Filson Duffle Bag-Large

Nearly indestructible, our Large Filson Duffle bag is built to withstand continual use on the move under the most arduous conditions.  Filson Rugged Twill is an industrial weight 22- oz per yard, densely woven for superior strength and long lasting toughness.  Before this luggage is assembled, this fabric is soaked in Filson's special paraffin-based wax, making it highly water repellant.  The fittings are just as tough --- brass zippers and padlocks to resist corrosion in fresh or salt water.

Built to carry as heavy a load as your shoulder can handle

• 2 inside pockets (one on each end)
• Two-way brass zipper with leather pulls, brass padlock, and keys
• Storm flap secured by bridle leather tab with snap
• Bridle leather carrying handles with handgrip
• Removable and adjustable bridle leather shoulder strap, extra wide width (no shoulder pad)
• Made in USA

Fabric
Oil Finish Rugged Twill, 22 oz. 100% cotton twill, 2 ply by 3 ply, paraffin treated for maximum water repellency
Leather: Genuine Bridle Leather, 100% cowhide, vegetable tanned

Weight
Approximately 6 lbs Sizes 25" Wide x 14" High x 13" Deep

Care
 How do I clean Rugged Twill luggage?
Wipe or brush away surface soil or buildup with a damp cloth or scrub brush. If necessary, use cold water to loosen up any caked mud or dirt.
We advise against spot cleaning with soap and water, as it may result in a loss of water repellency or color in that spot. If it is absolutely necessary to spot clean Rugged Twill, you may need to re-wax that spot to restore the water repellency after it dries.

DO NOT professionally dry clean Rugged Twill. Dry cleaning solutions destroy the Oil Finish, effectively turning Oil Finish fabrics into Dry Finish fabrics. If Rugged Twill is dry cleaned, it will need to be re-waxed to restore its water repellency.
DO NOT machine wash Rugged Twill. Machine washing breaks down the Oil Finish, and sometimes causes the fabric to shrink. Most importantly, machine washing will not soften Rugged Twill. In fact, it may make the fabric stiffer than before.

Do I need to re-wax my Rugged Twill luggage?

You shouldn't need to re-wax your Rugged Twill luggage right away. It is ready to use.  However, over time, and with regular use, the Oil Finish water repellency may weaken, especially in areas of high wear or repeated flexing.
Genuine Bridle Leather: Clean with saddle soap.
Clean away surface soil or buildup by wiping with a damp cloth, or scrubbing with a brush, using warm water to loosen up any caked mud or dirt if necessary.

How do I clean and care for Genuine Bridle Leather?
Use saddle soap to clean, soften, and preserve bridle leather. Saddle soap is designed specifically to care for bridle leather, and is usually available where shoe care products are sold. Follow the instructions on the container.

DO NOT professionally dry clean or machine wash. The dyes can bleed, or the leather can dry out, which can cause cracking or splitting.

Common Uses
Hunting, fishing, travel, general use

FAQ
Have you changed the brass zippers that you use on your luggage?

In 2001-2003, we switched from Talon brass zippers to YKK brass zippers. This was an in-line change, so we only began using the new YKK zippers after we used up our remaining inventory of Talon zippers. A customer may receive a bag with a Talon zipper or YKK zipper depending on the style of luggage. While some customers feel that the new YKK zippers have a "smoother" slide than Talon zippers, this was not the reason for the change. The Talon zippers that we have used are not defective.

Is Filson luggage waterproof?

"Oil Finish" is a paraffin-based treatment that makes our cotton fabrics extremely water repellent, although not completely waterproof. We almost never hear complaints of water getting through our luggage.
We are careful not to make the Oil Finish treatment too heavy on our luggage, to prevent it from staining the contents of the luggage. Because our Rugged Twill is so heavy and thick, we can go "light" on the Oil Finish, and still see superior water repellency.

My new Filson luggage is very heavy and stiff. Is there anything I can do to soften it?

Rugged Twill is stiff at first, because of its extreme weight, and because of the Oil Finish process that makes it so water repellent. We have found that the only way to break in Rugged Twill is to use it as much as possible.
There are no shortcuts to softening Rugged Twill--throwing it in the dryer will only last while the fabric is hot, and washing it may actually make it even more stiff than before.
Even when supple and broken in, Rugged Twill can stiffen up in freezing weather.