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It looks like an ordinary paper bag, right? But it’s not; it’s weatherproof cotton. Better make sure your friends and family know to keep it away from the recycling pile.

Each carryall is hand-constructed in Canada from 100% cotton which has been treated with a special oil and wax glaze, making it weatherproof for everyday carrying. The Brave Brown Bag is lightweight, looks and folds like its classic paper ancestor, but has remarkable strength.

Designer: Charlotte McKeough, 1996
Materials: Waxed Cotton, Mylar, Kevlar; 12″x15″x7″

(Member Price: $135.00) $150.00, Buy it here.

If you appreciate under-the-radar design, take a look at Lexon’s collection of bags and travel accessories. No flashy labels or extraneous design makes for an especially clean look.

Toiletry Kit, $35.00, Buy it here.
2 Panel Toiletry Bag (with canisters), $22.00, Buy it here.
Design A4 Binder, $42.00, Buy it here.
Design Garment Bag, $109.00, Buy it here.
Design Suitcase, $99.00, Buy it here.

Also, check out the Airline Document Bag and Airline Garment Bag.

For you Pantone crazies (that’s said in a loving way) here’s some bags that you just might have to have.

Pantone Messenger Bag, $88.00, Buy it here.
Pantone Book Bag, $44.99, Buy it here.
Also not shown: Pantone Big Wallet ($39.99) and Pantone Passport Holder ($23.99).

Maybe this would be better if it wasn’t vinyl? On the other hand, vinyl is rather durable and easier to clean than cloth.

Feeling jet set? See the world through your laptop! Map Laptop Case is a perfect way to show off your international flair. World map printed on vinyl. Fits laptops up to 15″. Padded and reinforced with piping.

$39.99, Buy it here.

Uh, do any of you remember this post? Where this luggage was priced at $775?

Material: Exterior: 100% ABS / Leather, Interior: 100% Polyester

$318.00, Buy it here.
(note: these are available through Gilt Groupe, which is an invitation only site, and it’s got some really good prices on some nicer clothing labels (i.e.”coveted fashion and luxury brands”).)

A basket that becomes a rug…you can’t say that for all those wicker versions out there, but you can for this little guy. Seems like it would be really handy for toting around a little one’s toys and miscellany; unfold it and it becomes a play surface, fold it back up and it’ll corral everything all over again.
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Ooo, I like how simple these bags are, and the prices don’t hurt too terribly much either.

The Fatboy® bags are a colorful unisex collection for a very broad range of ages. Very strong materials with environmental friendly coatings were mixed with elements from the aviation and extreme sports industry. Parachute buckles, seatbelts, scuba diving zippers and noiseless Velcro are some examples for the original and highly detailed finishing on the outside and inside of the bags.

(top row) Fatboy Pantzer, $119.00-$139.00,
Buy it here.
(lower row) Fatboy Undercover, $19.00-$99.00, Buy it here.
(Several sizes available to fit iPod or Mac Books.)

Never underestimate the importance of a weekend bag. Having a bag that’s big enough for a weekend’s worth of clothing and accessories but small enough for a flight’s carry-on fits all sorts of travel needs.

WeSC’s Guido Bag has an extra large interior that allows room for clothes, shoes, toiletries and more. The interior zippered pocket and exterior pocket provide safe keeping for essentials and other items that you can find and grab easily. In addition to it’s functionality and eye catching colorblock panel design, Guido is a well constructed bag made of durable canvas and features large zippers, studded reinforced handles for durability and resiliency.

Dimensions: 18.5″ x 16.5″ x 8.5″

$75.00, Buy it here.

These are little bit funny, but I don’t know how I feel about the ‘faux canvas’ part…not sure how durable that is.

Leave Bag in Car Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.
Wife Cares Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.
Better Than You Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.

faux canvas bag
13 inches long x 5.75 inches deep x 16.5 inches tall

This bag gets top points for affordability and for the nice detail of the key ring…because, really, digging around for your keys is no fun at all.

Vegetable tanned leather. Red nylon liner, inner zip pocket, magnetized closure. Saintly ring attached to red cord to always keep things close by.

8 3/4″ x 10 3/4″

$49.00, Buy it here.

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The utilitarian design of this carry case makes me wish I had an important binder to carry around.

Designed as a carry case for the Aluminum Binder, the Wool Felt Binder Case (2007) may also be used on its own as a briefcase, document carrier, portfolio bag or even handbag. The 100% fine wool felt is a quarter-inch thick for maximum protection and exceptional style. With frequent use, the felt will become finer and softer. The hook-and-loop fasteners are durable enough for travel or courier. The landscape format fits European size A3 paper (16.5″x11.75″), while the smaller configuration accommodates A4 or U.S. letter size. Made in Australia.

A3: H 13.75″ W 22.5″ D 2″: $180.00 Now: $153.00
A4: H 13.75″ W 13.75″ D 2″: $150.00 Now: $100.50
(sale through March 18, 2009)

Buy it here.

There are oh-so-many of these totes to choose from…trust me, it’s hard to pick just one. I think they would make great gifts for friends too.

Shown above (not in scale):
Hobos Tote (San Francisco & Boston), $20.00
Natural Grocery Tote (Tokyo & Seattle), $15.00
Everyday Tote (Manhattan & Paris), $20.00
Beach Tote (not shown), $40.00

Made in the U.S.A.

Hmm…a leather bag masquerading as a paper bag. Interesting.

‘My Paper Bag’ was designed by Ramon Middelkoop of Rotterdam. It is made from 100% leather, is vegetable tanned and produced by the Fair Trade Certified Crafts Resource Center in Calcutta.
The bag is a Cradle 2 Cradle (C2C) certified product, meaning if you don’t want ‘My Paper Bag’ anymore, you can return it and receive 10% off the purchase of another product when purchasing from the site. This is an act of sustainability, so that all raw materials are re-used and put to good use. All C2C products are Fair Trade certified and ecological. (quote from trendhunter.com)

€ 64.95, Buy it here.

[via notcot.org]

I kind of love this pouch and coin purse (note: they’re not to scale in relation to each other.)

This Economy Sucks Coin Purse, 4″w x 3″h, $3.99, Buy it here.
Sorry Zipper Pouch, 9.5″w x 7.25″h, $5.99, Buy it here.

(another note: the Sorry Zipper Pouch reminds me of Adam McEwen’s Untitled (Sorry) and Untitled (Closed), 2005 tiny signs…which I was tempted to post but didn’t for fear of offending some of your sensibilities.)

Now, how weird would it be if a man, woman and child were seated next to each other and they happened to each have these passport covers?

Collaboration with Ben Greenman.
Limited Edition.
“EACH STORY OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE MIND OF THREE STRANGERS �A MAN, A WOMAN, AND A CHILD� WHO FIND THEMSELVES SEATED NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER ON A PLANE.”

Man, Woman or Child.
Dimensions: 4″x5″

$60.00, Buy it here.