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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt – A Discounted Steal for Black Friday And Cyber Monday

Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt review.

For as much as Thanksgiving weekend is about quality time with family and friends, not to mention utterly delicious food and drink, it’s also an expert time to think about the menswear classics your wardrobe could use. That holds true whether you look at this weekend as a shopping starting point or as a bit of a refresher, and that’s where my friends at Filson can help.

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And in my experience, it never hurts to opt for classics from a time-honored brand, especially when those classics just so happen to be on sale. Take the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt, a tried-and-true style staple from the legendary Pacific Northwest outfitter.

Right now, you can get one of the best flannel shirts for men at a downright steal of a price: Try as much as 60 percent off. It’s got all the trappings of a new wardrobe favorite, with a rich selection of colors and timeless plaid patterns available, but it only gets better from there.

To be fair, there’s a host of the best menswear deals on rugged gear aplenty within the confines of the Filson Black Friday Sale, but let’s start with a must-have shirt for cold winter days, shall we? The Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt hits the mark in every regard as far as flannel shirting is concerned, with its tightly woven, brushed cotton twill construction for a soft yet durable handfeel.

Details like gusseted chest pockets give the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt the functionality of a workshirt or shirt jacket, as do the pleated shoulders for greater range of motion.

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And yet, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt also functions as the kind of casually cool shirt you can rock easily with dark blue jeans and brown leather lace-up boots for a laidback evening on the town. And when cold weather and your winter to-do list happen to pick back up, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is there at every turn, you matter which color, size or style you select.

A range of sizes are available, and when you consider the fact that you can score the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt at up to 60 percent off, it’s absolutely a deal worth shopping from one of the best brands to buy on Black Friday weekend. Cheers to that, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Down Bomber Jacket is An Outdoor-Ready Layer for Every Adventure

Filson men's bomber jacket review.

I’m of the opinion that a wardrobe packed with the best men’s style essentials should be ready for anything that comes your way, especially when weather on the horizon is of the frigid, snowy variety.

And for those instances and just about anything else out there, I tend to trust Filson and the brand’s heritage-minded, exceptionally rugged and highly durable menswear. Take the Filson Down Bomber Jacket, now part of the new Filson Holiday 2024 Collection.

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It’s the type of piece that showcases what the Pacific Northwest brand is all about, including a commitment to quality materials, rugged durability and performance. Yes indeed, the Filson Down Bomber Jacket is packed with bells and whistles that elevate it above even the best men’s bomber jackets, and that’s more than ideal when it comes to your winter wardrobe. Let’s count the ways this jacket can bolster your seasonal layering, shall we?

Priced at a fairly agreeable $450, the Filson Down Bomber Jacket punches above its weight class given that some other bomber jackets on the market don’t boast the strong, warm 650-fill power down found within this coat (remember, the higher the rating, the warmer the jacket).

Details like wool-lined pockets and wool-blend ribbed knit cuffs at the wrist, waist and collar further bolster the warmth of the Filson Down Bomber Jacket while keeping out wind, snow and rain.

But the real kicker when it comes to the extreme toughness of the Filson Down Bomber Jacket is its water-resistant waxed cotton exterior, all the better to take on demanding elements this time of year without missing a beat. It’s lined in nylon and comes equipped with an interior snap pocket for your everyday carry essentials, and it doesn’t hurt that the two-tone waxed cotton build is rugged and stylish at the same time.

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Of course, you can also find the Filson Down Bomber Jacket in a seriously cool Otter Green color, complete with the same tough-as-nails specs and performance you expect from the legendary outfitter. Better still is the fact that this handsome bomber jacket will develop its own patina over time, getting better with age the more times you wear it on adventures far afield (and closer to home). Layer up accordingly with your new favorite bomber jacket, and you certainly won’t go wrong this holiday season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Filson Sport Shirt Is Nearly 50 Percent Off at Huckberry Right Now

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If you peruse the pages of this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, you’ll know that I tend to favor classic brands with a penchant for durability, versatility and long-lasting quality. Of course, many of the wares sold by my friends at Huckberry fit the bill, as do the rugged menswear essentials sold by Filson.

So when the two come together — as with the Filson Twin Lakes Sport Shirt shown above — the results are nothing short of a must-buy, particularly as we hit the heart of the fall season. It’s part of a slew of menswear selections up for grabs via the Huckberry Sale section that you can put to good use right now, something I also value when scouring the market for the best gear for guys.

And while it’s not as burly or thick-knit in terms of construction as other Filson men’s shirts, I’d wager you’ll find plenty of use for its moisture-wicking polyester-nylon construction — particularly when worn atop a thermal shirt and beneath a waxed field jacket.

