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Tim Lewis's avatar

Worth the price of admission. Well done!

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Batterymarch Insider's avatar

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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Michael Williams's avatar

Hahaha I suffer this same affliction!

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Drew Standley's avatar

Laughing at “flat-brim attitude”. Perfect.

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PDB's avatar

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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Daniel Aires's avatar

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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Michael Williams's avatar

LOL it's a cold world out there. Loved this comment.

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Eric Twardzik's avatar

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

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Michael Williams's avatar

Thanks for catching that. Fixed it!

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Edwin V. Bell's avatar

Thanks Micheal. Tote and SKU summer jean ordered.

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Renaissance Bachelor's avatar

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

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Blake M's avatar

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

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Michael Williams's avatar

You want The American. That's my preference.

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Rhett Buckley's avatar

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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Ryan Carignan's avatar

I’ve been looking for made in the USA long sleeve linen shirts to replace my older J Crew shirts. Perfect timing!

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Steven's avatar

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

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Rob's avatar

I have a pair of their shorts, and I really like them. They've done some great collabs with Imogene + Willie too.

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Reese's avatar

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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Kyle Rancourt's avatar

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

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