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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Filson Just Launched A Rugged New Jac-Shirt

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It’s like I tend to say these days: When the going gets tough, the tough layer up with Filson, and that goes for each and every day of the week. The Pacific Northwest outfitter has a long heritage of making remarkably tough gear for all sorts of inclement weather, from the trail to the slopes to the high seas to, well, hijinks around town.

Perhaps you even picked up the iconic Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket earlier this winter, but here’s another option from one of the best online menswear brands out there: The Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt. Stick around to find out why, ya hear?

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Yessir, when you want to layer up in one of the best men’s shirt jackets and belly up to the bar to grab a cold beer, Filson delivers. Of course, the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt delivers in plenty of other categories beyond just rugged style (namely, warmth and durability), but it’s nice to have one of the best men’s shirt jackets to check off more than one box. Within, you’ll find all the characteristics of a truly great, stylish men’s shirt jacket, including remarkably warm 16oz. wool.

The Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt also boasts a relaxed fit, ideal for layering over a Filson flannel shirt or a Filson thermal when it’s especially brisk out there. Natural horn buttons provide durability, while the oversized front chest flap pockets deliver crucial space for your everyday carry.

Of course, the history of the CPO jacket (given to senior Naval officers) makes ideal for all sorts of wet and windy conditions, and the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt insulates even when wet. The next time you need a rugged winter layer to get you out the door wherever your day (or night) takes you, make sure it’s the Filson CPO Wool Jac-Shirt you’re wearing.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Is a Classic Men’s Winter Coat

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When the weather truly takes a turn for the worse, or when you just need to layer up with the most rugged gear for the job — or heck, when you just want one of the coolest men’s jackets — where do you turn? For this Brooklyn style writer, the answer is easy.

I head over to Filson, historical and heritage-focused makers of some of the best waxed jackets for men, some of the most rugged leather boots and plenty more fit for the toughest conditions imaginable.

And among the most rugged and hard-wearing jackets on the market, it’s tough to top the timeless Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket. The trucker jacket style, with its hip length and distinctive reinforced V-stitching from hip to pocket, is already iconic, but with Filson, it gets even better.

In this case, the tried-and-true silhouette is updated with Dry Finish Cover Cloth for even more durability and weather-ready protection, and the amped-up Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket manages to check every box you need: It gets better with age, it wears well with plenty of casual styles and it should prove plenty useful in nasty seasonal weather.

The Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket is a Pacific Northwest classic for a reason, particularly in a Dark Tan color that breaks in nicely over time and looks great when teamed up with styles ranging from olive chinos to charcoal canvas work pants or even Filson indigo denim.

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Beyond those crucial style points though, the Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket is designed to work as hard as you do, whether you wear out into the field or the shop atop a Filson long-sleeve shirt or whether you choose to rock this trucker jacket for a night out at a brewery (guilty as charged).

It’s got plenty of daily carry utility though, from the flap button chest pocket and right side patch pocket to the sturdy shank button cuff closures.

In short, the dependable Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket can be worn just about as often as you want, in plenty of situations laidback and adventurous. Invest in it right now (the Filson Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket will run you $350), then get out there and get to work.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson x Ten Thousand Performance Collection

The right gear for grueling conditions sometimes comes from places you expect — like Filson, the rugged Pacific Northwest outfitters — and other times, from places a bit more unexpected. So, for instance, you might be very well acquainted with Filson‘s penchant for making the best leather boots and the best flannel shirts for men, but what about training gear?

That’s where the Filson x Ten Thousand capsule collection comes into play, bridging the gap between rugged, tough outdoors appeal and the modern innovation for which Ten Thousand is well-known. The brand is trusted by athletes and often also put to the test by the U.S. Special Forces — this is gear that doesn’t cut any corners.

And thankfully, the Filson x Ten Thousand Collection is back online for the second year in a row and back by popular demand, at that, with all of the proper gear you need for grueling conditions, outdoor training sessions and a bit of everything in between.

Crucially, the Filson x Ten Thousand Collection uses tech fabrics, like four-way stretch, moisture-wicking, anti-odor fibers, to really build out essentials like the Filson x Ten Thousand Zip Hoodie and even the durable, dependable Filson x Ten Thousand Training Socks (yes, workout socks are critical to fueling everything from outdoor hikes to city training sessions).

