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Author Topic: Filson Rain Gear  (Read 986 times)

Offline 9 Mile Archer

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Filson Rain Gear
« on: February 08, 2007, 03:59:00 PM »
Who uses filson rain gear or Filson wool for hunting
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Offline knife river

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2007, 04:56:00 PM »
I wear Filson wool.  Took it to Alaska last Sep and saw everything from 70 to 20 degrees with sleet blowing sideways at 30 mph.  Worked great.
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Offline 9 Mile Archer

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2007, 05:05:00 PM »
woody did you wear the camo hunting stuff, the sweaters or what??
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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2007, 08:17:00 PM »
I wear Filson wool, lots of it. I wear it just about everyday.Awesome stuff.

Filson raingear, not so good. Well made, great quality, but the whole oilskin thing is clammy as hell when it's wet out. Good stuff for small game hunting in the brush, pretty wind resistant, but lousy in the rain, IMHO.
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Offline The Ursus

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2007, 08:18:00 PM »
I wear their wool pants.  A+

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2007, 08:53:00 PM »
Camo jacket and pants.  Also had the gray pants -- lighter weight and could pass for street clothes.  For comparison, I also have a KOM lined jacket (I think it's called the archer's model or something).  FWIW, I chose to leave it home in favor of the Filson.  Raingear was Helle Hansen Impertech.  Worked very well, but I've not tried other brands -- several good ones out there.
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2007, 09:41:00 AM »
The wool is the best out there.Like Roger said the oilskin isnt perfect for rain,but itll do in a light drizzle.

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2007, 09:53:00 AM »
Exactly what Roger Norris said above. Great wool.

I do wear a Filson Tincloth, but it sees little hunting use and zero bowhunting use. It's more a favorite "knockabout" jacket.

Offline Frank V

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Re: Filson Rain Gear
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2007, 02:11:00 PM »
Filson's quality is top notch, I have been out in all day rain with my Filson oiled coat & not gotten wet. It is a bit stiff, & wouldn't do for hunting. I wear their wool vest lots & it does go well for hunting. Frank
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