Single vs Double FILSON Mackinaw Cruisers | Regular & Long Comparison & Try On
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- This video compares the medium Filson mackinaw cruiser in charcoal with the medium long filson double mackinaw cruiser in blue grey plaid. Let me know what you thought of the video! Be sure to like & subscribe.
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In case you are unsure of what size to get, here are my measurements for reference.
Height- 5'9
Weight- 150 lbs
Waist- 30 inches
Hips- 33 1/2 inches
Chest- 38 inches
Shoulders- 17 1/2 inches
Arm Length- 32 inches
Neck- 15 1/2 inches
I bought the dbl Mack 30 years ago in the forest green, shot a buck in northern NY one day, wet snowing coming down that day, 3 hr drag back to my truck, when I removed my Filson dbl Mack I was bone dry underneath. The coat still looks new.
A three hour drag. Holy smokes...
>bone dry
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I have the same coat and it's 20 years old and looks brand new. I also have a single mackinaw and I wear it most of the winter and it looks almost new as well.
Very informative vidéo for me. Just moved from Cali to Colorado and thought I would check out some videos before buying. Thanks for taking the time making this video. I think ill go with the plaid jacket. Thanks brother
When you put on a Double Mackinaw Cruiser, it’s like getting a big hug from someone who loves you. I have 3 of them as well as a regular Mackinaw and absolutely love them. I just wish they had more colour options. Thank you for the review. It was very well done.
I have the dbl Mack with the furry detachable hood and regular-plaid green Mack jacket too. Watching Filson's prices go up up up!
Love my wool!👍❤️👍
Thank you for the thorough review and including your size and weight im the description. -15 degrees F, heck, that would be a worst case scenario in the city or when I’m in the mountains here in Switzerland, so that should be warm enough for most situations👍🏻
My filsons slot pockets always host a pocket knife, flashlight (aa/aaa) and lighter (ferro rod). Those items are just short enough to not show or be easy to get out, so I added oiled leather strips, with a knot on the end (slit on one end to just hook into the pocket clips). with the solid green wools, the touch of reddish orange leather looks nice.
I had the same "issue" with the length of the sleeves and did what you did and added an extra button. Now it's perfect
I bought a green double Mac from a small shop. still had the tags on it but I got it for $230 I love this coat.
Just getting into this. Great reference video into wool jackets. Very practical insights. Subscribing! Thanks for this!
Vintage Filson mackinaws are awesome. I bought a double mackinaw new 20 years ago and it still looks great. My single mackinaw was purchased used about six years ago and it still looks great, too, and I wear it a lot more than the double.
My single mack has been a faithful companion for 25 years. One thing I would have preferred is snaps like my cotton duck cruiser. Like they say Might as well have the best...
Very nice review. I have the single Mackinaw and the discontinued Greenwood wool coat that is the Seattle wool and is lined with moleskin. Thanks for sharing
A local retailer had that Double Mackinaw in my size and I should have grabbed it. Love that colorway. I ended up picking up the Hooded Double Mackinaw Cruiser available right now.
@Sled Fiend The Double definitely runs a little bigger, but I think that is on purpose for layering.
I found a brand new double mack at a second hand store in Asheville , NC about ten years ago. The owner didn't know what it was. I paid $30.00 for it, again, brand new. Wish they had higher vertical slash pockets for hands.
I have had my green double mack for nearly 20 years and have worn it every condition possible. The only negative is that is a very heavy coat and the weather has to be pretty bad/cold to wear it. Otherwise it will get to hot. Looking back I feel like the single Mack would server most people very well and be more than enough coat.
What temperature do you feel the single mackinaw is rated for? I live in Alberta Canada, -20 to -30 during the winter.
@@timreid5103 With proper layering you should be able to wear a single Mac in those temps. It also depends on how well you personally can tolerate colder temps. One thing to keep in mind that wool breathes (meaning it does allow some wind to get thru but helps keep you from sweating). For temps lower than that , I cant speak for because once it hits -30 I just dont go outside anymore.
Good review. I see the single Mack as a field shirt and the double Mack as a coat.
The sizes run big to allow layering but also so very important is the layers are not compressed from tight fit that would other wise compromise warmth.
