Memorial Day is the first big, carefree weekend of summer. And along with the swimsuits, flip-flops and sunglasses come towels, picnic blankets, sunscreen and a plethora of other things to cart along with you. But instead of using your college backpack – with its frayed straps and threadbare body – let your summer tote give your look a lift. Some great options to consider this season include:
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ginza Shopping Bag. With wide-open space for all your necessities, plus an internal pocket for lip balm, cell phones and cameras (or whatever you want to keep right at your fingertips), this is a great unisex bag that will take you from the beach to the park with ease.
Open Tote Large Red Number. Made of super-durable, easy-cleaning Dacron, this chic tote boasts a crisp red, white and blue design that’s as at home at the regatta as it is at the local pool. Best of all, with its water-tight liner, even laden with wet towels and swimsuits, it won’t leak onto your car seat on the way home. (Need something larger than this 15-inch-by-8-inch-by-17-inch tote? Check out its larger sibling. With the same great look, this 16-inch-by-8-inch-by-21-inch tote bag packs a stylish wallop.)
Timbuk2 Cargo Tote. Perfect for guys and girls alike, this rugged ballistic nylon tote with waterproof liner offers room for everything, plus chic urban style. Once the warm weather makes way for fall, take this roomy bag with you to the grocery store – its perfect size and sturdy handles make it a great reusable shopper.
Ivar Urban 33 Large Daypack. Tote bags not your thing? No problem! This chic, 420-denier nylon daypack also offers plenty of room for all your necessities – plus a headphone port so you can wear the pack home while listening to your favorite tunes.
Even with one of these totes along, don’t forget that your favorite sandwiches probably won’t last long without an insulated bag to keep them cool. So snap up the Travelers Club 13″ 2-Section Cooler. It boasts room for 10 12-oz. cans, plus ice, in the main compartment, plus another compartment for snacks or sides and outer pockets to keep your sunglasses and sunscreen right at your fingertips.