And within the well-curated, four-piece Filson x Ten Thousand Collection, you’ll also find the ever-popular Filson x Ten Thousand Tactical Shorts, a highlight of last year’s offering. No matter how frequently you hit the trail or the gym, the exceptionally well-designed, endlessly tough and fast-selling Filson x Ten Thousand Collection should be part of your next training session — act now before it flies off digital shelves again.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Uplander Boots are the Most Rugged Leather Boots to Shop This Winter

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By now, you’ve likely realized this winter that the right gear (starting from the ground up) can make or break a day spent in the great outdoors or around town, so skimping on menswear essentials is out of the question.

Lace up the wrong winter boots and you’ll realize it right away, as I like to say. On the other hand, lace up some of the best winter boots for men, and navigating slippery streets might start to even seem… dare I say it… somewhat easy? Or easier than most days, particularly if the Filson Uplander Boots are the rugged leather boots you’ve got on your feet.

Naturally, Filson has a long-running penchant for delivering overbuilt, seriously cool gear for men that works and works — and works, no matter the weather. Of course, Filson wool outerwear and Filson shirt jackets are especially impressive, but the Filson Uplander Boots are worth considering (and investing in), as well.

For starters, note the taller 10-inch shaft height, ideal for winter coverage, and pay special attention to the tongue, which is gusseted with the brand’s famed Tin Cloth fabric for protection against moisture.

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The Filson Uplander Boots are well-built in plenty of different areas big and small, for good measure. The heavyweight full-grain leather is oil-tanned for both supple performance and long-lasting durability, while the seams on the Filson Uplander Boots have been sealed for weather-ready protection.

The sole is done up with a Goodyear welt for years of wear (like any great Filson product), and the Filson Uplander Bootsare also outfitted with a sturdy rubber lug sole.

Taken altogether, the Filson Uplander Boots perfectly fuse heirloom style and modern performance in a way that looks positively great from day to night. The rich brown leather will fade and break in even further over time, making the Filson Uplander Boots a useful style move with tan chinos (perhaps flannel-lined?) or inky blue Filson selvedge denim.

And yes, the Filson Uplander Boots boast a price tag of nearly $400, but if you’ve tried any gear from Filson lately, you know they’re certainly worth the investment.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Todd Snyder Winter Sale, New Blundstone Boots & Filson’s Latest Discounts

Welcome back to another winter style edition of the Friday Read — New York City has had a relatively mild winter so far, but if you’re in need of the best new winter menswear to bundle up against the frigid cold, I’ve got just what the doctor ordered. You might recall recently that we talked about one of the best cashmere sweaters for winter from Todd Snyder, but I’ll do you one better.

Fully fashioned crewneck sweater to keep you warm against the harshest winter climates.

The famed designer is still running the endlessly shoppable Todd Snyder Winter Sale, with new markdowns aplenty across a wide range of luxe-yet-accessible, easy-to-wear categories. That includes sweaters and outerwear, to be sure, but also some breezy warm-weather style favorites at nice discounts. Do yourself a major favor and shop one of the best winter menswear sales, yes?

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It’s a sale I’ve got my eye on this weekend, as I hunker down in Brooklyn and work on numerous freelance writing pursuits, from stories at Men’s Journal to another weekly feature for menswear and gear Web site WERD.com. Of course, there will be strong coffee and some of my favorite tunes to help me along, and I’ll be burning my favorite Huron candle (as seen above!) for good measure.

To keep up with my weekend pursuits — and with a very exciting trip coming up next week — be sure to give me a follow on my Instagram. Cheers and let’s get into the rest of the Friday Read!

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  • It’s been talked about on the blog over these past few weeks, but I’d urge you to strike while the iron’s hot: The Filson Winter Sale just served up some new Filson discounts, and those deals are available until January 17th. If I were you, I’d move quickly to shop and save on rugged winter gear from the lauded Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter.
  • I’ll leave you with one more recommendation this weekend. If it’s durable winter style you seek, then it’s the on-trend yet classic Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket you need in your wardrobe. It nails that perfect balance of Yellowstone-esque, dependable style and should stand up to fierce winter weather. For good measure, I wrote about it on the blog this week!

