Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket
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When you want to wear one jacket regardless of changing weather conditions, our original Mackinaw Wool Cruiser excels. It’s made with durable wool in an uncommonly tight weave that turns away wind while remaining highly breathable. Wool’s complex natural structure wicks moisture to the tip of each fiber, enabling it to insulate dry or wet. It’s wet-weather performance is the reason wool has been the fabric of choice for outdoor protection for centuries. With four flapped pockets on the front and a full-width pocket the entire back, two layers of wool protect most of the torso, right where it’s most needed.
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends it
12 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 21, 2025
Wool coat recommendation
My Filson Macinaw is by far the most BIFL coat I will ever own
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 21, 2025
Wool coat recommendation
Seconding Filson, their Mackinaw is basically indestructible and only gets better with age
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 19, 2025
Wool coat for the Northeast
Filson’s wool coats are amazing. Mackinaw cruiser. Or the long duster coat. Bought the red buffalo plaid and 30 years old and looks brand new.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Nov 5, 2025
Looking for a good quality winter coat
I don't agree with the people who are hating on filson. I have an old Mackinaw coat, and just bought a new one in a different color. The wool does feel different between the two (not better or worse), but everything else appears exactly the same, down to the last stitch.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Nov 4, 2025
Looking for a good quality winter coat
Made in US Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. Done.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Nov 4, 2025
Looking for a good quality winter coat
Vintage wool Mackinaw off eBay
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Sep 2, 2025
Wool clothes you stand by
My 12-year-old Filson Mackinaw Cruiser looks as good as the day I got it, and it’s been worn nearly every day in winter over that time. I’ve never had more compliments on a piece of clothing, either.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Aug 4, 2025
what winter coat are yall using?
Filson Double Mackinaw Wool Cruiser. Going on over 35 years and still looks literally brand new. Have no idea about today’s quality vs. mine.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Aug 4, 2025
what winter coat are yall using?
I treated myself to a Filson Mackinaw and love it. Perfect for the PNW where it doesn’t usually get extremely cold. I had a basic puffer layer I’d put under it for those rare days when I was really cold.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Jul 7, 2025
Which heritage brands are still good?
Filson might be making their stuff less heavy duty than they used to, but it’s on their dime because they’re repairing it. Made in USA is still guaranteed for life and honestly some of my Filson gear from the 70’s - 90’s is very utilitarian. I have a bunch of rugged twill bags from the 90’s and they’re thick and HEAVY. Great for organizing gear. I like the newer lighter/softer bags for clothing and something I’ll take indoors. Mackinaw wool isn’t exactly the same, but it’s still like a suit of armor and it’s great from beating the sh*t out of by carrying or dragging wood in the winter. It really has to be pretty damn cold for me to put it on while I’m that active and if I need more heat, I’ll layer.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Jun 6, 2025
Filson vs Fjällräven
Hi there! First off, I'm not a lumberjack, don't work on an oil rig, and I'm not a farmer. I really love outdoor tourism and leisure, as well as the heritage style, but it's more of a hobby for me than a job. I have a fairly large Fjallraven collection and about a dozen Filson items, including some of the popular ones like the Tin Cloth jacket, Journeyman backpack, Mackinaw Cruiser, and so on. (I even made a separate post about Fjallraven if you're interested: [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/Fjallraven/comments/1fsvwwj/my_fjallraven_collection/)). I think that despite their outward similarity, they are quite different both functionally and spiritually. Filson is concentrated American heritage, and you can feel it in everything — the style and design, materials, hardware. It embodies the spirit of cowboys, lumberjacks, and people working hard outdoors. Their materials are as strong as they can get, simple and even a bit "rough." Just take a look at their detachable Tin Cloth hood and you'll see what I mean. Fjallraven is a modern reinterpretation of classic outdoor clothing. Even though they look pretty authentic, their items are far more functional — they use modern blended fabrics that are much more wear-resistant (let's be honest, pure cotton can't beat a high-quality 35/65 blend), plus they breathe better and dry faster. Fjallraven's pieces also have a complex anatomical cut (check out their Vidda Pro or Keb trousers and the Skogsö jacket — lots of handy pockets, articulated elbows, and a hood that adjusts to your head without hindering your view or movements). With Fjallraven, it's super easy to walk, move, and use the pockets with zippers or buttons. Almost every item has a special inner mesh pocket for your phone — it's 2025, right? Waistbands and hoods adjust, and sleeve and leg openings are adjustable too — Filson doesn't have these features, just basic two-position buttons. If you wax them thoroughly, both G-1000 and Tin Cloth will resist rain for quite a while, but with moderate application, you'll feel the difference in breathability: Filson is like a non-breathable tarp, almost like rubber; thinner G-1000 allows your body to breathe. If G-1000 pants get wet, they dry quickly on your body (remember, only 35% cotton); Tin Cloth, on the other hand, might take overnight to dry (100% cotton, very dense and thick). That said, I truly love both brands. For style and "spirituality," I choose Filson. When I'm going camping or on a light trekking trip with a tent or hammock, where I won't be moving a lot, and the main goal is to enjoy nature, not the activity or route, or when I just want to stroll through the city feeling comfortable — Filson is my pick. But for serious hikes, where comfort and freedom of movement are key, it's definitely Fjallraven. I can't imagine a five-day hike with Filson: it would be sacrificing comfort just for the brand. I should mention, this is all just my personal opinion. Every brand has exceptions. Fjallraven has some less modern or practical items, and not every Filson piece is in the "classic wooden" design and materials — I'm talking about their main range and iconic items. P.S. English isn't my first language, so apologies if something's off. Good luck with your choice!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Feb 4, 2025
What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?
A Filson Mackinaw cruiser
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