FILSON BAGS - OLD FAVORITES AND NEW COLORS

We've recently received a restock of Filson bags for all your carrying needs. We've had some of these bags in before in different colors and others are new addtions to the usual plethora of styles we always have in stock. There's a Filson bag for just about any possible need, from shaving kits to extra large duffle bags, so stop by our Ballard shop or our webstore for a gander.

Filson - Pullman
in otter green

DETAILS: The perfect traveling companion, the Pullman travel bag is made of paraffin treated 22 oz. 100% cotton twill with a 3/4 zip main compartment featuring adjustable straps to hold down your stuff in transit, two exterior zip pockets, and an adjustable/removable leather shoulder strap. Measures 21" wide x 15.5" tall x 9" deep.

$370

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Filson - Tote Bag With Zipper
in dark tan

DETAILS: 100% rugged cotton twill tote bag with two-way brass zip top closure with leather pulls, two open side pockets, open front pocket, open back pocket with brass key clip, double layered bottom, and fixed-length bridle leather handles that can be slung over shoulders in dark tan. Measures 15" long x 14.5" high x 7" deep.

$135

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Filson - Original Briefcase
in brown

DETAILS: Keep your documents and laptop in pristine condition with this masculine briefcase in brown. It is made of 100% cotton paraffin treated twill with vegetable dyed bridal leather features and hosts to a two-way brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pulls and snap shut storm flap, two fixed length leather handles, an adjustable leather shoulder strap with brass plate nickel hardware, two full length outer pockets, one with brass key clip inside, two narrow side utility pockets, two full length inside pockets and internal organizational pockets with pen holders. Measures 16" wide x 12.5" high x 4" deep.

$210

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Filson - Briefcase Computer Bag
in dark tan

DETAILS: Keep your documents and laptop in pristine condition with this spacious, all-purpose large briefcase in dark tan. It is made of 100% cotton paraffin treated twill with vegetable dyed bridal leather features and hosts to a two-way brass YKK zipper closure with leather zipper pulls and snap shut storm flap, two fixed length leather handles, an adjustable leather shoulder strap with brass plate nickel hardware, two full length outer pockets, one with brass key clip inside, two narrow side utility pockets, two full length inside pockets, an internal organizational pockets with pen holders and last but not least, a protective canvas sleeve for laptop storage. Measures 16" across x 12.5" high x 6" deep.

$260

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Filson - Extra Large Duffle
in otter green

DETAILS: The Filson extra large duffle is made from 22 oz. paraffin treated cotton twill with vegetable tanned bridal leather features. There are two leather carrying handles with shell supporting structure and sliding adjustment, a zip top featuring two way heavy brass YKK zippers and fold-over snapping flap closure and a removable shoulder strap with sliding pad and brass hardware. Also featured are inside pockets at each end, leather pulls, leather grip with two-snap closure, adjustable and removable leather shoulder strap with an extra wide shoulder strap (instead of a pad). Measures 34" wide x 14.5" high x 13.5" deep.

$320

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Filson - Wheeled Duffle
in dark tan

DETAILS: From Filson comes this stalwart bag built to travel the world and elsewhere. With Filson's top notch craftsmanship, this sizable wheeled duffle will carry enough of your stuff to go on a serious jaunt for an extended period of time. Other uses include hunting excursions, work gear transporting, or well-stocked camping trips. This bag measures 28.5" wide x 13.75" high x 12" deep.

$450

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BACK IN BLACK: FILSON UMBRELLAS

One of last year's biggest sellers was the Filson cover cloth umbrella. Made of Filson's sturdy, waterproof waxed cover cloth, it's built, like all their goods, to last a mighty long time. Not only that, its also designed with a modicum of elegance and style that makes it just as at home in the city as it is in the countryside.

FILSON - Cover Cloth Umbrella
in otter green

DETAILS: A classic style umbrella that can be hard to find nowadays with the heavy-duty construction you expect from Filson. The highly water repellent Cover Cloth is strong enough to stand up to wind and rain, light enough for easy carrying. Embossed Filson logo on wooden handle. Opens to about 40".

