An Exclusive Look at Filson's 2022 Jackets and Outerwear

[@rustyshackleford17]

"Hundred of each color" Sounds like they found a bunch of scraps as they were shipping their factory production overseas...

[@benvieira3895]

Not a fan of the patchwork stuff personally. For garments as expensive as filson, it just doesn't look to par IMO, though the Grey one isn't that bad.

[@Stridewise]

Grey was my favorite too

[@bubbalawrence1]

Definitely the grey which happens to be my favorite color and I’ve been looking to pick up a mackinaw cruiser for a couple years now 👀

[@upml8328]

If you like to chop some trees in Minnesota maybe Filson works for you…

[@dickhammerstaff9698]

Those patchwork cruisers will definitely be very collectable because with these trends the company won't have a 130th anniversary.

[@AgentJJones]

😂

[@Forested-pz9cp]

Sorry bro..😂it’s one of America’s finest companies…will be here another 125 years. The Facebook users groups alone are hundreds of thousands of users and followers

[@zekeyeager1458]

@@Forested-pz9cp so essentially, a paper tiger, or so I hear as what you are describing no? 😅 economically speaking, Filson does not have the power nor motivation to keep on a successful trajectory. It’s inevitable. With the little information you’ve given me with such naive and uneducated words and just the blatant fact that there’s some bloke out there who still uses Facebook along with the rest of however many twats you mentioned is compelling and utterly startling ;p

[@jonlouis2582]

I love this company. I’ve had one of their bags for years, and it still looks great. After an unfortunate incident, I needed a new strap. They had one in stock and shipped it out the next day.

[@Stridewise]

They fixed a broken strap on my backpack too, it was very reassuring

[@bngr_bngr]

I had a bag replaced for free when the zipper failed.

[@jonlouis2582]

@@bngr_bngr It’s nice to know that there are still a few companies that stand behind their products.

[@timmspencer4632]

Those patchworks are absolutely brutal

[@blakerobinson9928]

I'm absolutely in love with filson products the best made clothing in the world I have several products. I live in wv and dnt make much money 💰 but when u buy something from filson u have it forever if something rips just sow it put a patch on it and it's worth more if u dnt have a filson garment get a wool coat u will be counting the days til winter thank u filson

[@ThomasSteed]

Filson has a few specific items that are worth the price. I dig that first limited ombre in the gold-ish color, but aside from that it really comes down to their staple outerwear like the tin pants and waxed and oiled coats made in America.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah outerwear and bags are king of Filson

[@SilverOilman]

The patchwork coats are definitely not my style.

[@Stridewise]

That yellow/black one though...

[@williemurphy2421]

The all red and black goes together well. All the other colors should be like the red and black.

[@Gustav555]

But how much is still being made in USA? After visiting Filson HQ recently, I can clearly see that nearly EVERYTHING is being overseas. Sad. Great video as always 👍

[@bfettrules1239]

Yes. Way too much merchandise at Filson is overseas crap. Used to be a great US brand. Not anymore. I bought their USA t shirts which are great but most of their stuff now is made in Asia or South America.

[@cast1450]

Also Part of the bags are now Made in Europe....

[@williemurphy2421]

I like the picture of the all blue and black from the past. No patchwork of 2 colors.

[@bngr_bngr]

I have two Filson bags which I love. I don’t have any jackets mostly because of the fit. They feel to boxy. They need a slim fit cut to ft normally.

[@jeffm8882]

Worst thing that happens to filson is when they were bought out. It’s more a fashion brand now than a work clothing brand. Sad.

[@sabotage6301]

.......but now they can be at the "tippy-top" !!!!!!!

[@r.d.9399]

I agree.

[@alanmunoz8961]

I think Filson’s saw market and income potential in creating or evolving their products to be more “fashionable.” But doing so at the expense of their heritage line was probably a misstep. With Red Wing Shoes they contracted their workboots abroad to make them more affordable etc. BUT they maintained their reputation by retaining their heritage boots as a separate section.

[@PaulAndBiscuit]

Of course, it is a great brand that deserve to gravitate to that level! If you want something that is simply hard wearing you can buy from LL Bean. If you want a legendary brand and a fashion icon buy Filson!

