Alaskan Guide Shirt
Delivery between May 13 – 20 $10
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Our iconic, breathable flannel shirt, made from 8 oz cotton flannel and cut with room to work Our Alaskan Guide Shirt, the mainstay trusted by bush pilots, sportsmen, ranchers and tradesmen for a quarter-century, has a proven track record that ordinary shirts can only dream of. This classic has earned its position at the core of our business for very good reasons–it defines its genre and provides unfailing comfort and durability, season after season. Our iconic flannel is brushed on both sides, adding a layer of softness and warmth that belies its thickness and weight. Ideal over a T-shirt in cool weather, or with a base layer and vest as the temperature drops. The dense, tight weave blocks chilly breezes, while adding a level of durability that’s unsurpassed. The pleated rear shoulders allow unrestricted ease of motion, whether you’re shouldering a shotgun, casting a fly or swinging an axe. Dual flapped chest pockets are gusset-expandable for bulkier items and secure with virtually unbreakable custom Filson buttons. Preshrunk. Filson’s Alaskan Guide Shirt–defining what an outdoor shirt should be since 1996.
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- #1Dec 30, 2025
Anyone tried the Filson Wool Jack-Shirt?
Filson sizing honestly varies product to product. Each one of their garments usually has a unique ‘sizing’ link so check all of the ones you’re interested in. I wear a lot of Filson and sometime shit fits and some times it doesn’t. Which is super frustrating, but I really like their stuff. It holds up better than other brands I’ve tried like LC King’s pants are falling apart and my dry tin-cloth pants ares till going strong. I love my guide shirts and my cruiser jacket.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 5, 2025
Need new wardrobe. Do I go LL Bean, Filson, Patagonia, Huckleberry? Main goal is to last a long time.
I feel like I know your style from the list and it’s the same as mine. I used to have quite a bit of LL Bean and Patagonia, and a few more technical brands like Black Diamond. I now have a closet that is almost entirely Filson, with just a bit of Fjallraven in there too. I couldn’t be happier with it and it covers everything I need except some very dressy occasions. For reference, I am late twenties, spend half my working time in an office and the other half in the mountains and traveling to remote areas (for work). Also, there’s nothing wrong with having nearly everything from one brand. Some people have brand loyalty when products don’t let them down. I worked for a lumbermill right out of high school and ended learning about Filson from the guys I worked with. They lasted longer than my Carharrts so I always kept a few Filson jackets for work. Now I use their stuff for just about all areas of life, with the lightweight Alaska guide shirts being my office button downs (as an example).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Mar 2, 2025
Heimat Rundhals vs Filson Guide sweater
Both are high-quality, but the Heimat is denser and more structured, while the Filson is softer and roomier. If you want a relaxed fit, go Filson. If you prefer a snugger, more rugged knit, Heimat is a great deal at $300.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Feb 1, 2025
Flannel shirts that last
I can’t speak in terms of long term durability but I’m happy with the quality of my Filson Alaskan Guide shirt. Their Field Flannel shirt isn’t bad quality, but the Alaskan Guide shirt is noticeably better in terms of quality.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 1, 2015
Question about flannel shirts.
I have the Filson Guide shirt. I have LL bean, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Baur, woolrich flannels as well. All but the Filson was thrifted (gift). The Guide is easily twice as thick. I wear it as outerwear. Too thick to tuck into any pants I currently own, if that's your thing. Just fyi, its a different material.
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