$100

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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #17: FILSON TRAVEL BAGS

'Tis the season to be traveling. Our selection of Filson bags, some of the finest, high quality and long lasting bags made today, is perfectly suited for gift giving or your own holiday traveling needs. Whether you need a ginormous duffle bag that would fit enough presents to cover Santa's delivery route, a handy, carry-on sized tote for personal effects, or a medium-sized laptop and then some-sized briefcase, we've got your capacity covered. Supplies are limited, especially our Filson for Blackbird waxed medium field bag (only 2 left!). If you don't see a size you need, contact our web team at 1-866-500-2524 or info@blackbirdballard.com for assistance.

Filson - Medium Blackbird Field Bag Set
in black

DETAILS: This limited edition Filson Medium Field Bag is made of 18 oz. Martexin original wax impregnated filter twill with vegetable tanned bridal leather features. There is a leather trimmed storm flap with two buckling leather closure straps and brass plated nickel hardware. There is a leather carrying loop and buckling leather shoulder strap, a full-width rear pocket, two side utility pockets, a large interior compartment, a brass clip key fob, two smaller expanding front pockets with gusseted side panels and snapping flaps. Measures: 14" W x 11" H x 5" D.

$265

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Filson - Tote Bag Without Zipper
in brown

DETAILS: Carry this paraffin treated 100% cotton twill tote with you to work to the corner store or on board your next flight. There are two vegetable tanned bridal leather handles that can be worn over your shoulder, two large exterior pockets one with concealed key fob, and two smaller exterior side panel pockets with lining. Filson's water repellent canvas is tough and will wear beautifully, developing a broken-in patina over time that makes it special to each individual owner. Measures: 14 inches wide by 14 inches tall by 5 inches deep.

$105

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Filson - Original Briefcase
in otter green

DETAILS: This tough and practical briefcase in otter green is made of paraffin treated, 100% cotton twill with vegetable dyed bridal leather features. There is a two-way brass YKK zip top closure with leather zipper pulls and snap shut storm flap. Two fixed length leather handles, adjustable leather shoulder strap with brass plate nickel hardware, two full length outer pockets with brass key clip inside front pocket, two narrow side utility pockets, two full length inside pockets, internal organizational pockets and pen holders. Measures 16 inches wide x 12-1/2 inches high x 4 inches deep.

$210

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Filson - Pullman
in dark tan

DETAILS: The perfect traveling companion, the pullman travel bag is made of paraffin treated 22 oz. 100% cotton twill with a 3/4 zip main compartment featuring adjustable straps to hold down your stuff in transit, two exterior zip pockets, and an adjustable/removable leather shoulder strap. Measures 21 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches tall by 9 inches deep.

$370

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Filson - Medium Duffle Bag
in otter green

DETAILS: 100% paraffin treated cotton twill duffel bag with two-way brass zip top closure with leather pulls, snap shut storm flap, fixed-length bridle leather handles with snap shut hand-grip, 47 inch adjustable/ removable bridle leather shoulder strap with leather shoulder pad, and interior side pockets in otter green. Measures L25" x H14" x D13"

$295

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Filson - Large Duffle Bag
in dark tan

DETAILS: The Filson large duffel is made from 22 oz. paraffin treated cotton twill with vegetable tanned bridal leather features. There are two leather carrying handles with shell supporting structure and sliding adjustment, a zip top featuring a heavy brass YKK zipper and fold-over snapping flap closure and a removable shoulder strap with sliding pad and brass hardware. Measures 30" W x 14" H x 13" D.

$320

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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #7: FILSON FLASK

Some of our families tend to hit the sauce pretty hard around the holidays, and for good reason - it warms us up on a cold day, it takes the edge off of the stressful holiday season, there are a lot of interesting holiday-specific liquids that benefit from a splash of whiskey or a drop of rum, and it helps us cope with spending so much time together. This year, why not give a practical gift that they'll actually use (and hopefully pass over to us after they take a nip)? Check out Filson's thoughtful accessories for the distinguished drinker: their bridal leather and stainless steel flask.

