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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Outlet Summer Sale Offers Deals on the Best Rugged Menswear for the Season (and Beyond)

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If you’ve been keeping up with the blog on the regular, you’re well aware that the quest for a truly great deal never really stops, at least when it comes to the best gear for men. And as the thermostat climbs and the quest for adventure (or at least, an icy cold watering hole) beckons, there’s one place I like to turn towards in my search for the best rugged gear for men.

If you guessed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson, you’d be correct, and there’s an even better reason to shop the famed gear company this very week: We’re in the midst of the Filson Summer Outlet Sale, which offers up to 50 percent off the best menswear and gear across the board. It’s the sort of sale that doesn’t come around very often, which is an even better reason to peruse the company’s offerings.

In my experience, Filson gear is made to a bit of everything, from day hikes to park strolls to weekend getaways upstate and beyond. That goes for something as essential as the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt to something a bit more rough-and-tumble, like the rugged Filson Granite Mountain Shorts.

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There are dozens upon dozens of the best men’s gear picks available that’ll come in handy right now, from waxed canvas bags to lightweight shorts, and there are also picks from the Filson Summer Outlet Sale that you can put to great use in the months ahead, like flannel shirts and hard-wearing denim.

Any way you slice it, there’s no bad way to shop Filson’s latest and greatest sale. Let me know what you end up scoring in the comments below, and here’s to summer, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is a New Daily Go-To

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When you need a restock or a refresh of summer menswear essentials, it pays off to go right to the source — if what you seek is a rugged take on a classic, of course. And in this case, that source is Filson, the legendary Pacific Northwest purveyor of some of the best outdoor gear on the planet.

That very much includes one of the best chambray shirts for men, a pick that — in my experience — delivers hard-wearing, work-ready performance as well as versatile style.

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You see, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt is a timeless style that does just about anything asked of it. If you want a workwear layer for a day in the yard or on the trail, for instance, the durable chambray weave stands up to anything.

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And if you want an easygoing, stylish men’s short-sleeve shirt to wear buttoned up alongside the best summer shorts this season — say, at a summer BBQ — then this handsome chambray shirt delivers handily. The midweight cotton chambray should wear plenty well even in the heat, while details like button chest pockets provide space for everyday carry essentials.

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And in my experience, the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt should offer enough room to layer easily atop a classic Filson T-shirt if need be — although I’d also recommend buttoning this shirt up and styling it untucked alongside your favorite chinos. It’s even crafted with a pencil slot in the left chest pocket, a handy detail that makes the Filson Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt a true workwear classic. Again, if it’s rugged essentials you seek, Filson has you more than covered.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Granite Mountain Shorts are Some of the Toughest Summer Shorts Around

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There are some brands that are simply uncanny when it comes to making some of the toughest menswear on the market, with functionality and rugged appeal top of mind. Filson sits nearly alone in that regard, with a century’s worth of heritage that extends from some of the best travel bags to one of the best men’s henleys in a summer-ready build.

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And although the legendary Pacific Northwest brand specializes in gear for inclement weather far afield, including Filson flannel shirts and more, the brand doesn’t cut corners with its summer offerings, either.

Summer style essentials from Filson now include the hard-wearing Filson Granite Mountain Shorts, which are a step up from stretchy hybrid shorts or swim trunks, yet no less comfortable or wearable. Let’s count the ways.

The Filson Granite Mountain Shorts are a decidedly different addition to your style rotation than some of the best stretch chino shorts or lounge shorts, starting with characteristically tough Filson construction. You see, the Filson Granite Mountain Shorts boast a hard-wearing 7oz. cotton fabric that’s then given 2 percent spandex stretch (so, the final build is 98 percent cotton, 2 percent spandex).

Filson Granite Mountain Shorts.

That fabric is garment-washed for a vintage appeal, which shines through especially in the eye-catching, retro-minded Pine Needle variation of the Filson Granite Mountain Shorts. Front hand pockets are stitched with an on-seam design for easy access, which also gives them the look of durable, sturdy patch pockets.

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Taken altogether, the fabric and construction means the Filson Granite Mountain Shorts can function easily as either upgraded lounge shorts for flipping burgers, or else camping or hiking shorts in a pinch. The elastic drawstring waistband should prove comfortable without bunching up or getting in the way, while the 7-inch inseam should fit nicely on most guys.

Best of all is the fact that the Filson Granite Mountain Shorts (your new favorite summer shorts) are sturdy, built to last and well-made for the price. What more could you ask for from summer style essentials? Not much, in my experience.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Frontier Henley Is A Rugged Warm-Weather Staple

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When the going gets tough, the tough get Filson. Or at least, that’s what I like to say in terms of spring style essentials aplenty, and that holds true as we take a look at one of the best men’s henleys today on your favorite Brooklyn style blog.

Filson, in my experience, is a brand you can trust to cover just about any category, be it one of the best lightweight buttondown shirts, a full lineup of hard-wearing Filson waxed jackets or even stylish indigo denim that gets better with age. And what wears well with all of those rugged men’s style essentials?

