Filson Just Put Its Next Great Heritage Jacket on Mega-Sale

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The #menswear era of the 2010s had its fair share of style misses: logo-emblazoned graphic hoodies, laughably-cropped pants, unnecessary side zippers, you name it. But it also boasted its fair share of undeniable hits: raw jeans, waxed jackets, trend-proof Red Wing boots.

Plenty of those perennial heavy-hitters look just as good today as they did a decade ago, but there’s one relic of the time I’ve always thought of as especially immune to the trend cycle: Filson’s rugged twill tote bag. Tough as Teflon, surprisingly roomy, and built to outlast most of my relationships, the hardy carry-all just so happened to be my introduction to the legendary Seattle-based brand, kicking off an obsession that has yet to abate.

Image: Omar Atwan

Image: Omar Atwan

I blame my wife. A few birthdays ago, she gifted me a doozy of a Filson twofer: said twill tote, plus an accompanying Dopp kit. Since then, I’ve added the Tin Cloth Work Jacket and the Lightweight Down Jac-Shirt to my collection, too—not bad for a company founded in 1897 with the sole purpose of outfitting hunters, anglers, and hardscrabble outdoorsmen.

That fateful tote bag might’ve been my introduction to the brand, but Filson’s speciality remains its best-in-class outerwear, often rendered in signature materials like rugged twill, Mackinaw wool, tin cloth, and premium down. Are all painstakingly selected for their durability and performance, Alex Carleton, Filson’s Chief Creative Officer, assures me, and all of ‘em “can’t be beat.”

Carleton might be biased, but he’s not wrong. I’ve worn my Lightweight Down Jac-Shirt for years—sometimes with just a thermal tee or a denim shirt, other times layered over a hoodie. (Pro tip: I sized down to an XS.) It’s the ideal solo layer for brisk weather, and the perfect mid-layer for harsher conditions. “It blends the practicality of a work shirt with the warmth of a down jacket,” Carleton explains. “We looked at past jac-shirts and liner jackets, taking cues from their simple yet functional designs.” The goal? To create a final-boss jacket that’s “lightweight, packable, and warm, without unnecessary bulk.”

Image: Omar Atwan

Image: Omar Atwan

Beyond keeping me warm, it’s also ridiculously easy to wear—and, crucially and unexpectedly, just as easy to wash. Yes, despite the fact that it’s filled with goose down, this particular Jac-Shirt is fully machine-washable. In other words, you’re not just buying warmth—you’re buying peace of mind that your dryer won’t be chock-a-block with rogue feathers, and that your jacket won’t emerge from it wilted and half-empty.

While the brand still manufactures its original Cruiser Jacket right at home in Seattle, the Jac-Shirt is a sign of its present-day aspirations. “We don’t chase trends, but we refine our products based on real-world use,” Carleton told me. “Recently, we’ve focused on expanding our use of core materials while improving insulation.”

Which is really just a polite way of saying, it’s not 2015 anymore, folks. Sure, Filson’s archive boasts no shortage of evergreen hits, each more ready than the last to embrace the burgeoning heritage-menswear revival. But it’s 2025, fellas. Why not start your own Filson journey with a jacket designed to meet the moment?