The Best Discounted Filson Item Right Now Is the Last Thing You’d Expect

Play word association with Filson, and you’re likely to land on words such as “heritage,” “rugged,” “workwear” and maybe even “stylish.”

One term that probably won’t pop up is “technical,” which is a bit ironic because all that wool and waxed canvas means many Filson garments are technical; they’re just better than most at hiding it.

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That’s probably why an overtly technical piece such as the 400g Merino Wool Hoodie can catch you off guard. 

While remaining distinctly Filson, it offers elevated performance made all the more compelling by the fact that the brand has slashed the (admittedly high) price by 30 percent.

Sheep’s clothing

If you are outdoorsy at all, you probably don’t need a lecture on the merits of the primary ingredient in this garment, but just in case, here’s a quick refresher. 

Merino wool is a super soft, naturally moisture-wicking wool that comes from the fleece of yes, Merino sheep, breeds that were exclusive to the Iberian Peninsula for hundreds of years. 

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The containment was no accident, as Spain held a tightly controlled monopoly on the animals until the 18th century.

That’s when flocks were sent to several other European countries and eventually around the world, with the primary producer now Australia, followed by New Zealand.

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In any case, outdoor brands including Ice Breaker, Smartwool and Ridge Merino prize it so much that they make the vast majority of their products from it. 

Most folks who hike, backpack or ski tour/splitboard regularly adore its ability to wick away sweat and resist odors — even over multiple days — deploying the material often as a base layer and/or mid-layer.

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Toward that end, Filson positions this expedition-weight 100% merino hoodie as a base layer — with its 18.5-micron merino wool fibers offering next-to-skin comfort — that can also serve as a light sweater. 

The brand says this hoodie can absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water without feeling damp — an optimized level of a common strength of wool in general.

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Meanwhile, flatlock seams minimize chafing and a full-length (waist to chin) zipper enables temperature regulation and the option to seal in as much heat as possible when needed.

Rounding out the features are a scuba-style hood for maximum weather protection and a Napoleon pocket for stashing small essentials.

Availability and pricing

The Filson 400g Merino Wool Hoodie is available now for $174, 30 percent off the full price of $249.

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Filson 400g Merino Wool Hoodie

• $174 at Filson
  $249 (30% off)

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