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Going from Rene Herse to Schwalbe Marathon Plus... I'd rather fix flats regularly than ride a tyre that's about as inspiring as concrete, but that's just me. My experiences with Marathons is that there's a lot of hype behind them, but as a local bike shop mechanic when I see them fail, they fail good and properly, often without warning. Instances include the wire beads poking through the sidewalls or just rattling around inside their casing. For heavy duty commuting tyres I'd recommend spending about half as much money and going for a Kenda Khan. My favourite inexpensive tyre is the Kenda K-Rad though, it's light and supple but I've had far fewer punctures on a K-Rad than the Maxxis DTHs I ran prior.

Heard you mention Recycled Cycles - a fellow Seattleite?

I have a Vanquest javelin 18. The build quality is super high and it's a great bag (but the organization is overkill for me)

You can carry a foldable SBR in there

Awesome bag, I love mine. Super jealous of that medium field bag. I wish their store hours were better for a weekend trip to Chicago. Literally the only complaint about Defy is that I can't get to their showroom. Thanks for the vid!

What’s the chances of changing the Apollo tyre to Tubeless. What are your thoughts?

I bought the journeyman on a trip to DC at one of their stores. I wore it one time. ONE TIME. I tried to return it immediately after because the straps did not fit comfortably for long-term wear. I'm a woman, I have no idea if that is part of the issue but the bag sags even when the straps are at their tightest and it's uncomfortable. I told Filson that I had worn the item. I was very clear about the situation. I sent the bag back. They sent it back to me saying it was not saleable because it was worn. Yeah I told them that. I contacted customer service again because I can't beleive that a $500 bag isn't returnable after 1 use. I was denied again. They say it's their 'policy'. WTF kinda policy is that? They don't care at all about customer satisfactions. So yes I have a very expensive, cool looking, uncomfotable bag that I can't travel with as planned. I will never spend money with them again.

Hey I just bought one that is in whipcord wool. It looks the same as this. what’s the difference in Forrestry cloth and whipcord?

Curious about that seat!

nice rig

Sweet ride!

thanks for the vids man. looked at buying most or all of the items you've reviewed at one time or another

I had the same problem with similar products. The only real use that I have found is that they are good to wear around a campfire because they are spark resistant and they are abrasion resistant in case you need to go through brushes.

The vote came in. Tune in next time to find out what the board decided…

I vote for original paint. Clean it up and throw some clear on there. Purple is cool and always fun to see original shop stickers.

Thank you 💚💚💚

Honest review ... really like it... the jacket itself is outstanding. Thanks and cheers. 👍👍👍

Great review! It is nice to see a comparison between some of the different colors. My late grandfather gifted me a red one of these shirts for my 18th birthday, and around 15 years later, it's still one of my favorite shirts to wear. It has a uniquely tight weave that I haven't found in any other garment. It's made in El Salvadore though, whereas it seems like most are coming out of Sri Lanka these days, according to the internet. I'm interested in getting another one in dark heather gray for a more neutral look. That is, if the quality is still the same.

excellent, that was perfect. what I needed to see. you are changing lives with your videos

awesome review Jim, has it gotten softer since you've gotten it? Any issues with it so far? thanks!

Thanks for video. What rim-size do you put on the ghost V2?

Looks like somebody has been spending some time on r/xbiking. 😂 Love a classic stumpjumper. Great bike!

I just interacted with Ralph, and he was wonderful to deal with. Great guy.

Thanks for your reviews. Simple and straightforward. Much appreciated!

I bought their neck gator years ago while I was waiting for them to make more all around jackets. It was the first weather wool product I've purchased. It's one of the first pieces of gear I pack when I go winter camping. It's such a versatile piece of clothing.

Solid, love the reviews. We have similar taste in quality outerwear so it's nice to see people reviewing the stuff I'm interested in.

The Apollo ghost looks identical to the dragon raptor

The jacket looks really good on you. You have the fit I want I am thinking of buying that jacket too, may I know your height and weight??

THANKS JIM!! --- You've got a lot more possibilities as a model than I do! --- We appreciate your interest in our products!!! --- Wear in great health! --- Ralph

A week after getting my watchcap, I bit the bullet and got my AAJ. no regrets there. One thought I had while watching is, what if weatherwool offered a "hotter" and "cooler" cap option with a looser and tighter knit. Down here in San Antonio, it's already too hot for mine but I still love to wear it because it looks amazing. If they had a cooler option I'd be able to wear it further into the year (and start wearing it earlier in the year)

I've tried applying Barbour Thornproof wax (the stuff in a tin that you melt and apply with a brush) to G-1000 with reasonable results. It's a softer and more classy finish than a bar wax and a little better at waterproofing the material. Since G-1000 is 2/3 polyester it's never going to achieve as good a result as 100% cotton since polyester is only going to get coated with wax rather than actually absorbing it.

