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by Beau H.

#OOTD: How to Wear a Denim Shirt for Men This Winter (And Beyond)

As the calendar rolls along, perhaps you’ve realized that you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to the men’s style essentials you’re wearing, not to mention your layering and your #OOTD ideas. That’s precisely where the Todd Snyder Italian Two-Pocket Utility Shirt in Denim enters the equation, complete with the sort of rugged style that’ll make you forget about the same two or three shirts you’ve been wearing off and on this winter (hey, we’ve all been there). Take care to mix and match the right essentials, and you’ll find this look is even more versatile than you first thought. The Todd Snyder denim shirt is transformed into a reliable layering piece with the addition of one of the best pocket T-shirts as your base layer, and it’s all topped off with a waxed canvas jacket that’s simply primed for standout style, plus plenty of winter warmth. You can choose work pants or denim on your bottom (we’re going with rugged work pants, as you’ll see below), but one thing you can’t skimp on is a pair of the best winter boots for men — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there.

When you put the pieces of this look together, you’re ready for safe day trips out of town, weekends at a cabin retreat, outdoor brewery visits or socially distanced cocktails in the depths of winter. And when it comes time to ditch that jacket, take off your boots and fire up your computer, the rest of these pieces will keep on working for you. When you need a change of pace in your shirting rotation, look to this #OOTD )(and one of the best denim shirts) to get you set on the right path. Keep on scrolling for the full look, folks.

A rugged denim shirt should be your new go-to layering move.

  • The Denim Shirt: Todd Snyder Italian Two-Pocket Utility Shirt in Denim, $198 — The right denim shirt is one that’s burly and rugged, made to be layered with ease. This Todd Snyder denim shirt checks all the proper boxes, folks.
  • The Base Layer: Dehen 1920 Pocket Tee, $58 via UNCRATE — Winter weather can be unrelenting, which is why you need to add another layer here in the form of one of the best T-shirts for men (and it’s perfect to wear on a Zoom call underneath this denim shirt, too).
  • The Waxed Jacket: Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Highland Jacket, $275 — The real key here is this blanket flannel-lined chore coat for rugged outings aplenty. You can also read more about this waxed canvas jacket here.
  • The Pants: Filson Dry Tin Cloth 5-Pocket Pants, $135 — Thinking about picking up a pair of Filson pants after reading this post, perhaps? These rugged Filson Dry Tin Cloth Pants are perfect for yard work, day hikes, brewery beer garden visits … you name it.
  • The Boots: Blundstone Super 550 Boots, $200 — These Blundstone boots are a stone-cold classic, with decades worth of heritage, comfort and rugged style built right in. Step out accordingly, my friends.
  • The Socks: Mack Weldon Boot Crew Socks, $14.50 — The good folks at Mack Weldon make some of the best boot socks for men — these should provide all-day comfort and solid style.
  • The Watch: Timex Navi Land Fabric Strap Watch, $140 — Rugged and affordable is the name of the game when it comes to Timex men’s watches, and the Timex Navi Land Watch can take a beating & look great, all at once.
  • The Hat: Barbour Carlton Beanie, $50 — Cruise through Huckberry to pick up one of the best men’s beanie caps, then stay nice and warm all day long.

If you ask me, I’d say you’re more than ready for whatever winter throws your way — that is, if you follow the guidelines above. The right denim shirt, in this case, a refined-yet-tough Todd Snyder denim shirt, works as well outside the house and in the field as it does when posted up in front of your computer (remember, that’s where one of the best pocket T-shirts enters your #OOTD). The Buck Mason waxed canvas jacket is going to provide crucial warmth and durability for excursions in and out of town (or just another round of beers underneath the brewery garden heat lamps, right?). Your Filson Dry Tin Cloth Pants can pull just as much double duty as your favorite jeans, so wear ’em as often as you please this season.

The same can be said for those Blundstone men’s boots, which are easy to slide on and yet hard-nosed when dealing with the demands of a wintry environment. The right boots are nothing, however, without some of the best boot socks for men, geared to give you comfort and good looks all day and night long. And for performance that simply won’t quit, go with the Timex Navi Land Watch on your wrist. Talk about a tough-as-nails timepiece, ehh? Top it all off with one of the best men’s beanie caps, then start planning where your next cold-weather pursuit will take you this season. Stay safe out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Scout Shirt is the Perfect Shirt for Casual Winter Style

Filson Scout Shirt

One of the more durable, stylish men’s shirts you can wear this winter.

