Filson

[MikeC]

Their sizing is huge. I wear a L or XL in IH jackets and a M in Filson.

[Graeme]

I think that it depends on the model. I was in Present at the weekend, and tried on the orange parka in a 46, and it was a bit too small. I'm a 46 or possibly 48 depending on the coat.

It's a lovely jacket. Someone will get a bargain with it.

[seawolf]

Does anyone have experience with Filson briefcases? The website says they use bridal leather, but it was seriously crap. So bad that I returned it. It was a sorry excuse for leather and almost looked like corrected grain. I wanted to love it so badly, but I couldn't get past the shitty quality of the leather.

[joesaintjohn]

Man, that's sad. I got their Levi's collab bag, and the leather was the best part. I'm sorry to hear your case wasn't good. You should let them know.

[seawolf]

Oh, I totally did. They refunded my money, and I bought an IHSH-07

[seawolf]

I just looked at the collab bag. That's some nice leather! What a great bag!

[joesaintjohn]

Man, I love it. I want to take it everywhere all the time.

[seawolf]

How much stuff can you cram into it? I need a good overnight bag, maybe for a weekend.

[joesaintjohn]

I just posted a picture of it in the WAYDT thread. It's perfect for a few days as a weekender or if you're not a giant with three parkas.

[seawolf]

Thanks. Such a nice bag. I worry though, that it would be weird to carry that around in a denim tuxedo. Only one way to find out!

[MikeC]

Seawolf, have Scott Willis make you an epic briefcase. Prob for the same amount as Filson or less.

[seawolf]

If I didn't already have a leather briefcase, I totally would. His stuff looks amazing. I'm definitely interested in a belt from him at some point.

[urbanwoodsman]

Filson just opened a store in London.

http://www.porhomme.com/2013/04/now-open-filson-london/#more-37874

[toddjcoley]

Will be checking that out this week.

[Max Power]

I'm looking for a new daily carry bag. Thinking of getting a Filson one and am torn between:

Medium Field bag

and the Original briefcase

Does anybody have particular experience with one These? The briefcase is my favorite, I prefer the look and it looks bigger.

[Anesthetist]

I own the small and medium field bags and they are really nice. They do have a long break in time, so they will be stiff for a while. They don't have a lot of organization so stuff does bounce around. It helps if you buy a drop in organizer for small things. I don't own the briefcase but have drooled over many times. Either way you go I think you will be happy with your purchase.

[Max Power]

Thanks a lot. I'm leaning towards the briefcase as it could fit my notebook and looks like it keeps the stuff in order, whereas the fieldbags might get chaotic soon. And it looks like the attachment of the briefcase is more comfortable, as the hooks are at the side.

[Anesthetist]

It will probably lie flatter at your side and look cleaner. I will try to get some pics up of my Filson today, depending on work.

[mclaincausey]

There's a Shinola (ick) / Filson store right up the street from work. I haven't gone in yet but it is a beautiful store.

[wunnaz]

Currently I own original brief case and it fit well with 13" MBP including charger, 10400mAh power bank, fully loaded small pouch with cables, a sunglasses box, couple of 3/4inch thick A4 files in main compartment. An iPad mini & magazine/newspaper in one of outside compartment and keys and some small accessories. It still can fit foldable umbrella can slide in the small compartment which below the strap hook. My bag might b a bit heavy at first ( bag itself is quite heavy already) and OK after used to it. Pls careful when u choose the color, if u wear raw denim mostly and don't wanna get stained the indigo on the bag which is touching with ur leg, don't choose Tan color unless u will hold in ur hands ( not cross body). Overall, I like this filson's original briefcase.
P.S. Break in time is very long. My bag is still stiff after 8 months(almost everyday) use.