Is the Mackinaw Cruiser a jacket or a shirt?

It is an overshirt: a heavy wool shirt-jacket meant to be worn over a tee or sweater. It works as outerwear in dry cold and as a mid layer under a shell in rain.

How does it handle rain?

The tight wool weave resists wind and sheds light rain, but it is not waterproof. In sustained rain, wear a rain shell over it.

The cut is roomy and boxy, with space for layering. Slimmer frames often size down; those layering a sweater may stay true to size.

How should I care for it?

Treat it gently: spot clean and air it out, and dry clean when needed. Hot water and machine drying can shrink and mat the wool.

What pockets does it have?

Four flapped patch pockets (two chest, two lower) with press-stud flaps, side handwarmer access behind the lower pockets, a rear pass-through pocket and an inner button pocket.

Is it worth it over a cheaper wool shirt?

The dense wool, double stitching and 1914 cruiser pattern are built to last decades, which is the case for it over lighter wool shirts. If you want a soft, light layer, it is more than you need.

Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Price History: Lowest $885.00

Q: Where is the Filson Men's Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Overshirt cheapest?

At The House of Bruar, for $885.00, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the Mackinaw Cruiser as a lifetime piece, praising the dense wool, warmth and pocket layout. Common gripes are the stiff new feel, the boxy fit and the weight.

What people mention

Wool warmthPraisedOwners say the dense wool holds heat well and cuts wind on cold, damp days.
Break-inCriticisedSeveral note the wool feels stiff and scratchy until it softens with wear.
FitMixedThe cut is roomy and boxy; some like the layering room, others find it too big.
PocketsPraisedBuyers like the flapped chest and lower pockets, handwarmer access and rear pass-through pocket.
BuildPraisedDouble stitching and heavy fabric are cited as reasons it lasts for years.
WeightCriticisedIt is heavy, so some find it too warm indoors or in mild weather.

From The House of Bruar

Crafted from durable pure wool with an uncommonly tight weave that protects against wind and weather
Originally patented by Filson in 1914 and designed for foresters
Robust double stitching
Flapped patch pockets with press-stud flaps and side access to warm the hands
Further flap pockets to the chest
Rear pass-through pocket and inner button pocket

Materials: 100% pure new wool
Sizing: Page shows a size guide link but gives no fit or sizing guidance in the text.
Care: Dry clean only
Returns: Goods may be returned in saleable condition for refund or exchange within one month of purchase, using the returns form enclosed with each order; goods are retu
Shipping: No additional fees or tariffs; standard shipping (free over a threshold); orders aimed to ship within 4-6 business days; prices include tax and duties.

About the Filson Men's Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Overshirt

The Mackinaw Wool Cruiser is an overshirt made from durable pure wool. The wool has an uncommonly tight weave that protects against wind and weather. Filson originally patented the design in 1914 for foresters.

The overshirt is finished with robust double stitching. It has flapped patch pockets with press-stud flaps, and side access to warm the hands. There are further flap pockets on the chest, plus a rear pass-through pocket and an inner button pocket.

Material: 100% pure new wool
Care: Dry clean only
Construction: Tight weave, double stitching
Pockets: Flapped patch pockets with press-stud flaps and hand-warming side access, chest flap pockets, rear pass-through pocket, inner button pocket