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Filson coats - anyone?

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Trying to add commentary to my picture above. 30 minutes wasted.
Went to the Marysville, WA Filson Outlet store today.
Added this to my Filson collection, $199.00.
On a side note they're doing a lot of shipping for call in orders on the discounted outlet pricing
For you out of area addicts.
I drive down the I5 regularly and specifically avoid going into the Filson Outlet......I don't want to know, I can't afford to know.
 
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Thanks Michael. I probably would have had the vest out yesterday if I had thought of it. It was definitely wool weather. The 10 day forecast says we are going to warm up except for Sun and Mon. But at this time of year the mornings and evenings are always jacket or vest weather. Looking forward to seeing your vests in action.

Michael
We are having a wonderfully warm autumn up here but my Filson's are chomping at the bit to get out of the closet.
 

Short Balding Guy

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First sighting of the season of Filson at my house today
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I wore the mackinaw vest while I was working in the yard re-waxing my brush pants. Felt good. I think it will be a regular companion for the next few months.Michael

Sharp Michael. Agreed - wool time of year. Wool season is already here in Minnesota. Cutting wood this morning. Wood heating time of years is here.

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Best, Eric -
 

Michael A

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Sharp Michael. Agreed - wool time of year. Wool season is already here in Minnesota. Cutting wood this morning. Wood heating time of years is here.

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Best, Eric -
Thanks Eric. You are looking good in the vest and coat today. It's been significantly warmer here in Iowa than at my sister's in Ottertail county, but wool season definitely hit it's stride today with a high around 52 and strong northwest winds. My kind of weather. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael
 

Michael R.

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No pics of me , but I have several Filson jackets Tin Cloth Jacket , Quilted Pack Jacket , several wool vests , and a Mackinaw Wool Cruiser , and I'll tell ya the Quilted Pack Jacket is probably the most versatile for me .
QUILTED PACK JACKET
https://www.filson.com/quilted-pack-jacket.html#sku=20019781-fco-001154841

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Eric got me started and now I can't stop , Best Clothing I've ever bought and worn . Made to last , and "Might As Well Have The Best" .
 

bobm

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I also have several Filson jackets, vests, jacket liners, shirts, hats, gloves, socks even a leather lined flask (still unused). Do like their products - obviously, but I think they are making the big push into the hipster market and hope they don't forget their older customers. One example is that they always had the wool packer coat available year round. Now, they only offer it in a "limited edition" - which is already sold out unless it's odd sized and jacked the price to $795.00.
Nothing against expanding their base - they have to do it to stay competitive and I enjoy going to both their NYC stores, but am wondering how many times Filson has changed corporate hands in the last so many years?
 

El Marro

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One example is that they always had the wool packer coat available year round. Now, they only offer it in a "limited edition" - which is already sold out unless it's odd sized and jacked the price to $795.00.
I have noticed this the last couple years as well and it is a damn shame. I just picked up a double Mackinaw in the red and black buffalo plaid a couple weeks ago off eBay for under $300. The seller estimates that it was purchased in the mid 90s but it has spent its entire life in a closet and it is pristine, practically brand new. If Filson keeps on raising prices the way they are I will stick with eBay.
 

Ernest P Shackleton

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Brands like Filson and Viberg boots are in a weird position. They'd probably like to stick with their original direction and customer base, but not only do they have to keep the doors open, but they also have OPPORTUNITY staring them in the face. Potential profit on a larger scale. Both their notorious quality and old school traditions are exactly what gives a brand that glow to the hipsters. I don't really like that term: hipsters. I use it. I get it. But there's more going on there. Barbour has done it too. I'm sure countless others as well. Slimmer, tailored fits with fashion in mind rather than utilitarian garments of high quality. I can't really blame a young person for wanting good quality stuff, even if they never put it through the paces. Quality stuff is cool. In a world of poor quality and planned obsolescence, it's even cooler.
 

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