Man, you have some pretty loose standards as to what qualifies as a shirt.
I do too. I wear the single most of the year and consider it an extra thick flannel. If its real bad and I wont be active, I put a double over it; or a leather shirt (very large) or a rain shell. they seem pretty water resistant, but some lanolin will really take it to another magnitude, but will increase the wool smell when wet.
Great video!
I bought, and recently recievied my filson mackinaw wool cruiser. Fits beautifully, a great jacket for the weather conditions here in the north of Sweden. This video made it easy to choose size and color!
Thanks!
Glad to help! Thank you for watching!
Hei Kortsahl! Jeg skjønner dette er en delvis vinterjakke, men kan den brukes også når det er varmere i været i ca 8-10 plussgrader? Jakken er jo kostbar så jeg hadde håpet man kunne ihvertfall bruke den høst,vinter og vår?
Jeg er 184cm med en liten øl mage å tror du størrelse Large vil passe?
Cheers 🍺
@@larsstenseth2351 Hej Lars! Har bara använt jackan senaste veckan. Då har det varit mellan -5 och +10, funkar perfekt. Jag kommer att använda den framför allt under vår & höst, samt vinter när det inte är jättekallt. Jag är 175cm, lagom tjock och köpte M, passar perfekt med en skjorta under.
Hade bra 🍻
@@kortdahl1465 Tackar så mycket👍
Does it keep you warm into negative temperatures?
Your vids helped me a lot! You are 3 inches taller than me, also slimmer.
I ordered M and L, the medium is perfect if i dont want to layer it more than a regular hoodie, arm length was perfect. But had to go with the large, more future proof ! Probably gaining some weight when i get older.. who dosent lol. Now i really want a double one, started to look around on ebay. Cheaper than retail, but import and shipping fees makes it almost as expensive as a new one where i live.
That japan guy buys everyone elses filsons and then adds another 100$. Then there is shipping from japan, and he only takes paypal (which I closed years ago due to them keeping/ taking money fairly often) I was shopping there for quite a while to find one.
I found a double from 1995 in medium for 300$ in excellent condition on ebay. The seller was located in Japan and had free express shipping, Japan to Norway in 3 days, still blows my mind. Had to pay 75$ for import, but 375$ with express shipping is still a good deal considering I paid almost double for a brand new one in my country... luckily they last a lifetime.
I have noticed that some older double Mackinaws don't have the internal pocket and then I have noticed some of the older single Mackinaws only have one button on the sleeve instead of two. So there is a bit of variety in these areas between models from different years folks might want to pay attention to.
looks perfect on you ...don't mod anything especially the sweet limited addition ...great vid
Thanks man! I get what you mean but I’ve talked to filson about the issue and they have genuine filson buttons matching the ones on the coat being shipped to me now. I will most likely be doing that one modification. I will show in a video once I have a professional tailor install them
Thanks for sharing, especcially the sizing!
Great review and seems like a good guy
Great video! I like the Filson line. Looking to see what temperature ratings work best for Alberta winters. At the start you mentioned it was about -15C and both jackets were fine. have you tried the Filson Field coat or work coat? Thanks
Nice job on the review!
Thanks for posting this which was most useful. I have had my single in charcoal for three years and love the quality and materials but not the design. It is simply more of a shacket than a coat and you really need to wear something warm underneath like a thick knit jumper in cold windy weather. I just wish they had put a larger overlap at the front and put a jacket rather than a shirt sleeve design after the cuffs - why use a great wind resistant wool to keep the heat in if you let it all out through gaps? Also - can you fasten your top button avoiding strangulation?
I have the Double Mack since 1988. The best jacket ever.
Thanks! I love the Mackinaw. The double is too bulky. I wear medium but with Filson I need to buy small.
5’-8”
160lb
You did an excellent job!
The double absolutely should come with 2 buttons. I have a size 46 and moved the buttons, great fit now.
Great review thank you.
Wore the single mack in -5°f in 40mph wind w/ snow this year. Plenty toasty with it an a modest sweater underneath. Cannot imagine how much of a heat stroke the double would have given me. I wish I bought the mackinaw cruiser years ago.
