Every year, as crisp weather rolls into town, I sort out my wardrobe and try to go back to basics — I’m sure you’re much the same way, and we’ve surely talked a lot about fall style essentials aplenty these past few weeks. Well, that shows no signs of slowing down today, as we’re knee-deep (or neck-deep?) into talking about a certified seasonal style classic, one of the best flannel shirts for men.

Yessir, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is a personal favorite of mine, and it calls to mind the rugged, durable shirts worn by my great-grandfather, my grandpa and my dad on brisk fall and winter days.

Beyond that though, your new favorite flannel shirt is built to last, it’s as functional as ever and yes, it’s got a dash of style points thrown in, to boot. I wear my own version of the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt about as often as I can, and I always welcome seeing this timeless staple in new fall colors (keep scrolling for more).

Like the trusty Filson Tin Cloth Work Jacket, it’s a design rich with history from the Filson archives, which is precisely the kind of fall style move you can hang your hat on (literally, in this case). The Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is one of the sturdier shirts in the brand’s rotation, made from a tightly woven and brushed cotton twill that makes it warm when you need it to be warm — perhaps atop a Filson thermal shirt — and yet comfortable on more temperate days.

Two oversized flap chest pockets provide the utility you need as a true workshirt, but the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is also a fine option as one of the best men’s flannel shirts when worn in casual style situations (perhaps with your new favorite pair of blue jeans, for instance).

However you choose to wear it, in whichever color you’ve got your eye on, this durable shirt goes the distance — and then some. Don’t round out your fall wardrobe without it.