Well, I have to admit I'm curious and sort of tempted. It's obviously pretty drastic overkill for my needs, but I'm hard on jackets, and while I've managed to keep some of the better ones from destructing (Pagagonia seems to last forever), it would be a novel experience to have one that I just didn't have to worry about at all.

However, the deal for the waterfowl coat at $150 seems to be gone now...

The Cover Cloth jacket is getting noticably more wearable (less damp-feeling, dryer, warmer) every day I wear it. Seems like they break in in different ways, but break-in, in general, seems to be a big factor with Filson stuff.

I was thinking about the odor I detected that one time that seemed related to the direct sunlight. Probably it was just because it was brand new... and I sort of figure, since the factory is in Seattle, they've probably never experienced it. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Then there's the serious babe factor, of course. Hey, if waxing your Ferrari helps, why not waxing your coat? They won't stand a chance...