I was able to get the bag on sale. 1. The color will lighten up slightly again when the wax wears off. Filsons first original colors were Otter Green and Tan. Personally, I take a damp rag and wipe the areas down. I am 510 and holding the duffle by its handles. Filson luggage tag in Tin Cloth. Also, about all of my classmates were also using backpacks (98% of 200 people)! The intended use is to attach and find your keys easily instead of loosely throwing it the whole pocket (which I do on my tan one). A short, green cotton webbing with a brass clip is permanently affixed to the inside of one outer pocket. For further pics, check out my review on the Filson Zippered Tote. Filson started producing luggage only in the ~1980s to early 90s and before that only clothing. I didnt feel the need to tell her as I was quite astonished she managed to score a deal that I hadnt seen! If youre reading this review, chances are you already know about Filsonand/or perhaps heard of the small brand Vermilyea Pelle(pronounced ver-mil-yuh pel-lee) that also makes great bags, belts, and wallets. Men dont have a lot of rites of passage. Attention Returns Department The current leather feels more like foam and not leather. Also, a small leather logo patch placed on one of the interior dividers. Ive noticed that the color lightens up over the years to a grayish color. This particular bag was manufactured January 2013, and I purchased it in 2014. The copper rivets and stitching on the bag are very well done. Perhaps you already own a couple of Filson bags or maybe youre ready to purchase your first quality briefcase for work/school! If you already have one of Filsons rugged twill bags, the interior seams should be bound with Tin Cloth for durability. Thats pretty cool! But the similarly priced Mackinaw wool jacket is, I believe, good value for what youre getting. That there are a lot of subtle differences between boys and men but a well put together outfit with a sturdy pair of boots is one of the clearest signs that a guy cares how he is perceived by the world. The 257 and 258 briefcases have much larger end pockets, enough tofit in a large water bottle such as my 1L HydroFlask after being stretched. Charges will occur if it is determined that the repair is not needed due to faulty material. But its actually beneficial to carry the bag higher up on your back/side for ergonomic reasons.

She didnt know I already had the same model (Ive been told Im a person hard to find gifts for!). Bookmark an eBay search for Filson in the category Backpacks, Bags & Briefcases and only show Pre-owned condition. 18 x 11 x 10 = 39 total linear inches, meets most carry on restrictions which is typically less than or equal to 45 inches. A rougher texture allows the pad to grip your shoulder more easily. Otter Green tends to hide stains very well such as dirt, spilled coffee, or indigo dye. The interior is a large one compartment with a keychain clip on one side. It starts off soft (likely because its Chromexcel leather) and the underside surface has more grip than Filsons. In doing so, you get the water repellancy from the original wax and also the thickness of the twill. Plenty of leather shoulder bags are heavy and unwieldy, like my 7-pound Saddleback with 6-millimeter thick leather. A week ago, I was able to find a used Filson Photographers Backpack in Otter Green on Craigslist for a great price! The colors of the bags are quite accurate to how they are in person. Filsons original line of luggage used 22oz rugged twill as the primary exterior material. The first zippers they used on their luggage were Talon zippers. The duffle design has no exterior pockets. The 256 end pockets are very small and practically unusable. Chrome tanning has plenty of upsides besides the fact that its much cheaper and faster to make: it holds color well and it tends to be softer, more flexible, and have an easier break in. The wax provides additional water and abrasion resistance for the canvas. (-) The interior keychain clip is really tiny compared to the rest of the bag.

