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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Filson Oxbow Lake Trunks Are Fit For Any Summer Swim You Can Dream Up

When you find your groove, when you find a brand you love that can deliver any sort of gear you need for any sort of style situation, it’s certainly worth going back to that proverbial menswear well time and time again, so to speak. That applies to the best men’s swim trunks, even when they hail from a company like Filson — the rugged Pacific Northwest outfitter perhaps best known for its cold-weather flannel shirts, waxed outerwear, sturdy wool jackets and impossibly tough base layers and workwear.

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That’s also what makes the Filson Oxbow Lake Trunks so essential in terms of construction, durability and the right blend of performance and style — all of that is possible in a pair of the best men’s swim trunks, and then some. And should you be searching for a fresh pair of stylish men’s swim trunks to carry you into the middle of summer, you might have just come to the right place.

At least in my experience, the Filson Oxbow Lake Trunks live up to the same markers of long-standing durability, performance and rugged good looks that you’ve come to expect from the venerable Seattle outfitter, this time moreso ready for a breezy day by the lake than the frigid climes of winter.

The key here with these surprisingly rugged swim trunks for men is the use of quick-drying 100 percent nylon for sturdy yet supple and lightweight construction, making them fit for all-day excursions, including the hike up to your prized watering hole.

And as to be expected with most things Filson in terms of the best gear for men via the famed American retailer, the specs should prove useful and carefully considered, like mesh-lined front pockets and a snap flap back pocket. Filson perhaps put it best when talking about the 3.5-oz. nylon ripstop construction of the Filson Oxbow Lake Trunks, noting that “these trunks are made for action in and out of the water, whether it’s mountain streams, alpine lakes, or crashing surf.”

Featuring a tailored cut designed to hit above the knee, plus a vibrant range of color and pattern options — including my personal favorite, the ‘Whiskey’ hue seen at the top of the page — I’d wager that Filson has you covered as readily in rugged style this summer as in the cooler climes of fall and winter, and you can’t put a price on that reliability.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: It’s Your Last Day To Shop The Filson Summer 2026 Sale

The chance to stock up on your favorite summer gear beckons, and it’s an especially strong siren song at this point in the season. With the first day of summer finally, now officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to load up your truck and your camper, toss some gear in your sturdy duffel bag and hit the road — if you haven’t already, that is.

We’re all about preparation on this site, as in preparing for the elements at hand and the adventures on your docket with the best men’s gear — pack and plan ahead, and even taxing hikes off trail will prove as rewarding (or at least as functional) as evenings back around the bonfire. It’s heady stuff, right?

And I know just where you should be going to get the best gear for men to finish the job (or start the job, or take a load off after a hard day in the field). Naturally, the Pacific Northwest style purveyors at Filson can aid in this pursuit, and the Filson Summer Sale 2026 features nearly 200 items of gear worthy of your time and hard-earned cash, from waxed anorak jackets to durable adventure pants, useful Filson Alaskan Guide shirts and dependable trail and swim shorts.

What’s the catch? There’s no catch, at least in my book, but the sale ends later tonight, in fact — and if you know Filson, you know the venerable Pacific Northwest outfitter doesn’t put its wares on sale very often. And if I had to pick just one item from the well-stocked yet fast-moving Filson Summer Sale 2026, what would it be?

It’s tough to say, but the Filson lineup of Dry Wax Cruiser Jackets, in both field-ready and trucker-style fabrications, seems to be calling my name. For now, go forth, happy shopping and happy hunting — and we’ll see you out there on the trail.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Dry Wax Cruiser Jacket Updates a Classic for Warmer Weather

There’s a fine line to walk when it comes to keeping your favorite gear close at hand, battling the elements and properly meeting the moment — staying cool in the summer heat comes to mind, but how’s a guy to do that out in the field when summer rains and all manner of pitfalls await? Your favorite heritage-minded brands can offer up a few suggestions, specifically through old-school styles they’ve updated to wear in more than one season. And Filson comes to mind right away, I’d wager.

The brand’s trucker jackets and Cruiser Jackets are legendary for their extreme warmth and toughness, but what if I told you the outfitter lightened things up ever so slightly in terms of design, crafting the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket for warmer temperatures?