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One of the best short-sleeve henleys, of course. A durable, hard-working layer fit for styling on its own, beneath a trucker jacket or underneath a Filson long-sleeve shirt? Sign me up. And the Filson Frontier Henley T-Shirt more than holds its own, with the specs and durable construction to match.

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The use of 6.5oz. jersey knit cotton gives this stylish henley T-shirt some texture and a substantial look and feel, never a bad thing if you want either a base layer or a versatile shirt to rock on its own. You’ll also find that the Filson Frontier Henley T-Shirt boasts a rib-knit collar that’ll hold its shape over time, all the while standing up to layering beneath a Filson twill shirt or field jacket.

And whether in Heather Grey or classic Black, I certainly appreciate touches like a Filson logo at the placket. Button up that three-button placket or unbutton it as you wish — the Filson Frontier Henley T-Shirt can stand up to denim shirting, breezy spring shirt jackets or simply your favorite pair of dark tan chinos and high-top canvas sneakers. Again, when the going gets tough, the tough wear something like the Filson Frontier Henley T-Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt is a Spring Style Essential

Pieces that stand the test of time in your wardrobe, whether through style points, utility or classic looks — or a combination of all three — are to be treasured and worn as often as possible, in my opinion. And if you’ve been reading the blog as of late, you know that hardly a brand out there hits those three tentpoles quite like legendary Pacific Northwest outfitter Filson.

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From some of the best waxed jackets to sturdy T-shirts, durable blue jeans, hard-wearing work pants and some of the finest tool and travel bags on the market, Filson menswear lives up to its mission, and then some. Take the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt. It’s been in the company’s rotation for years, and with good reason.

Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

As the company says, it’s a lighter-weight version of its iconic Alaskan Guide Shirt, which is typically made with burlier, thicker fabric to serve as a hard-working overshirt or even a mid-layer in especially brisk conditions.

The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt uses sturdy yet breathable 6oz. 100 percent cotton twill for a tightly woven layer that works as a breezy shirt jacket of sorts over a T-shirt, or else a buttondown to be worn with ease beneath your favorite denim jacket. Of course, the hits keep rolling from there.

This rugged shirt (or shirt jacket) is fit for work or play, thanks to that durable weave and a relaxed fit that encourages layering. That holds true whether you rock it over a USA-made T-shirt, worn unbuttoned on a spring day, or else atop a rugged long-sleeve henley for brisk seasonal mornings and nights.

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Helpfully, the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt features oversized front-button chest pockets for easy storage of everyday carry essentials, and it comes in a massive array of sizes. Plus, a handful of distinct, timeless and tasteful color options provide variety for your spring and summer wardrobe (and beyond). For the brisk, breezy days ahead this season, layer up with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt — it’s a move you won’t regret.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson 110-Year Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket

Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket.

It’s always inspirational to see how a heritage menswear retailer dives into its own archives to mine its past for, among other things, the best spring menswear. And at a time of year when blustery weather gets more fierce by the day, and at a time when the best spring jackets for men are a must-have, there’s nothing quite like the chance to score a rugged, heritage-worthy archival style with loads of history and modern performance.

And that jacket, my friends? It’s the Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser, which Filson just revamped for the famed jacket’s 110th anniversary.

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110 years is a heck of a lot of dependability and reliable performance, and Filson certainly knows a thing or two about styles made to go the distance. The specs on this jacket nod to its history as a piece of outerwear prized by foresters who, as Filson says, were “cruising timber ahead of logging crews.”

As it were, the first edition of the Filson Cruiser used the outfitter’s famed Mackinaw Wool, while a waxed canvas version then followed — and the 2024 edition of the Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser uses that same abrasion-resistant duck canvas (although a 1970s edition featured water resistance, minus the waxed treatment).

Are you still with me? The point stands that the rugged, tough-as-nails Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser boasts hard-wearing fabric, plentiful pockets for your everyday carry, durable snaps and a puncture-resistant build.

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The handsome and yet rugged Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser is one of the toughest jackets on the market, whether worn with hard-working canvas pants on the job or with some Filson indigo denim alongside your favorite henley for grabbing another round of cold Friday night beers.

Whatever your next spring outing requires of you, the historical and historically tough Filson Dry Tin Cloth Cruiser is up to the task — and then some.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Field Jac-Shirt – One of the Best Spring Shirt Jackets

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The right blend of form and function is crucial to winning the day in matters of spring style — you know this well if you read the blog on the regular, of course. And as we roll into the breezy, blustery, balmy days of spring, there’s perhaps no brand better equipped to outfit you with spring style essentials than Filson.

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The legendary Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter makes some of the best waxed jackets on the market, and they also have a specialty in all sorts of rugged, durable layers (like one of the best shirt jackets). And that heritage certainly lives on in fine form with the Filson Field Jac-Shirt, part of a recent wave of Filson New Arrivals that demand some serious space in your closet.

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Made from sturdy yet supple 9.5oz. cotton for durable performance on breezy spring days, this rugged shirt jacket takes inspiration from old-school military fatigues — would you expect anything else from Filson? They’ve also modeled the latest take on the shirt jacket from Filson’s original Jac-Shirt, another sign of reliable performance and quality.

