8 of the best adventure bags from Filson

Filson are a brand that are synonymous with the wilderness and great outdoors and there are few of their products that showcase this fact better than their excellent line up of bags. Whether it’s a backpack, duffel or tote that you’re after, the guys at Filson will have something fit for every adventure.

Check out our pick of 8 of the best adventure bags from Filson below:


Oil Finish Rucksack | $195

 Filson’s Oil Finish Rucksack is a robust, water-resistant backpack with loads of capacity for rain jacket, extra layers and other necessities for the day. Equipped with a padded pocket for a laptop and double-zippered pockets on the front, this rucksack pulls double-duty on the job or in the field. The cinch-top closure is shielded by a storm flap with unique, simple-to-operate tension hooks. The padded back panel and shoulder straps provide all-day comfort on the trail. 


Dryden Backpack | $225

Crafted to withstand the bumps and scrapes of everyday use, the versatile Filson Dryden Backpack is made from 1000-denier Cordura® nylon to be durable and weather-resistant. It boasts a double-layer reinforced bottom for extra robustness and a zippered rear panel hiding a padded laptop pocket. Heavy-duty coil zippers help prevent snagging. Finished with Bridle Leather and nylon webbing for multiple convenient carrying options.


Dry Backpack | $175

Crafted from a tough 840-denier nylon tarpaulin fabric coated with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), water simply cannot penetrate this Dry Backpack from Filson. The advantages of using a nylon fabric with this coating rather than polyester or canvas are lightness of weight, flexibility and abrasion resistance. The highly-flexible TPU coating is resistant to ultraviolet light and chemicals, making sure durability and longevity without breakdown from adventurous use.


Travel Pack | $55

This lightweight Travel Pack from Filson is crafted from lightweight, tear-resistant nylon and reinforced with Filson’s signature Rugged Twill across the base. After a small but perfectly formed accessory for all your day to day essentials, look no further.


Duffle Pack | $245

Filson’s versatile, lightweight Duffle Pack pulls double-duty as a duffle or a backpack for hands-free carry dockside, in the field or on the tarmac. Whether it’s warm layers, tackle, ammunition or a laptop – if your adventure needs it, this Filson Duffle Pack will haul it, no problems at all.


Rugged Twill Briefcase | $360

When you need to carry just a laptop and a few accessories, the Rugged Twill Briefcase is the answer. Filson built it with lightly-waxed, industrial-grade Rugged Twill, and with saddle-grade Bridle Leather handles sewn and riveted for strength. The padded sides and base protect a laptop up to 15”. The Bridle Leather trolley strap slides over rolling-luggage handles for effortless transport while traveling. Heavy-gauge, rustproof YKK® brass zipper. Exterior zippered and snap-secure pockets and two interior-stow pockets.


Heritage Sportsman Bag | $425

This weather-resistant multi-use bag from Filson has modular interior dividers and U-zipper closure for total bag access. It also boasts five pockets for storing a variety of gear and EDC. An adjustable, removable shoulder strap delivers exceptional carrying comfort. With industrial-strength fabric and USA-tanned Bridle Leather, it’s meant to last through decades of use.


48 Hour Tin Cloth Duffle | $475

Filson’s 48-Hour Duffle Bag is perfect for overnight and weekend trips. Oil finish Tin Cloth keeps rain and snow at bay and its contents protected. An adjustable, removable shoulder strap allows shoulder or cross-body messenger carry. Outfitted with Bridle Leather straps for hand carry, and a trolley strap for use with rolling check-in luggage. Use it on the job-site, in the field or as a carry-on bag – this versatile duffle is up to the task.


Leo Davie