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adam
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07/23/2020 11:24AM  
Has anyone been down to the Eagan Filson Outlet?

Worth the trip?
 
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Bearpath9
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07/23/2020 12:14PM  
Saw your post, and since it's only a couple of miles from me, I went down there. Lots of clothing, not much in the way of any (IMO) useful gear. Of course, it all says "Filsons" on it. Better off going to Target.
 
Savage Voyageur
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07/23/2020 06:24PM  
I thought this would be a good place to shop. I’ve bought a few products over the years, outstanding stuff. Prices are too high for me though. First thing I looked at was knives. $125-$130 for a Buck folding knife that is similar to the one that Buck sells for $45-55 anywhere else. I wish them luck, good location for the store.
 
HappyHuskies
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07/23/2020 06:38PM  
Bearpath9 and Savage Voyageur,

I've never been to the Filson Outlet. In fact did not even know they had one in Eagan. Are the clothing prices marked down at,all or is it just another place to buy Filson stuff? I agree their clothing is incredibly spendy, but I have to say that I have found their Tin Pants wear better than anything else I have ever used. Would sure like to find a place to buy them at a reasonable discount though.
 
Savage Voyageur
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07/23/2020 06:46PM  
HappyHuskies: "Bearpath9 and Savage Voyageur,


I've never been to the Filson Outlet. In fact did not even know they had one in Eagan. Are the clothing prices marked down at,all or is it just another place to buy Filson stuff? I agree their clothing is incredibly spendy, but I have to say that I have found their Tin Pants wear better than anything else I have ever used. Would sure like to find a place to buy them at a reasonable discount though."


I agree those pants are great. I have not been there yet. I probably will do take a look before Christmas.
 
Bearpath9
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07/23/2020 07:00PM  
It's a pretty small store. Didn't look at the prices, really, just sort of wandered in to see what they had. I didn't really know what to expect after I went to their website real quick. So, sorry for the lack of information.
 
Pilgrimpaddler
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07/23/2020 08:49PM  
Not worth it. I go in there once or twice each year and have yet to buy anything.
 
Minnesotian
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07/24/2020 08:12AM  

Ahhhh Filson. They used to not be overpriced. Back about 10 years ago their stuff was good quality and affordable. Now they have two divisions, one that makes stuff over seas and one that makes stuff in Washington. They slap everything from Washington with "Made in USA" and almost double the price. And I get it, American workers are more expensive then overseas. But honestly, the quality isn't that much better. If it was, I could justify paying extra. They capitalized on the lumberjack look from years ago and haven't really brought their prices down at all.

Sorry for the rant, it's just they used to be an affordable company and now they are "exclusive."
 
adam
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07/24/2020 11:06AM  
Minnesotian: "
Ahhhh Filson. They used to not be overpriced. Back about 10 years ago their stuff was good quality and affordable. Now they have two divisions, one that makes stuff over seas and one that makes stuff in Washington. They slap everything from Washington with "Made in USA" and almost double the price. And I get it, American workers are more expensive then overseas. But honestly, the quality isn't that much better. If it was, I could justify paying extra. They capitalized on the lumberjack look from years ago and haven't really brought their prices down at all.


Sorry for the rant, it's just they used to be an affordable company and now they are "exclusive.""


You could say the same for Duluth Pack. They are both quality and expensive. But I would rather have a Filson jacket then a $400 canvas briefcase.
 
Bearpath9
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07/24/2020 11:54AM  
Well, they did have a flask for medicinal purposes.
 
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