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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Worth the price of admission. Well done!

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Apr 17·edited Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Why do I want a two-toned blue canvas tote bag when - A) I have a closet full of canvas tote bags B) I rarely use canvas tote bags? I guess for a hundred bucks it's not a mistake that I can't walk away from, but shame on you for feeding the tote bag sickness!

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Laughing at “flat-brim attitude”. Perfect.

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Thanks for sharing, Michael. My wife is a Mainer in exile away so every year for Christmas I buy her some sort of Maine product. The Port Canvas tote has been added to this year's list!

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

What a great piece Michael. I have filed this for future reference. My wife suffers from "tote bag fever" so we're drowning in them to say the least. Whenever I use a tote, like I did this morning to drop off shoes at the cobbler, I feel Coggins looking down on me with nodding approval (but then I remember I'm also carrying a backpack (Filson) and all the feeling of goodwill evaporates).

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That Murakami anecdote is unreal. But I think the link referenced is not included?

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Thanks Micheal. Tote and SKU summer jean ordered.

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Apr 19Liked by Michael Williams

I went with your previous recommendation about PennBuilt, and I love them. Best pants in my arsenal. Thanks Michael.

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

On PennBilt, any preference on The American vs The Authentic?

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Apr 17Liked by Michael Williams

Oh man, as a Coloradan, I can already tell I'm going to be in trouble with Yakoda. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Does anybody have any experience with Save Khaki United? Looks interesting!

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Why aren’t more totes made with long, over-shoulder straps? Use the battenwear one a lot, but would love a canvas bag

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An excellent list and a nice reminder to shop small as much as possible.

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