[@corporalpunish6089]

I just got the new Mackinaw wool lined jac shirt in red/oak. For those who want something a bit heavier and wind resistant than the cruiser with similar lines and not looking too bulky, I like it alot. Clearly aimed at those that wish cruiser was more wind resistant, less scratchy and less clingy. Wish it was made in US, but at least it's not Chinese. Similar to other Filsons, the size runs very generous. I went down a size, and there is still a ton of room for layering. I probably could have gone down 2 and still had it fit. Keep in mind if you truly want to look more like a shirt fit.

[@DarkSithJawa]

What jacket are you wearing? It's beautiful!

[@yme3267]

It's ok. I have thoroughly enjoyed Todd Snyders designs for these types of looks. Just my opinion though. I'm more of a city/rural hybrid dude and feel Filson is much more on the rural side. Which is totally fine. Just my opinion as I said. The blue flannel was nice though. I'll give them that

[@Stridewise]

Todd Snyder is a cool brand, right?! I have a couple of their shirts, I've been meaning to look more closely at the brand

[@esap520]

Two questions: one is what jacket are you wearing in the video? It's amazing. The second is would you make a video on tin cloth cruisers? Not the short lines, the original -- I think they're incredible, and would be curious to hear your thoughts on the most recent lined iteration compared to more vintage ones (especially as Filson has sadly begun to outsource most of their manufacturing)

[@Braxant]

The jacket he's wearing is Filson's Tin Cloth Work Jacket

[@PaulAndBiscuit]

Love Filson ❤ Ignore the people who say it is overpriced.

[@Wilson_Kelly]

Stridewise got the best vids lol

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Wilson!

[@assadn5082]

I'm really enjoying your channel! I live in queens so it's so helpful to know about the different shops to visit in NYC. Might make a trip out later today and of I bump into you, coffee is on me ☕️

[@Stridewise]

Cool! Left Field is in Queens, I need to make a pilgrimage

[@assadn5082]

@@Stridewise Wow I never even knew a shop like that existed in Queens and it's 15 min away! Thank you!

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

I had an old second hand Filson cruiser that I gave a way to a friend in need. I went looking for a New double mackinaw to find they don't make it anymore? Plus the prices of these garments are insane! Im a Cow Hand on a Ranch in North Central Montana and a carhartt or a heavy wool jacket is really the only practical winter fabric. It's a bummer that these coats are too expensive for folks who need them for work.

[@reeceking708]

Which jacket are you wearing?

[@jasko7718]

Any chance you know what hat Greg is wearing? Is that the Filson bucket hat?

[@mathieubureau4195]

Thank you for sharing this video. I recently bought the down cruiser parka and I must admit I was very disappointed by the quality of the insulation. There's hardly any down and I'm freezing inside! In comparison, I have a down cruiser jacket with the same insulation, 650 fps, and it's without exaggeration three times thicker and warmer. I have the impression that quality control is very random when it comes to clothing produced in Bangladesh. I won't dwell on customer service, which is a real disaster.

[@ct5465]

That patchwork proves they’ve moved from utility to fashion and we all know that’s why and when quality plummets with these brands. Explains why they haven’t been worth the cost in awhile.

[@SaddleSC]

It is a bit sad to pause the video in certain places and see that 75% of the bags/luggage on the shelves is imported. They seem to have a lot of nylon and tin and not much rugged twill on display:(

[@varun009]

I wish there were more videos covering the wool packer coat with the sheepskin collar.

[@Stridewise]

Hey I got an article on it! stridewise.com/filson-packer-coat-review/

[@rushon12]

liking the hooded stuff...grey patchwork was decent. But seems like there are better offerings from other American made companies...

[@SpartanFarron]

I find most of Filson's clothes fit really boxy. Which makes sense for outdoorsmen and farmers, but not so much for city wear. Not to mention really pricey and rarely goes on sale. I'll stick with Barbour.

[@dehoyosrudolph8885]

They usually have a few sales during the year. I’ve scored multiple times on bags, many of them 1/2 off. Just this past fall, I scored the Pullman, and carryon for 1/2 off. There should be one coming up soon for summer, subscribe to their emails.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah the boxy work fits are the main bummer with their stuff, though I've found surprising success with just sizing down a lot of the time.