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Sounds too good to be true, does it not? And yet, that’s just what the famed Pacific Northwest company has done, and this handsome, rugged jacket is here just in time for coastal getaways, early morning forest hikes and lakeside bonfire lounging once the sun goes down.

Again, it might sound too good to be true, but you can be sure Filson has very nearly cracked the case as far as the best jackets for men are concerned.

Filson bills this hard-wearing piece as an update to its Cruiser lineup, specifically a “midweight jacket for mixed weather,” which sounds just about right if you’re in a place where temperatures can swing rapidly throughout the day.

The key with the craftsmanship behind the durable Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket is the use of washable British Millerain waxed cotton, which already boasts exceptional wind and weather-ready capabilities and yet arrives this time in a multi-season 7oz. weight.

That weight is not unlike the flexible nature of another favorite trucker jacket of mine, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, but that particular piece is made from Martexin sailcloth and lined in blanket flannel.

At least in my experience, that means the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket offers up some equally rugged yet helpful points of distinction, especially if you want to wear this jacket casually over a lightweight tee and light wash jeans across unexpectedly breezy summer days. Throw in a dependable Filson ballcap for men, and your next laidback but work-ready #OOTD is all set.

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Complete with snap front buttons and snap closure pockets, this jacket is also unlined for ease of mobility, with a cut that hits above the hip and leans slightly more classic rather than tailored. Available in goes-with-anything colors like Bourbon and summer-friendly Quail Tan, you can be sure everything from the hardware to the fabrication is up to snuff, thanks to Filson.

As the iconic outfitter notes, “the Dry Wax Short Cruiser leverages our century of experience in manufacturing quality waxed-cotton jackets.” And on that note, I’d say it’s high time you added the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket to your lightweight outerwear rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Top Off Your Next Rugged Look With an (On-Sale) Filson Cap For Heritage Style Points

Filson trucker hat for men.

The right finishing touch can add plenty to an outfit, even if it feels subtle, simply or thrown on at a moment’s notice — it holds true for accessories in the world of fine tailoring, and it holds true as far as more casually rugged good looks are concerned, as well. Take the best hats for men, an accessory easily collected and easily worn, with functional roots and plenty of modern-meets-retro style for the taking.

After all, trucker hats (among other varieties of the best hats for men) — were handed out as promotional items for all sorts of companies, as my friends at Gear Patrol note. And it makes sense that Filson, purveyors of all things heritage Pacific Northwest style, gets in on the action with the Filson Mesh Logger Cap — one now available for a pleasing discount right now at the Filson Outlet Store.

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Of course, that’s not the only action you’ll find up for grabs at a discount at Filson, from pocket tees to canvas work pants, lightweight spring and summer jackets and more. Let’s carry on, shall we?

If you follow me on Instagram, I can’t seem to pass up the chance to rock a good hat, especially of the trucker hat variety, and that very much includes this rugged Filson option.

Yessir, from press trips to bourbon country or time spent catching up with family in in Michigan over cold beers, if the occasion is a touch more laidback, and if it calls for cold beer, great whiskey and good times (or a combination of all three), I can’t resist throwing on one of my favorite hats for men, all with some rugged appeal and perhaps hard work in mind.

In my book, the Filson Mesh Logger Cap fits the bill nicely as an accessible, agreeable and hard-working cap fit for spring and summer, with all the proper touches one might expect from the historical brand known for its tough-as-nails outdoor gear. It gets the details right for under $35 on sale, including a breathable mesh back, a 6-panel build and a tough pre-curved bill for protection from the sun and debris out in the field.

Its debossed Filson metal buckle is complemented by the star of the show, the instantly recognizable Filson logo patch on the front, plus the company’s Dark Tan-meets-deep-brown color scheme, another Filson hallmark.