The only thing I wish is that the mackinaw cruiser had a denser weave to it like some of the woolrich stuff has. I have some 14oz stuff from them than blocks wind better than this.
Yeah I’m very impressed with my mackinaw coats as well. I’ve never tried a woolrich coat yet. I’ve got a few nice sweaters of there’s tho. Was it 100% wool or a blend?
@@wildforwool3821 They were 14oz 85/15 wool-nylon blend. Even when driving, I could hardly feel the wind on my skin.
Went to buy more of their stuff only to find out they doubled/tripled the prices on the same things I bought just a couple years prior. Looks like they completely abandoned workwear/outerwear/sportsman history for being a fashion brand now.
Kinda feel like a mad man to use the mackinaws double or single as an under layer for a work shell or hunting coat. But upon seeing that the single had so much room on the back pocket. That would effectively replace my backpack since i carry very little.
Love the bowler, also. Hats in the Belfry?
You are lucky to have gotten one of those special edition double macs! Heavier wool and that plaid is sharp!
It’s the same 26 oz wool that’s in the regular Mackinaw, just two layers of it.
Only in the plaid. My double Mac is the standard charcoal 24oz wool. Still very warm with the 2 layers. I imagine the plaid version is even better. I look forward to winter all year so I can get my Filson wool out.
@@nhz5527 buddy, my point is the wool fabric weight has nothing to do with it being single or double. Yes, the plaid is 2 oz heavier, but again, it the same wether you get plaid single/double or or solid single/double. Your original comment is wrong. Just accept it and move on.
@@RB-xv4si I don’t think I ever implied that the fabric weight had anything to do with double vs single. I only meant that the special edition that is being reviewed in this video is made from a heavier wool then the standard, now discontinued, double Mac that I have offered in charcoal 24 oz wool….buddy
@@RB-xv4si bud i think he's taking about how Filson usually uses 24oz on plain colored coats (charcoal, green) and uses 26oz on all plaid/striped wool products (red&black/green&black/blue&black)
bought my red and black double mack about 5 years ago now, still my go to winter coat, always warm no matter the conditions. I think they've discontinued the double mack, such a shame.
They still make it.
Great show and love the wool from Filson. When the video was on you mentioned it was -15 C. I live in Alberta so will the Double mack be good when its -40C? I never see anyone wearing them here. Thanks.
Im in Alberta too, it’s currently minus 39 right now as I’m replying. I was outside a couple hours ago taking some square straw bales to the animals and pitching hay to the horses, I was wearing the mackinaw wool anorak with a long sleeve wool base layer, a cotton button up shirt and sheepskin vest underneath I was very warm almost to warm I was starting to sweat. The double mackinaw would be warmer than what I was wearing so I probably would have left the sheepskins vest out but still kept the base layer and button up. But.. there is no wind tonight. With a cold wind I’m sure I would have been colder because the wool isn’t the best protection against wind. Also if I was standing around not doing anything for the amount of time I was outside I would have gotten pretty cold even if I would have had the double mackinaw on. So it just all depends on what you are going to be doing outside. For weather like this if you want to know you will be warm my sheepskin is the warmest coat I have and protects against wind. Hope that helps
I have the Mackinaw Vest in Charcoal. Love it! So, the big question is which one do you like best if you could only keep one... the Anorak, Cruiser, or Double Cruiser? I want to buy one of them, but I'm really torn here, I love the Anorak, think the Cruiser would be perfect for Archery hunting, but really love the Double Cruiser!
It all depends on the climate you live in and what you plan to use it for. That being said. If I could only choose one I personally would go with the cruiser because you could use it in a wider range of temperature by layering for the temp. The double would get to hot in many situations. Also the amount of pockets on the coats are very useful where as the anorak is more so just an over sized sweater. The single Mac is also durable enough for the bush but classy enough for the city.
Great video
I like the long style.
If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get your double mackinaw? I’ve been craving for that buffalo plaid color but can’t find it anywhere.
Filson are great products and they are sure proud of them. Shop for vintage, and vintage Woolrich, Pendleton, Barbour et cetera so you don't have to mortgage your children.
But good luck trying to find them outside the US for decent prices!
