Filson Turns One of Its Most Important Jackets into the Perfect Transition Coat

An iconic jacket from the trailblazing brand gets a warm-weather makeover without sacrificing any of its legendary styling.

Closeup of Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket breast pocketFilson

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In defiance of Punxsutawney Phil’s decree, the snow is finally melting, and the sun is peeking through the clouds. Unfortunately, it’s still not quite warm enough to break out the shorts and t-shirts.

But that’s okay because one of the most trailblazing American menswear brands has created the perfect transition coat. Based on one of the brand’s best-selling offerings, the Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket is a style must-have for spring.

Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket on tan background
The jacket has the same iconic styling as its inspiration but is much more warm-weather-friendly.
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Inspired by a legend

Filson’s Tin Cloth Short Lined Cruiser Jacket is among the brand’s all-time best-sellers. That’s due in large part to its exceptional construction and timeless style.

This new jacket — the Ranger Short Cruiser — borrows its styling directly from that fan-favorite icon. In fact, the exterior boasts the exact same cut and fit. That includes its dual breast pockets, lower patch pockets and classic collar.

It even comes in two of the same colors: olive green and navy blue. That puts this coat in exceptional company. It also means that it will always be stylish and relevant no matter how long it stays in your wardrobe.

However, this isn’t just a simple redux or pared-down copy. Some noteworthy differences help the Ranger stand on its own.

Closeup of Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket on tan background
Despite its lightness, the fabric is still highly durable and weather-resistant.
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Warm-weather wear

This jacket’s inspiration came with a thick Tin Cloth exterior paired with a dry finish Cover Cloth liner, making it ideal for colder weather. However, this version was made with warm-weather wear in mind.

As such, the liner has been completely eschewed. Furthermore, the Tin Cloth exterior has been swapped for a much more lightweight seven-ounce dry-waxed fabric from British Millerain, one of the best waxed canvas mills in the world.

As such, this jacket is far more lightweight, making it an ideal outer layer for spring that’s still remarkably durable and weather-resistant.

To make it easier to wear, the stud buttons have been changed to snap buttons on the front, cuffs, hem and breast pocket.

Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket worn by farmer outdoors
Along with the Olive option, the jacket also comes in Navy.
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Available now

You can now grab Filson’s Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket in olive green or navy blue from the brand’s site. The price is set at $195. It’s an investment that will undoubtedly pay for itself in due time.

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