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The Filson Twin Lakes Sport Shirt is up for grabs via Huckberry right now for close to 50 percent off, a downright steal considering it comes in a wear-with-nearly-anything Dark Olive Drab color. And with two front-button chest pockets and an interior utility pocket, your everyday carry essentials are close at hand, no matter the situation. For the right blend of utility and layering-ready fall style, I’d wager the Filson Twin Lakes Sport Shirt — especially on sale right now — is about as reliable a bet as you can make on this fine Sunday.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Waffle Knit Henley – The Right Way to Layer for Early Fall

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It seems as though it was only yesterday we were talking about the best summer style essentials here on this menswear blog, but it’s never too soon to start dreaming of crisp weather, leaves underfoot and of course, a wardrobe packed with the best fall style essentials.

I like to build my fall wardrobe from the ground up, so to speak — tough leather boots, a great pair of jeans and often, a trusty base layer like one of the best henleys for men. And in this day and age, it’s tough to get much, well, tougher and more stylish than Filson and the Filson Waffle Knit Henley.

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It’s a rugged layer that’ll come in handy before you know it, whether it’s worn beneath a rugged flannel shirt or alongside your favorite trucker jacket (one from Filson would assuredly come in handy). The Filson Waffle Knit Henley is an icon in the cold-weather rotation from the lauded Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter, made with a blend of Peruvian cotton in a durable waffle-knit weave.

The two-button collar of the Filson Waffle Knit Henley gives you options in terms of customizing your fit, and it doesn’t hurt that the light heather gray color will team with just about anything in your wardrobe (indigo Filson jeans very much included). It’s also the type of staple suitable for work — crisp fall days in the yard — or play, so to speak (tailgate layering, anyone?).

And because it hails from Filson, the Filson Waffle Knit Henley is about as durable as it gets, at least in my experience with the brand. Preparing for fall just got substantially easier, all thanks to a rugged favorite from an iconic brand.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Rugged Summer Gear from Filson, Buck Mason x J. Press & A Paris Olympics Watch

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Just as we roll into another July weekend, perhaps you’re feeling as if your summer menswear and gear could use a bit of a refresh, or just a few more selections to help you get over the hemp. This Friday, and many other days here on the blog, I recommend diving into Filson menswear, which runs the gamut — from the road to the river and back. In my personal experience, they’re a brand that always delivers, be it rugged good looks, standout performance in any season, or a mix of the two.

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Be it quick-drying swim trunks, carefully crafted T-shirts, some of the best lightweight buttondown shirts or the very best waxed canvas bags on the market, Filson is a nearly indispensable part of my summer wardrobe — I’d imagine you feel the same way.

If not, consider this a friendly summer weekend reminder, especially as things continue to heat up out there. And for more Filson reviews on this blog, click that link. Now, onward to business — what’s still left on your summer reading and shopping list?

I’ve recently been sent an exciting read I’m looking forward to checking out, the classic tome “A Really Big Lunch,” by legendary Michigan writer Jim Harrison. In fact, my newfound writer pal and fellow Michigander Matt Medendorp sent this volume my way.

It’s an iconic book that’s long been on my list, and t should prove an apt read to while away hot summer days in Brooklyn (cold beer not far out of reach, of course). Have you had the chance to check out that title? I’ll deliver my own review once I’ve pored through its pages!

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For a few more summer recommendations to guide your own weekend, keep on scrolling through below, my friends. Cheers!

  • Out of all of my favorite menswear brands, Buck Mason delivers some of the most consistent surprises, or pleasant surprises rather, while staying in its lane as a purveyor of modern-meets-classic, Americana style. What do I mean by this? Well, expertly crafted Oxford shirts, the best blue jeans and perfectly cut T-shirts do the trick. And you can find all of this close at hand in the new Buck Mason x J. Press menswear collection, a retro-meets-21st-century offering showcasing what both brands do best. Read about it more via my latest for Maxim.com.
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  • Here’s something a tad more illustrious and luxurious than just one of the best Oxford shirts, and it’s got some flair going for it ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, too. Omega, the official watch brand of James Bond and the Official Timekeeper of the Olympics (since 1932, no less!) just debuted a stunning Paris 2024 special-edition watch, and it’s a stunner made from Bronze Gold alloy. Read all about it via another feature from yours truly at Maxim.com.
  • Let’s go from talking about classic menswear and luxury watches to some “news you can use” right away, so to speak, via the good folks at Huckberry. The lineup of Wellen menswear at Huckberry already focuses on sustainability and style, and it gets a revamp here with a new lineup of Wellen performance gear you can wear, well, just about anywhere. And accordingly, I wrote about possibly your new favorite daily T-shirt over on the blog earlier this week — give it a look, my friends.
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That’ll wrap up today’s Friday Read quite nicely indeed, if I do say so myself. To follow along with my weekend adventures in Brooklyn, be sure to give me a follow on Instagram. And to keep up with more stylish menswear for summer, tune in tomorrow and Sunday for a duo of featured weekend men’s style picks. Cheers and thanks, as always, for reading!

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

Best short-sleeve henley for men.

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.