Thank you great video.. so I normally wear an xl for a jacket should I keep the same size for the Mackinaw cruiser or am I better served going down 1 size to an L -- I hear they are cut very roomy is that the case what do you suggest?
I personally had to go down a size but it might vary depending on where you carry your weight. If it’s in your midsection you may want to go with the extra large but if you have more of a slim build I would say go down a size
Hi, I really like your videos. I can ask you for some advice, I have the chest of 41 inch's, which size of Vest western and cruise mackinaw you recommend me to buying for wear them together. Thanks and greetings from Italy
Thank you 👍.
Thanks so much for your f@#*ing videos, they are a big help. Not sure if you get a kickback from your link in a glove video but I'll use it just incase.
Belive made for some 1 working w gloves the filson products are all made for working in not just a dress coat 3 stitches each seam and reinforced snap or buttons on bk side of wool the Mac cruiser had 26 Oz Oz vs 24 Oz on 2 Mac cruiser
So I'm really considering getting Filson's Single Mackinaw Cruiser.
I've come across several comments recently saying in short that: 1) Filson recently got bought out and their quality has since gone downhill while their prices have climbed; 2) that the Mackinaw jacket in particular is not as thick and thus as warm as the same jackets of the past. Any thoughts or personal experience about these 2 comments from anyone? Thanks in advance.
And I appreciate your wool clothing reviews!
The quality has definitely changed a bit. But overall, their customer service is great and they’ll make things right if there are issues.
Yep. My newer vest is thinner and not stitched as well as my vintage cruiser of the same color.. But still a good quality. Its now more like one lifetime or a few decades of daily wear, rather than pass it to the next generation quality. Still not many things that compare. Pendleton cruisers are nice too, but the handwarmer pockets on the filson are very very nice to have. So are the slot pockets if you carry a pocket knife flashlight lighter or whatever small trinkets might otherwise just clutter pockets.
You should try a stormy kromer wool product sometime, I like the filson mackinaw jackets but prefer the stormy vest because theyre softer and cut larger.
I’ve researched them but there’s only two of there items that are %100 wool. I don’t buy items with synthetics mixed into the wool. I buy my wool items for the properties wool has and synthetics don’t have those same properties. But thank you for the recommendation!
@@wildforwool3821 agreed, and their mackinaw wool jacket and vest (excluding the blaze and camo colours) are 100%. I bought the SK vest because filson's 2xlt was still too small and short on me. The SK just arrived i was thinking of doing a little video comparo myself.
From what I seen from the photos the jacket looks to me like the hand warmer pockets are up high on the chest and would be uncomfortable to actually use. Maybe I’m wrong? That’s unfortunate filson couldn’t accommodate your size, I’m glad you found something that works for you. I think you should definitely do a comparison video I’d be checking it out for sure!
@@wildforwool3821 the pockets are admittedly a little weird, filsons layout is much nicer
I’d love to see a comparison of those items tho I think it would be very informative if you made one on your vest!
Great video. Would love to see the Filson Packer coat reviewed
Thank you. I will do one soon
had to check channel name, thought i accidently clicked on a cowboy kent rollins video with that intro
Yeah they made to add the two more buttons, and Tack on another hundred dollars form
Great video!
I'm 6'1, 160lbs. Leaning towards the double cruiser whereas I work in the forest industry in Canada. Would you suggest a medium or large?
Thanks
I would say go with a medium long. Filson recommends a long if you are over 6 ft. If your really unsure you can take your measurements and use their sizing chart. Hope that helps!
I noticed that currently they don’t have a long in the double mackinaw cruiser. Personally I would wait until they have it. They come out with them periodically
Thanks for the insight, you've been very helpful.
I know this is an old video, but does anyone know if you can tell anything by the style numbers? I saw what looks like an older double mack online that has the flap over the upper pockets, but no double sleeve or cape. It's style 144 I believe. Thanks
The knicknack pouch is for rifle cartridges.
Just curious, what is your size & weight?
Reason I’m asking is I am planning on buying a mackinaw soon. Need help with the sizing. Thank you in advance
I am 5’9 and about 150 lbs. if your around my size and build and want it to be more fitted go with a medium and if your any bigger than me I’d go up in size.
are the double mackinaw and cape mackinaw the same?