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Better still is the fact that the Filson Field Jac-Shirt comes in a garment-washed design for an easygoing feel that works as well over a classic T-shirt as it does your favorite short-sleeve henley.

And of course, the Filson Field Jac-Shirt is built with style points galore, the timeless Army Green colorway very much included. A hard-wearing shirt jacket is a spring style essential, and it gets no better than this one from Filson.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt – One of the Best Spring Shirt Jackets

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As we move slowly but surely into spring, it’s high time to take stock of your rotation of the best spring jackets, is it not? Spring conditions, with the potential for everything from blustery weather, rain and wind to sunshine, call for some of the hardest-wearing, hardest-working gear on the market — gear from Filson, to be more specific.

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The Pacific Northwest heritage brand is a personal favorite for its emphasis on heirloom-worthy quality, tough performance and style points in equal measure, something they’ve emphasized for over a century now. And given the company’s Seattle roots, it only makes sense that a rugged outerwear pick like the Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt would get the job done in fine form this season.

The Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt is about as tough and hard-wearing as it gets, with an easy-on, easy-off snap button front placket, two sturdy button chest pockets for your everyday carry and of course, the outfitter’s legendary, weather-ready fabric. When it comes to the Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt, that fabric happens to be a water-resistant waxed cotton that’ll get even better with age.

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As the iconic company says, they modeled your new favorite shirt jacket “after our original wool Jac-Shirt that’s been an outdoors staple since the mid-1970s,” and that’s a heritage-minded point worth keeping in mind. The waxed cotton of the Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt should easily stand up to wind and rain, proving useful to layer over everything from a thermal Filson henley to a classic T-shirt to, say, a lightweight Filson flannel shirt.

It’s rugged enough to wear with dark blue jeans, cool enough to wear with olive chinos and overall, the Filson Eagle Harbor Jac Shirt is up to just about any challenge this early spring — style-related, weather-wise or anywhere else.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Foul Weather Jacket Is Ready for Anything This Season

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A brand like Filson just gets it, so to speak — they know how to build some of the toughest gear on the planet, with roots that date back a century and a knowledge of rugged durability. They’ve outfitted explorers and prospectors, and they now stock a full lineup of men’s style essentials built for just about anything these days.

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Filson men’s jackets are surely no different, especially when it comes down to the Filson Foul Weather Jacket. The key is the exterior in terms of toughness, which is built from the company’s famed oil finish Shelter Cloth.

That means it can stand up to wind, rain, snow and just about anything else you throw at it. Plus, the Filson Foul Weather Jacket is lined in the outfitter’s soft-yet-durable Cover Cloth fabric, and it only gets better from there.

You see, the iconic heritage outfitter thought of just about everything, using a seamless shoulder design for maximum ease of movement and even more room for layering without overdoing it. And the Filson Foul Weather Jacket has historical roots, too: The brand based it on an archival rain coat style, then updated it with those modern bells and whistles.

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A snap-close storm flap and oversized removable hood deliver ideal protection, as does a collar latch, sure to come in handy on especially brisk days. Snap-tab sleeve cuffs offer an even further customizable fit and weather-ready protection, and it certainly seems to be the case that the Filson Foul Weather Jacket covers every possible situation and environment. If that sounds like a trusty winter jacket you should keep on hand, do yourself a favor and invest accordingly this winter.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The New Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket Is an Heirloom Winter Jacket for Men

First off, my friends: Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What a momentous day — here’s to spending it with family and friends, surrounded by holiday cheer, great eats, delicious beer and whiskey and of course, a hearty dose of the most rugged men’s style essentials on the market from Filson. At any rate, thanks for taking some time out of your day to swing by The Style Guide. Now, on to business!

The classic style purveyors at Filson are a brand that’s certainly on my radar this season (and well beyond). Perhaps you were even lucky enough to have Santa leave you some of the best menswear from Filson under the tree.

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If not, or if you perhaps received a Filson gift card, let’s start with at least one idea to spend that cash (beyond one of the best men’s denim jackets or a classic Filson flannel shirt, of course). The Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket takes what you know and love about the Pacific Northwest heritage brand, and somehow makes it even better for today’s modern man.

You see, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket knocks it out of the park in every way (and it’s not the first time you’re reading a Filson review of this style here on the blog, either). The rich Heather Plaid colorway gives it a distinctive, old-school look, but that aesthetic is just the tip of the iceberg.

Filson turned to its extensive archives and then updated this jacket in hearty, super-thick 24oz. Filson wool for extreme warmth, keeping you toasty in frigid outdoor conditions. That wool is still naturally breathable despite its heavy weight, ensuring you can layer to your heart’s content with a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best Filson flannel shirts.

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The hip length of the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket closely rivals classic trucker jackets, while details like snap-flap pockets make for ideal storage space (and easy operation when wearing gloves). The foldover collar can be popped against the wind, while the fit itself should also offer a nice amount of room for cold-weather layering.

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And yes, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket doesn’t boast the down insulation of one of the best men’s parkas, for instance, but I’d wager it’s going to be plenty warm while delivering on rugged style to a T. In my book, that sounds like as good a post-Christmas purchase as any, my friends. Once again, happy holidays, stay stylish and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!