
Filson Seattle since 1897
In 1897, Clinton C. Filson opened a store in Seattle for gold prospectors on their way to Alaska and the Yukon. Today there are Filson bags made of, among others, waxed Tin Cloth, Rugged Twill, All-Weather and Cordura nylon.
Shop by material
Four Filson fabrics at a glanceFilson, the brand from Seattle
In 1897, Clinton C. Filson opened a store in Seattle for gold prospectors on their way to Alaska and the Yukon. Seattle is still the brand's home today. Here you will find the Filson models we currently have in stock: travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, shoppers and toiletry bags.
Bags by type
- Travel bags: Duffle bags in several sizes, for weekends and trips.
- Backpacks: models with a laptop compartment for everyday and the office.
- Briefcases: bags for the office with room for a laptop and documents.
- Shoppers: large bags for everyday and shopping.
- Toiletry bags: for your toiletries on the road.
Filson materials at a glance
- Tin Cloth: cotton canvas impregnated with wax.
- Rugged Twill: tightly woven cotton fabric, water-repellent.
- All-Weather: ripstop polyester with a coating, water-repellent.
- Dryden: Cordura nylon.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Filson brand come from?
Filson was founded in Seattle in 1897 by Clinton C. Filson. He outfitted gold prospectors heading to Alaska and the Yukon. The brand is still based in Seattle.
What is Tin Cloth?
Tin Cloth is a cotton canvas impregnated with wax. Filson uses it for briefcases, travel bags and backpacks, among others.
What is Rugged Twill?
Rugged Twill is a tightly woven cotton fabric that is water-repellent according to the manufacturer. Here you will find travel bags and shoppers in this fabric, for example.
What materials do Filson bags use?
Depending on the line, for example Tin Cloth (waxed cotton canvas), Rugged Twill (cotton fabric), Luggage Twill (cotton fabric), All-Weather (ripstop polyester with a coating) or Dryden (Cordura nylon).
Which bags does Filson offer?
Travel bags (Duffle bags), backpacks, briefcases, shoppers and toiletry bags.
Is the current Filson collection available at Markenkoffer?
On this page you see all Filson models we currently have in stock, including models of the current season.



































































































































































