8 of the best adventure ready bags from Filson this spring/summer

If you love heading out into the wild in search of adventure – or if you just love exploring urban landscapes – having the right bag for the job is a must and the guys at Filson will forever be a first port of call for us in this regard. In need of an adventure-ready carry this spring/summer?

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


Large Rugged Twill Duffle Bag


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

Rugged Twill Tote Bag


  • Rugged Twill fabric is lightly waxed for water resistance
  • Bridle Leather handles long enough for over-shoulder carry
  • Handles made with Bridle Leather that’s vegetable-tanned in Pennsylvania by Wickett & Craig
  • Large stow pockets on each side for organization
  • Solid brass zipper keeps gear secure

Tin Cloth Duffel Bag


  • Made with durable Tin Cloth waxed cotton
  • Fully nylon-lined
  • Metal YKK® zipper
  • Exterior endcap pockets
  • Cotton-webbing removable shoulder strap
  • Cotton webbing handles with Bridle Leather 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
  • Exterior snap-flap pocket with snap-secure expandable gussets
  • Bridle Leather grab handle and zipper pulls

Dryden Briefcase


  • Heavy-duty Cordura® nylon fabric is durable and water-resistant
  • Two large exterior pockets
  • Interior slotted patch pockets
  • Trolley strap slides over rolling luggage handles
  • Bridle Leather handles
  • Removable, adjustable shoulder strap

Scout 50L Duffel Bag


  • Highly water-resistant
  • Made with 100% recycled fabrics
  • Interior hanging pocket
  • Exterior snap-flap pocket
  • Removable backpack straps for hands-free carry
  • Endcap grab handles

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
  • Removable shoulder strap with pad

Surveyor 25L Backpack


  • Made with waxed Cordura nylon
  • Lightweight and highly abrasion-resistant
  • Padded back panel and contoured shoulder straps
  • Webbing on shoulder straps for gear attachment
  • Interior stow and laptop pockets
  • Exterior zippered gear pocket

Leo Davie