Well, here we are: Past mid-February on the calendar, and yet with the long slog of the rest of winter still in front of us. What’s a guy to do? Why, that’s easy. Check out today’s See Now, Buy Now entry to stock up on one of the best men’s shirts for winter and beyond — the Filson Scout Shirt. It’s the kind you can wear in casually rugged fashion for the rest of this season and on into spring, to say the least. Plus, the brown-and-gold plaid color shown above is seasonally friendly and classic. Now, if you read the blog on the regular, you know that the Pacific Northwest heritage outfitters at Filson routinely come up with some of the best gear for men, period, from the classic Filson Tin Cloth Jacket  to the unstoppably cool Filson Moleskin Shirt we talked about earlier this winter. On that note, the Filson Scout Shirt really does pass muster.

And as luck would have it, the Filson Scout Shirt carries on the same tradition of quality and rugged style (plus performance) that you’d expect from a brand that’s been around more than a century. How does that all work out, exactly? Reader, I’m glad you asked. Of course, the brand starts with a lightweight-yet-durable and easy-to-layer cotton twill for maximum versatility (think neither too burly or too lightweight on the fabric front). It only gets better from there as far as one of the best men’s winter shirts is concerned.

SHOP: The Filson Scout Shirt

Filson Scout Shirt

One of three rugged and essential colorways as far as this durable men’s shirt is concerned.

We previously talked about the versatility of the Filson Scout Shirt here on the blog for the warmer months, but believe me when I say it’s got plenty going for it as far as cold-weather layering is concerned. The cotton twill fabric of this rugged men’s shirt means you can wear it easily atop a classic Filson henley or a Filson thermal shirt for cold winter days in the yard or the garage, and you can even layer that combination beneath a waxed Filson jacket for maximum warmth. The military-grade buttons ensure years of durability, and the yarn-dyed fabric is made to resist fading over time.

The fit should prove easy to move around in and layer without being too baggy or too tight, either. Any day of the week (even for a Zoom call when worn atop a Filson pocket T-shirt), the Filson Scout Shirt  simply comes through in the clutch. One last styling tip: Wear it with Filson men’s jeans for the ultimate in all-day style, including a coffee run, a park stroll and brewery to-go beers. I’d call that one of the best men’s winter shirts, wouldn’t you?

SHOP: The Filson Scout Shirt

by Beau H.

#OOTD: Here’s How to Wear the Most Rugged Gear for Winter

Rugged, durable gear is all the rage these days, and for good reason as we move through a chilly February. In fact, your next #OOTD calls for versatile, warm winter layering and expertly crafted style for cold weather, after all. I’ve got good news: You’re in luck, because it all starts convincingly with one of the most rugged coats for men from Filson, a legendary addition to your outerwear rotation that you’ll want to wear a ton the rest of this season (these are also gear picks you can wear as Valentine’s Day menswear options later this month). The rest of these picks are pieces you’re going to come to know and love, if you don’t already have a closet packed full of ’em. Case in point: The Buck Mason work shirt that serves as a go-between layer, plus the durable henley from Huckberry that’s acting as a warming base layer through the winter chill. Naturally, a classic leather watch from Timex is also along for the ride, as is one of the coolest bags for men (it’s a surprise!).

To me, these picks work in perfect harmony together, especially when so many of our favorite pursuits, from grabbing a local beer to enjoying an apertif, have moved outside under heat lamps. For a day hike, for a crosstown stroll or heck, for a day of yard work, I think you can make any of these pieces work quite nicely (it’s a blend of form and function after all, right?). Of course, your rugged five-pocket pants are as ready for adventure and yard work as anything, so they’re along for the ride, too. Keep scrolling to see how it all comes together, and happy shopping this season, folks.

Undeniably tough, rugged picks to get you through winter in style, no doubt.

