Filson Chaps

[R. Miller]

Just wondering if anyone has a pair. I read an article by Gary Clancy in the Outdoor news last winter about them and finally broke down and bought a pair last night. I'm getting to excited for pheasant and grouse hunting. I've always liked Filson products and these chaps seem to fit the bill.

[schr0563]

I don't hit the woods or field without them.

[HC Eye Hunter]

I have been using mine for a good ten years now and as in the above post "wouldn't hit the field without them". They work great for most all hunting situations and work well keeping my legs warm at colder times. In my opinion Filson chaps are one of the better investments for any outdoorsman.

[setterguy]

Best investment I've ever made. I have to patch mine up annually but they still work great.

[Hotspotter]

Tough as nails. A bit too sweaty for the early season, but a must if you're walking through anything with stickers.

"Might as well have the best.".....yep, they mean it.

Joel

[R. Miller]

I bought the single tin chaps so hopefully, with a light pair of jeans, they'll be okay for the pheasant opener.

[45acpshooter]

I'd rather go into the sharp and nasty stuff without my shotgun than without my Filson chaps; a "must have" in my book.

[charliepete2]

Here is my experience with Filson chaps. I bought a pair of single tins about 4 years ago. They lasted about half a season before I completely wore through the cuffs. By the end of the season they were completely ripped from the cuff up. I would have never bought another pair of the non leather cuffed single tins, but I came across a deal on a pair of leather cuffed double tins for around $40. The cuffs on those held up much better, but the buttons by the cuffs and the buttons on the belt loop failed within the first season. I was pretty angry with the performance of the product given their reputation and I fired off a note to Filson. They promptly replaced both pairs of my chaps. They even threw in a leather cuff on my single tin replacements and upgraded my double tins to a more durable fabric cuff and zippered instead of snapped legs. I've still been less than impressed with the durability of these chaps. After a less than a season of hard use the fabric creases and develops holes. I'm constantly sewing them up and rewaxing them. Wicks makes a 1000 denier cordura chaps that cost half the price and will last 5 times as long. While I question their durability Filson chaps are nice to wear. I can push through thorns and wild rose bushes without a care in the world.

[Rost]

Durability wise, they are okay- Mine are starting to fray really bad around the cuff as well.

They don't seem to breath very well. I sweat a lot in warmer weather.

I also altered mine a bit. I had my grandmother put a heavy zipper in about 12 inches up the side. This way I could slip them on and off w/o taking my boots off.

[MinDak Hunter]

I own Filson (double tin), Boyt cordura (very lightweight), and Wicks Works brand. The Wicks chaps have lasted the longest and been the most effective (dry, puncture proof, length, full side zippers). I DO NOT like Filson as I have had to replace all the buttons in the first year. I also hunted in the rain the second time I wore them and they shrunk at least a inch in length. My wife wears them now as they are to short for me. My father-in-law trains "cover" and horseback dogs (english pointers and setters) ALL year long in MN, GA, and ND. I have seen him wear out Filsons in less than a season but he has had his Wicks brand going on three seasons now.

I hope they suit your needs.

You know what they say about opinions...

Mike Martin

[Huskiedevle]

I know I am posting way late from when this thread started, but here goes.My first set of chaps were the Filsons, and I had them about 8 years. They were pretty toasty in warmer temps, but protected my legs well for me. Three years ago I purchased a set of Wick chaps, and gave away my Filsons to another hunter. The Wicks have worked much better for me, and are cooler, plus a bit more roomier.Wicks were cheaper than the Filsons were.

[stayman79]

Cabela's makes a pair of the waxed cotton chaps for about $50. They have both a zipper and snaps. I've had mine for 3 seasons and they are getting shredded on the bottom cuff, but overall I like them.

Sounds like I'll have to check out the Wicks brand next.

[mnteacher]

I have had both the Filson chaps and the chaps made by WICK. My Filson chaps didn't last near as long as my WICK chaps. My WICK chaps have finally worn out after 6 seasons of very hard use. Extremely durable, comfortable, and water proof. I too won't head out in the field without my chaps on. WICK makes a great product.

[gspman]

I have Wick as well. They work as advertised. A little toasty when it's warm out but other than that I like them.