Filson Whipcord Weekender Jacket

With the approach of Autumn, many outdoor clothing companies are announcing new products to help protect those of us who work or who prefer to spend our recreational time outdoors against the elements; and when it comes to companies who know perhaps more than any other how best to do this, Filson certainly tops the list. I have worn Filson clothing as long as I can remember – a habit I developed by following my father’s example. So when I receive word that they have a newly designed product available, you can be sure I take careful notice. Needless to say, such a notable new product has recently come to my attention.

The Filson Whipcord Weekender Jacket is one of those great combinations of durability, functionality, and just-plain good looks that are the hallmark of clothing worthy of one day being called “classics.” With just enough pockets to carry the necessities of field work but not so many as to look out of place in the city, this new Filson jacket offers the perfect cross-over piece for all who, to varying amounts of time one way or the other, find themselves occasionally in both environments. The colors offered - a serious-looking dark gray or a rich mossy green – also lend themselves well to both types of wear.

For those who have ever worn clothing constructed of woven wool whipcord, pointing out its astonishingly hard finish and durability would be superfluous; as would be mentioning that despite these qualities that it wears with a suppleness and freedom that reminds one more a favorite pair of old jeans than 17 oz. woven wool. These qualities, as well as its natural water-resistance and thermal properties are what have made it a favorite of field naturalists, rangers, and a host of others whose lives are primarily lived outdoors for generations; thus it makes the perfect material for this new jacket. What’s more, it’s made in the U.S.A. Is there any more that really needs to be said?