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Fourth graders, day hikers, and bicycle commuters would all say that a solid backpack is the best way to carry the stuff you need every day. The best backpacks hold lots of stuff and help you keep it all organized on the go. One of our favorites right now comes from Filson. It’s a hardy bag that was designed to withstand heavy use and even some bad weather. Right now, if you hurry, you can get one for $160 less than usual.
The Filson Journeyman Backpack in navy is just $239 at Filson right now, 40% off the $399 it’ll normally run you. It’s received dozens of five-star ratings, and reviewers say it’s an “awesome travel backpack” with a “rugged look” and “timeless style” that’s “functional, understated, and built to take a beating.”
Filson Journeyman Backpack, From $239 (was $399) at Filson
The Journeyman is made of 14-ounce Tin Cloth and 100% Rugged Twill, two iconic Filson fabrics that are water-resistant and durable, and have the vintage outdoorsy charm the brand is known for. The shoulder straps are lined with cotton moleskin for comfort, and there are Bridle leather details—grab handle, zipper pulls, adjustment straps—for a more refined look. There’s a pouch with spots for pens and the like on the outside, and inside the main compartment, you’ll find a poly/cotton lining, a padded laptop compartment, and a zippered pocket.
One shopper wrote that this backpack was “exactly what I wanted.” The main pack is “roomy enough for a weekend,” and the “gusseted pocket in front holds way more than you’d think.” All in all, “This bag is basic, sturdy, extremely well made, a beautiful color, and well worth the price. It will last forever.”
Another customer took their Journeyman on, well, a journey. “I just took it on an 8-mile hike through two slot canyons in Utah, and it was everything I needed.” It “comfortably held a couple quarts of water, a large first aid kit, food, a rain jacket, maps, and additional gear.” And aside from being big enough to hold that stuff, it was also tough enough to protect it. “With the weather resistance of the oiled Tin Cloth, you couldn’t ask for more from a backpack.”
Whether you need a bag for the plane or the trail, the Filson Journeyman Backpack is handsome, durable, and spacious enough for most. Its premium materials and construction demand a premium price, so a 40% discount means big savings, so you won’t want to miss out.
