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Filson Moto Collection

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Better Outdoor Gear

Whenever you set out into the wild, be it the icy hell of Alaska or the rocky forests of the Pacific Northwest, you can’t do better than to have a Filson Garment on your back. That’s the way it’s been for over 120 years.

 

Coming February 2021

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ALCAN CANVAS CRUISER | Shell: 17-oz. 100% waxed cotton canvas. Overlay: 7-oz. 100% CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon + DWR with double PU coating.

Top down view of Alcan Double Front Pants

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ALCAN DOUBLE FRONT PANTS | Shell: 11-oz. woven 100% cotton Dry Tin Cloth + DWR. Overlay: 7-oz. 100% CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon + DWR with double PU coating.

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SHOP TIN CLOTH SHORT LINED CRUISER JACKET
Filson Motorcycle Helmet

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BELL x FILSON MX-9 ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE HELMET | Made for Filson by Bell Helmets with an integrated anti-fog, anti-scratch faceshield. DOT certified.

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ALCAN TIN CLOTH TOOL BACKPACK | Exterior: 25-oz. 100% cotton Oil Finish Tin Cloth with 100% Ripstop Nylon CORDURA® front pocket.

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ALCAN CANVAS VEST | Shell: 17-oz. 100% waxed cotton canvas. Overlay: 7-oz. 100% CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon + DWR with double PU coating.

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ALCAN QUILTED JACKET | Shell: 17-oz. 100% waxed cotton canvas. Overlay: 7-oz. 100% Cordura® Ballistic Nylon + DWR with double PU coating. Insulation: 60g 100% polyester PrimaLoft® Gold.

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ALCAN TIN CLOTH TOOL ROLL | 100% nylon CORDURA® with a 15-oz. 100% cotton Oil Finish Tin Cloth interior. 2 zipper pouches + 2 removable zipper pouches/Interior clear vinyl zipper pocket with key fob.

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