Part four of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it.

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And now, the manliest beach totes ever made. The Tradesman’s Totes from Parrott Canvas are handcrafted in North Carolina out of heavy-duty 22 oz. cotton duck and Martexin waxed canvas. As handsome as they are sturdy, the bags feature copper rivets at key stress points, a single exterior pocket and brawny nylon thread throughout. Read More »

If I were to ever make a list of summer “necessities,” a hard-wearing beach tote would be right at the top. The kind that stays in a family for decades (if not generations). That after years of being beaten and bleached by sun and sand, still remains amongst the sturdiest items in your closet. One like the Cape Lookout Tote from North Carolina’s Parrott Canvas. Made from burly 18oz. cotton duck, the bag is a seaside-friendly hauler that has quality in spades. Read More »

After my week long east coast excursion, I can tell you it’s no peach traveling in the winter. There are just too many little things to keep track of. Where to stick your gloves? Your hat? Your scarf? All those items you don’t want to pack away completely, but just stow temporarily while you fumble your way through the airport. Enter the Worker’s Tote from Parrott Canvas. Equipped with six external pouches, the bag offers an abundance of organized, short-term storage. And yet, even with all the extra room, the tote is still an acceptable carry-on size. Read More »