The strap is adjusted with a belt buckle and comes with a shoulder strap thats lined with felt wool, For the first few weeks of use, the wool will slip off your shoulders now and then as it molds to the shape of your body. I suppose if you want the best of both worlds, you can take Filsons Oil Finish Original Wax and apply it on a rugged twill bag. The other closest stockist was all the way in San Francisco, Unionmade Goods, but they only stocked the tan color according to their website and my experience visiting the store in the past. However, the canvas is very well waxed for additional abrasion resistance. After some research, these were the Filson options that fit the requirements at the time: At that time in 2014, Filson had already discontinued the 246/248 which in my opinion were really well designed bags. VPs shoulder pad length is about 12 inches while Filsons shoulder pad length is about 8.5 inches. Also Filson started off producing garments before luggage! My first briefcase was purchased in mid 2015 towards the end of my first year of graduate school. ), That keeps the handles looking less bulky and perhaps a little more professional, but some guys dont like the way the handles look adrift, like an afterthought, when the strap is in use. But with the bag loaded, the shoulder straps should essentially prevent any items from fitting at each end. The oil was not needed for conditioning purposes, but in hopes that it would soften the leather, and it did! The two pieces of leather do eventually break in/soften up, but I dont think the foam insert does as much. Because the CXL leather is very thick and packed with oils, the D ring leather attachments at the briefcases ends bend easily without any leather cracking. After purchasing my Filson Zippered Tote, I wanted another Filson bag that I could use on short trips and also as a gym bag. Less than 6 months later, my now ex-girlfriend purchased a Vermilyea Pelle Briefcase for my birthday. Just note that its just not the most substantial leather on Earth. The brownish water that constantly came out after each wringing deceived me into thinking that the bag was still dirty. I made this site because I love mens boots and want to explore the industry and the fashion with my readers. One of the interior end pockets in Tin Cloth and the manufacturing date label. Between the two Filson colors, I went with the tote in Otter Green instead of Tan because the color is more masculine for a guy carrying a tote. It was actually dye coming out from the bridle leather handle straps. A couple years may not provide enough wear to a bag to come to a conclusion about even having a warranty. The fading doesnt happen uniformly on the bag areas exposed to the sun tend to fade faster. All images 2017-2018 Aun Tay. The primary reason for this is to prevent the bottom of the bag getting wet when setting it down on a rainy day. That the first item of clothing a date looks at is your shoes. Nearly seven hundred more than the twill one? [Related: 13 Alternatives to Filsons Backpack]. The VP briefcase was able to fit the naked laptop but occasionally scratched the laptop it from the YKK zippers. They machine stitch the bag, turn it over, and pull it inside out so that the stitching is hidden. The inner seams are bounded by what feels like another lighter weight waxed canvas for added durability. (Heavyweight vs Midweight). The way that Tan patinas is that it picks up dirt, indigo dye, and easily darkens. Another nice feature with the strap is that the the trigger clasp that attaches to the bad itself (via a D-ring) swivels a full 360 degrees. Most of the Filson affectionados today desire bags with Talon zippers because they were really smooth, and the zipper teeth were no joke, very little, if any, of zipper failure. Heres a gallery of the before images of the Otter Green Tote over several years (I tried to color balance the images to look somewhat consistent). The zippers now are Filson logod instead of YKK, but are still robust and smooth to slide. They come with edges burnished, are well waxed, and likely come from the same quality supplier as the laces I use on my Viberg boots. Whats cool about VPs bags is that they use copper rivets at all places of stress. Head over to read my review on the Filson Zippered Tote to learn more about the my opinion on Filsons change in quality over the years and why I recommend buying a used one. I use the last hole even though I tend to like my shoulder straps short to keep the bag closer to my body.

The snaps are most useful to keep the pockets close to the briefcase for a compact look. Between the two, Barbours jackets are soft, while Filsons Tin Cloth jackets remain quite stiff throughout its lifetime. Although the 257 Computer Briefcase is discontinued, I thought Id point on some things. It was a Filson 256 Original Briefcase in Brown purchased on sale from Gracious Home(it was so random that this site stocked Filson briefcases!). They they felt the garments were like armor protecting them from the harsh rain, wind, and brushes during the Klondike Gold Rush. After checking eBay for several nights, I eventually found a YKK era used one at $188.88 USD shipped. Filson 257 end pocket getting larger. I really like the designs of the newer bags such as the 24 hour briefcaseand the 48 hour duffle bag. How the Heck Do I Take Care of Chromexcel Leather? Filson says this bag is made with a proprietary leather they devised with Wickett and Craig, saying on their site.