  • The Rugged Jacket: Filson Cover Cloth Mile Marker Coat, $395 — The right winter gear often starts with one of the best men’s jackets for winter, and Filson has you covered quite easily.
  • The Shirt: Buck Mason Chambray Work Shirt, $105 — It doesn’t get any better for rugged winter layering than a Buck Mason work shirt, right? Yes indeed.
  • The Henley: Flint and Tinder Raglan Waffle Henley, $62 — A durable, tough henley is the right base layer to combat cold weather while providing some cool, casual visual interest in this ensemble.
  • The Pants: Proof Rover Pants, $98 — These are some of the best-selling pants at Huckberry for a reason; reason being, they mimic the fabric and toughness of work pants, yet they’ve got the comfort and style of your favorite denim.
  • The Boots: Wolverine 1000 Mile Axel Boots, $400 — It’s not too late to get your new favorite winter boots, and this updated take on the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots should prove a perfect pairing with the rest of this ensemble.
  • The Watch: Timex Navi XL Automatic Leather Watch, $259 — To pair with your tough leather boots, pick up a classic Timex leather watch for unstoppably cool, rugged style.
  • The Winter Hat: Away Without Leave Fisherman Beanie, $45 — Bundle up in style with this old-school fisherman beanie, a recent addition to the Huckberry gear lineup.
  • The Everyday Carry: DISCOMMON Weekender, $875 — If you’re hitting the road or if you’ve got plenty of gear to haul on the daily, then you want the incredibly well-made DISCOMMON Weekender, one of the coolest bags for men I’ve seen in some time.

Alright, let’s review precisely what we’ve got on tap in today’s rugged, rough-and-ready #OOTD. To me, it’s packed with the sort of essential gear picks you really can’t go without, especially when blustery, snowy winter weather is the norm. Take the Filson Cover Cloth Mile Marker Coat, as tough a jacket as it gets when the going gets, well, tough. It’s a fine pairing with your Buck Mason work shirt, another crucial layer to fight winter’s cold climes. Naturally, both work quite  well atop your Flint and Tinder henley for maximum warmth and timeless good looks.

And if it’s work-ready versatility — plus serious style points — that you’re looking for in terms of your bottom half, you could do worse than some of the best-selling pants at Huckberry (available in both Slim and Straight fits). It gets even better, though: A new take on the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots are going to ensure you stay on your feet and take on tough jobs (or just another round of winter beers) with ease. Since the name of the game is all-day function and fashion, a classic Timex leather watch is a crucial accessory to add to your daily carry. Top it all off, quite literally, with a fisherman beanie that’ll keep you warm all day and night long. Last but certainly not least, I’m certain you’ll find the DISCOMMON Weekender quite useful and quite stylish no matter where you go, particularly if a winter road trip is in order. If you’ve got any final thoughts on this look, feel free to get in touch on Twitter. Thanks for reading, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The United By Blue End-of-Season Sale, Filson x Popeye & Men’s Grooming Essentials

United By Blue apparel

Looking towards a better future and telling you all about the United By Blue End-Of-Season Sale.

Folks, it’s been a HECK of a few weeks to start the year, has it not? It’s odd, at times, to be sitting down to write about men’s style as the Twitter doomscroll occupies the other part of my computer screen and my brain (I talk about this more in my newsletter, The Style Guide In Brief), but in the spirit of dressing better in the new year and hopefully having some fun along the way, I’m going to keep rolling right along with today’s Friday Read. Let’s start things off with a quick shoutout to one of the best ongoing men’s style sales right now: The United By Blue End-Of-Season Sale, as the headline so sagely mentions. It’s a great place to get discounts on rugged men’s gear, and I love the brand’s Responsible Flannel Shirts and really, the entire line of United By Blue men’s apparel. It also helps that the company removes a pound of trash from oceans and waterways with every product purchased. How’s that for ethical and sustainable style, ehh? Not a bad way to roll into the weekend.

Oars + Alps review

The latest Oars + Alps launch is made to refresh your grooming routine this winter, ASAP. Use the code BEAU15 to get 15 percent off.

