How do you possibly improve upon a classic, and then some? When you start with, well, a certified classic, one that’s already blazed its own trail — a classic everyday carry essential like the Filson 48-Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag, the latest and greatest revamp to join a legendary lineup of the best Filson bags on the market.

The Pacific Northwest retailer is a personal favorite of mine, with a penchant for delivering hard-wearing, hard-working classics, from flannel shirts to sturdy T-shirts to one of the best chambray shirts on the market. And Filson duffle bags are already the stuff of legend, so the ante is upped even further with the Filson 48-Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag.

The company’s tough-as-can-be oil finish Tin Cloth adds a water-resistant finish to any adventure or excursion far afield or back home, and the Filson 48-Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag is then lined with the outfitter’s famed Cover Cloth lining.

In my experience, I’ve found that lining to be sturdy and strong yet soft, the perfect accompaniment to hauling everyday carry essentials. The Filson 48-Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag also boasts remarkably sturdy bridle leather handles, while the cotton webbing shoulder strap is another certified winner in terms of long-lasting durability.

Beyond just those all-important specs, the Filson 48-Hour Tin Cloth Duffle Bag simply looks great: Timeless, durable and packed with handy pockets, sturdy zippers and the best hardware around. In my book, that makes this bag nicely sized for just about anything you can dream up, and it’s certainly got the specs to handle it.