Filson Journeyman Backpack - My Love Hate Relationship
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Filson has been handcrafting some of the finest goods in the industry. One of the most coveted is this Filson Journeyman backpack. I've had this one for a few years and I think you'd like to know what it's like to have a bag of this quality and this huge price point for so long.
It has a few surprising and not-so-surprising shortcomings.
Let me know what you think of this backpack in the comments.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Overview
01:46 Materials
05:10 What's inside?
11:16 How does it age?
11:42 Is it Comfortable?
13:06 What I don't like
14:28 Final Thoughts
What do you think? Is this bag a homerun or is it something you should run from?
I’ve had mine for about a year and love it.
@@jaredweiman2987 nice, what have been some of your favorite memories with yours?
For the price you paid for it, this bag is a grand slam!
@@DillonTDavis really was. It's almost like I stole it.
I farted with mine once and it was amazing! @@morecoolshtlessbullsht
Filson made some awesome stuff. I have a 257 briefcase and it is bombproof.
I agree w/ the classic look, I also like Frost River & Duluth Pack styles.
Very well said about heritage style bags and tipis!
Thanks for this overview. I like this type of thing a lot. It’s tempting to min/max with edc stuff. Personally I don’t mind sacrificing a bit of practicality in the name of style
Then you definitely won’t be disappointed with it. It is a solid travel companion and you’ll look back after every memory and you’ll see it written on it with each scratch, stain, and wrinkle.
There’s a few knock-off models kind of similar but a quarter of the price online. Could be worth checking out, though I imagine there’s more budget leathers on it etc… but they look almost the same aesthetically. You might not get a lifetime out of them, but they’ll do the trick for a while for an honest, working class guy that doesn’t have a ton of ££ kicking around to drop on a bag. A lot of these knock offs are often made by people that have worked in the same factories anyway, so they know the product and construction process well enough to make cheap replicas.
Hopefully this will help with your zip issue, use the pull tabs, they zip up like a knife through butter, quite what you are doing i don’t know.
By the way I've heard stories about people buying used Filson bags for cheap and then asking Filson to fix them. They do it no questions asked. However that might not work anymore because Filson no longer manufactures the Journeyman in the US. For 85 bucks it's def a steal and you could sell it for much more if you feel like getting something else instead some day! After Filson moved production overseas the original Journeyman became even more valuable actually to collectors.
I should definitely see if I can get it repaired. It really is a beautiful bag. It’s a shame they moved the production out of America. I always had a bit of pride with something American made.
Try waxing the zipper line. You can take a candle and rub the side along a zipper. Pencil lead (graphite) can work too. It will smooth out the zipper.
Nice, I'll try that out and shoot a video on it as well as shout you out for it. Thank you.
Nice review dude, brought back memories of my trip to Japan (esp. Nikko, got some great shots there).
Used to own the black version of this bag, was hilarious to watch someone express the exact same frustrations. The back of the bag didn't play well with some of my clothing, t-shirts kept riding up my back etc.
With that said, I've looked far and wide and it's hard to find a better looking, non--gaudy carry-on sized pack. People are willing to drop a lot of money these days to LARP as a journeyman from the 1800s
Haha, Nikko was incredible. I'm back in Japan right now and damn did I miss walking around here.
Very true. I have zero idea why just a simple looking backpack that is functional, is basically non-existent. One of my least favorite things that manufacturers do is label the "technology" being used. Like slapping a big label that says "AIR MESH ESCAPE PANEL" all over it, like we are walking billboards.
Agreed. It's really funny seeing how people will drop mad cash to live the pioneer life.
I took the Filson Ripstop Nylon Backpack traveling for five weeks. Obviously not heritage-looking but it’s certainly not gaudy. Just has a tiny little “Cordura” tab which you can hardly see. It’s too big for an everyday carry but it doesn’t look like a “backpacker’s backpack” and it’s INCREDIBLY practical. I took 13 flights with 3 airlines in 3 countries and it was fine as carry-on every time - that and a personal item bag was all I took for 5 weeks.