I want to also quickly shout out another item of note, this time focused on some of the best men’s grooming essentials out there. The men’s grooming picks in question come from Chicago-based Oars + Alps, which works with NFL star DeAndre Hopkins and recently launched its Anti-Everything Pads. In short, the next time your face needs a pick-me-up as you power through another day working from home, use these exfoliating pads to freshen your skin, fight razor bumps, battler dark spots and more. Sounds like a crucial addition to your lineup of men’s grooming picks. Of course, you can use the code BEAU15 to get 15 percent off your order right now. So, with those two picks leading off your weekend, here’s the rest of the Friday Read below. Cheers, folks.

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PAIGE Denim

Just two of the best new men’s style picks of the moment, all via the PAIGE Winter 2021 Menswear Collection.

HOMMEFACE men's skincare

An easy way to upgrade your skincare routine in one fell swoop.

  • I talked earlier about Oars + Alps men’s grooming (again, use the code BEAU15 to get 15 percent off your order!), but let me also mention another men’s grooming pick I’ve been loving as of late. After all, taking care of skin during the winter months is critical, and it’s all the better if you can find a do-it-all product that works in a hurry. I’m talking, of course, about the HOMMEFACE Intense Hydration Soothing Cream, which moisturizes and repairs, all at once. It’s a new favorite, and I can’t recommend it enough.
Filson x Popeye

Get your hands on this collaboration while you still can, folks.

  • Here’s another fun menswear release this week. If you follow the blog, you know that I love classic menswear at Filson, and what better way for the lauded heritage brand to bring its focus on rugged gear to the forefront than through the Filson x Popeye collaboration? Yes, that’s right: Filson x Popeye (as in, Popeye the Sailor Man!). Popeye’s the perfect sort of character to wear Filson, what with his toughness, his swashbuckling love of adventure and his time on the high seas. The brand even debuted the collaboration (featuring everything from a wool cap to a durable hoodie) with a livestream concert from Lake Washington on the Filson Instagram. It gets better, though. In fact, you should head here to read more about the history of Popeye. That’s what makes the Filson x Popeye partnership so cool, and I personally can’t get enough of it. Happy shopping, folks.

So, that’s going to bring today’s action-packed Friday Read to a close. What will you be shopping this weekend? Perhaps the Filson x Popeye has caught your eye, or else the fantastic United By Blue End-Of-Season Sale? Let me know what’s caught your eye over on Twitter or via my Instagram. In the meantime, here’s to health, safety and a weekend craft beer or two. Cheers!

 

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Filson’s Rail-Splitter Jeans are the Best Men’s Jeans to Buy Now

Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans

Filson’s new jeans are the sort of jeans you’ll have for years and years to come.

Just when you thought the Pacific Northwest heritage outfitters at Filson couldn’t possibly do an even better job at crafting men’s style staples, they launch the Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans. That’s right, folks: Filson is now making denim, and the results look very promising indeed. To be more specific: The Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans in Rinse Indigo are everything you could ask for in a pair of the best men’s jeans, to say the very least. In fact, whether you go with the cool and more laidback Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans in Washed Indigo or the rough-and-tumble Rinse Indigo variety, you’re getting that same classic, iconic construction that you’d expect from the revered, century-plus-old brand. And if you thought that men’s denim would best be left to brands that specialize in, well, denim, know that the Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans merge USA-made craftsmanship and high-quality fabrics in a way that only the Seattle company can pull off.

SHOP: The Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans in Rinse Indigo

 

Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans

Take your pick from variations like Rinse Indigo, and be amazed at how you much you’ll love ’em.

The Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans check all the right boxes as far as great denim is concerned. They retail for a pretty agreeable price compared to designer denim ($165 at Filson), and 14.5oz. cotton denim (in the case of the Indigo variety) should prove hard-wearing and yet not overly heavy. They’re a perfect pair of jeans to start breaking in this winter, too. The straight-leg fit means you can easily wear ’em for work or play, and that’s just the Filson way. The Filson leather rear patch is a distinctive detail that only adds to their appeal. Of course, these are classic men’s jeans to pair with everything from a Filson flannel shirt to a rugged henley and the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket, for example. But any way you want to wear them, the Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans can pass muster (to say the least).

SHOP: The Filson Rail-Splitter Jeans in Rinse Indigo

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Tin Cloth Jacket

Filson Tin Cloth Work Jacket

A new go-to work and casual jacket with all the proper style points you need.

