- Dispatch on business days
- Easy returns and in store exchanges
- Shipping to available destinations
The Filson Journeyman Backpack in Otter Green is built as a dependable daily pack with a clear focus on durability, weather resistance, and practical carry. With a 23L capacity, it sits in a versatile range for commuting, day travel, and everyday use, offering enough space for daily essentials while keeping a structured, compact profile.
The main body uses 14-oz. oil finish Tin Cloth, a tightly woven fabric known for its hard-wearing feel and strong resistance to wet conditions. Areas exposed to more constant friction and contact are reinforced with 100% cotton Rugged Twill at the back panel and base, adding stability and long-term durability in key zones. Inside, a full poly/cotton lining gives the interior a clean finish and supports daily organisation.
Access is handled through a heavy-gauge YKK zipper, covered by a Tin Cloth rain gutter designed to help shield the opening from moisture. The zip extends more than halfway down the bag, which makes packing easier and improves visibility inside the main compartment. A snapped closure over the rain gutter adds extra protection when conditions turn wet. For work carry and everyday utility, the interior includes a padded laptop pocket sized for devices up to 15 inches.
Comfort is equally considered. The bag features padded shoulder straps built from Tin Cloth and lined with Moleskin, a sueded cotton fabric that helps improve comfort while reducing slip during extended wear. The straps are contoured and adjustable, finished with Bridle Leather adjustment straps and leather attachment points. A padded back panel adds further carrying comfort while creating a buffer between the wearer and bulkier contents inside the pack.
On the exterior, a snap-flap pocket provides quick-access storage for smaller items. Its gusseted design uses snap-secure expandable corners, allowing the pocket to sit flatter when lightly loaded and expand when extra room is needed. Additional Bridle Leather details at the grab handle and zipper pulls complete a design that feels considered and functional without excess. The result is a backpack that works naturally across urban movement, bike commutes, travel, and light outdoor use.
- Style, Filson Journeyman Backpack
- Color, Otter Green
- Capacity, 23L
- Main material, 14-oz. oil finish Tin Cloth
- Reinforcement, 100% cotton Rugged Twill back panel and base
- Lining, poly/cotton lining
- Strap lining, Moleskin
- Laptop storage, padded interior pocket fits up to 15" laptop
- Back panel, padded
- Exterior pocket, snap-flap pocket with snap-secure expandable gussets
- Hardware, heavy-gauge YKK zipper, solid brass zipper closure
- 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 in Otter Green 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 pocket. Bridle Leather details complete the 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.