- Dispatch on business days
- Easy returns and in store exchanges
- Shipping to available destinations
The Filson Journeyman Backpack is a durable everyday pack designed for commuting, travel, and regular outdoor use. With a 23L capacity, it offers practical storage in a streamlined format, combining weather-resistant construction with a structured build that handles daily wear without unnecessary bulk.
The body is made from 14-oz. oil finish Tin Cloth, Filson’s waxed cotton fabric developed for dependable protection in wet conditions. The back panel and base use 100% cotton Rugged Twill, adding structure and abrasion resistance in high-wear areas. This material combination gives the pack a balanced feel, protective, hard-wearing, and well suited to changing conditions throughout the day.
The fully lined main compartment is accessed through a heavy-gauge YKK zipper, covered by a Tin Cloth gutter to help shield contents from moisture. The opening runs more than halfway down the bag, making packing and unloading straightforward while improving visibility inside the compartment. A padded laptop pocket fits devices up to 15 inches, and the padded back panel improves carrying comfort while helping buffer sharper or bulkier items stored inside.
The shoulder straps are made from Tin Cloth and lined with Cotton Moleskin, a sueded cotton that improves comfort and helps reduce slipping during wear. They are contoured and adjustable, finished with Bridle Leather adjustment straps and detailing. Additional leather touchpoints, including the grab handle, closure tab, and zipper pulls, reinforce the pack’s durable construction and understated finish.
An exterior snap-flap pocket adds quick-access storage for smaller essentials. Expandable gussets with corner snaps allow it to stay flat when lightly loaded or open up when extra space is needed. This makes the Journeyman especially practical for carrying documents, travel accessories, or daily tools while keeping the overall design clean and functional.
Features & Specs
- Capacity, 23L
- Materials, 100% cotton Rugged Twill, 14-oz. oil finish Tin Cloth, Moleskin, poly/cotton lining
- Construction, weather-resistant Tin Cloth body with Rugged Twill back panel and base
- Main compartment, fully lined, with wide zip opening
- Laptop sleeve, padded, fits up to 15 inch laptop
- Closure, heavy-gauge YKK zipper with Tin Cloth gutter
- Comfort, padded back panel, contoured shoulder straps lined with Cotton Moleskin
- Exterior pocket, snap-flap pocket with expandable gussets
- Leather details, Bridle Leather grab handle, adjustment straps, closure tab, and zipper pulls
- Dimensions, 17 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W x 5" D
- Care, wipe or brush clean, waxing recommended once a year depending on wear
- Origin, Made in Vietnam
- Item no. FMBAG0066
Orders placed before 16:00 on business days are normally dispatched the same business day, subject to stock availability. Weekend and public-holiday orders are processed on the next business day.
Shipping rates and free-shipping thresholds depend on your delivery country and the products ordered. For standard products, delivery within the Netherlands is €4.95 below €50 and free from €50; Belgium and Luxembourg are free from €75; Germany and France are free from €150. Surfboards have separate rates. See our Shipping & delivery page for all destinations and product groups. Your final shipping cost is shown at checkout.
You can return items within 30 days. Items must be unworn, clean and in their original condition. See our returns information for conditions and any return shipping costs.
The Filson Journeyman Backpack is a durable 23L everyday pack built from weather-resistant Oil Finish Tin Cloth with Rugged Twill reinforcements. A padded back and Moleskin-lined shoulder straps provide carrying comfort, while the lined main compartment includes a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve. Bridle Leather details complete the hard-wearing design.
Filson
Filson is built on grit, quality, and trust. Founded in Seattle in 1897 during the Gold Rush, the brand earned its reputation by outfitting prospectors, loggers, and outdoorsmen who needed gear that could survive anything. More than a century later, Filson continues to make durable clothing and accessories that feel as relevant today as they did back then.