Filson Flask
in bridal leather and stainless steel

DETAILS: Stainless steel flask with bridle leather cover and embossed C.C. Filson Co. logo. Built to hold 6 fluid ounces of your favorite high quality hooch, and equipped with a leather exterior to shield your hand from the cold metal, this classy drinker's must-have accessory also comes with an easy-open screw top that's anchored to the flask so you won't lose the cap when you decide to crack her open in an advanced state of inebriation.

$67

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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA #2: FILSON TRAVEL KIT

Filson's dopp kit will travel with you for the rest of your life. The water repellent canvas is ridiculously tough and will wear beautifully, developing a broken-in patina over time that makes it special to each individual owner. It will hold more than you will likely need it to and the nylon internal lining makes it easily cleanable and virtually stain proof. Strong and time tested, this is the ultimate travel kit for anyone looking for high quality craftsmanship and stylishly rugged flair.

Filson - Travel Kit
in otter green
DETAILS: Made of 22oz. 100% cotton paraffin treated twill in rustic otter green. The vegetable dyed bridal leather zipper trim and handle underline the green twill with a deep organic brown. Brass YKK zipping closure with leather zipper pull, two full-length external side pockets and nylon lining with internal canvas side pockets deliver severe functionality and total travel preparedness. Measures 11" long x 6" high x 5" wide.
$90

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Filson - Travel Kit
in tan
DETAILS: Made of 22oz. 100% cotton paraffin treated twill in trademark Filson tan. Vegetable dyed bridal leather zipper trim and handle compliment the tan twill perfectly like a blood brother. Brass YKK zipping closure with leather zipper pull, two full-length external side pockets and nylon lining with internal canvas side pockets deliver severe functionality and total travel preparedness. Measures 11" long x 6" high x 5" wide.
$90

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BLACKBIRD - RAIN READY CLOTHING

Here in Seattle, we are used to rain and the modicum of preparedness it is best dealt with. To this end, we always carry a wide variety of clothing, footwear and accessories to help us all stay warm and dry.

Here's a rain ready list of our greatest hits. Might as well be impervious to the elements this winter. With these items, warmth, dryness, dependability, and extreme quality are just a click away.

TRETORN
Arsta
in Black
$85
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WHILLAS & GUNN
Kingsford-Smith Jacket
in brown
$310
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WHILLAS & GUNN
Spitfire Hat
in Black
$75
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LE CHAMEAU
Vierzon Boot
in Green
$180
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FILSON
Cover Cloth Weekender Jacket
in Black
$266
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FILSON
Cover Cloth Umbrella
$100
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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY - FILSON AND TRETORN

We at Blackbird are used to a certain inevitability of rain. We don't sing that old song about rain coming again some other day. We already know it will. And the day after that. So instead of bumming on the downpour, we gear up for the puddle splashing.

Two of our most essential items in stock right now, no matter what time of year it is, are our Filson umbrellas and Tretorn boots. Tretorn is like a Swedish cousin to Filson and underline the Scandinavian connections already existing in Seattle. Both companies were started in the 1890s and have weathered time, as well as rain, to find themselves both still sought after and still as in style as ever.

The classic style umbrella from Filson is made of their famous lightweight and water repellant Cover Cloth and comes in otter green. This umbrella is built to the usual Filson standards and is as rugged and durable as it is utterly gentleman in its subliminal high class aura. As if that weren't enough, it comes with a full guarantee for the life of the item, just like all of their products.

Tretorn boots are a must-have for anybody wanting to be ready for any type of weather. Not sure if it's going to rain today? Wear a pair of Tretorns and you don't just look smart and ready, but fashionable too. They also make styles and colors for absolutely everyone, whether you want the subtle chelsea boot pull on, the more versatile look of a mid-calf boot, or a calf-high boot for come what may. In fact, the look is so modern and classic at the same time it's able to be worn whether it's raining or not.

