Filson’s Chris Stapleton Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Revives a 1950s Plaid
A six-piece Filson and Chris Stapleton collection centers on a Seattle-made wool Cruiser in archival Peppermint Patty plaid, priced at $699.
The defining piece in Filson’s latest Chris Stapleton collection is an old design with a fresh color story: a Mackinaw Wool Cruiser in a brown plaid threaded with cool green lines. The pattern, nicknamed Peppermint Patty, came from Filson’s archives and dates to the 1950s. The jacket’s silhouette reaches further back, to a 1914 patent. That pairing gives the collection a clear center: a recognizable workwear design updated through a distinctive archival pattern.
FilsonThe Cruiser anchors a six-piece collection developed by the 129-year-old outdoor brand and Stapleton, a 12-time Grammy winner. Their work together has produced other history-minded products over the past few years, including an earlier collection and another Mackinaw Cruiser. For this release, Stapleton selected the archive plaid that gives the new jacket its name and visual identity.
Peppermint Patty appears on half the collection’s pieces, including a T-shirt and a cap. Its most complete expression is the Cruiser, where the pattern covers a substantial wool jacket rather than a small accessory. The result holds onto the familiar checks and practical shape associated with the garment while giving it a different palette. That makes the piece’s appeal fairly specific: it’s for someone drawn to Filson’s heritage styling who wants a color combination beyond the usual muted outdoor tones.
The jacket is made in Seattle from 100% virgin Mackinaw Wool. Filson describes the fabric as wind-resistant and breathable, able to shed rain and snow, and insulating even when wet. Those traits make the material relevant to variable conditions, though the product details don’t establish a temperature range or replace the need to choose layers for the weather and activity. The source gives no weight, so shoppers comparing it with other jackets won’t have that specification to work from.
Its layout is built around carrying capacity. Four cargo pockets sit on the front, with two hidden hand pockets and a full-width pocket across the back. That’s seven pockets altogether, distributed across the jacket rather than concentrated in a single pouch. The rear pocket recalls the garment’s utilitarian roots and can carry longer items, while the front and hidden pockets keep smaller essentials close. The source doesn’t specify pocket dimensions, so the fit of a particular item will depend on its size.
Closures follow the same practical approach. Buttons fasten the front and cuffs; snaps secure the cargo pockets and rear pocket. This mix keeps the exterior visually consistent with the Cruiser’s traditional styling while giving the pockets their own fastening method. The source describes the jacket as built to last, but offers no care instructions or durability testing. For a wool garment at this price, buyers will want to check Filson’s care guidance and confirm the fit before committing.
The main tradeoff is easy to see from the details provided: a wool build, a distinctive archive pattern and a generous pocket arrangement, set against a $699 price. The collection may draw fans of Stapleton’s collaborations, but the jacket’s strongest case rests on its own materials, construction and long-running silhouette. Shoppers who prioritize a lighter layer, a stated weight or technical performance figures will need more information than the product description supplies.
Availability and price
The Filson x Chris Stapleton Signature Mackinaw Wool Cruiser is available now in seven sizes for $699. The Peppermint Patty plaid also appears on other pieces in the six-item collection, including a T-shirt and cap. For anyone considering the jacket, the practical questions are whether its wool construction and pocket layout suit the intended use, and whether the fit works for the layers they expect to wear underneath.
FilsonFilson x Chris Stapleton Signature Mackinaw Wool Cruiser (“Peppermint Patty”), $699 at Filson
The Cruiser’s appeal comes from the specifics: Seattle-made virgin wool, a pocket-heavy layout, a patented silhouette dating to 1914 and a plaid drawn from Filson’s 1950s archive. Those details make it a substantial heritage layer, while its $699 price and missing weight and care information leave shoppers with a few practical points to verify before choosing a size.
