However, this isn’t just a simple redux or pared-down copy. Some noteworthy differences help the Ranger stand on its own.

Closeup of Filson Ranger Short Cruiser Jacket on tan background
Despite its lightness, the fabric is still highly durable and weather-resistant.
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Warm-weather wear

This jacket’s inspiration came with a thick Tin Cloth exterior paired with a dry finish Cover Cloth liner, making it ideal for colder weather. However, this version was made with warm-weather wear in mind.

As such, the liner has been completely eschewed. Furthermore, the Tin Cloth exterior has been swapped for a much more lightweight seven-ounce dry-waxed fabric from British Millerain, one of the best waxed canvas mills in the world.

As such, this jacket is far more lightweight, making it an ideal outer layer for spring that’s still remarkably durable and weather-resistant.