- Built with water-resistant oil finish Tin Cloth
- Body lined with dry finish Cover Cloth
- Sleeves lined with polyester twill
- Metal shank-button front cuff closures
- Adjustable hem
- Hand, slotted-utility and flapped chest pockets
- 14-oz. oil finish Tin Cloth + 6-oz. dry finish Cover Cloth + polyester twill
Marketed first as waterproof khaki, this combination of proven jacket design with water and abrasion resistant waxed canvas resulted in the quintessential outdoors jacket for lumberjacks, loggers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. The durable canvas and its waxed waterproofing make this jacket today a staple piece for those in the Pacific Northwest, as it shields the user from rainfall and won't rip or get destroyed like comparable modern materials.
The name cruiser comes from those who were the first into the forests to scout for new timber to be felled. As their paths were uncharted and virgin territory, they were the harshest of all. Hence where the Tin Cloth Cruiser gets its name. Another historical detail that is still on the jackets today, is the full-through back pocket, which was originally used to store maps for such scouting missions. The fit hasn't changed much, and the Tin Cloth Cruiser jacket is a boxy fitting workwear piece, ideal for movement in rugged terrain and for having the right layers underneath.
A more modern approach is taken in the now famous Short-Lined Tin Cloth Cruiser. Fitting more like a denim jacket, this piece is more slimmed and cropped. Those with keen eyes will no doubt recognize these key Filson pieces on display in the TV hit, Yellowstone, as worn by the character Rip.