Well, my friends: If your New Year’s style resolutions included a commitment to buying less but buying better, and a commitment to focusing on heritage-quality gear including the best men’s winter jackets, you’re in luck. The Filson Tin Cloth Jacket is a perfectly rugged, tough-as-nails and winter-ready jacket to help you kick off 2021 in style, and that’s just a fact. We’re big fans of Filson here on the blog, makers of pieces like the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket and of course, some of the best men’s gear around. That’s where the Filson Tin Cloth Jacket comes into play, because it’s been around the Filson line for years and years (with the rugged construction and great looks to prove it). The Filson Tin Cloth Jacket gets it right from the get-go as far as taking on tough weather: It’s made from the Seattle brand’s rain-repellent, abrasion-resistant Tin Cloth fabric, the kind that’s been helping adventurers, explorers and commuters face the elements for more than a century. If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you. This jacket is made to hit below the hip for more coverage on the go, and it helps that the back is cut so you can move around with ease.

SHOP: The Filson Tin Cloth Jacket 

Filson Tin Cloth Jacket

An utterly dependable, classic and tough jacket you can mix up with some classic Filson accessories.

This rough-and-tumble jacket really has the capabilities of multiple jackets, especially when you consider that you can team it with Filson liners for extra warmth in chilly winter weather. Because the Filson Tin Cloth Jacket retails for nearly $300, you’re going to want to get as much wear out of it as possible. By that, I mean you should wear it with everything from a denim shirt, faded black jeans and a rugged Filson henley (off-duty) to a thermal shirt and some Filson Dry Tin Pants the next time a grueling outdoor project calls. If you order yours alongside a Filson wool liner, you’ve got a virtually unstoppable outdoor jacket with plenty of room to layer. Sounds more than ideal for tough conditions out there, does it not? Snap front buttons are made with classic Filson hardware for rugged performance, while a front chest pocket offers some space for critical EDC essentials. When it gets really chilly out there, flip up the virgin wool collar for even more protection in the great outdoors. When it comes to the Filson Tin Cloth Jacket, don’t delay picking it up as you start off 2021 in classic, heritage-ready style.

 

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt is An Unstoppable Winter Shirt

Pick up a tough Filson shirt that you’ll have for years and years.

Folks, we sit here on the cusp of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day itself, so the window of opportunity has likely closed to get in those very last-minute gift orders. And yet, perhaps you’ve got an inkling that a gift card is in your future, or a nice cash gift, or what have you … and that’s what this post is for: To help you gear up for the rest of winter in style with one of the best men’s winter shirts. To get right down to the nitty gritty of it all, in fact, the Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt is one of the toughest and most rugged shirts on the market, a stone-cold classic that gets the job done in fine style. It’s been part of the ever-well-stocked Filson Holiday Gift Guide this season, so perhaps you’ve already gone ahead and bought it for yourself (or someone else!), but if not, now’s the best time to stock up on what could be your new favorite shirt.

SHOP: The Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt

Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt

One of three timeless color options in which you can snag this moleskin shirt.

Heck, Filson men’s shirts really are legendary, bringing forth more than 100 years of history and heritage into the modern age. That’s great news if you could use a shirt that wears like a jacket, or a shirt you can layer atop a rugged henley or a thermal shirt. The Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt checks all the right boxes, from a range of classic color options to the fact that it’s wind-resistant and durable. Consider it the perfect workshirt for early winter mornings, or else take it for a spin in between now and the new year (or else, into *gulp* winter 2021). When you want uncompromising quality and dependable style, you want a shirt from Filson: That’s just a fact.

SHOP: The Filson Moleskin Seattle Shirt

by Beau H.

The List: Here’s The Most Rugged, Best Gear to Buy From Filson ASAP This Week

Exactly how your Filson gear should look if you get the most out of it — which you will!

Alright, my friends. These past couple weeks, we’ve taken the chance to dive into one specific brand during each weekly edition of The List (from Huckberry to  Buck Mason), so before we get into Black Friday madness, we’re going to focus on just one brand once again: That’d be the all-American gear purveyors at Filson, makers of the best darn equipment and menswear for outdoor adventures for more than a century. I’ve long been a fan of this Seattle brand, as you know if you read the blog, and can’t recommend picks like the Filson Dry Tin Pants enough (as but one example). With that being said, here’s the best gear to buy right now at Filson for the rest of fall … and the start of winter.  Keep in mind, these are assuredly investments that’ll pay off — and look great while doing so. Cheers and happy shopping!

