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Filson Tin Cloth Jacket
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Filson Tin Cloth Jacket

by Filson

50
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Oil-finish waxed cotton canvas jacket, known as 'Tin Cloth', made by Filson in Seattle for rugged outdoor and work use.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Redditors recommend Filson's handmade Tin Cloth waxed canvas construction as a durable option built to hold up to years of hard outdoor wear.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as November 2025

  1. 12
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I'd say avoid Filson. People swear by them, and they are nice, decent quality for sure, but canvas is a cotton fiber. It's CHEAP.

  2. 8
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Filson tin cloth is nice too.

  3. 2
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    filson tin cloth.

  4. 2
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Tin Duck, the stuff is amazing handmade in Washington.

  5. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Tin Cloth items and their vintage flannels have lasted me a decade or more

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