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Behind the Scenes: Finback Films and the Story of Ed

Have you seen the feature fly fishing documentary Low & Clear? If so, you’ll know exactly why it was hailed as ‘the best fly-fishing movie ever made’ by Field & Stream and why Filson was a proud sponsor of this film throughout production. As soon as the credits rolled after the first viewing, we knew

man in plaid shirt and black beanie works on hull of small wooden boat

Profiles

Wooden Boat Building with Erin and Evan Walsh

After growing up in the Midwest and meeting in sprawling Chicago, Erin and Evan Walsh yearned for a life that was more connected to nature. After finishing design school and entering the workforce in the city, they decided that changing pace wasn’t simply an ideal, it was a necessity. They piled their belongings in a

Tyson Edwards; Standing on a reflective body of shallow water with rocky mountains

Profiles

Frozen Rockies and The Treasure State with Tyson Edwards

Tyson Edwards is a photographer based in the Northwest that loves capturing nature and beautiful landscapes. Through his photography, he tells the story of life’s great adventure. January isn’t particularly the most popular time to visit the Canadian Rockies. Reason being, it is the coldest time of year. I mean very cold, subzero temperatures.

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Profiles

In Your Words: Daniel Westbrook, Master Carpenter

‘In Your Words’ explores the incredible stories we’ve received from Filson fans across the globe. Send us your own experiences with our clothing or product here for a chance to be featured on the Filson Life blog. Here, Daniel Westbrook –a master carpenter– of Westbrook Restorations details his legacy with Filson products. Video created by our

Duck hunter wading in lake with gun and two decoy ducks at sunrise

Profiles

Last of the Season: Celebrating the Waterfowl Ender with Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson is a 30 year old editorial and commercial photographer hailing from the Pacific Northwest. During the ending days of the waterfowl season, Kyle and his good friend Jerry Patty were able to rise before the sun and give it one last go in Carnation, WA. Below, Jerry reflects on a family hunting tradition

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Profiles

30 Years in Filson: A Musician’s Story

John Roderick is an American musician, writer, and podcaster. Born in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, where as a young man he worked as a sluice box mucker for a gold mining operation in the area. He is currently the lead singer and guitarist in the band The Long Winters and an

Field Notes

The Last Best Quail Country with T. Edward Nickens

T. Edward Nickens reports on conservation, the outdoors, and Southern culture for some of the world’s most respected publications. He is editor-at-large for Field & Stream and a contributing editor for Audubon magazine. He hosts Field & Stream’s television shows The Gun Nuts and The Total Outdoorsman Challenge for Outdoor Channel. From the Nicaraguan rainforest

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Profiles

Pouring Down the Bourbon Trail with George Barnett

George Barnett’s Polaroid photographs recount tales as timeless and storied as the woods themselves. Throughout the years of captured memories, Filson has become his weathered travel partner; a central subject in his work as well as his means of toting cameras and equipment. Here, follow George as he travels down the Bourbon Trail in his own Kentucky

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Profiles

Frio: Hiking and Fly Fishing the San Juan River, New Mexico with Halley Roberts

Halley Roberts is a photographer based in Portland, Oregon. This winter, Halley returned to New Mexico –her childhood home– to fish the scrappy waters of the San Juan River. The second my feet crunch into permafrost I know I’m already dehydrated. My lips are starting to crack so I stuff my mouth with snow. I’m

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Profiles

In Your Words: A Bag That is Tougher Than Me

‘In Your Words’ explores the incredible stories we’ve received from Filson fans across the globe. Send us your own experiences with our clothing or product here for a chance to be featured on the Filson Life blog. John M. from Texas details the storied past of his reliable, decade-old Briefcase Computer Bag. Hello Filson, I am

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Field Notes

Winter Steelheading on the Snoqualmie

There’s nothing like winter steelheading. The search for the elusive slivers of chrome in dark green water is wrought with frustration, undeniable joy, and constant anticipation. Much like panning for gold, it’s an exercise in determination and persistence, and offers comparable bounty to those who show commitment to the cold. As our breath

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Profiles

In Search of Arctic Grayling

Krystin Bablinskas is an environmental engineer with a penchant for adventure and travel writing. Her life partner, Bixler McClure, is a Geographic Information Systems analyst and amateur photographer. Always together, the duo explores Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula from their home base in Seward, whether on foot or by sailboat. They detail their wild tales on their