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@Stridewise]

Thanks!!

[@mikewolf5771]

What was the size the gold mackinaw you were trying to on?

[@Stridewise]

medium, i size down for filson jackets

[@maxgortmaker3544]

Would you be able to look into the Nisolo Mateo all weather boots and the Sorel Madson II moc toe boots? No good reviews out on either of these right now and you do a great job!!

[@Ives1776]

Filson is way overcharging.

[@Lurkasarus]

Yeah but what jacket you wearing ? Filson from the looks of it but I can’t tell what jacket it is.

[@Zibba]

what black sweat shirt is he wearing? i really like it!

[@ericmoss8344]

I realize this is an older video, but did you pick up that Tin Cloth Foul Weather Hoodie by chance? I've been eyeing something along these lines for a while and like that they offer Tin Cloth w/a hood and lined. Just not sure how warm one of these would be. Would it be good for temps down in the Teens (F) or is this a 30 degree (F) and up type jacket doing moderate work?

[@jimhafer212]

No, they are fair/mild weather hoodies. Go look at Banded hoodies - they are FANTASTIC. I wear mine a bunch here in MT winters!!!!

[@Garretlike]

The orange reversible snohomish jacket at 3:27 covers the mackinaw wool worker jacket (yellowish autumn colors). will there be any coverage on this one? also what size would you recommend me with a mackinaw cruiser or a mackinaw worker jacket? i got a mackinaw wool jac shirt from last year, which is great, but i always feel like the S size is a bit too much, but was afraid that the xs would be too tight for layering. i'm about 5'11and 160lbs (thin waist, a bit more sporty, not sure if that helps)

[@williemurphy2421]

Yeah the patches of 2 colors dont look sharp together.

[@XFS540]

I’d like to see Filson getting into more fashion-oriented designs, kinda like how Red Wing has both their work and heritage lines for boots. Either that or do more collaborations like they used to do with brands like Levi’s, Sebago, etc., but with other names like J. Crew and Todd Snyder. Would love to see a Tin Cloth jacket that doesn’t look like it was made for ranching.

[@orlog3343]

I agree but the fact that their clothes look like they’re made for ranching is what makes them look good. Just need to do some refining to the cuts and patterns, etc. but nothing extreme

[@Stridewise]

​@@orlog3343 Yeah I'd dig more slim fitting stuff, but I learned that if I just size down (duh) their shirts look a lot more urban friendly. Would love a slimmer tin cloth jacket for sure, I heard that they did a slim fit Mackinaw but it was discontinued years back, the Seattle fit

[@Cemmos]

I agree, although they did try this with their Seattle fit. Those seemed to go away quick, not sure why. But I think they need to do it in a more elaborate way; the Seattle fit was almost like they just swapped out smaller jacket sizes with larger size tags (not quite what they did, but it was basically how the stuff fit and looked).

[@XFS540]

@@orlog3343 Yes, exactly. They could do a bit of a slimmer cut, more simplistic pocket designs. Look at Flint and Tinder’s Waxed Mill jacket for reference. It has just 2 welt hand pockets and one zippered chest pocket; that’s it.

[@MrFreeGman]

Aren't there enough overpriced fashion brands selling thousand dollar polyester and recycled wool blend coats out there for you to choose from? Can't those of us who have a need for pragmatic and durable clothing have something nice?

[@kirbybuffe2401]

Whats the jacket are you wearing?

[@saxman7131]

I don’t care for the patch jacket. Love some of the other stuff.

[@cast1450]

Hipster stuff for New York City.

[@Stridewise]

GREATEST CITY ON EARTH BABY

[@rjove6]

Hey! Naked Cowboy is back!

[@Stridewise]

haha he got a longer cameo in my saddleback bag video

[@nlibby.268]

I always wonder who’s buying this stuff??? I never see anyone wearing Filson, maybe just where I’m from. I got suckered into buying some of their flannels and they’re not much better than LL Bean for double/triple the price. I love their Mackinaw vest but that’s really it.

