Spoiler alert: these ain’t cheap. But, they’re made well enough that you can use them every day and still will ‘em to your kids. And, they’re handsome enough – and will age nicely enough – that your kids will actually want ‘em. Paraffin-coated heavy-duty cotton canvas, removable zippered pouch, rivets at key tress points, handcrafted in Japan, and available from the newly launched online shop of digital menswear mag OEN. Read More »

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You might remember Winter Session from their Go Local feature a few months back, but in case you don’t: they’re a Chicago-based married couple who lovingly handcraft every product they sell from a mix of domestic and eco-friendly materials. And now, every one of their lovingly-handcrafted domestic and eco products is 25% off. Read More »

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Seattle’s Filson has marked down its full range of US-made Mackinaw wool luggage. There are four different bags to choose from, and each is available in a bevy of different patterns and colors. Discounts range from 25% – 30%, and, not surprisingly, what’s left is moving fast. Read More »

Boston-based webstore / online magazine Boylston Trading Co. has marked down its collection of bags from Japan’s Bag’n'Noun. Handcrafted in Osaka out of Japanese canvas and leather, the deceptively simple totes, rucksacks and messengers are as handsome as they are sturdy, and will only get better with age. There are 10 different bags / wallets to choose from, all of which are currently 30% off. Read More »

Just in time for the holidays, Colorado’s Topo Designs is back with yet another affordable, great looking and tough as nails carryall (they’re really good at those). Their new Duffel Bag is handcrafted in a LEED certified facility in the Rocky Mountain State from burly 1000d Cordura nylon. Details include natural leather lash tabs and handle, heavy duty seat belt straps, US-made YKK zippers, and a nylon pack cloth liner, to keep your things nice and dry, no matter what the weather. Read More »

Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Part 1 and 2 are up today, 3 and 4 are on Wednesday, and 5 and 6 will be up on Friday. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

The good folks from Chicago’s Sir & Madame (you remember them from last week, right?) are knocking 15% off their entire stock from now through Sunday. Choice US-made goodies include outerwear from 3Sxiteen, boots from Red Wing, jeans from LVC, leather goods from Tanner, and of course, S&M’s own in-house line (those bags!). Enter code “15OFF” at checkout to get the discount. Read More »

The 200 Bag from artist Doug Johnston is made out of 200 feet of cotton sash cord (hence the name) and high-strength, abrasion-resistant thread. Utilizing “an old crafting technique in which rope or cord is coiled and stitched to forms bowls and baskets,” the uniquely handsome carryall is as tough as it is functional, and, according to Johnston, “will only get better with age and use.” Read More »