Filson

[chinagreen]

I was wondering if there is anyone out there using Filson clothing. I bought a tin cloth jacket late last fall, and I have got to say I am impressed. I work hard and play even harder, and it is keeping pace. The abrasion resistance to briar patches is something to behold. Plus, and I kinda like this, ya never wash it. If it gets dirty, wait for it to dry, and brush it off. The only maintenance to speak of is coating the jacket with their wax blend periodically. Took it to a week long foraging class up in Northern Maine, rained everyday and I was dry and comfortable. Time will be the ultimate authority on the 100 year old technology, but I do like what I see up til this point.

 

[jimriver]

I do not own any tin cloth clothing but I do own some Filson mackinaw pants and vests. I have had them for several years and there is no signs of wear or tear. Great quality in both items. I wear the pants for hunting when the temps drop. I wear the vests hunting and to the office. Just brush the vest off of any debris and they look as good as new.

 

[gelton]

I have a filson hunting hat that is every bit of 15 years old and still going strong. Doesn't repel water as well as it used to but that's nothing that a little silicon spray can't fix.

 

[Clarktar]

I have worn Tin pants and bids when working in the woods for about 11 years. THey always kept my completely dry. They were not the warmest, but that did not matter much as I usually wore a wool union suit, or someother layers beneath. They hold it to all noral wear and tear from the woods, but they will rip (chainsaw, barb wire, etc..).

I love the fact that you can just hand them up and use the hose to get off the heavy stuff, then as you say, let it dry and brush of anything else.

I have a tin jacket as well, but it does not get used nearly as much as the pants or bibs. Wish I could afford more of their wool shirts etc... they make some of the best clothing in my opinion, for everyday wear etc.

 

[mtswampfox]

Have several pieces of the merino wool sweaters from when made in the states, not sure of the chinese stuff but some reviews not to good. Have some coated tin cloth as well, it is tuff for sure only thing cant stand is the smell which can stink up the whole closet

 

[parshal]

I have some double tin chaps for bird hunting. They are too warm to wear on all but the coldest of days so I rarely wear them. They are absolutely waterproof, though. I was given a nice jacket with a removable wool liner. I also have a leather strapped bird vest. All their items are heavily built but I don't like the smell. It's real strong if you leave them in a car that heats up from the sun.

 

[Vandal 44]

I have a Tin Cloth Jacket, Hat and their Upland Bird Vest that I use. The Tin Cloth Jacket is the best, I use it for duck hunting along with the hat. My Filson stuff is about 10 years old and going strong, only one little rip in the jacket.

 

[kodiakfly]

I've worn Filson on some moose hunts and it's done well and of course stood up to the abrasion and kept me as dry as GTX. I don't wear it hunting any more for the weight and if it does get soggy...it likes to stay soggy.

I used to be a huge Filson fan...huge. As in, for a few years I lived outside Seattle and I'd go to the store and buy stuff all the time. I loved the quality and the fact that they were ALL made right there in that building. Then they sold out. I actually talked to them face to face about my concerns for them moving offshore and their quality and them turning into a Woolrich. They assured me they'd never be made in China and their quality would remain. Well now, many of their products are made in China and they're not the "hardcore" they used to be. Used to be they were a clothing company for timber fallers, hunters, fisherment, etc....now they make crap for hanging out at the country club and having brunch. I'm clinging to my "old" Filson because I know that the old school Filson is no more. I'm sure their quality is still decent, and I'm not a guy that only buys stuff Made in USA. That's not realistic in this day and age. But I miss seeing the "Made in Seattle, USA" tag in there.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

The only oiled duck clothing I have is my riding slicker. It's cold, condensates really bad, not a fan. But I will add mine does NOT have a wool liner. I'm sure that makes a huge difference in warmth & condensation. I have a large oversized extra tall Columbia Omni-Tech parka shell that I have been using the last several years and I like it much better than the oiled slicker.
Hunt'nFish

 

[MLN02]

I've had there mackinaw cruiser coat for around 10 years now. I love it, it is a little heavy but no matter the weather condition it is allways warm and dry. It's still like brand new with 100's of hours of use either by wearing it or having it strapped on my day pack. Nice thing about good quality wool is that no matter how wet and cold it is outside, the coat is allways warm and dry on the inside. Cheaper wool will eventually let water soak through, but I've yet to have that happen with filson wool.

 

[Clarktar]

Damn, I may need to ask Santa for a mackinaw cruiser....

 

[yhudson]

I have a set of there tin cloth leg chaps. We have cat claw in spots of southern AZ and these are a must.

 

[flatlander51]

I have a pair of med weight filson wool pants in dark green that I've been wearing for about 4 years now and love them. If it gets to warm I can roll them up above my knees like shorts. Def quality clothing IMO.

 

[Matt W.]

I've worn Filson on some moose hunts and it's done well and of course stood up to the abrasion and kept me as dry as GTX. I don't wear it hunting any more for the weight and if it does get soggy...it likes to stay soggy.

I used to be a huge Filson fan...huge. As in, for a few years I lived outside Seattle and I'd go to the store and buy stuff all the time. I loved the quality and the fact that they were ALL made right there in that building. Then they sold out. I actually talked to them face to face about my concerns for them moving offshore and their quality and them turning into a Woolrich. They assured me they'd never be made in China and their quality would remain. Well now, many of their products are made in China and they're not the "hardcore" they used to be. Used to be they were a clothing company for timber fallers, hunters, fisherment, etc....now they make crap for hanging out at the country club and having brunch. I'm clinging to my "old" Filson because I know that the old school Filson is no more. I'm sure their quality is still decent, and I'm not a guy that only buys stuff Made in USA. That's not realistic in this day and age. But I miss seeing the "Made in Seattle, USA" tag in there.

I'm with you... Sure miss the old Filson...