Obviously not to your taste though as you’ve no doubt seen it already!
What is that MacBook case you have? Looks wicked
It’s called the Fintie Protective case amzn.to/3YOUMd8 I really like it. It makes the laptop a bit thicker but the bumpers keep it from slipping around and I do feel like the case overall protects it from scratches, bumps, and pressure on the screen when my back is overstuffed. Which I believe what that x on the lid protector does.
It is a nice looking bag I so like to get one but like you said it’s a bit pricey wow I found there website an 395 wow my I will get lucky a stumble across one cheaper 😂 thanks for sharing
I hope that one magically appears at a thrift store near you for the same price I paid.
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.
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Take it into a store and see if they can have it sent in for repairs. They’re not gonna have a database of all the people who bought the backpack. If they even bother asking, which I doubt, you tell them you got it as a gift or that you paid cash for it. How would they know?
sounds like a solid plan. I'll do that and share a video of what it looks like after, thank you for the idea
I used a similar reason for some other problem which I don’t wanna post here for all to see. Next thing you know everyone’s using the same reason, and then Filson (or any retailer) will have caught on.
@@d05wtt true, like when LL BEAN stopped the unconditional gaurantee... the good ol' days
great review wish the music was a lot lower in volume. But seriously how on earth you found it for that price LMAO.
Yeah I’m thinking of not putting music anymore it mixed weird in UA-cam for some reason. Right? I was just walking around San Francisco and I was like, that’s a Filson… no way… and sure enough it was. So I highly recommend whatever city you ever go to, check the thrift shops and you will find craziness. I bought a brand new Lewis Leathers jacket from one for 27 dollars once.
@@morecoolshtlessbullsht Wow, what a great timing! I am going to Detroit [Wayne state University] this winter for masters. I will surely roam around and find these types of craziness LOL. Thanks for the heads up 🤯.
I "hated" my tan Journeyman so much that I bought the otter-green one...
The zippers seem to be mounted on roll-bearings...and I never "soaped" or "graphited" them...
nice, taken yours on any big adventures?
@@morecoolshtlessbullsht
...well, just in some outdoor's sorties...
Of course the capacity won't allow 2 weeks in autonomy, right? But for a weekend or 3 days out it is ok.
I have not a big problem with cold, where I live I only noticed some snow once in 43 years...but we go into 120 F sometimes in the summer, so water can be an issue.
@@GAUROCH2 yes the capacity is perfect for smaller trips and excursions. What area of the world do you live in?
@@morecoolshtlessbullsht
Well...let's say western europe.
I would contact Filson and see they’ll fix it. Even if it cost you, their charge is very responsible.
I love Filson bags, I own briefcases and duffles, but can’t get into their backpacks, probably becauseif I am going to carry a backpack, I want a light backpack.
Mark, great call. I'll do that for sure. I want to rewax it when I get back home. Which briefcase is your favorite one?
@@morecoolshtlessbullsht I haven’t waxed any of my luggage, but did rewax my brush pants. I used Filson wax
How well does the waterproofing hold up for you?
@@markely7587 Just sent the bag into Filson, I'll share a video of what they do to it. I'm expecting it to outlive me by a millenia haha.
Give the Filson Ripstop Nylon Backpack a try then... clean and heritage design (although more of a 60s - 80s Army design) with light and modern materials
I don't agree modern materials are superior to older materials
so get a modern bag if you want a modern bag lol
The mystery ranch one is better but its too big sometimes
I agree. Every now and then I’m like, I don’t need a bag this big to carry two things.
I’m sorry but a bag that costs $400 should not have the problems this bag has. I’d buy it for maybe $150.
I do agree the price should be lower for them since now they aren’t made in America anymore.
$400 MIV and No water bottle pocket. 😂👎🏻👎🏻
Agreed, it would be a huge purchase for a bag lacking a lot of simple creature comforts. If I didn't get the deal I did, it would be hard to even consider.