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Dos and Don’ts of Traveling in Rattlesnake Country

Angela Becia — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:57:00 +0000

Local outdoors expert & lifelong Texan, Cory Emerson, helped us navigate the desolate limestone hills and canyons of Texas Hill County to put our new gear to the test. The most important piece being the dos and don’ts of traveling in rattlesnake country.

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DIY Wooden Landing Net

Angela Becia — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:31:22 +0000

A wooden landing net is not only one of the angler’s best tools to ensure the swift catch—and, where necessary, release—of a fish, but also a durable part of the kit that can be passed down from generation to generation.

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Filson Expert Picks: Geoff Samples

Angela Becia — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:25:54 +0000

Expert Filson gear advice from our own, and the extended Filson community—breaking down each product plain and simple.

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Tin Cloth Cruiser History

Angela Becia — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:47:27 +0000

While the design of the Tin Cloth Cruiser has changed little over the decades, it has undergone some minor variations to meet demands beyond the forests. Over the years, the “cruiser” name has become synonymous with ruggedness and dependability—qualities that apply both to the Filson jackets themselves and to those who wear them.

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Filson x Allagash Cruiser Axe: Hand Forged in Maine, USA

Angela Becia — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:42:09 +0000

Brant & Cochran’s goal was to create an heirloom-quality axe that could also be put to unrelenting work. That starts with the steel—U.S.-made 1050 carbon steel. The “1050” refers to a steel made up of only two components: iron and .5% carbon. When tempered to 56 Rockwell hardness, the Allagash Cruiser bites deep and keeps an edge. A world-class axe also needs a world-class handle. The Amish-turned hickory handles hafted on the Allagash Cruiser are blemish-free, with superior grain orientation guaranteeing strength and durability.

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Signature Materials:  Responsibly Sourced Down

Angela Becia — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:34:13 +0000

Down, the soft under-plumage that lies beneath the tougher exterior feathers of birds, provides outstanding insulation that protects them from icy weather. Goose down, in particular, has long been regarded as the warmest, lightest and most-compressible insulation available to keep humans warm in those same frigid conditions. This article examines why Filson goose down works so well, where it comes from, and what we mean when we say we use only “responsible down.”

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A Brief Look at the Origin of Denim in North America

Angela Becia — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:43:56 +0000

The history of denim in America dates back to the 1840s, when the durability of the warp-faced, twill textile was a proven choice for workwear clothing, with pants and overalls much in demand. The blue threads of woven cotton were dyed with indigo through a process known as “rope dying” or “chain dying,” while the weft threads were left white and visible only on the reverse side. Over time, other weights of denim were made available, along with different colors: tan, black, and gray. For laborers in the fields, coal mines, forests, and mills, denim was an inexpensive clothing option that was widely available and came in all sizes. During the California Gold Rush of 1848 to 1855, the prospector dressed in his denim work clothing, field jacket, and hip waders was a common sight.

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Filson Denim

Angela Becia — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:24:01 +0000

Filson Denim is the latest chapter in a legacy that spans over a century of outfitting customers for the most demanding conditions.

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History of Buck Knives: Made in America

Angela Becia — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:43:53 +0000

Buck Knives is a historic American brand with a legacy that spans four generations. For 118 years, they’ve been dedicated to crafting quality, handmade knives, and tools designed for a life lived outdoors. While they’re a global leader in the sports cutlery industry, the journey began humbly at the turn of the 20th century.

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Signature Materials: Rugged Twill

Angela Becia — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:13:18 +0000

Filson’s 120-plus year legacy is outfitting miners, loggers, ranchers, and sportsmen with durable apparel and goods that provide unfailing protection. For more than two decades, we’ve applied more than a century of manufacturing experience to build luggage and bags to transport their gear there and back, without fail. Our Rugged Twill fabric is a large part of why our bags are so dependable – this article examines what it is and where it comes from.

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