And while the discount certainly isn’t as massive as saving big on a Filson waxed trucker jacket, this handsome trucker hat is one you can feel great about buying at a discount, and then wearing plenty of days and nights on end this spring and summer. Hats off once again to Filson for making some of the best spring and summer gear, indeed.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Off-Grid and Into the Great Outdoors with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt This Season

Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

When faced with the great beyond — the great beyond that is a new season or the promise of adventure far afield (or simply, the promise of a new addition to your wardrobe), it helps to retool ever so slightly and think back to the staples you trust in other seasons.

Take the humble, hard-wearing workshirt, often found in a thick and sturdy fabrication for fall and winter. And then, think of one of the best workshirts for spring and summer, one that’s been revamped with much lighter fabric to suit the demands of a warmer climate.

Put it all together, and there you have it: The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, a newly reimagined take (at least, new in terms of colors and patterns) that’s ready for spring in the same way one of the best flannel shirts is ready for fall and winter, my friends. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what makes the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt so positively essential and utterly compelling for your menswear wardrobe in hotter temperatures, ehh?

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This handsome, durable and rugged shirt for men features the same hallmarks of the historically classic Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt, built for the great outdoors in every way possible.

And yet, with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, the famed Pacific Northwest outfitter says this old-school-minded staple “is made for year-round comfort and practical functionality in the field,” with a design that actually only dates back to 1986 but feels more in line with Filson’s roster of turn-of-the-century 1900s favorites.

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With the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, that means the use of a 5oz. brushed cotton-flannel fabric — it’s surely no breezy linen shirt or even a chambray-style shirt, but it’s considerably lighter than the beefy fabric Filson brings to the table (and your wardrobe) in the colder months.

Details like oversized gusseted chest pockets offer workshirt utility with storage space for your everyday carry essentials, while the fit of your new favorite workshirt — at least in my experience — leans a touch more relaxed for layering atop a pocket tee or your most trusted henley on cool summer evenings or brisk spring mornings.

There’s even a touch of throwback-cool, effortless style to the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, whether paired with light wash jeans and moc toe boots or drawstring shorts and white canvas sneakers. Five classic colors and patterns, plus four on-sale style options, should give you all the variety you need as you pack up your weekender bag with dreams of outdoor adventure and casually rugged style in mind — the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt has you covered on both fronts, so go forth (and add to cart) accordingly.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Add Filson’s Ultralight Jacket to Your Spring Layering Rotation — At A Discount This Season

There’s no shortage of opportunities to layer up in rugged style this season, right? That is, rugged, lightweight and reliable style geared to the season at hand is the name of the game. We’re talking about an embrace of breezy good looks and functional durability on and off the trail and out in the field, especially after a long, frigid winter — and pieces like the Filson Ultralight Jacket could help guide your way as you get back out there this spring.

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Of course, the famed Pacific Northwest outfitter largely has you covered through the brutal fall and winter months in terms of the best flannel shirts, dependable overshirts and thick wool jackets aplenty, but there’s a lighter touch to the brand’s spring and summer offerings, as one might hope to see. In addition to other Filson spring menswear favorites like the Filson Rustic Canvas Collection — which we talked about on this blog just a few weeks back — spring-friendly selections like the Filson Ultralight Jacket blend a nylon shell with PrimaLoft Gold insulation for a less burly feel and finish.

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The Filson Ultralight Jacket could in fact be the perfect sort of jacket to wear at the start of a day hike, or on a cool evening back at camp or back in town — it’s designed to insulate whether wet or dry, and packs down to a more compact size without missing a beat.

As the iconic Seattle outfitter tells it, this fashionable yet compact and streamlined jacket ” delivers lightweight, breathable, and packable warmth for outdoor action,” and the Cypress Green colorway that’s on sale for about 40 percent off isn’t a half-bad style move, either.

This jacket, with a second layer of nylon and insulation over the shoulders, looks a touch different than other insulated puffer jackets, while elastic cuff and hem binding help you dial in your fit. As I tend to say, you can consider the Filson Ultralight Jacket a grab-and-go adventure jacket, with style points to layer over a henley and pair with light wash jeans, and with performance specs to play well with abrasion-resistant hiking shorts and hybrid hiking sneakers to hit the trail. Trust Filson to deliver the best of the best — and trust that you’re surely getting your money’s worth on sale, too.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-Shirt – A Versatile, Durable Layer for Early Spring

As we step into a breezy new season for summer 2026, retooling your menswear wardrobe and selecting some of the best menswear essentials is the name of the game, at least in my book. Evaluating the kinds of gear that can take you from one season to the next can even be fun if done the right way, often starting with critical outer layers like the trusty men’s shacket.