This jacket can be impregnated with wax and it will be water and windproof. But it will breathe better than a membrane. And the fabric is much stronger. I didn't like Gore-Tex, there is no breath in it. G-1000 is good in light wind and rain. At the same time it breathes well. Gore tex can be worn in a storm. Unless you're working on a fishing boat in the North Sea, the fjall is a pretty good everyday jacket. And for comfort, you can put something under it, fleece, a puffer, a sweater.

Do you think they run big? I have two different pants from them and they are both huge.

If More companies ran their companies like Ralph and his crew life would be so much BETTER! Honesty is definitely their POLICY!

Curious what you paid for second hand? There’s a pair I can pick up but seeing what’s fair to ask for basically new

I appreciate that you didn't knock the product, just openly stated that you don't quite understand the point of it. G1000 is a material that is kind of difficult to place in the 21st century. As you have stated, for every use case there is a fabric that performs better - Goretex, eVent etc. are more waterproof, down and synthetic insulations are warmer, softshells are mostly windproof and warmer. I think what G1000 excels at is versatility. In its native state it is extremely breathable and lightweight. If you want some water- and wind-repellency while maintaining reasonable breathability you can give it a coat of wax. If you want more of it, give it two coats. Or three. If you want to maintain breathability, leave out the areas under the arms that rarely get hit with rain anyway. If you are cold, layer a fleece underneath as you would with any synthetic hardshell. When summer approaches, just wash the wax away and the jacket is super light and breathable again. You can wear this thing all year around and customise it to your needs - the only thing it will never be suitable for is heavy rain, because waxing will never make it completely waterproof. I have Fjällräven trousers made of G1000 that I have worn hiking in hot and cold climates, in Africa and Scotland, in summer and winter, that I have climbed in and use for indoor and outdoor bouldering - and they are just great at everything! They are going on ten years, by the way, and still in great shape.

My first time using these, I assumed the Mackinaw pants were a stand-alone piece for freezing weather. I couldn't have been more wrong. Went outside in 20-degree snowy weather. My thighs chafed. But with 400g long johns underneath, I pushed the pants to -30F. This was in Montana. The Mackinaw pants handle snow exceptionally. But the weave is sub-par that it doesn't insulate without heavy long johns.

THANKS VERY MUCH, JIM!!!! ---- The reasons we took so long to return your jacket ... YES, we were really busy. Much more this season than ever before. But mainly, as we grow, we need to formalize the process by which we handle returns/service issues. We really don't have a formal procedure/administration for repairs, and that has to change!!! We really appreciate your kind words and of course we really appreciate that you have chosen to wear our wool!!! May you continue to wear the wool in good humor and great health!! --- Ralph

I like your frank, reasonable, attitude. Honestly surprised you are a blue Seattle resident ;)

I totally understand your point, I have one, the reason I bought mine was because my body temperature raised due to medication and I needed a jacket for spring/autumn for daily use going to the shops, in and out of the car, walking in the woods etc. Its light and breathable, plus if it does get wet it drys quick, the 35% cotton adds strength over an all polyester jacket. Also Fjallraven sizes are not for normal people, you have to have an athletic build, but its not just that the cut can be wrong too, really is trial and error, I recommend trying on before you buy.

Awesome jacket, hopefully Filson will bring it back.

Good looking jacket!

I have two pair of Filson Whipcord pants, bought in the '70's. They too are just a little under the stated size. Not nearly as heavy as the Mackinaw wool pants, but very tight weave and totally windproof. Wore them for years throughout a several months long hunting season as a packer and guide, still look like new. Never too hot or too cold. Too bad they don't still make them.

Agreed these are half a size smaller than the number size. These are very warm and i can only see wearing these practically in the snow or freezing weather

It's kinda funny you talk about Jiu Jitsu. I told my wife you have a Randy Couture look to you. I do know, and listen to Jocko. You should find his Jiu Jitsu match between him and Jeff Monson (The Snow Monkey).

compared to weatherwool pants??

I bought one of these when it first came out for $295! The first run used a thicker cone mill denim then the current run and could stand up on its own. It does break in with time and stretch a little bit like regular denim. My favorite jacket and paired with a matching guide flannel this thing gets all off the compliments. It is raw denim so if you put it in the washing machine the indigo will bleed off into everything else in the wash. This jacket will probably outlive me and will get a super nice patina with time that only comes with raw denim.

It's made for regulating the perfect body temperature in mild cool dry weather while hiking. And it does work for that and only that.

I just got back my cruiser from filson, super cool repairs. Straight utility jacket.

Jim, what is the denim jacket you are wearing in the video ?? PS - I'm an Origin guy, love the jeans,, wear mine daily, wish i could afford more of the GIs, (currently just have 1).