Filson has a lifetime warranty so if anything breaks, theyll fix it for free. What I believe IS covered by the warranty is any hardware failure or overlooked/missed stitching. Thats not a giant amount of space, but this is a briefcase, not a mailbag or duffle. I didnt need a briefcase as I was already using a Tanner Goods Wilderness Rucksack as my everyday school bag. Both of these Filson bags are Otter Green. To me, thats considered normal wear/tear. The other interior end pocket in Tin Cloth when the bag is turned inside out. Getting the leather completely soaked with water was a bad idea. The shoulder pad is now made of two separate leather pieces (one thin and one thick) stitched together with a foam insert in between. Vermilyea Pelle Briefcase, Filson 256 Brown, Filson 257 Tan, Filson 258 Tan. The underside of the leather is overall smoother, but does still show piling. The bottom is also two layers (one leather, one canvas) just like Filsons (two layers of 22oz twill canvas).

Filson briefcase handles attach directly to the main bag. The change in color on Tan tin cloth is more distinct than on the Otter Green tin cloth. This repair is similar to how bags come back repaired from Filsons Restoration Department.

On the Filson Briefcases, the end pockets are available for use. Youd have no issue seeing somebody using this bag with a suit or with jeans and a henley. If you want to keep your Filson bag pristine from rain and dirt, hit it up with a coating of Scotchgard spray every so often. All my VP bags came with a thick VP logo leather tag (removable) attached to a bag handle with rawhide laces. The Filson Small Duffle packed about 3/4th full carried on the shoulder strap. Its worth noting that the handles dangle down a little awkwardly when youre using the shoulder strap. I dont find it useful because its too short. (Yes, I own a lot of Filson bags. This is rare, and it means the strap cant tangle. Notice how the D ring attachment differs from the 256. One of the reasons its an attractive bag is that it meets carry on restrictions, and of course it looks nice. The only situation of a Filson garment/bag that is not under lifetime warranty is items purchased from a Filson outlet. Unfortunately, nothing isindestructible, butwe willto do everything we can to keep our products is use. The major gripe I have with this bag is the single layer twill cotton bottom. The shape of the bag like a box also helps with that. Baggy pants and a t-shirt wouldnt work with this bag, but its still remarkably versatile. A snag on the side that was sewn up by my Mom. The bag when empty essentially lacks any structure. In one of these pockets theres a small key clip on the inside. The return team would determine whether they would be able to repair the bag. Fortunately, theyd be right. Waxed canvas closeup from the VP Weekender Bag (same bag makeup). Thee rest of it is what they call 3.5 ounce waterproof, vegetable-tanned leather. And please explain the reason for the return and the outcome you desire. The D ring leather piece was detaching from the frayed canvas. The question of Red Wing versus Wolverine has been. The contrast of Tan and the rich brown bridle leather is what makes a Filson bag iconic! So back to my Filson 261 Otter Green tote, Ill now talk about the design. He was tripped up by the coating, which gives it a slightly more plasticky appearance. Most repairs are covered under the warranty, and would not incur any costs. (+) This is a simple, well-designed bag with quality materials. The new pad starts off really stiff and doesnt contour well to your shoulder initially in my experience. But at the end of the day, the new pad is by no means bad, and there are methods to quickly break in the pad. I let the bag dry inside out in my patio for a few days. The storm flap is the only part of the bag that is two layers of twill thick. Now, that weatherproof-ness might be the best or worst thing about the bag, depending on where you stand. At this point I owned 3 briefcase options the Filson 256, the Filson 258, and the Vermilyea Pelle briefcase. The last thing Ill say about the leather is that its actually quite thin. The tin cloth fabric both darkens and smooths out on areas of high abrasion (elbows, cuffs). A reference for the bags size. So theres essentially a few cm border around the whole pad that doesnt have foam. I myself am a stickler for the original Filson colors (tan and otter green!). So although the leathers on the thin side, you can still tell that this is a premium bag and that a lot of work has gone into it. So after a 1 hour drive to Livermore, I ended up purchasing it for about $130. These are some of my Filson Otter Green bags over the years compared to a Filson Tan Zippered Tote Bag. Filson bags are still buy it for life bags because they still have a lifetime guarantee regardless of when/who you purchased it from. However, the major changes in quality over the years was most prominent in the bridle leather used and not so much the zippers and twill canvas. If youve read a few of my reviews, you know that I never hesitate to criticize an aspect of a boot that needs criticizing and Id never recommend anything I didnt love. The 5 Best Leather Backpacks | Casual, Work, Best Value, Luxury, and More. I decided to take a trip spontaneously that day to buy it. Continue reading Filson Photographers Backpack 70144 Review. The shoulder strap is actually quite short compared to Filsons. The tailor was able to place piece of leather behind it (in the pocket) and stitch them altogether using the same stitching holes.

