Filson was established
in Seattle, Washington in 1897 to supply clothing for the Alaska gold rush. As their place in the market
they chose to supply the best quality available, and did so successfully. From
the prospectors and miners their sales soon extended to the construction
workers and loggers throughout Alaska
and the Pacific Northwest. Today Filson, recognized for its comfort,
protection and durability, is acknowledged as the finest outdoor clothing
available, by both men and women throughout the world. Filson's reputation for
quality extends to their Rugged Twill Luggage and accessories, living up to
their motto "Might as Well Have the Best".
There are no secrets
to Filson quality, just a simple dedication to using top grade materials in
functional designs, put together to last. Many of the fabrics used are not
available on the general market and must be loomed to Filson's own
specifications. From the pure Mackinaw Wool, through the Tin Cloth for rugged
wear and luggage, to the pure cotton Safari Cloth for summer weather use, the
Filson fabrics are outstanding. Filson's Cover Cloth continues the Filson
tradition of quality with new and improved British waxed cotton for outstanding
wind and water protection in a light and comfortable fabric.
Many of the Filson
items we carry are made in the USA, in Filson's own Seattle factory. In recent years Filson has
outsourced some of its items in order to utilize factories that are best suited
to specific products. Filson's heavy wool garments, waxed cotton garments and
rugged twill luggage are all well suited to the manufacturing strengths of
Filson's own Seattle factory, and will continue to be
manufactured in Seattle. Filson has found that, in order to maintain
their commitment to quality, some of the lighter weight outerwear and
sportswear is better manufactured in factories other than their own, including
overseas. The overseas factories Filson has selected have invested in
technically advanced machinery and maintain the highest levels of craftsmanship
to manufacture products consistent with Filson's high standards.
EQUIPMENT
Discount rates on Hardy reels and Hanson rods.
FISHING
TIPS
Tips on knots, fly casting, reels, rods and fly lines.
FISHING
TRIPS
Information on Southern Alberta's World Famous Bow River.