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Profiles

Remembering the Duck Season Opener with John Ludlam

John Ludlam is a medium format photographer currently residing in Denver, Colorado. Two years ago, he started processing and printing his own photos in the darkroom and hasn’t gone back to digital since. Follow along as John recounts the waterfowl season opener in Colorado. The much awaited opening day of any season brings back the

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How-To's

Tricks of the Trade: 4 Helpful Hints for Dog Injuries in the Field

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs. Today, he reminds hunters of 4 ways to prepare for injuries in the field. When spending time afield with your dog injuries can occur to your four legged buddy. Listed below are a few helpful hints

A snowy landscape along a treeline where a herd of bison are huddled together

Profiles

Of Mountains and Mist: Surveying the Big Sky Winter with Brian Merriam, Part 2

Brian Merriam’s photographs offer an earnest and eager appreciation for the outdoors. Each image acting as both an inviting adventure and a dramatic call to action, providing the necessary inspiration to phone in that vacation time and get lost in the beauty of the vast American landscape. Follow along on the second half of Brian’s

canyon with sheer red rock cliffs and sage brush

Profiles

Bounty in the Big Empty: Chukar Hunting in Nevada with Larry McKurtis

Larry McKurtis is a writer living in Northern Nevada. He’s an avid cyclist, hunter, and fly fisherman – all of which give him an excuse to travel and explore all over the west and North America. His blog Red Legged Devils covers his relationship with the American West. Desolation is a frightening word to the

bison among red and yellow foliage in rolling hills

Profiles

Of Mountains and Mist: Surveying the Big Sky Winter with Brian Merriam

Brian Merriam’s photographs offer an earnest and eager appreciation for the outdoors. Each image acting as both an inviting adventure and a dramatic call to action, providing the necessary inspiration to phone in that vacation time and get lost in the beauty of the vast American landscape. Follow Brian through the frozen plains and forests

Profiles

December on the Wind: Welcoming Winter in the North Atlantic

In the latest Filson Life, Jonathan Levitt and Muwin Collective ramble along the North Atlantic coastline preparing for the upcoming cold season. Nov 10 The garden is covered in straw and seaweed. It gets dark so early we cook, we bring in wood, we ramble, and we scout Chores are done. It is warm inside,

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Profiles

In Your Words: Filson in the Central Andes

‘In Your Words’ explores the incredible stories we’ve received from Filson fans across the globe, and it’s safe to say that Dale Burns has become a Filson fan for life. After subjecting his Filson garments to the extreme conditions of fieldwork in the Central Andes, Dale felt compelled to share his thoughts on our durable

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Profiles

Upland Bird Hunting in Eastern Washington with Elias Carlson

Elias Carlson is a 31 year old freelance photographer, graphic designer, and videographer from Seattle, Washington. He has a thing for mountains, road-trips, and his wife Theresa. He is easily distracted by moving water of any kind, especially the sort with fish in it. When he’s not outdoors with a camera, he makes some pretty

Profiles

Fishing for Hawks: Trapping Raptors with Adam Baz

Adam Baz is a bird biologist, photographer, and outdoorsman based in Portland, OR. His fieldwork studying bird populations takes him throughout the mountains of the west. The photo essay below takes us through a day on the job, trapping hawks on the slopes of Mt. Hood.

Pheasant Escabeche - Tim Hayward - Filson Life

Food & Recipes

Upland Game Recipe: Tim Hayward’s Partridge Escabeche

Tim Hayward is a renowned food writer and photographer based in London as well as a long-time Filson fan. With the upland bird season upon us, we’re always curious about new ways to prepare game birds. Today, Tim shares a new partridge recipe from his upcoming book with us. Partridge escabeche is a fascinating technique

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Field Notes

Finding a Reason to Wander: Grouse Hunting with Blaine Peetso

Blaine Peetso is a mill worker in Northern Alberta and a self-described daydreamer. With a penchant for the outdoors and for photography, he created The Borealist blog as an excuse to capture images of his part of the world and to rearrange the alphabet as he sees fit. Follow Blaine as he finds a particular kind of beauty in his own backyard on a late Autumn grouse hunt.