That’s going to close the curtain on today’s Friday Read. I hope you certainly find something worth reading about and shopping this weekend, be it the Filson Winter Sale or the outstanding Todd Snyder Winter Sale — both are assuredly worth your time and hard-earned cash. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Winter Parka Is One of the Warmest Men’s Winter Coats to Buy Now — Seriously

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As I so often talk about here on the blog, reliability is the name of the game as you dress for winter weather, especially when it comes down to bundling up with one of the best winter jackets for men. And where’s a guy to go to get that reliability, warmth and performance in his own wardrobe?

It’s simple, really: Filson, longtime outfitters of rugged explorers and adventurers — and stylish guys like yourself, of course.

We’re all in luck today, because the Filson Winter Shop is the well-stocked place to go if you’ve been dealing with extreme winter weather and blustery cold already. You’ll find cozy sweaters and warm winter accessories aplenty within the Filson Winter Shop, of course, but it’s the Filson Pateros Down Jacket I’ve had my eye on as of late. The key is the ultra-lightweight shell fabric for extra mobility out and about this winter, yet it’s what’s inside the Filson Pateros Down Jacket that really counts.

Of course, the Filson Pateros Down Jacket has a relaxed fit so you can layer other essentials like a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best flannel shirts for men underneath, but it should prove plenty warm nearly regardless of what you wear underneath it (please, leave the T-shirt at home and choose something more sturdy, though). The key, of course, with the Filson Pateros Down Jacket is the warm 650-fill power goose down, the kind of natural insulation outdoors-minded folks have relied on for years.

It doesn’t hurt that the Filson Pateros Down Jacket includes handy features like flannel-lined pockets and an elastic drawstring cord waist for a secure fit that keeps out unwanted snow and wind. The hood itself also features an elastic drawstring for a snug fit on the most blustery days, and the snap chest pockets deliver crucial space for your EDC essentials.

For good measure, colors like a rich green Fir make the Filson Pateros Down Jacket a pick that’s as stylish as it is warm when it comes to the best men’s winter jackets. Yes indeed, when it comes time to layer up, make sure you’ve got the Filson Pateros Down Jacket close at hand.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Save 30 Percent On the Iconic Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt for Winter

Regardless of how much time you spend off the grid (or wielding an axe!) in the great outdoors, there’s no denying the utility and classically rugged appeal of one of the best men’s flannel shirts, right? Perhaps you share something in common with your favorite Brooklyn style writer (me!) — I simply, seemingly can’t have too many of the best flannel shirts for men in my winter style rotation, and that includes the newly discounted Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt.

It’s up for grabs right now at a mighty fine discount (30 percent, to be exact), the sort of deal that only seems to crop up when the Filson Winter Sale rolls through town. That sale only runs through January 17th, so you ‘d do well to pick up an expertly crafted, timeless shirt made for the great outdoors (or the great “indoors” these days, as it were).

The Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt performs and wears like it’s been in the Filson line for decades, what with its soft and durable cotton twill construction, and things only get better from there.

The Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt is made from a hard-wearing yet soft-to-the-touch 8.5oz. cotton twill that’s been brushed for (as Filson says), “softness and thermal retention.” It’s the sort of tough yet comfortable shirt you can throw on as an overshirt through casual cabin weekends or days in front of the fire at home, yet the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt should also work reliably as a mid-layer atop a Filson thermal shirt and beneath one of Filson’s legendary jackets.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt boasts double-needle stitching at key stress points, not to mention military-grade melamine buttons. Better still is the fact that the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt also features two front-button chest pockets, all the more useful when it comes time to store your EDC essentials.

And for good measure, your new favorite flannel shirt comes in seven timeless colors and patterns — and as a reminder, the Filson Winter Sale means it’s 30 percent off right now until January 17th. A stellar deal on a future heirloom shirt? Sounds mighty tough to pass up today, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent On Select Gear at the Filson Winter Sale

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If you read the blog on the regular, you’re never one to pass up the best menswear deals, right? I’d wager that’s particularly true when given the chance to shop some of the best heritage menswear on the market, the kind that doesn’t go on sale all that often. And because it’s Sunday, where we dive into the best sales on menswear out there, it’s high time you hopped over to Filson to shop the Filson Winter Sale from the legendary Pacific Northwest adventure outfitter.