Filson TIn Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket — $395

Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket

A tough-as-can-be jacket from an iconic brand.

Yes indeed, we’re kicking this post off the right way: With a look at one of the best men’s jackets for fall and winter, an iconic number from Filson: Of course, it’s the Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket. Cheers, my friends!

Filson 24-Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase — $395

Filson 24-Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase

Pick up your new favorite getaway bag this season ASAP.

I’d be remiss not to mention the iconic Filson 24-Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase in this roundup of the best Filson gear, and it’s with that in mind as I check it off the list. It’s perhaps the best bag for fall and winter getaways (of the quick variety!), no doubt.

Filson Ultralight Jacket — $195

Filson Ultralight Jacket

A lightweight-yet-durable jacket to wear this season.

If you live in a more temperate climate, or one where temperatures can dip unexpectedly, then the Filson Ultralight Jacket, with its packable design, nylon shell and warm insulation, is the right way to go, seeing as it’s one of the best fall and winter jackets.

Filson Dry Tin Cloth Utility 5-Pocket Pants — $165

Filson Dry Tin 5-Pocket Pants

Dependable five-pocket pants that can mimic jeans or work pants based on what you need this season.

As mentioned above, the Filson Dry Tin Pants are some of the toughest men’s pants on the market, with the kind of style that’s right at home as you kick back on the porch in the morning or head out to take care of some fall and winter yard work.

Filson Beartooth Camp Jacket — $250 

Filson Beartooth Jacket

A tough-as-nails jacket that looks great with jeans or chore pants and a henley in equal measure.

A new addition to the latest line of Filson coats and jackets, the rugged Filson Beartooth Camp Jacket is classically designed and perfectly suited for, say, winter mornings at your cabin or on the road.

Filson Long-Sleeve Henley — $85

Filson Long-Sleeve Henley

An unstoppable henley to wear on its own or layered up.

What pairs up very well with everything from the Filson Dry Tin Pants to the Filson Beartooth Camp Jacket, all at once ? Why, the Filson Long-Sleeve Henley, of course. Consider it a casual and cool weekend base layer, whether your weekend involves spinning records with coffee in hand or tackling some intense yard work.

Filson Watch Cap Beanie — $45

Filson Watch Cap Beanie

One of the most reliable winter hats on the market, folks,.

So, you’ve got your Filson Long-Sleeve Henley for chilly mornings at home and on the road … now, get one of the best winter hats for men via this well-made Filson Watch Cap Beanie.

Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt — $350

Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt

A cool, rugged and easy-to-layer shirt jacket for inclement fall and winter weather.

If you check out the blog regularly or subscribe to my newsletter, you recognize the perfectly durable, highly stylish shirt jacket that is the excellent Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt. Shop accordingly this fall and winter.

Filson Service Boots 2 — $395

Filson Service Boots 2

Rugged and durable boots from Filson for adverse conditions anywhere.

The best boots for fall and winter — or, possibly some of the best boots, I should say, — could just be the rugged and highly dependable Filson Service Boots 2. Lace ’em up, my friends.

Filson Crew Neck Guide Sweater — $350

Filson Crew Neck Guide Sweater

Quite possibly your new favorite sweater for fall and winter.

Let’s keep it rolling with one of the best sweaters for men this winter, and it’s here not a moment too soon. The Filson Crew Neck Guide Sweater is one of the best of the best around, made to keep you warm and cozy no matter what. Wear it for winter mornings aplenty, and it helps that it’s naturally rain-repellent, too.

Filson Northwest Wool Shirt — $165

Filson Northwest Wool Shirt

Layer this classic wool shirt atop a henley for excellent fall and winter style that won’t miss a beat.

This durable Filson wool shirt is the kind of shirt to wear on cold fall and winter days and nights the whole way through, preferably with a pot of coffee on and your favorite record playing. How about that?

Filson Bridle Leather Bi-Fold Wallet — $135

Filson Bi-Fold Leather Wallet

Perhaps the only leather wallet you’ll need to buy for years to come.