How-To's

Afield Without A Dog: Hints for Dog-Free Hunting

While most serious upland hunters wouldn’t think of leaving their dogs at home, sometimes opportunities to hunt good land (or between big trips) are lost. Plenty of other hunters may want to tackle upland birds but don’t have dogs, but that’s no reason to stay home. Words by David S. Lewis. Photos by Lee Kjos.

Profiles

Sheep Shearing in Western Washington with Nich Hance McElroy

Nich Hance McElroy is a photographer based in Vancouver, BC. Since 2010 he’s owned and operated a small scale sheep shearing business in Western Washington, which takes him – along with his sheepdog, Finn — from the Canadian Border to the Key Peninsula, and from the San Juan Islands to the crest of the Cascades.

Man in black vest and german shepherd stand on driftwood on beach looking at the water

Profiles

In Your Words: Matthew Graham’s Mackinaw Cruiser

‘In Your Words’ explores the incredible stories we’ve received from Filson fans across the globe. Send us your own experiences with our clothing or product here for a chance to be featured on the Filson Life blog. Matthew Graham remembers his family story with the help of a Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. “What kind of jacket should

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Field Notes

Washington State Fire Lookout Project with Kyle Johnson, Part 2

Kyle Johnson is a 29 year old editorial and commercial photographer hailing from the Pacific Northwest. He strives to create images that are intriguing and classically executed. Kyle’s aesthetic pairs textured natural settings with a distinct photographic perspective.

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Field Notes

Mikael Kennedy Is Lured to the Road

As a talented travel photographer, Mikael Kennedy is always on the go, escaping from the clamor of New York City to calmer ground with his Filson gear and camera. In November, Mikael will be releasing 100 signed and numbered books exclusively through his website, featuring photographs dedicated to the allure of the road. “I saw

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Profiles

On the Banks with John Ludlam

John Ludlam is a medium format analog photographer currently residing in Denver, Colorado. Two years ago, he started processing and printing his own photos in the darkroom and hasn’t gone back to digital since. He loves photographing anything and everything, but especially those people who enjoy traditional or artisan processes. Ever since I can remember,

woman with green plaid shirt harvest Dancing Signorina Mushroom at Bear Cave Place

Field Notes

The Time of the Harvest: Mushroom Foraging with Jonathan Levitt

Jonathan Levitt lives on an acreage near the village of Ducktrap, Maine. There, in Ducktrap, and on the islands of Penobscot Bay, early fall is the time of the mushroom harvest. The Trumpet of Death, The Dancing Signorina, The Pollo of the Woods, The Bear’s Head, The Little Red Fox — all of the wonderful

Behind the Scenes: Finback Films and the Story of Ed

Wooden Boat Building with Erin and Evan Walsh

Frozen Rockies and The Treasure State with Tyson Edwards

In Your Words: Daniel Westbrook, Master Carpenter

Last of the Season: Celebrating the Waterfowl Ender with Kyle Johnson

30 Years in Filson: A Musician’s Story

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The Last Best Quail Country with T. Edward Nickens

Pouring Down the Bourbon Trail with George Barnett

Frio: Hiking and Fly Fishing the San Juan River, New Mexico with Halley Roberts

In Your Words: A Bag That is Tougher Than Me

Winter Steelheading on the Snoqualmie

In Search of Arctic Grayling

Remembering the Duck Season Opener with John Ludlam

Tricks of the Trade: 4 Helpful Hints for Dog Injuries in the Field

Of Mountains and Mist: Surveying the Big Sky Winter with Brian Merriam, Part 2

Bounty in the Big Empty: Chukar Hunting in Nevada with Larry McKurtis

Of Mountains and Mist: Surveying the Big Sky Winter with Brian Merriam

December on the Wind: Welcoming Winter in the North Atlantic

In Your Words: Filson in the Central Andes

Upland Bird Hunting in Eastern Washington with Elias Carlson

Fishing for Hawks: Trapping Raptors with Adam Baz

Upland Game Recipe: Tim Hayward’s Partridge Escabeche

Finding a Reason to Wander: Grouse Hunting with Blaine Peetso

Afield Without A Dog: Hints for Dog-Free Hunting

Sheep Shearing in Western Washington with Nich Hance McElroy

In Your Words: Matthew Graham’s Mackinaw Cruiser

Washington State Fire Lookout Project with Kyle Johnson, Part 2

Mikael Kennedy Is Lured to the Road

On the Banks with John Ludlam

The Time of the Harvest: Mushroom Foraging with Jonathan Levitt