Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
A more local option for you would be to peruse the local Filson store. Filson made durable clothing for the miners in the Klondike; it's not cheap, but it will last you a lifetime.

Todd
Spot on! I have one of their bags and after 5 years it looks like I have drug it through every pothole in Idaho. But not one single sign of wear. Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Their jackets seem to be of the same quality.