Other uses include an umbrella, sunglasses case. Theres not a lot to talk about with regard to the interior. Another change Ive noticed with these bags is that they use a Nylon Webbed Shoulder Strap instead of the Bridle Leather Shoulder Strap. Ive had my eyes on this Filson Photographers Backpack for a couple years now. The bag was very stiff and rigid to start with. All rights reserved. Compared to the MSRP of Filsons bags, the price of the VP bag is well worth the $385. If you have a new bag, I recommend wedging random objects in those pockets to stretch them out. Tiny edge pocket available on Filson 256. Is it worth it? Im sure if you request/contact Dustin regarding a longer strap, hell be able to accommodate that for you.

It wasnt gifted to me, this isnt a review product believe me, I would have loved to not pay full price for this, but Filson does not care for reviewers. Occasionally, black or navy tin cloth is used on bags/outerwear, and I suspect these colors wont show dirt as easily. Filsons bag is smaller, lighter, and easier to carry around. Now, there are upsides to thinner leather: one could argue that it makes it more suitable for formal situations but more importantly it saves weight, keeping the bag light. As of now Im at about a dozen plus Filson bags (Im a bagoholic!). Ive had my experience with both types of shoulder pads, and I do prefer the single piece one. search for all used Filson bags and sorted by newly listed. Otter Green Ballistic Nylon Dryden Briefcase 20049878 - Green, rugged Twill Compact Briefcase Tan - Brown, Original Leather-trimmed Twill Briefcase - Brown, Original Leather-trimmed Twill Briefcase - Green, Original Leathertrimmed Twill and Harris Tweed Briefcase - Green, 24-hour Tin Briefcase Otter Green - Green, 24 Hour Navy Tin Briefcase 11070140 - Blue, Pullman Webbing-trimmed Cordura Ripstop Briefcase - Green, Original Leather-trimmed Twill Briefcase - Blue, Ripstop Nylon Compact Briefcase Surplus - Green, Canvas Briefcase Men Bags Backpacks Canvas Briefcase - Brown, Bottega Veneta Briefcases and laptop bags, Emporio Armani Briefcases and laptop bags, Tommy Hilfiger Briefcases and laptop bags, Burberry Briefcases and laptop bags for Men, Michael Kors Briefcases and laptop bags for Men, Canvas Briefcases and laptop bags for Men, Filson Duffel bags and weekend bags for Men, Barbour Wellington and rain boots for Men. After all was said and done, I think the stain appears less noticable. Bag turned inside out. Veg tanning is less harsh on the hides fibers and it makes for seriously tough, longlasting material. Yes, Filson is known for being expensive, but theres a difference between expensive and overpriced. At $400, their Journeyman backpack is overpriced. I havent felt the need to condition the CXL bottom yet or other leather pieces. (One friend even called the handles feminine, though I dont think we need to go that far.). Filsons Rugged Twill briefcase is maybe the most iconic cotton briefcase there is, named by The New York Times as the best tough briefcase and called ubiquitous by The Wall Street Journal.1 2 My current mission is to find the best leather bag for men, so it was only a matter of time before I inspected the offerings from heritage powerhouse and tastemaker of all-that-is-rugged-and-polished, Filson. The minor issue I have with the single piece leather shoulder pad is that the pads leather ends tend to fold in. I like both of these changes. Ive never been more impressed with a companys tag! Tin Cloth is most well-known in the Filsonss Tan color, while Otter Green comes as a second. Read up on my other VP Weekender Duffle Bag Reviewto find more information on the construction of the bag (the quality of the weekender is exactly on par to the briefcase). Read more. I also applied Obenaufs Leather Oil to the bridle leather. The materials are as American as a Jeep Cherokee. From the 3 tags I joyfully have now, the average width of a tag is 3.7mm (+/-0.4mm), basically the width of two US quarter coins! Looking back, I would have somehow covered the leather straps or at least let the bag hang on on something while I scrubbed just the canvas. Vermilyea Pelle Ranger Tan/Brown Chromexcel Briefcase, Filson Photographers Backpack 70144 Review, Filson Otter Green vs Tan Aging and Patina, Filson Otter Green Zippered Tote Bag 261 After Cleaning, Filson Zippered Tote 261 Otter Green Review, Vermilyea Pelle 20 Weekender Duffle Bag Review, Filson vs Vermilyea Pelle Briefcases Comparison Review. Overhead view of all 4 briefcases. Putting aside the fact that one review on Filsons site complained that the treatment rubbed off on his trousers, some feel that the coating diminishes the bags aesthetic qualities. They continued with these zippers to about 2010.

