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Best Fall/Winter Totes

"IT' bags for Fall-no longer seem relevant ...because what most people really end up carrying-most of the time-are either spacious tote bags-or smaller back packs -the size that don't scale Mt. Everest. via GIPHY For cooler temps-swap out the white/beige canvas classics for more weather tough textiles and darker tones... L.L. Beans Hunter canvas open tote and iconic boat haulers are seen all over the world, where ever we go! .Adding to the sturdy last forever bags-darker tones-like this Maine Warden's Tote bag currently available in Olive drab...$59 (can be monogramed too). The details=made of tough 1200 denier shell w/ thermoplastic and - ez clean lining keeps contents dry, an extra layer on the bottom,  adjustable shoulder straps and zipped top...and that IF&W shield is same one Maine Game Warden's have on their uniform. Fjällräven's Kanken backpacks are super popular in the USA-but in a lot of Western Europe we visited this past summ...

TOTE+MESSENGER BAGS:Grads+Dads Gifts

 Part 5 Summer's Best Designs -Great Gifts For Those Going On Roads Less Traveled There is something about summer that signals it' time to lighten up-especially for individuals who travel light-embracing experience over 'stuff'... Yet daily essentials need to be carried around in something ...and as gifts for recipients...ready to ditch the everyday dark ( boring ) backpack ...and slide on an equally practical-roomy messenger bag or spacious tote. IMO A lot easier to carry and that means on public transport too ( crowded subway cars!!!! )...these haulers come in seasonal friendly colors and prints--- and are made of durable materials...enough to carry a lot of weighty things, withstand any rainy weather-and last for many journeys. Our Obsession... Latest fav label- REAL DEAL BRAZIL ...uses discarded thick weathered tarps-cotton canvas from Brazilian cargo trucks, repurposed hard-wear---to fashion the coolest rugged-road tested totes, shoulder/duffle bags,...