[@silvermountainman2562]

I’m buying their stuff. lol Just spent $225 on a pair of work pants. I’m hard on pants, and apparently I can get them replaced yearly for decades. We’ll see … 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joshsawyerstreamvods]

Fun

[@jimhafer212]

Filson use to be a working class, hard service, functional garment. Now its has gone the way of a go-to-the-mall fashion trend. Subpar, trendy, yuppy Primaloft has replaced multi-function wool that was used for warmth, even when wet, and durability. The expense of their goods are outrageous and it has all been outsourced. The crazy price increases and greedy management has has just about sucked the net worth lifeblood out of a once great brand. The greedy management will cripple the brand and move on the their next venture capitol victim(s).

[@WLJ4163]

Well I'm not in their target market anymore....not for me

[@MNAZ12]

Sales Rep seemed a tad underknowledged.

[@MrPanthers23]

How does the tin cloth stuff compare to the Flint and Tinder waxed trucker jacket. Looking at the Tin Cloth vs a flint and tinder, can't decide which to get.

[@jaredjantzi5915]

I hope we get a comparison video soon! I have the same exact question!

[@kneelbefore6978]

They should just stick to the traditional base pieces and variations of those. The plastic and modern stuff really ruins the brand.

[@optimal8155]

What size is your Tin Cloth Work Jacket and how tall are you?

[@Stridewise]

a medium and i'm 6ft tall. usually i wear 42in shirts/jackets, actual chest is more like 44-45

[@optimal8155]

Thanks dude.

[@sandsnowvancouver1]

Filson is losing its way. Price keeps going up and quantity is sliding away. The wool is now imported and Pendleton is not being used.

[@jannismahler2518]

650 goose down equals 600 fill power in EU standards. Wow that some low quality stuff

[@Stridewise]

maybe they wanted it to be not too puffy?

[@SmurfPerfect]

The Filson tin cloth work jacket you’re wearing doesn’t work on your athletic build at all. It’s way too baggy and makes you look oddly top heavy & dumpy. You look way better in more slim & tailored garments

[@Stridewise]

Very true! I only wear button downs from Teddy Stratford for that reason, jackets are kind of a wash when it comes to tailoring one's physique anyway but I prefer the ones with button tabs I can cinch closed on the waist

[@assadn5082]

It's a good thing I checked their website before visiting their shop. A keychain costs more than most of the stuff I own 🫠

[@Stridewise]

Yes Filson is... very expensive

[@cast1450]

​@@Stridewise no, its to expensive for stuff Made in Bangladesh

[@timmspencer4632]

Commented on this video 9 months ago. I used to love filson, however they have completely fallen off. Their design team really has no clue what they are doing.. explain to me how Carhartt is still pumping out great stuff (though I will say Carhartt wip Is significantly better) for way better prices, and filson is just cruising by with mediocre products at a much higher price point? Most everyone I’ve spoken to has shown displeasure with filson over the years. Listen to your customers Filson and please get your stuff together

[@TheRealColt]

this company wants to pull its finger out and make the quality double mackinaws they used to and cut the price right down to where normal people can buy em. p.s those patchwork coats are ridiculously crap filson sort it out

[@c0mputer]

So Filson is a fashion brand now. Kind of a bummer. And from what I can tell the money allocated to quality has been moved to marketing. Very typical move in this day unfortunately. No offense to Stridewise at all, this host is great and knows a lot. But the very fact of Filson being here shows they have moved or are moving to be a heavily marketed workwear inspired fashion company. I mean, even the whole premise of showing off the tin cloth patina is worrisome.

[@AgentJJones]

Man smfh 🤦 I already know none of that stuff is made in the usa and all of it just looks off, sad this is the example of filsons 125th anniversary

[@Stridewise]

The Mackinaws all are, that much I know

[@AgentJJones]

@@Stridewise still though thanks for doing what you do

[@StolenAlias]

Looks cool right? NO! Everything here is $10,000 a piece.

[@dumfaded]

why the hell are yall wearing filson when u live in new york city??? its made for you to go out in the woods with...

[@Stridewise]

Because it's cold here 👍

[@dumfaded]

@@Stridewise fair enough! But u can get some noon goons or car hart for half the price!

[@Stridewise]

@@dumfaded yeah. maybe that's why Filson is ideal for city boys now, no one else can afford them!

[@dumfaded]

@@Stridewise 🤣

[@pique_interest443]

As a sales guy myself, this guy is terrible.