FILSON - COVER CLOTH UMBRELLA
in otter green
$95
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TRETORN - ARSTA
in olive
$85
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If you don't see your size in stock, be sure to contact us as we may be able to order sizes. Please contact info@blackbirdballard.com or 1-866-500-2524 for more assistance.

BACK IN BLACK - FILSON COVER CLOTH UMBRELLA

Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin once wrote, "This is the mystery of the quotient - Upon us all a little rain must fall." Rainy days are inevitable so you need to get prepared. This classic umbrella from Filson is made from Filson's heavy-duty Cover Cloth; a tightly woven 6oz 100% cotton poplin with thick wax coating. The fabric is water and wind resistance and, despite the toughness, remains surprisingly light and easy to carry. With time and use the wax coating will wear to create something truly unique.

FILSON- COVER CLOTH UMBRELLA

in otter green

DETAILS: Umbrella from Filson is made from 6oz 100% cotton poplin with thick wax coating. Eight panels. Opens to about 40 inches.

$100

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BLACKBIRD'S BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT

Blackbird is here to get you all set for school. Now that the calendar pages have been flipped from August to September, the inevitable back-to-school dread begins to creep into the lives of many Blackbirders, but we here at the shop believe that with the aid of a few essentials, that dread can become a cool-headed anticipation. Please allow us to make a few recommendations...

ESSENTIAL #1 - THE BAG

Sturdy, comfortable, and handsome, this limited edition shoulder bag made for Blackbird by Filson is the ideal carry-all for the pupil or the professor. And for those who find themselves bored with Academia, we have included a harmonica and a bandana, to ease the transition into a free and easy rambling life.

FILSON - MEDIUM FIELD BAG BLACKBIRD SET
$265
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...or choose another bag


ESSENTIAL #2 - THE BOOKS

The secret to success in the lecture halls and laboratories is simple: take good notes. To that, we recommend arriving with options. This handy Field Notes steno is perfect for jotting on the go, while the Dot Grid Book by Behance is a necessity for those whose creative output requires more freedom than the traditional "college rule."

FIELD NOTES - STENO BOOK
$10
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BEHANCE - DOT GRID BOOK
$17
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ESSENTIAL #3 - THE BUZZ

Blackbird Coffee, roasted by Seattle's Caffé Vita, and coffee accessories are perfect for getting you over that morning hump. At various times throughout the school-year, one's whistle will require wetting, often in quite drastically different fashions. Thus, we offer you a couple of fine options from opposite ends of the spectrum. When used at the proper time and in the proper place, both will provide you with immeasurable refreshment.

BLACKBIRD - BIRDBOY DOUBLE-WALLED MUG
in white
$22
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BALLARD - STAINLESS STEEL FLASK
$15
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...more paraphernalia

BLACKBIRD LOVES YOU - BRUCE MA

The Medium Field bags in Blackbird Black from Filson have been flying out the door. Each one we send out is even more exciting than the one before. Recently we received a few photos from one of our customers Bruce Ma featuring him and his bag. His wife has also been trying to snag it when she can! They were spending time in Pender Harbour in British Columbia, and Bruce brought his bag along for the ride.

The bag in all its glory!

FILSON- MEDIUM FIELD BAG BLACKBIRD SET
This limited edition Filson Medium Field Bag is made of 18 oz. Martexin original wax impregnated filter twill with vegetable tanned bridal leather features. There is a leather trimmed storm flap with two buckling leather closure straps and brass plated nickel hardware. There is a leather carrying loop and buckling leather shoulder strap, a full-width rear pocket, two side utility pockets, a large interior compartment, a brass clip key fob, two smaller expanding front pockets with gusseted side panels and snapping flaps.
$265
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Bruce in all his glory!

Bruce, thanks so much for sharing these photos with us! We appreciate you and it brings us joy to see you enjoying your new bag.