Identifiably Filson?
Handy key fob!
Filson just released a new line of luggage called Passage. Unfortunately, I have to include the entire line in the retail category of Why was it made? Rather than canvas or leather, the bags are made out of unattractive synthetic twill (“ballistic quality nylon”). Country of origin is listed as “overseas.” On their own, on a practical, functional level, I’m sure the bags might be considered OK (selling points include “compact yet roomy” and “perfect for overnight travel”). But there’s nothing about these bags that really visibly connects them back to original Filson designs–not the fabric, not the styling, not even the quality of the leather or the embossed Filson stamp. To me, the bags look like a slightly pricier version of the bags given away for free if you buy a full bottle of full price cologne. I’m sure a chronograph wearing, sea-plane flying, ballistic luggage loving demographic is being courted here. Perhaps, 90s Barbour gent would purchase one.
