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.
@dantediss14 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
@buddywilson1046 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.
@sbreslin416 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
@sbreslin416 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.
@justinmcmullen14366 жыл бұрын
Love the couch
@ivanhamlyn6 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
@sbreslin416 жыл бұрын
ivanhamlyn Very solid setup, Ivan. I have to pick up the vest in charcoal, once I figure out the newer sizing!
@ivanhamlyn47466 жыл бұрын
Love the coat , I'm getting a filson wool vest & Mackinac jacket for Christmas 😁
@sbreslin416 жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome Christmas. Both are outstanding pieces!
@genegarren8337 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.
@davidgiroux52283 жыл бұрын
The game pocket is great for carrying six packs
@nvrdwn31405 жыл бұрын
I have the western vest, mackinaw cruiser, double tin pants, and tin hat. Love each one.
@sbreslin415 жыл бұрын
Nvr Dwn same here, except the mackinaw vest for the western. Nice collection!
@nvrdwn31405 жыл бұрын
@@sbreslin41 Mine is the mackinaw as well. Love it with my plaid shirts.
@steveshanklin444 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....
@sbreslin414 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.
@arthurlocke31304 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!
@gehrig3983 жыл бұрын
Can you wear this jacket with a short sleeve shirt underneath?
@sbreslin413 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
@gehrig3983 жыл бұрын
@@sbreslin41 oh ok
@gehrig3983 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?
@Cemmos5 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).
@sbreslin415 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.
@MTgrower6 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 $350 too. The Wool Packer has been replaced with a cotton lined version.. a downgrade with regards to workwear. Filson still makes some great products, but they just aren’t the American company, synonymous with quality, they once were.
@istvantoth74313 жыл бұрын
@faultroy what are the true American made quality clothing brands? Like Carhartt ??
@pagodad20363 жыл бұрын
faultroy I will add that you can indeed get a carharrt jacket made in the USA but most of them are now manufactured in Mexico. Huckberry has a brand called flint and tinder that makes a waxed sailcloth trucker jac. Sort of a filson copy but lighter weight that is also made in USA. Definitely hard to find something that’s not sold out to another country these days.
@the.magnus3 жыл бұрын
Wish u would make more videos sir
@keynotebushcraft6 жыл бұрын
You put your folding saw and water bottle in the back pocket. Looks great.
@larry8117 жыл бұрын
A Timber Cruiser is an occupation that requires the carrying of timber land maps or plats. That's what the back pocket is to be used to store. Loggers don't use Filson woolens because the get ate up too quick.
@sbreslin417 жыл бұрын
Larry- Very interesting. I appreciate the knowledge and perspective. I'm so into quality and durability, but never get to use the products as they were intended!
@Grant-vk6zo4 жыл бұрын
Expensive but worth every penny. You can spend 200$ on a popular name brand that you have to replace yearly or 400$ on these that last a lifetime.
@hellosir74087 жыл бұрын
Love the tin cruiser
@kierangoddard21985 жыл бұрын
In the UK, they call that back pocket, a Poacher Pocket.
@clooperman37453 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.
@arthurlocke31304 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!
@sbreslin414 жыл бұрын
rich shellene How is the insulated tin vest?
@arthurlocke31304 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-ww5lg6 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?
@seanjohnson68993 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..
@junhokim43287 жыл бұрын
Filson for life!
@sbreslin417 жыл бұрын
Junho- I agree!
@hankybostik76347 жыл бұрын
Junho Kim Filson...might as well have the best!
@junhokim43287 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@jasontarlov50407 жыл бұрын
HANKY BOSTIK iii
@furnish16967 жыл бұрын
just some info the pocket on the back is a poacher pocket that used to be used for counseling poached game
@MTgrower6 жыл бұрын
The back pockets were designed for holding maps, not poaching game.
@mikegallo65894 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know you where a jersey guy very cool
@MarcP52675 жыл бұрын
I’m in South Jersey. In video you said you’re in Jersey too. South?
@ONEBALLINMYBUTT4 жыл бұрын
Classics
@jamesbrennan48306 жыл бұрын
why do i want to see this mans wardrobe?
@rugratjm4 жыл бұрын
Nice jacket; is this the Tin Cloth Cruiser standard ir extra long?; if you are 6’4” what would be better
@sbreslin414 жыл бұрын
Javier- mine is extra long and I’m 5’9, so you’ll need extra long at minimum. Take care
@rugratjm4 жыл бұрын
Gracias
@charlyapkarian15112 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
@sbreslin412 жыл бұрын
Charly- No, I’d say it’s highly water repellent, but not waterproof in wet conditions
@footballtbone7 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.
@nonyobussiness34407 жыл бұрын
All Ball what other companies should I look at? I want a tin jacket but don't know where else to look.
@dylanhall63555 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.
@jeffpittman87255 жыл бұрын
Love made in USA just can't quite see the cost many times.
@adamada1015 жыл бұрын
That game pocket is different
@JonathanGrandt6 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah.
@drn3807 жыл бұрын
Anybody have any expirirenced with the Filson Crusier down vest? I really want to buy one but don't want to waste the money if it's no good.
@ricardoarciniega6618 Жыл бұрын
140 years ago shitt is 200 plus. Lucky found used one perfect condition for 100
@EricCortez116 жыл бұрын
Cheaper at the outlet stores.
@forgedsteelwrench92495 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘
@Gunnl3 жыл бұрын
lol .. do you eat squirrels ?
@joekkl7 жыл бұрын
Made in USA all the way. Support our country.
@sbreslin417 жыл бұрын
My Brother!
@ivanhamlyn6 жыл бұрын
I live in labrador canada and I love USA made products filson, Nick's Frost river and many other things made in USA
@ivanhamlyn6 жыл бұрын
@@sbreslin41 theres an idea how about a look at Frost river products??
@Meaty5566 жыл бұрын
It's a game pouch guy
@madogblue5 жыл бұрын
How do the tin jackets breath?
@sbreslin415 жыл бұрын
Jeff A. I would say surprisingly well, considering.