You ever sell any of your filson gear? I own a few of there jackets (double mackinaw, older down cruiser, down cruiser vest) a few sweaters and shirts, I absolutely love there products. I don't know how you can afford it all! But I do envy you haha 😄. Do you happen to know any sources to get used filson or similar gear?
At this point I don’t sell any of it I love it all way to much. Eventually id like to give away a filson product on my Channel tho. I know there’s lots of filson on eBay but make sure you look very close at the pictures and write up on it to make sure your getting one with no flaws or minimal wear. Also you could follow @filsonhunter on Instagram he sells filson all the time. There’s also two Facebook groups one is called “filson gear-buy sell review” and the other is “cc filson trading post” you should check out to.
Thats awesome thanks alot for the info love the videos man!! I actually picked my double mackinaw up a few months ago in mint condition from a guy on kijiji, I'm always looking. He said it had been in storage for 20 years or so, I got it for a pretty good price (300) considering it's around $650 canadian before taxes.
Thank you! Man that’s awesome to hear! Your very lucky you found that! Definitely a killer deal!
Where can you buy a double cruiser now? The one on their website isn't double wool anymore, it's wool and waxed cotton.
hi, how much money you paid for the double Mackinaw Cruiser?
Crunchy snow, it's cold.
Does anyone know what the pocketflap lining material is made of?
Great vid. FWIW....the "map pocket"..at least here in the US is referred to as a "game pocket". At least in my old Woolrich Pennsylvania Tuxedo.....Cheers!
Glad you liked it! Thank you for the comment. I was under the assumption game pockets are either lined or have a removable liner to wash. Personally I’d never put game in the filson map pocket. My understanding is the map pocket on this coat was designed for the old loggers back in the day when they still used maps or charts.
Or miners
@@wildforwool3821 You are correct. The wool cruiser jackets are named for the timber cruisers who often wear this style while out evaluating a timber stand. The pocket is called a map pocket because that is often what they held. Of course the smallest pockets over the breast pocket are for pens and items like thermometers. These days I use the map pocket to carry a tablet. Stay warm!
It was my pleasure watching your f@#!ing video
I bought a single Mackinaw because I found it impossible to find a double how do you find the double Mackinaw
Usually every year around winter they come out with a new batch of double mackinaws, unfortunately they didn’t this year for some reason. Just keep your eye out of the site for them. You can also find used ones in good condition on eBay and a Facebook group called Filson owners club and Filson trading post.
Are the Double Mackinaws in long just out of stock right now?
They seem to offer them periodically, not with every item or new release
triple layer wool dude!
Hello. What color is the single coat in this video? Is it charcoal? Thank you
Yes that’s correct
Your video helped me make my decision. I just purchased the charcoal mackinaw. Thank you very much
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
Is there a lining in the sleeves ?
No lining in both
The medium looks great! Same height as you but a lot bigger. 5’9 220 lifter, plan on dropping weight to 185-190. Got the medium, now worried that it will be too small. But from what I read the large would’ve been too big...thoughts anyone?
The large might have been a better bet. But it all depends on how you carry your weight in my opinion.
Update us on the fit once you get it
@@wildforwool3821 will be here Friday! Looking forward to it.
Well the coat arrived! The coat is very well made and nice. The weight is noticeable but good. At 5’9 220-230 the fit is very tailored, buttoning the coat was not an issue, but no room for layering. The sleeves are fine. But I think it will be the large for me. The medium is great, just not for me.
Thank you for updating us. I’m sure this info will help others
Ciano Farmer😉the best
mandem is styling tho
First!
I have the single mackinaw and I’ll be honest, carhartt is better than that thing. If it’s windy at all you’re going to be miserable I don’t care how many layers you have. I’m curious to know how much better the double is, anyone have an opinion?