(We do not repair nonVermilyea Pelleproduct.). I contacted the dude, received a prompt response, and we met the following day at a Starbucks. Its lined with canvas and the only real features are two full length laptop or folder pockets, which have a series of smaller internal pockets attached to them for miscellanea, like pens and cards. Tin cloth is a waxed canvas nicknamed tin by the forest workers. Ill contact Dustin later to see what he says directly, but I think I have an idea of their company stands behind. Its neither overly big or small.

All of this information I learned much later after I had owned a few more Filson bags. I cant imagine the bag failing at all anytime soon. In the long run, Tan gets darker in most areas of abrasion. The pad often slips, leaving the thin strap digging into your shoulder. The oil didnt noticably darken the color as the straps were dark to begin with. With Filsons shoulder pad, I have to take sandpaper to the underside to create some grip or else it slips off my shoulder. I applied a few coats of Obenaufs Leather Oil to all leather areas which was much needed. VP utilizes the best Horween Chromexcel Leather, and Ican see that supported by the leather on the bag being very thick and displaying no signs of loose grain creasing (seen prominently in boots). I speculate that the waxed finish helps attract dirt to its surface.

I pulled out some digital calipers to test out the thickness of the CXL leather. *The changes below have already been applied to the 258 Padded Computer Briefcase for many years already. It really can work in the office or with some nice jeans. You will likely see that the tin cloth seams have darkened/patina faster than the twill around it. Holding the bag in front of me, I think those are the areas that the bag will actually fail first. These bags are indicated with a X on top of the Filson logo, and Filson will literally not touch these garments/bags, and will send it right back to you. I was living in Cupertino, CA at the time and the closest retailer was Doms Outdoor Goods, one of the largest Filson approved stockists in the US, and it was located in Livermore, CA. Barbours outerwear typically comes with a cotton lining to help with this. Especially if the bag is carried by your side rubbing against a pair of raw denim. If you are in the market for one of Filsons Tin Cloth bags, it would be beneficial for you to know some of the key differences between the Tin Cloth and Rugged Twill. Filson recommends a stiff bristled brush to clean the material and spot cleaning. The material for the pockets on the inside are now a lighter weight canvas compared to the previous (likely?) A welcome and practical addition if you ask me! Filson document pockets sometimes tend to flare out both when empty and filled. Learn about the Lyst app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Price: $320-375depending on leather/canvas makeup. Seattle, WA 98134. Filsons twill comes with an applied treatment (not waxed) and still holds up to rain well fresh out of the factory. With Filson products including bags, garments, etc, they will either repair or replace the item free of charge. Both of their reviews were accompanied with attractive, droolsome pics. Looking for something larger than the 256 and VP, but also less bulkier/heavier than the 258, I was certain the Filson 257 Computer Briefcase was perfect regarding size and bulk for my needs. Were told that adulthood starts at 18 or 21, but the older we get the more we realize that isnt true.

