New Filson Bomber Jackets

**Riverkilt** · 24th February 05, 10:13 PM

Just got my new Filson catalog (yeah they're expensive, but top quality) www.filson.com

They've just come out with six pocket bomber jackets in molesking cotton, oiled cotton and 24oz and 18oz wool. 24oz comes in brown or charcoal wool, 18oz comes in navy wool. Cottons are in field greens.

Bet the wool bombers could even go with a tweed kilt.

Love their stuff. Used to wear their cruiser jacket when I was a kid working in the mines (the Idarado at Red Mountain Pass above Ouray, CO). Have a new cruiser jacket that fits my elderly girth, some wool vests (replaced their stock buttons with Buffalo Nickel buttons) and wool cruiser jacket. Old line company that's been around over 100 years.

Ron

**bear** · 24th February 05, 11:56 PM

I have had a #15SH Shelter Cloth Packer Hat for years. I only wear it when it's very cold and raining or snowing because it's too hot for Vancouver's climate. My Tilley suits this area better.

**Geoduck** · 25th February 05, 09:58 AM

I work right down the street from the Filson headquarters... Good lord, they are not cheap, but nice, top of the line, without peir equipment. Congrats on your aquisition.

George

**Miah** · 25th February 05, 11:09 AM

wow thanks for the Link i have always liked the oil and wax coated jackets and coats
I may have to look into these.

**cajunscot** · 25th February 05, 11:15 AM

There's only one name associated with waxed jackets, and that is:

BARBOUR

http://www.barbour.com/

Next to a new kilt, that is one item of clothing I "jones" over almost constantly (that and I double-breasted blue blazer!)

Cheers,

Todd[/url]

**elkdoc** · 25th February 05, 11:57 AM

I've been a big fan of Filson stuff for awhile, too. I have their outfitter coat and a shelter cloth packer hat (lot of miles on that one!). I've also got their wool vest in charcoal, which I figure will go nicely with a kilt when I get into one. Their briefcases are without equal!

**Hamish** · 26th February 05, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

There's only one name associated with waxed jackets, and that is:

BARBOUR

http://www.barbour.com/

Todd[/url]

I could not agree more, Todd! By sheer coincidence, only last week I returned my 16 years-old 'Northumbria' jacket to Barbour for re-waxing!

They are marvellous garments.