One of the very best shirt jackets for men could be just the ticket for critical early spring layering, with transitional style appeal and performance in spades, and that goes for canvas shirt jackets and stylish leather layers, as well. And if I were you, I’d look no further than the rugged, highly wearable Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt, a new addition to the Filson Spring 2026 Collection that builds off the classics and feels fresh and modern all the same.

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The Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt, as luck would have it, is part of the brand’s new Rustic Canvas collection, a nod to the tightly woven and famously durable fabric and its place in the Filson pantheon of hard-wearing outdoor gear. The Filson Jac-shirt in its own right is a prime place to start retooling your outerwear rotation, and it often comes in thick fabrics like hardy wool for the colder months.

And yet, for spring, Filson retooled the iconic style in a lighter-weight yet no less tough fabrication fit for brisk spring days aplenty. As the long-running heritage brand says, this durable new style is a “heavy-duty canvas take on our versatile Jac-Shirt that’s been an icon for 50 years,” and it’s hard to argue with a modern update to a historic style via the Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt.

Available in classic colors like Whiskey, the Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt boasts 11.2oz. cotton canvas construction in a sturdy build that’s accented by a timeless corduroy collar and cuffs. The Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt should still prove easy to layer over everything from a heavyweight pocket tee to a mid-weight long-sleeve shirt or a lightweight cotton henley on cool spring mornings.

And with durable metal shank buttons and oversized chest pockets for your everyday carry and tools of the trade, the Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt is, as Filson says, a dependable and rugged outer layer for battling the elements and any debris from spring cleaning. There’s also a touch of easygoing style to this shirt jacket, which styles reliably with dark indigo jeans, olive canvas work pants or perhaps even grey chinos for a mix of high-low style.

The adage remains the same as it ever was when it comes to the best men’s shirt jackets, made the right way: The Filson Rustic Canvas Jac-shirt should prove reliable, hard-working and tough in the clutch, my friends. A new favorite shirt jacket for spring awaits.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Bristol Cardigan – An Old-School, Seriously Rugged Winter Sweater for Men

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In the most trying of times, when winter’s worst weather simply won’t let up — a common theme these days from my Brooklyn abode and elsewhere across the polar vortex — what tends to work is some of the most reliable, toughest menswear on the market.

Even if you’re merely venturing across town rather than embarking far afield, the best winter style essentials make it count in terms of weather-readiness, functionality and plain ole classic style points. That’s where Filson should earn place of pride in your menswear wardrobe, my friends.

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Of course, if you’ve kept up with this blog over the seasons, you know that to be true, as the famed Pacific Northwest retailer still delivers the good when it comes to the best waxed jackets, tough flannel shirts in a variety of fabric weights, sturdy waxed work pants and — in the case of today’s weekend style dispatch — one of the best shawl cardigans for men.

My Filson reviews as of late have praised the brand for dependability and performance in a range of iconic styles, the sort of gear outdoorsmen have trusted for decades — and it doesn’t hurt that a modern-day selection like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater looks like something a style icon like Steve McQueen might have cherished “back in the day,” ehh?

Filson Bristol Cardigan review.

The shawl cardigan sweater is — as I’ve written about lately for sites like CoolMaterial — a style that, in similar fashion to the classic henley or the chambray shirt — can serve to make every guy look good, adding a dash of rugged appeal to reliable pieces like blue jeans and trusty leather boots.

And when it comes to the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater, the same mix of throwback charm and modern warmth holds true. The shawl collar frames the face while adding some heft and extra warmth around the back of your neck — and you can still knot a scarf looped down the front, if need be.

It’s certainly an investment at $349, but it doesn’t cut corners in manners of looks or material. Thick-knit 100 percent wool means the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is going to prove extra warm when worn underneath a waxed field coat or an insulated Filson coat, while it’s woven in a thick fisherman’s vertical ribbed design (again, making the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater an utterly classic piece that menswear heroes of days gone by would have loved).