It’s currently minus 39 celsius right now as I’m replying. I was outside a couple hours ago taking some square straw bales to the animals and pitching hay to the horses, I was wearing the mackinaw wool anorak with a long sleeve wool base layer, a cotton button up shirt and sheepskin vest underneath I was very warm almost to warm I was starting to sweat. The double mackinaw or packer coat would be warmer than what I was wearing so I probably would have left the sheepskin vest out but still kept the base layer and button up. But.. there is no wind tonight. With a cold wind I’m sure I would have been colder because the wool isn’t the best protection against wind. Also if I was standing around not doing anything for the amount of time I was outside I would have gotten pretty cold even if I would have had the double mackinaw or packer on. So the temperature rating all depends on what you are going to be doing outside and the amount of wind. And than you will need to layer accordingly to that activity and adding a wind barrier if needed like leather or waxed cotton canvas. I could be standing around doing nothing at -15 and get cold but be doing chores being active at -40 and be warm. For weather like this if you want to know you will be warm my sheepskin is the warmest coat I have and protects against wind.
I bought a 44R it hasn’t came in the mail yet but what is that equivalent to, I’m 5’8 215lbs bulky
A 44 is equivalent to a large and the the ‘R’ refers to the length being regular if I’m not mistaken. Hope this helps!
@@wildforwool3821 thank you I just checked my suit size and the jackets are 44
@@wildforwool3821 would a suit size be my Filson size ? And what is your height and weight and coat size?
@@David-qw2iv hi! Have you got your jacket and how about the fit? Cheers 👍
@@larsstenseth2351 hi it fits good from the buttons but the double layer of wool makes is look very bulky even though the coat fits good I might add another button to the sleeve so I can get a tighter fit from the wrist
How much do you weigh and how tall are you?
150 pounds and I am 5’9” tall. I have my measurements listed in the description on most of my videos.
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I’m about 6’1 175 do you think I should look at a small or medium in the single mackinaw?
I Personally think at least a medium but possibly even a large. Filson recommends a tall if you are over 6 feet but I’m not sure they have the tall sizes available right now. But it does all depend on how you carry your weight.
Soy de Chile como puedo tener una
You will need to make an order from Filson’s website www.filson.com
I wish I could own one, but I cannot bring myself to buy one. I think they are just overpriced and there are just as good options out there
If you like it, just consider that it will last for generations. Also, you can always sell it at any time and get about 75% of what you paid back. Can't do that with most other coats. Personally, I found the wool to be too abrasive for me. I prefer a lined coat.
Anyone in position to sell me a double mackinaw cruiser in Scandinavia please?
Why don’t you just get it tailored, the sleeves
Voids the lifetime warranty
Also t’s cheaper and easier to just add a button. The extra length is actually useful.
This guy recommends two buttons on the double Mac. Filson decides to cancel the double mac.
Your closing line is….lacking.
you can stuff your drugs in the back pocket!
Way over priced.
I have a red/black Filson double mackinaw from years ago. It now stays in the closet and never gets used. They are heavy, fuzzy and uncomfortable and not even as warm as a lightweight modern down jacket. Sure, everyone wants one because it is a status symbol nowadays. Double thumbs DOWN!!!
What size is it? Give me a good price and I’ll take it off your hands.
@@guskofinas1979 I have never sold anything. Thanks for the offer.
I don't understand why you would have ever bought a mack if you don't even understand the benefits of wool over down or what they are both used for... I can buy a 20 dollar jacket and it will be warmer than the wool packer coat, but if you think the point of these are pure warmth i suggest you sell it and buy more plastic indeed.
@dimi7055 I bought it years ago as a young man, chasing Elmer Fudd-chic, but found out it really IS 19th-Century tech. It was probably the pinnacle of garment technology during the Klondike Gold Rush days, but now we have vastly superior products today. If I was lost in the Arctic wilderness, give me a "plastic" down jacket that can save my life rather than this obsolescent dinosaur!
@@rmwtsou Good luck surviving once that down jacket gets wet or punctured ;).
Filson jackets are ridiculously over the top ridiculously overpriced and no more functional than a coat you could buy for $200 if not less. Only trendy fools by this product
Why would you watch this video if you are clueless about benefits of fabrics over other fabrics. You can buy a 20 dollar jacket in fact and it will be warmer than a double mack, but if you think the point of these is just static warmth i think you should click away and just stick to rubber Walmart jackets like most of the people who don't understand what certain fabrics are used for. Gotta love people who shop at H&M thinking they are fabric experts...
How tall are you and what’s your weight?