Filson Wheeled Carry-On Suitcase

Our 290 Filson Wheeled Carry On is in a class all of its own.  A carry-on with good looks, that's built like a tank.  Tired or carry-on bags that fall apart in a year?  Here's a carry-on you can count on.  It's sized to fit in the overhead bin of most jetliners and combines the convenience of a carry-on with all the durability and tough components you'll find in every Filson Bag.

• Large enough to pack for a long weekend
• Fits into the overhead compartment of most jetliners (Call your airline to confirm if this bag meets carry-on requirements)
• Opens like a suitcase to make packing easy
• 2 inside zippered pockets (one on each end) made from Dry Finish Tin Cloth, each 8" x 12"
• Bottom of main compartment lined with Dry Finish Shelter Cloth
• Pair of elastic straps to secure your packed clothing
• Storm flap secured by 2 bridle leather straps that buckle in front
• Two-way brass zipper with leather pulls, brass padlock, and keys
• Outside front zippered pocket (uses two-way brass zipper with leather pulls, brass padlock, and keys)
• Rear open pocket
• 1 open side pocket
• Retractable handle extends 20" but has only one fully extended position-no middle position
• 2 extra thick bridle leather handgrips (one on top and one on the side)
• The handgrip on the top is for lifting the bag when the retractable handle is not in use, when riding an escalator, for example. The handgrip on the side is for maneuvering the bag in and out of overhead compartments.
• 2 ball-bearing roller-blade wheels on bottom corners, in solid molded plastic wheel housings
• We chose ball-bearing roller-blade wheels because they are very durable, and the ball bearings make a smoother roll, with less friction on the internal parts, for longer wear.
• 2 solid molded plastic feet to stand this bag upright
• Some customers may notice that the bag leans backwards slightly when stood upright. This compensates for an over-packed bag, which would fall forward if it stood straight up at 90 degrees.
• 2 rubber sled runners on the bottom
• Sled runners and wheels are aligned to prevent catching on curbs or stairs.
• Bridle leather kick plate reduces scuffing
• Many people brace a foot against the base of the bag when they pull out the retractable handle, so this area sees a lot of wear.
• Plastic honeycomb body gives the bag shape and supports it when upright
• We chose hollow-core plastic honeycomb for the bottom plate to reduce weight, but we are confident that it is strong enough to stand up to any load you can pack in this bag.
• Rugged Twill panels hide the honeycomb plastic on the sides
• 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 12 lbs

Size
14" Wide x 22" High x 9" 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. One can of our Style 1-A Original Oil Finish Wax is enough to touch up isolated areas of high wear or flexing, but re-waxing an entire piece of luggage usually requires several cans of wax. See Style 1 and 1-A for detailed instructions.
Genuine Bridle Leather: Clean with saddle soap. Some customers apply our Style 2-A Boot Oil Finish to keep leather moisturized. See care instructions for Genuine Bridle Leather.
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.

How do I clean the wheels on my wheeled luggage?
It's normal for high-density plastic surfaces to scuff or dent, but it should not crack or break. To clean, wipe down with mild soap and water as needed. No lubrication is necessary for the wheels. Common Uses Travel FAQ What makes your wheeled luggage different from other brands?
Most important to us is that we offer wheeled luggage that is stronger and tougher than anything else out there. Nobody else is making wheeled luggage with Rugged Twill, and we carefully chose the roller-blade wheels and other parts for their durability.

Why do you put black masking tape over the inside bottom corners, over the wheel housings?
We put black masking tape over the inside bottom corners, covering the wheel housings, to hide the unfinished edges of the fabric around the wheels, and to prevent the Rugged Twill fabric from shifting around the wheel cutouts.
As a secondary benefit, the tape prevents moisture from getting through onto the contents of the duffle. The wheel housings themselves are waterproof, but water could possibly work its way around the outside edge of the wheel housings, and into the bag. The inside zippered pockets are positioned on each end to hide the black tape and other exposed parts.

Why did you use Velcro strips to secure the bottom layer of Twill, inside the duffle?
We need access underneath the bottom layer as we put the bag together, so we use Velcro strips to secure one side of that bottom layer when we finish. Also, the Velcro closure makes it convenient to get into the "guts" of the bag if we need to do any repairs in the future. It was not intended for the customer to use the Velcro strips to get underneath the bottom panel.

What makes your wheeled luggage different from other brands?
Most important to us is that we offer wheeled luggage that is stronger and tougher than anything else out there. Nobody else is making wheeled luggage with Rugged Twill, and we carefully chose the roller-blade wheels and other parts for their durability.
 

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