The Filson Winter Sale is one not to be missed, and I don’t say that lightly: You can get 30 percent off select Filson products, including a wide assortment of some of the best, warmest winter menswear and outdoor gear. Again, sales like this don’t roll through town very often, so a word to the wise: You’ve got until January 17th to shop the Filson Winter Sale, so act accordingly right now.

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What sort of deals are on offer this season at the Filson Winter Sale? Well, there’s more than you can shake a stick at, but I’ve personally got my eye on the Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket for a very nice 30 percent off, along with the Filson Field Flannel Insulated Shirt at 30 percent off.

Of course, there are more than 100 items currently available at discounts, with plenty of ’em selling fast through the Filson Winter Sale. And must-haves like the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt are up for grabs at a discount of 30 percent, and again, these gear picks are selling fast. When you want to save on durable, heritage-quality gear for brisk weather, head over to the Filson Winter Sale ASAP. Cheers to a new year, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Save 30% Today Only On This Rugged Filson Jacket

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My friends, we aren’t quite done yet with the best Cyber Week menswear deals from plenty of your favorite brands, including revered retailers that rarely offer up styles for sale. One such revered retailer might be Filson, longtime Pacific Northwest gear purveyors, and a brand that doesn’t run all that many sales (try two a year).

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That’s what makes today’s deal on one of the best jackets for men so essential, and so short-lived. So, here goes: Today only, get 30% off the Filson Vintage Wash Moleskin Work Coat. Yes, that’s right: Today only, and 30% off up for grabs.

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Oh, and that’s not all. You can also score 30% off the Filson All Season Rain Coat in Root, a wise choice if you need one of the best rain jackets for a more temperate climate (check out that jacket above). Once again, that stylish men’s rain coat (made from the brand’s rugged, weather-ready Shelter Cloth) is 30% off as part of Filson Cyber Monday deals, and you can only get it today.

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If you ask me, those are two seriously rugged wardrobe upgrades worth making, especially the Filson Vintage Wash Moleskin Work Coat, what with its pre-washed construction, hard-wearing yet soft cotton build, cool Dark Navy color and four everyday carry pockets. Heck, why not buy two new Filson men’s jackets right now, ehh?

Fully fashioned crewneck sweater to keep you warm against the harshest winter climates.

So, to sum it up quickly so you can get back to shopping Filson Cyber Week deals: Save 30% today only on two of Filson’s best jackets. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Fall Jackets, Rugged New Boots & A Luxury Old Fashioned

Thanks for joining me, my friends, on another fine fall Friday. It’s the perfect time of year to gear up and hit the road with, say, one of the best duffel bags and perhaps, a rugged fall jacket from the good folks at Filson, as I’ve been talking about so frequently as of late. There are certain brands that are just uniquely well-suited to the demands of the season, and I’ve been testing out Filson menswear whenever I get the chance on brisk Brooklyn days. How about yourself? Be sure to let me know in the comments if you have any favorites from the famed retailer.

Now, onto business. In my neck of the woods, I’m actually deviating from the norm in terms of fall style and hitting the road for a family trip to the sunny confines of Turks and Caicos (keep up with all the fun on my Instagram!). From there, I’ll be preparing for Thanksgiving (crazily enough!) and taking some time off — how about yourself? Before we roll into the weekend, be sure to check out a few of my picks for the best fall menswear and some choice fall reads.

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  • Much like the best Filson menswear, there’s never been a better time to shop and save on some of the best men’s boots for fall. On that note, I’ve been a big fan as of late of Austin-based HELM Boots, which uses handsome, rugged leathers and the right mix of dressy design and durability in crafting some of the coolest boots for men. Give the brand a look the next tine you’re ready to score a pair of your new favorite boots.
  • Ready for fall layering with one of the best men’s sweaters? Not quite? If you still need a quick and easy wardrobe upgrade at a nice price, check out my latest blog post on one of the most affordable, stylish men’s sweaters out there this season (via Bespoke Post). Cheers!
  • If you, like me, enjoy a nice dram or cocktail during happy hour, my latest for Maxim is going to be of particular interest. I wrote about Sunday’s Finest, the Chicago company shaking up the “Ready-To-Enjoy” cocktail market with a luxe Old Fashioned in a bottle. Kick back, pour up a dram and read all about it.

That’ll bring the curtain down on my latest edition of the Friday Read — hopefully, you’re feeling just a bit more ready for the weekend and the rest of the season ahead. As always, cheers and thanks for reading!