I guesstimate the distribution of colors is about 6 Otter Green, 5 Tan, 1 Black, and 1 Brown. I let her know beforehand that I wanted the typical Brown CXL and Ranger Tan Waxed Canvas makeup. A thousand bucks? The top one has at least a year of use while the bottom one is essentially brand new. I initially thought it was a coffee or beverage stain spilling on the inside, but then noticed it appeared only on the outside panels of the bag no stains were present on the interior. Vermilyea Pelleis enthusiastic to keep all our products in good working order and stand behind our craftsmanship. You should include your full name, a returns address, daytime telephone number, and/or email address. Here are the after images of the Otter Green zippered tote by itself and also compared with a Tan zippered tote. The Travel Bags had 4 outer pockets (2 lengthwise and 2 widthwise) and one large empty compartment. I recommend sorting by Time: newly listed. In addition, rewaxing tin cloth with Filsons Originals Wax Finish darkens the material even more. Navy and Brown are great colors for the briefcase if you want something thats less flashy. Comparing VP to Filson who has been producing luggage since the 1980s wouldnt be fair. The primary change I noticed after it dried was that the canvas portions of the bag lightened a few shades. The stain was brown/tan-like in color and had a distinct outline of its edges. That makes for a really clean look and, like rolling the edges, it involves more labor. I like duffle bags for this reason as I tend to just throw everything in the same compartment and just shuffle through it when I need something! The main zippers are Heavy duty YKK and have a great brass shine. The associates who work at a Filson retail store will typically estimate they sell twice as many Tan bags as they do Otter Green bags. This means a strip of leather is stitched over the edge of the leather pieces: Rolled edges are a nice touch; they look cleaner than raw edges and they help to keep the leather from fraying. The improvements include a leather bottom, copper rivets, better materials (both canvas and leather), added snap buttons on the two exterior pockets to prevent the pockets from flaring out. The Best Briefcases by The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-briefcases/ 2. Should I get a Filson bag in Otter Green or Tan? Theyve made an all leather version of their twill briefcase. I knew about the brand because on Reddit shared that the bags are warrantied for life. Youll likely need more than one tin worth to cover the whole bag. 3851 1st Ave S Rest assured, I hope this post will be of help to you. She is a teacher at an elementary school, so nothing out of the normal is expected to happen to the bag. Click to see all listings. Goodyear Welt Vs. Blake Stitch Vs. Cement, Thursday President Boot Review in Tobacco | Rugged and Resilient for $199, Are Reigning Champ Hoodies & Sweats Worth It? One purpose of a shoulder pad is to spread the bags weight evenly over the pad area. The duffle is shaped like a trapezoid, tapering slightly as you go up. The stain is towards at the bottom of the bag. But when I do, I plan on using Lexol Leather Conditioner (I prefer it over Venetian Shoe Cream). The leather of the tag looks like some kind of vegetable tanned leather. In my experience, they worked just as well. The two longer pockets are great for papers/documents, quick access things. The Ranger Tan waxed canvas is a dark tan color, is quite heavily waxed, and the texture of the canvas feels pebbly/bumpy (because of the canvas weave compared to unidirectional twill on Filson bags). The copper rivets are at the bottom of the bag to attach the handle straps to the bag, at the handle holders, and also at the shoulder strap attachments. Unlined tin cloth on the Filson x Levis Trucker jacket. Backpacks were so much easier on my back, especially when I was carrying a days worth of stuff my gym clothes and sneakers, a laptop and charger, water bottle, camera, and sometimes a tripod.

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