Enough room to carry a load plus look fabulous while hauling! Clockwise starting from the top: Fiorentini + Baker, Dries Van Noten Women's Transparent Bag, Dries Van Noten Women's Snake Skin Panel Tote Bag. Shop these and more at SVPPLY.
The Grid: A Mixed Bag
Nothing like a good bag with pockets. Go to Svpply to find these bags and other goods we've selected.
Three Totes
Suede, leather or canvas. Find these online at Meilleur Ami or shop for them on your next visit to Paris.
Black Stripe Tote
I want this for all my beach stuff. Find it at JCrew.
Mystery Tote
Love this bag though we have no idea whose it is or where to find it. Spotted it on Pinterest.
Old School Cool Travel Kit
Made by Portland’s own Beckel Canvas Products who have been creating traditional canvas tents for the camping enthusiast for over 40 years. Now is creating these durable canvas bags for the travel enthusiast. Each bag is locally crafted of 20 oz. canvas, with leather trim, sturdy zippers and stitched label. Cool. Comes in other colors too. Go to Canoe.
Chester Wallace Tote
Inspired from a classic tool bag but perfect for the beach or for toting around a few bottles of wine. Locally sewn in Portland Oregon and made of heavy weight waxed cotton canvas with reinforced bottom, so it's durable. Go to Canoe for this and others.
To Market
Save the environment and help keep 75 women in Bangladesh employed at the same time. This hand crafted Market Bag is the perfect carrier for trips to the farmer's market or grocery store - with its waterproof lining and natural vegetable dyed leather straps. $58. At Apolis Global
Fair Trade
These amazing bags all handwoven by women working within a Fair Trade program in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines and India. Through the organization called Dharma Door the mission is to create sustainable solutions to poverty through trade and ensuring that fair wages, safe working conditions and human right are met. The bags are made from natural jute and and biodegradable. Though I don't know why you'd ever want to toss one out. You can purchase these and other on the Dharma Door website.
Dry Sac
Another Jack Spade classic, the Tarpaulin Dry Dopp Kit. Totally waterproof with Aqua Seal zippers. Wow, that IS waterproof. Comes in lots of other colors but who could resist this orange. Made for boys but perfect for girls too.
Dipped in Green
The Jack Spade Industrial Canvas Dipped Coal Bag. A seasonal classic. Via Bagaholic Boy.
The 4 Beauties
I love each one of these bags from Celine's 2010 spring/summer collection. Great color combinations. Perfect for everyday or a quick weekend getaway. Via Habitually Chic.
Nordic Trekking
Fjall Raven (translation: arctic fox) was founded in 1950 by Åke Nordin and now opens its first American outpost here in New York. The Vintage Backpack with its retro design is perfect for loading up for a day at the beach or hiking the wine trail. $175. Pick one up at Context.com
The Fjällräven Kanken Rucksack, say that 10x fast, is actually two bags in one. Carry it as a tote or backpack, either way, you've got enough cargo space and pockets for stashing all your gear. $80. At Context.com
100% Organic. 100% Worthwhile
When you purchase one of these bags you help feed hungry children from around the world. Prices range between $25 to $135. That one purchase goes toward feeding up to 2 children for an entire year. Buy a bag. Spread the word. To purchase online or to read more about the FEED project go to feedprojects.com
Recycled
Made in Vancouver Canada. These bags are made from recycled sailcloth, making each, a one-of-a-kind find. $225 Check out all their bags at redflagdesign.ca
Worn In Wonders
The Bowery Messanger Bag. The perfect carry-it-all that only gets better with age. $98 at JCrew.com
The Belstaff® Colonial Shoulder Bag founded in Staffordshire, England in 1942. Made from English cotton canvas that been woven on a loom to give it that lived in look. $385 at JCrew.com
Old School Craftsmanship
Billykirk, created by two brothers from LA, began producing leather goods some 10 years ago. Their inspiration, a simple leather band picked up at a local thrift store. Since then, their focus has been to create products that are classicly designed and well crafted. Check the video below to hear them tell their story.
Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.
The Medium Carryall made of oiled cloth and trimmed in leather. Roomy enough to stash all the stuff you need to get you through a day. Comes in a variety of colors. $320. Go to Billykirk.com
The Large Carryall is great for those weekend getaways. It'll also fit nicely in an overhead compartment. 20" frame. Oiled and leather trimmed. Comes in three colors, Black, Olive and Grey. $345. Go to Billykirk.com
Classy Carriage
Filson has created this weekend bag that's perfect for the North Fork. Made of oil finished twill with bridle leather straps and handles. Throw your stuff in and go! Comes in S, M, L and XL. $225-$350. Check out filson.com