
Most of the stories and photos involving Filson are in some remote corner of the country, on a worksite, or on some hunting or fishing expedition. There are some of us (me included) that come from this background, but now reside inside the city. While it is an adjustment for someone with country roots, it’s…
Awesome post. I too was raised in the boonies but now find myself working and attending law school downtown. I can’t just throw myself into the express for men/Calvin k. crowd without feeling out of place. Like you I still dress appropriately given the societal conventions of urban living but I wear more odd jackets than suits.
Nice Tahoe! Count me in as another urban Filson fan, I carry my 257 to work most days in DC, and I pass another guy on Mass with the larger laptop bag that has been absolutely beat to hell, but it looks great.
I was carrying it while on a business trip to Seattle and made sure to stop by the factory so it could get a taste of home. As expensive as most bags are, Filson isn’t terribly extravagant these days. The only better value is the LL Bean Boat Tote, but those have a time and a place.
Everyone knows that if you use Filson gear and you weren’t in the Rough Riders with Teddy Roosevelt you are a poser.
Where would one find a living member of the Rough Riders these days?
Jackass.
All my luggage is Filson… fantastic stuff and feels like its going to last me forever. Keeps looking better and better with age.
my Filson came of age on the mean streets of D.C. now back in Texas, it gets a little more play in the field (stuffed with the occasional dove), though typically it’s a repository for the usual work accoutrements.
took a while to get that worn-in sheen we all so covet, but it’s there now and I’ll carry until it falls apart (which it never will). I’m no Rough Rider but we’ve got the Menger Bar just down the road, which is where TR came to recruit his cavalry in 1898. Close enough for me.
here’s a good piece for anyone itching for a little San Antonio history reading this morning: (http://www.texasmonthly.com/2005-09-01/texashistory.php)
@Mr. Wonderful-
I am friends with Jay and my comment was meant as joking reference to another person who frequently comments here. Just to clear things up.
Trip (sp?), I’m going to let it slide because you’re low hanging fruit and I’m in a good mood today.
Carry on gentlemen.
Poser is right. I live all the city posers carrying and wearing their filson gear. They still like playing dress up how cute. Wankers, plain and simple.