10 of the best adventure-ready bags from Filson

The term “wilderness-ready” was tailor made for brands like Filson and this is something which is especially true of their awesome selection of bags and accessories.

If you love heading into the wild and need a bag that can keep pace with your endeavours, you’re going to want to check out our pick of 10 of the best adventure-ready bags from the guys at Filson below:


24 Hour Tin Cloth Briefcase


  • Built with durable, water-resistant Tin Cloth
  • Padded computer compartment holds 15” laptops
  • Interior dividers and 2 exterior zippered and stow pockets; full-width rear stow pocket
  • Bridle Leather handles and grip

Journeyman Backpack


  • Built with iconic Tin Cloth and Rugged Twill for water resistance and durability
  • Fully-lined with a padded pocket for laptops up to 15”
  • Cotton Moleskin-lined shoulder straps with Bridle Leather adjustment straps
  • Padded back panel

Medium Rugged Twill Duffel Bag


  • Industrial-strength lightly waxed fabric
  • Interior endcap pockets
  • Bridle Leather handles wrap around circumference of bag
  • Adjustable, removable Bridle Leather shoulder strap
  • 43-liter capacity

Surveyor 36L Backpack


  • Made with waxed Cordura nylon
  • Lightweight and highly abrasion-resistant
  • Padded back panel and contoured shoulder straps
  • Continuously-adjustable sternum strap
  • Interior zippered and laptop pockets

48 Hour Tin Cloth Duffel Bag


  • Built with durable and water-resistant oil finish Tin Cloth
  • Dry finish Cover Cloth lining
  • Reinforced base adds structure to aid packing
  • Removeable, adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap
  • Bridle Leather handles are long enough for over-shoulder carry

Dry Backpack


  • Built with waterproof and flexible 840D nylon TPU
  • RF-welded seams
  • Breathable, padded back panel
  • Adjustable, padded shoulder straps with sternum strap
  • Exterior and interior zippered pockets

Traveller Outfit Bag


  • In collaboration with Chris Stapleton
  • Special-release archival reissue
  • Made with signature water-resistant Rugged Twill
  • Extra-heavy duty harness leather
  • Zippered bottom compartment and full-width zippered pockets

Surveyor Messenger Bag


  • Made with waxed Cordura nylon
  • Lightweight and highly abrasion-resistant
  • Interior padded pocket for laptops up to 15″
  • Interior bottle loop
  • Exterior full-width stow and zippered cargo pockets

Heritage Sportsman Bag


  • Built with durable, weather resistant signature materials
  • Panel-open zipper for easy access to gear
  • Two removeable interior dividers
  • Exterior flap-secure pockets
  • Bridle Leather handles with carry grip

Surveyor Crossbody Pack


  • Made with waxed Cordura nylon
  • Lightweight and highly abrasion-resistant
  • Padded back panel
  • Adjustable webbing shoulder/waist strap
  • YKK zipper closure

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