Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[Vintage.boy]

I have the exact same bag and that is 100% legit. It's a Filson.

Oh realy? Thank you so much.

 

[SaddleSC]

Hey guys...I was wondering, when did Filson stop putting the date codes into the most recent twill bags? On a recent trip, I found a Small Duffle and Medium Duffle in OG in a small shop and they were still at the old prices (and discounted another 15%) so I grabbed them both. The Small Duffle was made in 5/16 and the Medium Duffle has a newer style tag with a LOT of superfluous information on it but no date code. The twill on this (I assume newer) bag feels softer, less waxy and ever so slightly thinner.

I also have a 258 with a date code tag from 6/20, so I am guessing the removal of the date code is a fairly recent development. Coincidentally, a few months ago I bought a Small Pullman in OG directly from Filson and the bag I received was 2/17. It is pretty crazy that Filson is sitting on inventory like that for 5-6 years.

Any insight from the veterans on the thread would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

 

[singjai]

Hey guys...I was wondering, when did Filson stop putting the date codes into the most recent twill bags? On a recent trip, I found a Small Duffle and Medium Duffle in OG in a small shop and they were still at the old prices (and discounted another 15%) so I grabbed them both. The Small Duffle was made in 5/16 and the Medium Duffle has a newer style tag with a LOT of superfluous information on it but no date code. The twill on this (I assume newer) bag feels softer, less waxy and ever so slightly thinner.

I also have a 258 with a date code tag from 6/20, so I am guessing the removal of the date code is a fairly recent development. Coincidentally, a few months ago I bought a Small Pullman in OG directly from Filson and the bag I received was 2/17. It is pretty crazy that Filson is sitting on inventory like that for 5-6 years.

Any insight from the veterans on the thread would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

Do the zippers on the medium duffle say “Filson,” “YKK,” or “Talon?”

 

[SaddleSC]

Do the zippers on the medium duffle say “Filson,” “YKK,” or “Talon?”

"Filson"...it was a brand new Medium Duffle still in the plastic bag. I have one Talon bag, a few YKK bags, and quite a few "Filson" zipper bags, but this is the first new bag I have come across with no date code.

 

[TinMan3]

Hey guys...I was wondering, when did Filson stop putting the date codes into the most recent twill bags? On a recent trip, I found a Small Duffle and Medium Duffle in OG in a small shop and they were still at the old prices (and discounted another 15%) so I grabbed them both. The Small Duffle was made in 5/16 and the Medium Duffle has a newer style tag with a LOT of superfluous information on it but no date code. The twill on this (I assume newer) bag feels softer, less waxy and ever so slightly thinner.

I also have a 258 with a date code tag from 6/20, so I am guessing the removal of the date code is a fairly recent development. Coincidentally, a few months ago I bought a Small Pullman in OG directly from Filson and the bag I received was 2/17. It is pretty crazy that Filson is sitting on inventory like that for 5-6 years.

Any insight from the veterans on the thread would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

Yeah, yet another change that while in reality it doesn’t really make any difference, it always feels more like old fashioned American Manufacturing when they care enough to put the date of manufacture on the item. Instead, they add a bunch of jibberish that makes zero sense to anyone except their internal teams.

I don’t know why they did that, but a little note about how they manufacture. The reason you’re getting an older bag is that they only make their union made items in bulk runs as needed. My guess would be that the small Pullman was a slower mover so they didn’t need to make more for a long period. It’s also possible that that bag was sent to say the London store and didn’t sell and when they closed up shop it was sent back and you ended up ordering it. Impossible to know!

 

[SaddleSC]

Yeah, yet another change that while in reality it doesn’t really make any difference, it always feels more like old fashioned American Manufacturing when they care enough to put the date of manufacture on the item. Instead, they add a bunch of jibberish that makes zero sense to anyone except their internal teams.