Last but certainly not least: You’re absolutely investing in the best when it comes to this rugged leather wallet from Filson, the kind of everyday carry essential you’ll have for years and years … and years.

OK, folks. I know it’s always a tough, tough call to sort through the best Filson menswear out there, especially when the brand has such a storied pedigree, but what’s your top pick from the above list? As for me, it’s hard to choose between something like the Filson Crew Neck Guide Sweater or the Filson Service Boots 2 … or perhaps, the Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt. See, a total toss-up! Let me know your top picks over on Twitter, and be sure to comment below if you’ve got any particular favorites. Again, thanks for reading and happy shopping!

 

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket

Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket

A rugged jacket patented more than 100 years ago.

Folks, let’s be honest. Does Filson need any introduction? Furthermore, does the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket need any introduction? Probably not, and yet here we are, so rest assured that today’s post gets right down to business, and it’s anything but spooky (Happy Halloween!). No sir, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket is the kind of rugged jacket you buy now and wear, well, forever, and that’s why the lauded, century-old Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter is among the best menswear brands out there. They’ve of course got plenty of history helping explorers and frontiersmen, woodsmen and the like with gear to get the job done, but pieces like this one prove that they’ve got an eye toward heritage style for the modern man (that’s you and me both). The Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket is  a burly, tough jacket, crafted from the brand’s famed wool, the type that just so happens to be naturally water-repellent. That alone makes it one of the best men’s jackets for fall, but there’s so much else that it’s got going for it. Now, if you read the blog or subscribe to my newsletter, this jacket might look familiar but if not, consider this your lucky day.

SHOP: The Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket 

Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser

Details really do make the difference when it comes to this epically cool jacket.

The Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket really does have all the bells and whistles you need, whether or not you tackle a ton of yard work and projects in the field, or are just looking for the right jacket to wear on a fall day hike. It’s quite possibly your new favorite casual jacket, with plenty of styling potential alongside, say, a Filson henley and your favorite pair of jeans, and that alone makes it worth considering. It’s also the type of classic jacket you can throw on and forget about — it’ll stand up to the elements, it’ll more than keep you warm, and it’ll look truly great all the while.

And for those who value versatility, you can pick it up in colorways like a bold Buffalo Check or a classic Forest Green. Plus, you’ll have the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket for years and years — and years — to come, and that’s something worth investing in now. Are you sold yet? If you end up picking up this rugged, iconic jacket, be sure to let me know on Twitter. We’ll see you out there, folks.

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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Filson’s Dry Tin Pants are the Best Outdoor Pants for Fall

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Tough-as-can-be work pants from Filson – they’re the best pants for fall.

I’ll come right out and say it: The Filson Dry Tin Pants are assuredly the rugged men’s pants you need this fall, especially if your season entails everything from early morning yard work to day hikes to brewery visits (wear a mask!) and beyond. Whether you want to think of them as the best work pants for men, or as just a darn fine pair of pants for a casual fall weekend, they won’t do you wrong. Similar in nature to, say, the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants, these rugged Filson pants are a stone-cold classic from a brand that knows how to make the best workwear for men, including some of the best men’s work pants and jackets. It all starts, as you might expect, with the fabrication and construction. In the case of the best outdoor pants for fall, the secret weapon is abrasion-resistant cotton Tin Cloth fabric. This durable fabric just so happens to be ready to take on the toughest projects and gnarly conditions aplenty this fall, and the five-pocket design offers plenty of space for your everyday carry.

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Filson Dry Tin Pants

Reinforced work pants for tough seasonal style.

The Filson Dry Tin 5-Pocket Pants aren’t just your average pair of work pants, though. They’ve got reinforcement at key stress points, including at the rivets, plus a double-layer rear hem to stand up to tough conditions on the ground. And yet, these aren’t an overly baggy pair of work pants. The cut on these Filson pants should be a straight fit, one that’s easy to move around in on the job and yet looks put together when you head to a distillery or brewery (Filson boots afoot, of course) for post-session pint. How’s that for versatility when it comes to the best outdoor pants for fall — and beyond? If I were you, I’d team my Filson Dry Tin 5-Pocket Pants with none other than a rugged Filson henley, a waxed jacket, and yes, Filson boots. Now, get out there and get to work.

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