intended!

@Grant-vk6zo 4 жыл бұрын

Expensive but worth every penny. You can spend 200$ on a popular name brand that you have to replace yearly or 400$ on these that last a lifetime.

@hellosir7408 7 жыл бұрын

Love the tin cruiser

@kierangoddard2198 5 жыл бұрын

In the UK, they call that back pocket, a Poacher Pocket.

@clooperman3745 3 жыл бұрын

A poachers pocket was on the inside, look at the Barbour Solway Zipper, the back pocket is generally known as a continental game pocket.

@arthurlocke3130 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I appreciate you taking the time to make a caring, passionate, and objective review. I own Mackinaw lined Jac-shirt, Mackinaw cruiser, Tin cloth insulated vest, and just received Tin cloth Jacket. Oh yeah. I also have 2 pair 5 pocket pants, multiple shirts and flannels. Love them all! Do you think I'm addicted? Intervention needed. Thanks again!

@sbreslin41 4 жыл бұрын

rich shellene How is the insulated tin vest?

@arthurlocke3130 4 жыл бұрын

It's far more than I expected. I have never been a vest guy, other than a synthetic fleece I use as a layer during colder kayaking months. I always like it for movement but never thought of it as warm enough for just cold weather wear. Plus, it is not that attractive with jeans and casual wear. Looking at it that vests that way in general was wrong. I have used this Filson vest with a flannel layer long sleeve shirt-with and without a t-shirt under layer-I can't wait to not to put on a full coat. Again, I love the freedom of movement. What I was surprised by, was the warmth. I bought the Tin cloth 17 oz. insulated vest(dark tan), and have been more than happy with the results. Zip it up when colder, lower when not. It definetely is better as least zipped a bit. Love the patina that is slowly taking place. Character rookies, character! I have used it snow-blowing and love the waterproofing wax as well. I think I paid $195? Temperatures in the low 30's have been no problem at all. Haven't gone lower temps than that. With activity, I'm sure would be great with right layers underneath. 5 stars all the way!

@BG-ww5lg 6 жыл бұрын

Just curious, maybe a dumb question. But will the oil /wax finish rub off onto furniture or vehicle seats? Or have you noticed it doing any damage to other clothes hung next to the tin cloth jacket?

@seanjohnson6899 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting this jacket. Does this jacket fit better than the short lined one? The short lined one just looks like it is 'hiked up' a bit more..

@junhokim4328 7 жыл бұрын

Filson for life!

@sbreslin41 7 жыл бұрын

Junho- I agree!

@hankybostik7634 7 жыл бұрын

Junho Kim Filson...might as well have the best!

@junhokim4328 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@jasontarlov5040 7 жыл бұрын

HANKY BOSTIK iii

@furnish1696 7 жыл бұрын

just some info the pocket on the back is a poacher pocket that used to be used for counseling poached game

@MTgrower 6 жыл бұрын

The back pockets were designed for holding maps, not poaching game.

@mikegallo6589 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know you where a jersey guy very cool

@MarcP5267 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in South Jersey. In video you said you’re in Jersey too. South?

@ONEBALLINMYBUTT 4 жыл бұрын

Classics

@jamesbrennan4830 6 жыл бұрын

why do i want to see this mans wardrobe?

@rugratjm 4 жыл бұрын

Nice jacket; is this the Tin Cloth Cruiser standard ir extra long?; if you are 6’4” what would be better

@sbreslin41 4 жыл бұрын

Javier- mine is extra long and I’m 5’9, so you’ll need extra long at minimum. Take care

@rugratjm 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias

@charlyapkarian1511 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, from your experience with tin cloth material, could you say it can ensure dry leg in despite of heavy rain ? Thanks in advance

@sbreslin41 2 жыл бұрын

Charly- No, I’d say it’s highly water repellent, but not waterproof in wet conditions

@footballtbone 7 жыл бұрын

I own A Filson Tin jacket. In my opinion they are overpriced for what you get and is barely water repellent. At least in here in Washington State.

@nonyobussiness3440 7 жыл бұрын

All Ball what other companies should I look at? I want a tin jacket but don't know where else to look.

@dylanhall6355 5 жыл бұрын

The other major waxed jacket company is barbour, from England. Their jackets are slightly lighter weight than Filson’s tin cloth, but they seem to do a pretty good job of repelling water. I also live in Washington state, and also own a tin jacket. I’d say it’s pretty water repellent, although you need to keep it waxed, and it’ll never be as waterproof as some modern materials. This really is 19th century technology. What you do get with Filson is a jacket that’s very durable, pretty water repellent, pretty abrasion resistant, more breathable than most rain jackets, made in America, and really cool looking.