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In two go-anywhere, wear-with-nearly-anything colors (that’d be Navy and Forest Green Heather), the handsome Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater wears exceptionally well with a natural-hued henley or with a faded denim shirt out in the wild — or at your favorite distillery, for instance.

Two lower hip pockets deliver the classic style any good cardigan needs, and it just so happens that no matter where you go — from a wooded forest cabin to a mountainside retreat — a piece like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is built to take you there, back again and just about anywhere you dream up this winter.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Filson’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Offers Up Rare Discounts on the Best Outdoor Gear for Men

Filson menswear 2025 review.

There are times when you’re hard-pressed to find some rare, exclusive savings on one of the best heritage menswear brands on the market. As it turns out, ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals aren’t quite one of those times — it seems plenty of the best online menswear brands, even companies that don’t normally offer up all that many discounts — are getting in on the fun in a big way.

At least, it’s fun if you love the best rugged gear for men, which if you happen to be reading this blog, well, I assume you do! And that brings us to the famed Pacific Northwest gear purveyors at Filson, long one of my favorite brands and a reliable stalwart as far as the best men’s adventure supplies and apparel is concerned.

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Of course, it was with great interest that I caught wind of a hidden gem, so to speak, in a crowded market for top Black Friday sales and deals: The Filson Black Friday Sale delivers 25% off more than 100 products from the famed style and apparel brand, each as built to go far afield as the next.

It’s truly a sight for sore eyes (or at the very least, a sight for your wallet), as a host of tried-and-true Filson favorites are delivering nothing but the utmost in dependable performance and heritage-worthy great looks.

That’s certainly not hyperbole if you ask me: Peruse the wares on sale for a very limited time at the Filson Black Friday Sale,and be amazed at what you’ll find. The iconic Filson Tin Cloth Lined Short Cruiser Jacket is a brand flagship that gets the proverbial red-pen discount, while the Filson Rugged Twill Duffle Bag lives up to its hard-wearing name.

On the apparel front, the Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt is a legend in the category, with rich warmth and plenty of craft in every stitch. That Filson mantra (“unfailing goods since 1897,” lest we forget), definitely holds true even as gear goes on sale (and a heck of a sale, at that!) through discounts only available for a few more days via the Filson Black Friday Sale.

When a heritage sale comes a-knockin’ featuring a brand that’s hard to find at a discount, you best pay attention — and keep your credit card at the ready, of course. Cheers to holiday deals, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry at Huckberry With This Rugged Filson Wallet

When it comes to your everyday carry essentials, it’s best to not mess about. That means the gear you reach for every single day (as the name suggests) had better be up to par in matters of fabrication, quality and durability, and that includes one of the best leather wallets for men — as well as your money clip, your leather key fob and more.

And the good news is, you can find those hard-working staple selections at a place like Huckberry, known around these parts and elsewhere for being one of the best online menswear shops around.

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Of course, that means a wide array of gear and goods passes through the site’s digital shelves, all the while getting a significant markdown — take the Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet, for instance. The site dedicates itself to scouring the market for the best gear for guys, period, and this handsome wallet from the heritage designers at Filson certainly qualifies.

It’s now on sale for almost 50 percent off, and while stock is moving quickly, it’s not hard to see why the durable Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet carries on the company’s legacy in such fitting fashion.

Naturally, Huckberry notes that the company’s “waterproof Tin Cloth has been a hardwearing icon for a century,” with waterproof capability on both the interior and exterior of this stylish leather wallet, for good measure. The Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet also boasts a subtle Filson logo with a debossed finish, while this surprisingly sleek and strong wallet has space for as many as eight cards.

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Nylon thread enhances the durable design of the eye-catching Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet, which boasts a two-tone rust colorway in a distinctive build that Filson seems to perfect with each new season.

While it might seem that your old wallet is up to par, it’s assuredly not built quite like the Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet — upgrade your daily carry selection at a site like Huckberry, one of the best online menswear shops you’re apt to find these days.