I don’t know why they did that, but a little note about how they manufacture. The reason you’re getting an older bag is that they only make their union made items in bulk runs as needed. My guess would be that the small Pullman was a slower mover so they didn’t need to make more for a long period. It’s also possible that that bag was sent to say the London store and didn’t sell and when they closed up shop it was sent back and you ended up ordering it. Impossible to know!

Thanks for all the great info, especially on the 6-year-old Small Pullman direct from Filson. The twill on that one feels very robust and stiffer than most of my other bags...the leather is a bit shinier and has some dents in it (where it appears it may have been stacked for a few years) but I am glad to have it in the collection. The new Medium Duffle (which I am assuming is 2021 or 2022) feels much softer than most of my OG twill, but feels like it has less water-proofing.

 

[SaddleSC]

Can anyone confirm that the only difference between the "Ducks Unlimited" twill Original Briefcase and the standard Original Briefcase is the label and the monogramming? Other than that should be the same weight twill, same features, same bridle leather? Also, can anyone who owns a Ducks Unlimited piece chime in on what the build date is? Thanks so much!

 

[SaddleSC]

Wow...this thread is a ghost town nowadays! I have been reading through the last couple of years and it seemed like a really cool vibrant community...sorry I missed it! I have been into Filson on and off since 2012 and have recently been scrambling to get the pieces that I want to enjoy before Bedrock moves all production offshore.

In any event, here is a picture of my newest and oldest Filson bag...enjoy!

 

[FilsonDude]

Wow...this thread is a ghost town nowadays! I have been reading through the last couple of years and it seemed like a really cool vibrant community...sorry I missed it! I have been into Filson on and off since 2012 and have recently been scrambling to get the pieces that I want to enjoy before Bedrock moves all production offshore.

In any event, here is a picture of my newest and oldest Filson bag...enjoy!

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What’s the story behind that 286?

 

[SaddleSC]

What’s the story behind that 286?

It is an FRD 256 that I purchased back in the summer of 2016 when my wife and I visited the Filson flagship store in Seattle. It was re-constructed by Claire Beaumont and has new handles, a new YKK zipper with contrast stitching, and a lot of corner reinforcements and stitchwork.

It is from the era when the FRD bags were assigned a limited number. The "motto tag" was remounted to leather and the edition number was embossed in the leather. I am planning to do an entire write up about the bag with a bunch of new pics in the near future!

 

[FilsonDude]

It is an FRD 256 that I purchased back in the summer of 2016 when my wife and I visited the Filson flagship store in Seattle. It was re-constructed by Claire Beaumont and has new handles, a new YKK zipper with contrast stitching, and a lot of corner reinforcements and stitchwork.

It is from the era when the FRD bags were assigned a limited number. The "motto tag" was remounted to leather and the edition number was embossed in the leather. I am planning to do an entire write up about the bag with a bunch of new pics in the near future!

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Yeah, would love to see more pics of it!

 

[Stratkat]

Check out this hideous 125th anniversary limited edition.

125th Anniversary Archival Mackinaw Wool Cruiser

Clinton C. Filson began outfitting Alaska-bound pioneers and prospectors in 1897, building our foundation on a commitment to quality, durability and service. For the 125 years since, we’ve stubbornly upheld that commitment as we’ve built our legacy. We’re marking this milestone year with an...

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[singjai]

Good call! I talked to Filson. They recommended working with New England Reproofers. https://www.newenglandreproofers.com/pricingorder/

Not sure if you got your problem fixed but I tried the Zero Odor Pro spray on my bags today and seems to have worked. Hopefully for the long run.. Might need a few applications depending on how strong the smell is.

 

[Rymanocerous]

Well, I might finally be free of the 257...

 

[Stratkat]

Now the archival work jacket, that I can get my head around! Still made here too.

Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket

A classic pulled from the Filson archives, the Mackinaw Wool Work jacket is warm, highly durable, and simply functional. Sharing its DNA with our iconic 1914-patented Cruiser, it’s built with naturally breathable wool from Shetland sheep, with a tight weave that blocks wind and provides the...

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