In the chaos of modern life, there exists an accessory more loyal than my dog waiting for a pup cup from the back seat of my car. It's men's tote bags. This humble sidekick, often underestimated, is forever on the sidelines orchestrating my preferred outward persona of laid-back bravado by keeping the cyclone of my life under wraps, never to see the light of day.
Study after study shows that most men can't multi-task their way out of a paper bag if it has more than one fold. Imagine the pressure of getting through the week without having something like an oversized tote bag to catch the fallout of our day-to-day existence. From failed DIY projects to last-minute travel chaos, it's the quiet hero of my daily dramas.
Like a trusted companion in my inner circle, I basically hand over my life to my tote bag, leaving it to safeguard my phone, keys, wallet, and laptop. That's a heavy burden to bear, especially since I can count on one hand how many human friends I would trust with just one of those things.
My tote bag knows things about me that I'd rather the world didn't. It does not mind that I forgot about the dirty gym shirt I shoved in there a few weeks ago...or a handful of Swedish Fish that have escaped from the bag, melted, and taken up residence at the bottom with three binder clips and a Sharpie. Oh yeah, here's that parking ticket. And my earbud! Warm, flat San Pellegrino. Half drunk from last Thursday. Mmm. And what's this? Ew. Never mind.
So here's to my tote bag, the bearer of burdens, keeper of secrets, and silent witness to my questionable life choices. Cheers, little buddy. You deserve a medal.
Below, we have our favorite assortment of summer men's tote bags: canvas, leather, nylon, and raffia in all shapes and sizes. Find your favorite, you big train wreck.
