Thread: Filson gear

So I'm in the market for a new winter coat. I've worn wool field jackets in one way or another for years-usually Woolrich-till I recently ripped mine to smithereens. A friend recommended a Filson jacket, particularly the mackinaw cruiser. Don't have much experience with Filson other than a tin cloth cap I have. So ,anyone in the know that can shed a little light?

Still have my Filson Mackinaw from 30 years ago even though I've been in FL for 18 years. Great stuff and better than any other AFAIC. I had a double Mackinaw by them that I gave to a friend when I moved down south. That will keep a man warm in sub-zero temps. Pricey but worth it IMO.

Pricey, yes, but you get what you pay for. I've got tin cloth chaps that are at least 10 years old, two wool vests and a jacket one of them zips into. And the hat.

It's great stuff. Not lightweight, and their waxed fabrics aren't breathable, but it's one of just a few brands out there that haven't diluted out their quality so they could sell at department stores--or worse, Wal-Mart.

The nicest thing about the price is that it's paying folks in the U.S.

Good luck and enjoy your purchase. If you've got kids, ask what color they like 'cause it'll be theirs someday.

Thanks gents. Don't mind spending a bit of money once for something that'll last me a lifetime.
How heavy is the single mackinaw? Substantial enough for the PA winter with some light layering? Or would you recommend the double? I tend to run on the warm side.



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I run warm too. Bought my jacket after moving to western Colorado from Iowa, so don't really know how it'd fare in PA. I generally prefer layering--then you can use the coat for more of the year.

The coldest winter I ever spent was the one where I broke out my monstrous North Face down parka at first frost, and never hardened myself off to the temps. After that experience, I purposely underdress when the year starts to cool down, and my metabolism takes the hint very well. Now that coat only comes out when it gets below 10F.

Originally Posted by baakabak

Thanks gents. Don't mind spending a bit of money once for something that'll last me a lifetime.
How heavy is the single mackinaw? Substantial enough for the PA winter with some light layering? Or would you recommend the double? I tend to run on the warm side.



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The double is good for more extreme cold IME, zero or less and you're still in good shape and breaks wind well. The single with layering ought to be fine for average PA winters IMO.

Hi,
I have been wearing their double logger tin cloth jacket for two years, and have never never been happier with a jacket.
It is an excellent wind stopper, which greatly increases it's winter use.
But I have had to alter my layering habits. If I am going to do anything physical at all, I need just the minimum of layers, a light sweatshirt or wool thermal. Otherwise it gets much too hot underneath and builds up condensation. I find this to be true even in very cold weather.
And needless to say, their tin cloth is tough as nails.

regards,
Torolf